Marquise Goodwin Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas -- He is the Day 2 or 3 lightning bolt in this draft. Unlike past lightning bolts (i.e. Travis Benjamin), he has the skill set to be a starter and not just a niche player. He's a lot more like Mike Wallace as a prospect than just a bubble screen guy. Go route, return specialist burner.

Quinton Patton Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech -- The small school version of Robert Woods, there is nothing truly special about his game but he has a complete one. He's a safe Day 2 or 3 bet who best fits as a compliment to a more dynamic set of receivers. The Minnesota Vikings immediately come to mind as they have their play maker outside in Greg Jennings and inside in Jarius Wright. Patton would fit in well outside opposite those two.

Zac Stacy Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt -- He's short; not small. He's a proven workhorse back that plays with excellent leverage and pad level. Very consistent option that does not yield many negative plays. Not the ideal lead back but a great second back as he could step into the lead role to cover an injury and not miss a beat.

Stefphon Jefferson, RB, Nevada -- He's getting the ‘this year's Alfred Morris' buzz, and, based off what I've read and seen, deservingly so. High character, hard-working type that's decisive in his runs and has just enough athleticism to beat people. Very good No. 2 back that should be available on Day 3.

Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati -- This year's tight end class is deep, but outside of Eifert they are all flawed. Kelce may be the exception, though. His skills as a receiving option are apparent, but his blocking ability is what will get him more playing time than his competition.

Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA -- Sleeper. He is a great red zone target and is behind in his development because he was misused in college until 2012. He has the ability to be an adequate blocker and only has room to grow as a receiving option. Him and Kelce are why I think it'd be smart to wait until Day 3 to address tight should a TE needy team miss on Eifert.

Jasper Collins, WR, Mount Union -- Call me a sucker for falling in love with the pipeline of wide receiver talent coming from Mount Union, but from what I've seen from Collins he is better at this point in his career than Cecil Shorts at the same time. He needs to add some strength, but he will be starting in the NFL in a few years.

Zac Dysert, QB, Miami (OH) -- A misfit for his college system and poor wide receiver play can...

2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

Greg Jennings will start at the flanker, or "Z" position, in the Vikings' offense.

2 Months Minnesota Vikings 6 Comments

A league source tells the Boston Globe did not make an offer to Greg Jennings before he signed with the Vikings.

It's the usual anonymous source tit-for-tat we get this time of year, but both reports are coming from highly respected reporters. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle, as in the Pats reached out to Jennings but never made a formal offer. Whatever the case is, it's clear the Pats aren't done remaking their receiver corps.

2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports Greg Jennings received an offer worth $8 million annually from the Packers and a $6 million-a-year offer from the Patriots before signing with the Vikings for $9.5 million per season.

The previous report of a $10 million-a-year offer from Green Bay was erroneous, and possibly planted by the Packers in an effort to drive up Jennings' price tag for division-rival Minnesota. Per the Journal-Sentinel, Dolphins coach Joe Philbin "isn't particularly high" on Jennings, and Miami never made a significant offer. Jennings' Vikings deal is for five years and $45 million, with the possibility to reach $47.5 million via incentives.

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2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

Vikings agreed to terms with Greg Jennings, formerly of the Packers, on a five-year contract.

Minnesota put the full-court press on Jennings on Thursday night by bringing in coach Leslie Frazier and star RE Jared Allen to dinner. It must have worked, and the money must have been right. After trading away Percy Harvin earlier in the week, GM Rick Spielman badly needed to find someone to replace his production. Jennings, 29, can play the slot, but he also isn't limited to it. The way the receiver corps looks now, we'd expect Jennings and Jerome Simpson to play on the outside with Jarius Wright in the slot. Minnesota also has two first-round picks to potentially add to the group. Jennings' signing is a good get for Christian Ponder and his development.

2 Months Minnesota Vikings Comment

ESPN's John Clayton reports "things are going well" for the Vikings with their Greg Jennings visit, but that Green Bay remains in the mix to re-sign him.

Clayton's reports often consist of gut feelings these days, but it sounds like Jennings' dinner with top Vikings officials went well. The sides are expected to exchange numbers on Friday. If their bids are close to equal, it's hard to see Jennings leaving the Pack for the Vikes.

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