PurplePTSD: Former Vikings Who Are In The Super Bowl

Eagan MN

14 February, 2022

12:59 PM

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Press release from the PurplePTSD: K. Joudry 2022-02-13 Admittedly, this one is going to be a pretty short list, but here goes. There are indeed some former Vikings playing in the Super Bowl. Take a peak at the Bengals roster and you'll likely have two names stand out: Riley Reiff and Trae Waynes. Reiff, unfortunately, won't be playing since he's on the IR. Waynes, in contrast, ought to find his way onto the field. If I were the Rams, I'd ensure Cooper Kupp gets onto Waynes whenever I get the chance. Kupp should be able to find room to operate with his quickness and deception. One thing to consider: the chances of Waynes sticking around Cincinnati following this season seem very small. He will be the team's highest-paid player if everything remains the same. He'll have close to a $16 million cap hit, but a cut would free just under $11 million. Expect him to be a free agent. Might Minnesota be interested at the right price? The Rams roster, at least as far as I can tell, doesn't boast any former Vikings in the Super Bowl. What LA can offer, though, is a future Viking (and perhaps even more than one). Kevin O'Connell won't be calling the plays. Even still, it'd be safe to say that he's had a strong influence on the offensive side of things. Ideally, he'll be coming to Minnesota with a Super Bowl ring on his finger (or, at the very least, with a Super Bowl ring being sent in the mail). There's also something to be said for a player like Austin Corbett, who would go a long way in solidifying the Vikings' OL. Vikings fans can add a little extra excitement to the viewing experience by keeping an eye on players who may end up in purple next year. Enjoy the big game, folks. This press release was produced by the PurplePTSD. The views expressed here are the author's own.