Minnesota Vikings fans are abuzz with excitement after the team made a big move in the NFL’s legal tampering period, agreeing to a deal with edge rusher Marcus Davenport. The addition of Davenport to the Vikings’ defense could mean big things for the team, potentially allowing them to move on from veteran Za’Darius Smith.
As fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming NFL season, many are eager to see how Davenport will perform in purple and gold and what impact he will have on the team’s quest for a championship. Let’s take a look at some of the excitement from fans and analysts on Twitter.
Marcus Davenport is a very good signing if he returns to 2021 form.
Brian Flores should help him get back. #vikings
— Ali Siddiqui (@asiddiqui15) March 14, 2023
Marcus Davenport 👀👀👀
— Ryan (@sportsguyry) March 14, 2023
You best believe Brian Flores will get the best out of Marcus Davenport. Has all the tools to be great. pic.twitter.com/bON8AlpNx5
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) March 14, 2023
That’s incredible!!!
— Bryan Logan (@blogan2010) March 14, 2023
At 27 years old and a one-year deal, I don’t hate signing Marcus Davenport. Especially if you can flip Za’Darius for draft capital now…
— Chris Schad (@TheRealCrishad) March 14, 2023
taking swings on buy-low, potentially high reward FAs in their mid-20s is what the vikings should be doing
— Matthew Coller (@MatthewColler) March 14, 2023
Marcus Davenport will be a good signing for the Vikings
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 14, 2023
I’m glad the #Vikings are investing in the pass rush.
There is so much upside that the coaching staff can unlock and develop within Davenport’s game. Intriguing traits and versatility. https://t.co/gTT7g50gAC
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) March 14, 2023
KWESI COOKING
— jordan (@NlCKSINGLETON) March 14, 2023
— Spencer Thompson (@ThompsonNFL) March 14, 2023
Very interesting move. I want to see how much of this is incentive based before I truly react. This likely means the end of Za’Darius Smith https://t.co/qpKVelEQqP
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) March 14, 2023
Few things I like about this deal for the #Vikings
– He's 26
– 1yr prove it deal keeping 2024 flexibility, and if he pans out you bring him back long term. Maybe a void year to help spread cap
– I like finding a Za'Darius Smith replacement for the same price before letting him go https://t.co/hs1EtMslFJ— Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85) March 14, 2023
He’s a Road Runner alum?!? Love it even more https://t.co/d11d8DtsCQ
— The Professor (@_Paytience_) March 14, 2023
