Sorry to say but found our first draft under our new regime very underwhelming. To drop 20 places in the first round and get the number two safety when [Kyle] Hamilton was still on the board is a head scratcher. Also, the compensation, even though previously discussed, seems very low when a lot of people thought dropping eight places to number 20 would net us [at least a] 2023 first-rounder. Rest of draft average at best with dubious character issues included. Hopefully I will be proven wrong. Will be at Tottenham Stadium cheering on my Vikes. SKOL.
— Andy Turton in Rugby England
Seems like a good value [for Cine] at No. 32. Allowed to move up and snag a quality CB. Most of the NFL pundits note [Cine’s] high football IQ, solid hard hitter. Add his pure speed. Detect and destroy. Potential for another Harrison Smith? Looking forward to the possibility of a three-safety backfield. Could be a very confusing defense for the opponents. But like all the trades and some of the selections were for me. Loaded in terms of numbers at RG. Sure hope we have the depth at CB? As usual time will tell if we picked good values.
OK, so let’s look at what Vikings did with first-round pick. They traded WAY back from 12 to 32 with a division rival. (Adofo-Mensah) seems like a very bright guy, and I know there were many people in the war room. How do you NOT ask for one of Lions two first-round picks in 2023???!!! Per the Lions, they were expecting the Vikings to ask for it AND were willing to give it!! But they were shocked Minnesota only wanted to swap second-round picks. If true, (Adofo-Mensah) is a horrible GM! Then, with the 32 pick, they pick a safety. If they stayed at 12, they could have had the top safety in the draft, Hamilton. Or taken [cornerback Trent] McDuffie. Both considered better players than Cine. But the worst part is they let the Lions get the top receiver! Unacceptable. Then, the next day they trade with [Green Bay] and do not ask or get Green Bay’s first-round…