Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Back in 2022, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah used his first ever draft selection as the GM of the Minnesota Vikings on a safety. The player he selected was Lewis Cine, and after two years of experience, the safety has only appeared in 10 defensive snaps for the Vikings.
Something’s gotta give. At nearly $20 million in 2024, The Hitman is very unlikely to return to the Minnesota Vikings. True, he’s an all-time great for this proud franchise, but Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is still working through his competitive rebuild.
A simple survey involving Minnesota Vikings fans would tilt heavily in one direction: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s opening draft class has been a bust. True, it’s too early to come to such a decisive conclusion, but the early returns haven’t been promising.
As teams across the NFL continue trimming their rosters down to 53 players, there are a few surprising names hitting free agency. One such surprise is Desmond King, a recently cut CB that has spent the past two seasons with the Houston Texans.
So this is what a Brian Flores defense can look like. With the Vikings already leading 7-0 in the first quarter of their preseason finale against the Cardinals, Flores dialed up one of his patented blitzes on a 3rd and 6.
Preseason football is another key step towards the real thing. The team on the field may not resemble the group that will be out there a month from now in Week 1 of the regular season, but it's far from meaningless for the players fighting for their dream.
Just like the NFL season is right around the corner, college campuses are preparing to welcome back their football squads for the fall season. As the summer progresses we will be taking a look into how many of the FBS college football programs fared in 2022, what they did during the offseason, and how they can find success during the 2023 season.
Outwardly, the Minnesota Vikings don’t really need extra help at the safety position in 2023. The club employs Harrison Smith, Lewis Cine, Camryn Bynum, Josh Metellus, Jay Ward, and Theo Jackson at the roster spot.
The Vikings roster is just about set for training camp this summer, and with that, the offseason moves past the roster construction phase and into the roster evaluation phase.
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Jay Ward joined the Vikings in the 4th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. An LSU alumnus, Ward has an opportunity to not just make the team but also to obtain a vital job within Brian Flores’ defense.
The Vikings released a video on all platforms that shows some intel from the draft, including strategic things and private conversations between Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Jay Ward NFL Draft Overview Position: Safety Height: 6′-1″ Weight: 188 pounds School: LSU More 2023 NFL Draft Profiles After spending the past four seasons with the LSU Tigers, Jay Ward has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
LSU defensive end Ali Gaye and defensive back Jay Ward put a wrap on their Senior Bowl week on Saturday when the pair of Tigers take part in the annual all-star game in Mobile.
LSU will have two players taking part in Saturday’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Defensive end Ali Gaye and defensive back Jay Ward will represent the Tigers at 1:30 p.m.
The Tigers will have to reconstruct their cornerback room once again after the departures of key pieces from their secondary. With Mekhi Garner and Jay Ward both declaring for the NFL Draft, and Jarrick Bernard-Converse and Colby Richardson out of eligibility, the transfer portal will be LSU’s best friend this month.
LSU defensive back Jay Ward has officially declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Ward became a versatile piece to the Tigers’ secondary this season, playing safety, cornerback and filling the nickel slot.
#5 Pos: CB Ht: 6010 Wt: 184 Hand: 812 Arm: 3200 Wing: 7738 40: 4.55 DOB: 7/13/2000 Hometown: Moultrie, GA High School: Colquitt County Eligibility: 2023 Jay Ward LSU Tigers One-Liner: Rangy in both build and skill set, Ward plays fast with considerable competitiveness.
LSU defensive back Jay Ward has been named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant performance against Mississippi State. It was a career night for the senior who took over every facet of the game.
Defensive coordinator Matt House dialed up an exceptional game plan for Saturday night’s contest against Mississippi State. The Tigers saw their heavy-hitters rise to the occasion and shut down the Bulldogs’ ‘air raid’ offense from start to finish.
We’ve reached the midway point in LSU’s SEC opener against Mississippi State. Despite no offensive rhythm until the end of the half, LSU remain within striking range, trailing 13-7.
Jay Ward has become a stalwart in the LSU secondary, even while battling injuries. LSU’s secondary has been ravaged by NFL Draft declarations and transfer portal departures this offseason, but Ward provided first-year coach Brian Kelly with some good news on Tuesday.
The theme all week for LSU hasn't been revenge for last year's 44-34 debacle against Mississippi State to open the season. Throughout the week, this Tigers
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