Much has been made of what the Vikings could do at the trade deadline. We’ll soon find out what the Vikings did at the trade deadline. Viking Mall aims to be a useful resource until we have a clear vision of the future.
The trade deadline is just days away, arriving on October 31st. Or better yet, the day affectionately known as Halloween. Many Vikings fans are probably enjoying a spooky holiday. After all, they are already committed to a life that terrifies you when the clock ticks to 0:00, as another single-purpose game keeps the audience in constant suspense, tension and sometimes fear.
NFL: Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers
1 October 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans applaud during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
In the long debate over the Vikings and the trade deadline, there was support for an honest sale and the resulting revenue. However, there is a chance to turn water into purple beans in mutual victories. Many people think that shopping is the way to go. Still others think the team should consider doing both, selling older players and buying youngsters.
PurplePTSD covers many of these angles. Consider this piece a modest attempt to capture some of the possibilities that exist at the trade deadline. Before we get there, remember that PurplePTSD has already tracked all of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s dealings. Plus, there’s another piece tracking Minnesota’s future draft picks from 2024-26 and giving an idea of what’s in store for the GM if he wants to make something of it.
See what is written.
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1) The Vikings’ Trade Orbit: 10 names to remember on Sept. 10: A pair of players on the list — Noah Igbinoghene and Isaiah Simmons — were traded. The problem is just that they went to teams that weren’t Minnesota. And whatever, another player – Van Jefferson – was dismissed during the season. Some of the remaining names — like Chase Young — still make sense for the Vikings.
Questions Answered: Yes or No on Chase Young, Dalvin Tomlinson, Lewis Cine in 2023
September 25, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Chiefs defensive tackle Chase Young. Mandatory credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports. 2) Minnesota Vikings Top Seven Trade Candidates: These are players who could be considered likely picks at the Halloween deadline. Or at least players that teams are likely to be interested in signing if Minnesota is interested in sending someone. At the moment, Lewis Cine seems the most likely piece of business.
3) 4 Vikings you could trade at the trade deadline: Ezra Cleveland is an interesting name. If Minnesota doesn’t bring him back for 2024, would they look for a trade to get some value back? Dalton Risner played great in MNF. October 2, 2022; London, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) and Minnesota Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland (72) during the NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports
4) Cursing Explains Best Performance: Vikings Must Call Over Trade: Very rarely do we see a star player lean so hard on profanity to express so much anger. Washington’s defensive line has a wealth of high-end talent; Minnesota could use some top talent on its defensive line. Do you see an opportunity?
5) The Vikings’ undiscovered and enticing prospect at the NFL trade deadline: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah vs. false dichotomies. Is it possible for him to fully rely on this approach, giving up being either a buyer or a seller, being both a buyer and a seller? Stranger things have happened, folks.
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July 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Mandatory credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports. 6) Kirk Cousins Trade Theories: 4 Writers, 3 Locations and 1 Rumor That Won’t Go Away: Barring something completely unexpected, Mr. Cousins will stay in Minnesota this season. But that likelihood doesn’t mean teams won’t call.
7) Worst deal of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s career? It’s still up for debate: Almost immediately after the piece was written, Andrew Booth Jr. started getting chances to start the defense. In a perfect world, the young corner continues to rise. He is only 23 years old. NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
October 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) and linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
8) Report suggests Vikings Star is out of business: Mr. Hunter seems to have safe money. Players like him are extremely hard to find. The Vikings will have to think hard about moving on from such a talented player. The soft-spoken Jamaican leads the team and hasn’t shown too many signs of slowing down, if at all. 9) Kam Akers Trade Is A Win For Vikings: An important reminder of what players want to target Adofo-Mensah. Young, cost controlled and very cheap to get. And, of course, fills a demanding position. Is there anyone here who might fit these criteria?
10) Absolutely Bonkers Offer to Kirk CousinsThat Happened: How do top 3 picks sound to you? It was apparently an offer to Kirk Cousins at one point. If Washington pulls this deal off, the Vikings would look very different. More than a few Vikings fans wondered if Shanahan would beat the 49ers
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