Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Position Needs An Upgrade Next?

Minnesota Vikings News and Links

**NFL Player Comparisons for Every 2026 Minnesota Vikings Draft Pick** Caleb Banks: Jordan Davis The pinnacle outcome for Banks, the Vikings’ first-round pick, would be Chiefs star and future Hall of Famer Chris Jones, a six-time All-Pro. Both are 6’6″, long-armed interior pass rushers, and there are some reps on Banks’ tape that are reminiscent of Jones. But again, that’s the 100th-percentile outcome for this year’s 18th overall pick. A more realistic comp that would still be a solid outcome for Banks is Davis, the 6’6″, 340-pound DT the Eagles took 13th overall out of Georgia in 2022. Davis has earned a PFF grade above 70 in all four of his NFL seasons and set career highs in sacks (4.5), TFL (9), pass breakups (6), and pressures (28) in 2025. He’s not a star, but he’s a quality player in the middle of Philadelphia’s defensive line who may still be ascending at 26 years old. Jake Golday: Andrew Van Ginkel Domonique Orange: Dalvin Tomlinson Caleb Tiernan: Matt Goncalves Jakobe Thomas: Jalen Pitre Max Bredeson: Reggie Gilliam Charles Demmings: Sean Murphy-Bunting Demond Claiborne: Brashard Smith Gavin Gerhardt: Michael Jurgens … Note: Banks is more similar to Chris Jones and more athletic even though Jones was about 17 lbs lighter. **Jauan Jennings signs with Vikings, giving them a loaded receiver group** … **The Vikings and Jauan Jennings Got The Most Out Of A Difficult Situation** … **Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp roster has fascinating group of invites, along with multiple veterans** … **SI.com Reveals More Details on Vikings’ GM Search** … **Vikings Expected to Regret Moving on From $35 Million Playmaker** … **Why the Vikings’ shocking pick of Caleb Banks in the draft is an enormous bet on themselves** … **Vikings Urged to Sign 3-Time Pro Bowler** … **Vikings’ Brian O’Neill Gives True Thoughts on J.J. McCarthy** … **Vikings’ Late-Season Surge Cost Them NFL’s Easiest Schedule in 2026** … **Vikings Announce Jersey Numbers for New Players for 2026** View Link **Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:** While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm No discussion of politics or religion No feeding of the trolls Leave the gender hatred at the door Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must) Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away