Yahoo Sports Twitter reacts to the team signing TE Josh Oliver
On Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings announced their first move of free agency. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo, they agreed to terms with former Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver on a lucrative three-year, $21 million dollar contract.
The #Vikings have agreed to terms with TE Josh Oliver on a three-year, $21 million deal, source says. He gets $10.75 million guaranteed and has incentives that can take the deal up to $24 million. One of the best blocking tight ends in the league.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023
While some fans may have anticipated a different first move, the news has sparked lively discussions on Twitter as fans and analysts alike share their thoughts on the Vikings’ latest addition.
I ain’t going to lie, I’ve never even heard of Josh Oliver.
— Your sources source. (@SkolBros) March 13, 2023
It’s ok guys we have until Wednesday for Josh Oliver to back out
— KSG (@KSG_SKOL) March 13, 2023
The Vikings are giving Josh Oliver one dollar for every future Justin Jefferson target.
Interesting move. https://t.co/cygZfJOfVf
— Zachary Krueger (@ZK_FFB) March 13, 2023
#vikings fans seeing the Josh Oliver news pic.twitter.com/2NwpgqTIyL
— Ali Siddiqui (@asiddiqui15) March 13, 2023
Did not think Josh Oliver was going to get THAT kind of money
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) March 13, 2023
Josh Oliver? Like the tight end?
— Joe Dolan (@FG_Dolan) March 13, 2023
I waited 3 hours for Josh Oliver news bruh
— S.BG.TCU. (@NaGOAToroszn2) March 13, 2023
Why is KWESI doing this
— Skol Floppa (@D34THWR3CKER) March 13, 2023
Actually who is that
— Mangoman (@Mangoman16111) March 13, 2023
Who decided to give Josh Oliver $7 million per year?
pic.twitter.com/r9kM2KpAPy— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) March 13, 2023
While some are questioning the move made by the Vikings and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, this move could prove to be very beneficial. The contract itself might not be as bad as it’s being reported.
it's $10.75M guaranteed over three years for a really, really high-level blocker it's not only not a bad deal, it's actually a good deal https://t.co/SF1q1JpAbX
— Arif Hasan, but NFL 🏈 (@ArifHasanNFL) March 13, 2023
#Vikings TE Josh Oliver athletic testing. Obviously a bunch of injuries have more to do with his athleticism in his current state but here's the starting point pic.twitter.com/p7kr15cF7Z
— Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) March 13, 2023
Josh Oliver was ranked as the 2nd best run blocking tight end last season according to PFF.
After a season where the Vikings didn’t run the ball as much as they had hoped
This move proves the #Vikings are commitment to running the ball more next season. https://t.co/nreknzj08K
— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8) March 13, 2023
Some info on Vikings free agent signing Josh Oliver:
* 25 years old (fits the window)
* 2nd best run-blocking TE in NFL last season, per @pff
* 3rd rd pick by Jags in 2019, traded to Ravens in 2021 after hamstring / foot injuries
* Ran 3rd fastest 40 of any TE at '19 combine
— Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) March 13, 2023
This is an interesting one. Feels like a signal to more 12 personnel https://t.co/jeXsBDfpBN
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) March 13, 2023
