Troy Freaking Andersen!

[TomCat88]

Andersen outperformed Anthony Barr, who was a #9 pick in the 2014 draft, in every combine event. Troy is more fluid and instinctive than Barr IMO.

[PapaG]

Steelers 20,52
Cowboys 24,56
Commanders 11,47
Eagles 15,18,51
Bears 39,48
Giants 5,7,36
Lions 2,32,34
Vikings 12,46
Falcons 8,43
Seahawks 9,40,41

These are the teams that are most likely to draft Andersen. I think the highest he’ll go is 18 to Philadelphia and I have heard that they like him, but I think that’s a long shot even though they have a pick right before that. I have heard that the Vikings, Commanders, Falcons and Seahawks like him. Unless the Seahawks take a LB at 9, I don’t see them passing on him at either 40 or 41. 41…wouldn’t that be a cool coincidence? I don’t see him getting past Philly at 51.

All this is contingent upon a good physical, which I think will be the case. He aggravated a stinger in the Senior Bowl is my belief and I don’t think that’s going to scare anyone off based on his rare combination of talent, intuition and dimensions.

The Eagles don't deserve Troy, I think Troy's best case scenario is if Seattle grabs him 40 or 41. The Seahawks will take a QB at 9, most here agree it will be Willis if he's still on the board.

In my entire life the Eagles have been blah to me and I only hope for Troy ($$$) that they pull the trigger. Selfishly I hope he goes to Minnesota, but I think Seattle is most likely.

Yeah, I've never really had much of an opinion of the Eagles, but I think they screwed Alex so.... F the Eagles.

I don’t like the Broncos, but I think it’s a great fit for him. The FEagles did him a favor.

If Minnesota signs Andersen he’ll be at least the third best player they’ve signed since ‘98 and best defensive player since whatever year Alan Page was drafted.

I’m getting a kick out of how you’re trolling the board with all of this hype and pressure you’re putting on Troy, but Minnesota has had Pro Bowls WRs in Theilen, Diggs, and Justin Jefferson in the last decade alone. Jefferson has made the Pro Bowl each of his first two seasons.

Since 1998

Jared Allen was a 3x 1st team All-Pro on defense
Keven Williams was a 5x 1st team All Pro on defense
Erik Kendricks 1st team All Pro and currently plays Troy’s position for the Vikings

Diminishing the success other Vikings since 1998 in order to elevate an unproven Andersen seems to be a ridiculous expectation, but again, you’re trolling.

[TomCat88]

Steelers 20,52
Cowboys 24,56
Commanders 11,47
Eagles 15,18,51
Bears 39,48
Giants 5,7,36
Lions 2,32,34
Vikings 12,46
Falcons 8,43
Seahawks 9,40,41

These are the teams that are most likely to draft Andersen. I think the highest he’ll go is 18 to Philadelphia and I have heard that they like him, but I think that’s a long shot even though they have a pick right before that. I have heard that the Vikings, Commanders, Falcons and Seahawks like him. Unless the Seahawks take a LB at 9, I don’t see them passing on him at either 40 or 41. 41…wouldn’t that be a cool coincidence? I don’t see him getting past Philly at 51.

All this is contingent upon a good physical, which I think will be the case. He aggravated a stinger in the Senior Bowl is my belief and I don’t think that’s going to scare anyone off based on his rare combination of talent, intuition and dimensions.

The Eagles don't deserve Troy, I think Troy's best case scenario is if Seattle grabs him 40 or 41. The Seahawks will take a QB at 9, most here agree it will be Willis if he's still on the board.

In my entire life the Eagles have been blah to me and I only hope for Troy ($$$) that they pull the trigger. Selfishly I hope he goes to Minnesota, but I think Seattle is most likely.

Yeah, I've never really had much of an opinion of the Eagles, but I think they screwed Alex so.... F the Eagles.

I don’t like the Broncos, but I think it’s a great fit for him. The FEagles did him a favor.

If Minnesota signs Andersen he’ll be at least the third best player they’ve signed since ‘98 and best defensive player since whatever year Alan Page was drafted.

I’m getting a kick out of how you’re trolling the board with all of this hype and pressure you’re putting on Troy, but Minnesota has had Pro Bowls WRs in Theilen, Diggs, and Justin Jefferson in the last decade alone. Jefferson has made the Pro Bowl each of his first two seasons.

Since 1998

Jared Allen was a 3x 1st team All-Pro on defense
Keven Williams was a 5x 1st team All Pro on defense
Erik Kendricks 1st team All Pro and currently plays Troy’s position for the Vikings

Diminishing the success other Vikings since 1998 in order to elevate an unproven Andersen seems to be a ridiculous expectation, but again, you’re trolling.

You’re trolling me. I’m trolling no one. Just sharing my opinion. I’m a Viking fan. Troy is not feeling any pressure from anything I’m saying, but thanks for thinking I have that kind of gravity.

