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5 potential landing spots for Michael Floyd

By Brad Berreman

Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Cardinals 30-24. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Minnesota Vikings

No offense to Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, but when your two best wide receivers are a fifth-round pick and an undrafted free agent that’s not an ideal scenario. The Vikings used their 2016 first-round pick on Laquon Treadwell, but has struggled to even get on the field with just one catch in nine games played so far this season.

Floyd is a Minnesota native and a former high school “Mr. Football” in the state, so the potential tie to the Vikings is conveniently clear. Returning home might also be the fresh start he needs to put his career, and his life off the field, on the right track quickly. With youth still on his side, Floyd could become the most talented wide receiver the Vikings have had since Randy Moss during his first stint with the team.

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The Vikings are far enough down in the waiver order that any claim on Floyd right now is far from a guarantee they would get him. But the potential to sign him as a free agent in March will still be there, and Floyd should come at a discount for a team that may be right up against the salary cap.

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