[Bryan88]

Scout.com: Vikings Waive DE Erasmus James

The Vikings waived defensive end Erasmus James on Friday afternoon after he failed to pass his physical, according to the team’s website. While another team could claim him off waivers, he likely will clear waivers, at which point the Vikings could release him with an injury settlement.

[Bryan88]

Man how about that 2005 draft.
We had the 7th and 18th picks in the first round and now both have been released... thanks Mike Tice!!

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

Man how about that 2005 draft.
We had the 7th and 18th picks in the first round and now both have been released... thanks Mike Tice!!

Wow, yeah, that's not good. Two fo the first 20 guys taken and now both are gone. Definitely has to rank up their with one of the worst drafts of all time.

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Wow, yeah, that's not good. Two fo the first 20 guys taken and now both are gone. Definitely has to rank up their with one of the worst drafts of all time.

Not only does it rank as the Vikings worst draft of all time, but maybe the NFL's as a whole. Only one player is even still on the team and none of them ever made much impact on this team or any other team in the league.

1st round
(7th)- Troy Williamson- never reached 500 yards in a season and released (actually traded, but was to be released if trade wasn't made) after 3rd year, had the worst hands of any reciever I have ever seen.
(18th)- Erasmus James- injuries and ineffectiveness were his problems, in the last two years combined played 8 games while recording 9 tackles and 1 sack.
2nd round
Marcus Johnson- Only player from draft that is still a Viking, he has never lived up to his hype. Can be a spot starter, but struggles if he is the "man".
3rd round
Dustin Fox- He never played a game as a Vikings after breaking his leg during pre-season. He was released during training camp the next year. Plays for Bills now and has 4 career tackles.
4th round
Ciatrick Fason- He was a 3rd/4th string running back during his two year run with the Vikings. He was released in the 2007 training camp and is now out of the NFL.
6th round
C.J. Mosley- Traded after 1 year as a Viking for backup QB Bollinger. He is a passable backup DT.
7th round-
Adrian Ward- Never made the roster as a rookie and never made it into the league, probably a working stiff now.

[Bleedin Purple]

Yea and now we have a new(well post Mike Tice era) owner and coach. We have made some great drafts the past two seasons and it seems like the Vikings are actually making progress instead of falling behind when it comes to drafting. I cant wait for next season

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Bleedin Purple

Yea and now we have a new(well post Mike Tice era) owner and coach. We have made some great drafts the past two seasons and it seems like the Vikings are actually making progress instead of falling behind when it comes to drafting. I cant wait for next season

No doubt... big difference between this draft, and snagging the steal of the draft in Adrian Peterson last year. It's like night and day.

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

No doubt... big difference between this draft, and snagging the steal of the draft in Adrian Peterson last year. It's like night and day.

It's been night and day for the last two drafts. Not everyone likes Childress (Personally I am luke-warm on him), but you can't deny that this guy has been great during the draft. In the 2006 draft, 5 of the 6 draft picks are now starters.