Andersen outperformed all of those guys in college and will do the same in the pros. He’s better. They aren’t being diminished. Ahmad Rashad and Cris Carter weren’t diminished when I said Moss would end up the best WR in Minnesota history.

You’re comparing the track records of players who have either completed their careers or are halfway through to someone who hasn’t stepped on the field.

Barring injury I predict Andersen will play in multiple Pro Bowls and be a multiple All Pro and end up in the NFL HOF.

[The Butcher]

Andersen outperformed Anthony Barr, who was a #9 pick in the 2014 draft, in every combine event. Troy is more fluid and instinctive than Barr IMO.

The Vikings drafted a raw Eric Kendricks with the 45th pick in 2015 (albeit a different front office and coaching staff) and that turned out pretty dang good. Hopefully they see the same in Andersen and draft him with this year's 46th pick.

Of course Troy's combine/pro day numbers are WAY better than Eric's...

[bcatfan1]

As a Vikings Fan, that'd be a dream scenario for him to end up there! Plus, it's one of the few places with a direct flight out of Great Falls. But I also love the idea of Seattle as it's also an easy place to get to for games, and we can pick up most of their games on TV.

And I sure hope Tom is right with his high praise and predictions. With the combination of size, speed and smarts, the sky does seem to be the limit.
It'll definitely be interesting to watch his pro career play out.

[catatac]

As a Vikings Fan, that'd be a dream scenario for him to end up there! Plus, it's one of the few places with a direct flight out of Great Falls. But I also love the idea of Seattle as it's also an easy place to get to for games, and we can pick up most of their games on TV.

And I sure hope Tom is right with his high praise and predictions. With the combination of size, speed and smarts, the sky does seem to be the limit.
It'll definitely be interesting to watch his pro career play out.

Nope, not anymore unfortunately.

[vike_king]

It is decided......Troy Andersen to the Vikings. What Next??

[Clinton T]

Steelers 20,52
Cowboys 24,56
Commanders 11,47
Eagles 15,18,51
Bears 39,48
Giants 5,7,36
Lions 2,32,34
Vikings 12,46
Falcons 8,43
Seahawks 9,40,41

These are the teams that are most likely to draft Andersen. I think the highest he’ll go is 18 to Philadelphia and I have heard that they like him, but I think that’s a long shot even though they have a pick right before that. I have heard that the Vikings, Commanders, Falcons and Seahawks like him. Unless the Seahawks take a LB at 9, I don’t see them passing on him at either 40 or 41. 41…wouldn’t that be a cool coincidence? I don’t see him getting past Philly at 51.

All this is contingent upon a good physical, which I think will be the case. He aggravated a stinger in the Senior Bowl is my belief and I don’t think that’s going to scare anyone off based on his rare combination of talent, intuition and dimensions.

The Eagles don't deserve Troy, I think Troy's best case scenario is if Seattle grabs him 40 or 41. The Seahawks will take a QB at 9, most here agree it will be Willis if he's still on the board.

In my entire life the Eagles have been blah to me and I only hope for Troy ($$$) that they pull the trigger. Selfishly I hope he goes to Minnesota, but I think Seattle is most likely.

Yeah, I've never really had much of an opinion of the Eagles, but I think they screwed Alex so.... F the Eagles.

I don’t like the Broncos, but I think it’s a great fit for him. The FEagles did him a favor.

If Minnesota signs Andersen he’ll be at least the third best player they’ve signed since ‘98 and best defensive player since whatever year Alan Page was drafted.

I’m getting a kick out of how you’re trolling the board with all of this hype and pressure you’re putting on Troy, but Minnesota has had Pro Bowls WRs in Theilen, Diggs, and Justin Jefferson in the last decade alone. Jefferson has made the Pro Bowl each of his first two seasons.

Since 1998

Jared Allen was a 3x 1st team All-Pro on defense
Keven Williams was a 5x 1st team All Pro on defense
Erik Kendricks 1st team All Pro and currently plays Troy’s position for the Vikings

Diminishing the success other Vikings since 1998 in order to elevate an unproven Andersen seems to be a ridiculous expectation, but again, you’re trolling.

You’re trolling me. I’m trolling no one. Just sharing my opinion. I’m a Viking fan. Troy is not feeling any pressure from anything I’m saying, but thanks for thinking I have that kind of gravity.

Andersen outperformed all of those guys in college and will do the same in the pros. He’s better. They aren’t being diminished. Ahmad Rashad and Cris Carter weren’t diminished when I said Moss would end up the best WR in Minnesota history.

You’re comparing the track records of players who have either completed their careers or are halfway through to someone who hasn’t stepped on the field.

Barring injury I predict Andersen will play in multiple Pro Bowls and be a multiple All Pro and end up in the NFL HOF.

