For those keeping score, the Minnesota Vikings signed another free agent last week. Linebacker Marvin Mitchell was added to the growing bonanza in Minnesota.
Here are the new additions:
TE John Carlson
OL Geoff Schwartz
WR Bryan Walters
RB Lex Hilliard
FB Jerome Felton
CB Zack Bowman
CB Chris Carr
CB/R Nick Taylor
LB Marvin Mitchell
Mitchell played for the Miami Dolphins last year but his time with the head-hunting New Orleans Saints jumps out at Vikings fans. Yep, he was on that other sideline for the 2009 NFC Championship game. He'll be playing real football now. The Vikings lost some special teams impact when Kenny Onatolu left in free agency. Mitchell will likely fill that void.
Although none of the additions likely stands out, some starters may come out of this group. Carlson and 2nd-year tight end Kyle Rudolph will provide a potent combination for quarterback Christian Ponder. Schwartz should start at right guard. Felton could start at fullback. Bowman and Carr will battle for significant playing time in both base and nickel defenses. I'm hoping Walters has a similar career path as fellow San Diego Chargers castoff Wes Welker. If nothing else, the Vikings depth is much improved.
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