O’Neill lived up to the ‘needs-work’ label with an inconsistent summer, bottoming out with poor joint practices against the Jaguars in training camp. O’Neill was immediately labeled a project pick by general manager Rick Spielman, who likened the selection to the third-round pick spent on an underwhelming LSU product named Danielle Hunter in 2015. OT Brian O’Neill (3.0) - Drafted in the second round (62nd overall) out of Pittsburgh. Previously: (Receivers) Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs emerge as a top NFL duo (Running backs/tight ends) Kyle Rudolph, Dalvin Cook filled underwhelming roles (Quarterbacks) Kirk Cousins’ first Vikings season busted when it mattered most (Defensive backs) Harrison Smith leads a deep secondary (Linebackers) Anthony Barr’s contract season leaves you wanting more (Defensive linemen) Danielle Hunter’s name now among the NFL’s best Unofficial NFL stats, such as QB pressures, missed tackles and targeted passes, are compiled by.
Below are individual grades, based on game and practice observations, weekly film reviews and interviews with coaches, for 14 offensive linemen who finished the season on the Vikings’ active roster, injured reserve or practice squad. Players that did not accrue a season (weren’t on the active roster for at least six weeks) or played in three games or fewer are not graded. Grades are based on a 1-to-5 scale, with ‘5’ marking excellence, ‘4’ for above-average, ‘3’ for average, ‘2’ for below-average and ‘1’ for failure to perform. A lone silver lining was the emergence of rookie Brian O’Neill at right tackle. At the core of the Vikings’ issues on offense remained a beleaguered offensive line, which lost one starter in training camp, waited until Week 4 to start another and eventually started eight different players.
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