Which quarterback the Minnesota Vikings select in the upcoming NFL draft—or if they select none at all—may have a significant impact on the trajectory of their club over the following ten years.
Therefore, the process of assessing the available choices and the associated costs is critical to the team’s future as a contender as well as the employment security of its executives, head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The Vikings’ choice to take a fresh and original approach to quarterback scouting this summer is all the more intriguing in light of the circumstances surrounding the crucial decision they must make.
On Monday, April 8, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer described how Minnesota is
Instead of attending the cattle calls that are frequently held on pro days, Minnesota sent quarterbacks coaches Josh McCown and Grant Udinski there before bringing in a larger group for a whirlwind three days to work out quarterbacks one-on-one. The schedule called for visits to Eugene to see Bo Nix, Chapel Hill to meet Drake Maye, Ann Arbor to meet with J.J. McCarthy, and Seattle to put [Michael] Penix through his paces.
The final result for the Vikings brass was a closer, more detailed look at each player and how well he fits into the team’s passing game, which features tight end T.J. Hockenson and wide outs Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson as key players.
In every instance, the
In order to jump into the top five for a franchise quarterback, the Vikings can give prospective trade partners two first-round picks this year in addition to future draft capital (perhaps a 2025 first). This is because they already had the No. 11 pick before gaining the 23rd pick from the Texans. It’s difficult to beat three first-round selections, and both the New England Patriots at No. 3 and the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 5 may be prepared to move down for the right deal.
The Vikings will probably be looking for a specific player if they decide to part with that much cash, and McCarthy is one of the most likely options in that category.However, Maye is also a possible trade-up target.
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