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KOC yesterday on Banks. He’s learning, it’s a big boy D to learn and the league. Trending up 🤘🏻

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SurfnRide wrote:

Dare I say it?
Should I say it?
Big Citrus and The Bank are on the path to being the Williams Wall 2.0.

I think they have a chance to be a great duo. Last November I wanted Banks for the Vikings, but then the combine made me a bit reserved. I was thrilled when we picked him anyways. Banks talent is undeniable.

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Canthony wrote:

I think they have a chance to be a great duo. Last November I wanted Banks for the Vikings, but then the combine made me a bit reserved. I was thrilled when we picked him anyways. Banks talent is undeniable.

Big C has been holding his ground also. All last year we got torched up the middle until the end of the season when Hargrave and Allen realized they were going to not get resigned and had to actually work to earn another paycheck. It worked. GB gave Hargrave a 2 year 23M contract and Allen got a 2 year 25M contract from the Bengals.

Im so glad to be done with that dead weight and Kelly at Center. Fries is still sucking so all 4 of our big FA signings last year have bombed.

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#23 · Sep 22, 3:13 PM CT
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Canthony wrote:

I think they have a chance to be a great duo. Last November I wanted Banks for the Vikings, but then the combine made me a bit reserved. I was thrilled when we picked him anyways. Banks talent is undeniable.

I cooled way off on Banks as the draft got closer, was more of a Woods fan by that point. 18 was high for Woods though.

Was very surprised we didnt take Lemon or Theileman at 18

edited Sep 22, 2026 3:19 PM CT

Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger! 

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#24 · Sep 22, 3:19 PM CT
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I'd say Banks is ahead of where Jordan Davis was after two games his rookie season. Davis didn't really get past his stamina issues until his 3rd season, and his breakout didn't come until season 4. Banks has a lot to learn, but if Davis is your benchmark, he's ahead of schedule. IMO

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purplefaithful wrote:

I cooled way off on Banks as the draft got closer, was more of a Woods fan by that point. 18 was high for Woods though.
Was very surprised we didnt take Lemon or Theileman at 18

Yeah, I picked Woods as our pick at 18 when it was Banks up until the combine.

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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

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“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”

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https://twitter.com/vikingzfanpage/status/2102519055085117680

You did well, Kid. Just keep working.

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#29 · Sep 22, 6:12 PM CT
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The Vikings are starting to see what Caleb Banks can become — growing pains and all

The rookie defensive tackle, the No. 18 overall pick in April’s draft, flashed his size and athleticism against the Bears but struggled with leverage at times. Brian Flores sees plenty to build on.

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-film-breakdown-week-2-chicago-bears-caleb-banks-tampa-bay-buccaneers-game-notes/601889685

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