I like the way you think Tom! Vikes fan here too. Don't sell us short! Off the top of my head:

Harrison Smith, Antoine Winfield, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams, Chris Hovan, Chad Greenway, Darren Sharper, Xavier Rhodes, Brian Robison, Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffin, Eric Kendricks, E.J. Henderson, Jared Allen, Lance Johnstone, Ray Edwards, Ben Leber...

It will be a tall order but I hope Troy surpasses any of these guys' productivity.

[CodyCat]

Mel Kiper/Todd McShay's latest Mock:

Troy to Atlanta with the 74th pick.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2022/insi ... l-32-teams

[FTG247365]

Mel Kiper/Todd McShay's latest Mock:

Troy to Atlanta with the 74th pick.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2022/insi ... l-32-teams

Not sure I like the idea of Atlanta. Beirman did well until Dancing with (Kinda of a Star), then it was all down hill.

[VimSince03]

Mel Kiper/Todd McShay's latest Mock:

Troy to Atlanta with the 74th pick.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2022/insi ... l-32-teams

Not sure I like the idea of Atlanta. Beirman did well until Dancing with (Kinda of a Star), then it was all down hill.

[VimSince03]

https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-t ... witter_atn

Troy is the #4 ranked LB by respected NFL Analyst Bucky Brooks.

[John K]

As a Vikings Fan, that'd be a dream scenario for him to end up there! Plus, it's one of the few places with a direct flight out of Great Falls. But I also love the idea of Seattle as it's also an easy place to get to for games, and we can pick up most of their games on TV.

And I sure hope Tom is right with his high praise and predictions. With the combination of size, speed and smarts, the sky does seem to be the limit.
It'll definitely be interesting to watch his pro career play out.

Nope, not anymore unfortunately.

I think the direct flight is scheduled to come back for the summer, but I don't know if it will continue into the fall for football season.

[Clinton T]

As a Vikings Fan, that'd be a dream scenario for him to end up there! Plus, it's one of the few places with a direct flight out of Great Falls. But I also love the idea of Seattle as it's also an easy place to get to for games, and we can pick up most of their games on TV.

And I sure hope Tom is right with his high praise and predictions. With the combination of size, speed and smarts, the sky does seem to be the limit.
It'll definitely be interesting to watch his pro career play out.

Nope, not anymore unfortunately.

I think the direct flight is scheduled to come back for the summer, but I don't know if it will continue into the fall for football season.

Who needs a flight when you can head up to Shelby and take the train to Minneapolis!

[Helcat]

https://omny.fm/shows/3hl/jim-nagy-on-3 ... y-anderson
Jim Nagy, former nfl scout and senior bowl director, talks up Troy and says he won’t last past 50.

[94VegasCat]

All I know is that if he goes to the cowboys, I’ll be sorely disappointed and hope he gets cut. ANYBODY would then pick him up. Just not Dallas please!

[Prodigal Cat]

All I know is that if he goes to the cowboys, I’ll be sorely disappointed and hope he gets cut. ANYBODY would then pick him up. Just not Dallas please!

There wouldn't be a better look than Troy... a bonafide cowboy, in the silver and blue as a Cowboy. It would be majestic and I can't think of a finer player representing such a storied franchise. The fanbase would embrace TA and treat him close to a deity. You shut your damn mouth.


HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!

[luckyirishguy25]

All I know is that if he goes to the cowboys, I’ll be sorely disappointed and hope he gets cut. ANYBODY would then pick him up. Just not Dallas please!

There wouldn't be a better look than Troy... a bonafide cowboy, in the silver and blue as a Cowboy. It would be majestic and I can't think of a finer player representing such a storied franchise. The fanbase would embrace TA and treat him close to a deity. You shut your damn mouth.


HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[kennethnoisewater]

All I know is that if he goes to the cowboys, I’ll be sorely disappointed and hope he gets cut. ANYBODY would then pick him up. Just not Dallas please!

There wouldn't be a better look than Troy... a bonafide cowboy, in the silver and blue as a Cowboy. It would be majestic and I can't think of a finer player representing such a storied franchise. The fanbase would embrace TA and treat him close to a deity. You shut your damn mouth.


HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!

I hate this post as much as I hate the Cowboys (a lot), but I do think you're correct about the bolded part, assuming he has even moderate success.

[coloradocat]

All I know is that if he goes to the cowboys, I’ll be sorely disappointed and hope he gets cut. ANYBODY would then pick him up. Just not Dallas please!

There wouldn't be a better look than Troy... a bonafide cowboy, in the silver and blue as a Cowboy. It would be majestic and I can't think of a finer player representing such a storied franchise. The fanbase would embrace TA and treat him close to a deity. You shut your damn mouth.


HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS!!!!!!!!

I hate this post as much as I hate the Cowboys (a lot), but I do think you're correct about the bolded part, assuming he has even moderate success.

Shows up to camp in a cowboy hat, becomes fan favorite.