Next years draft?

[Scott K]

Labs, I know we need all new coaches, but you cant draft them. As for tackles, they may not be perfect, but I think after addressing Center, and QB, I think the Vikes need to address the defense at that point. I think offensive our front line is capable of average blocking, if they had coaches to teach them, and a QB, that knows how to play. We could use an entire new team, but we can only address so many things in one year.

Top priority is QB, after that, I would draft depending on the strength of the needed postion that is still available, and how deep the needed positions are in the draft.

Offense main priorities, other then coaches, QB, center.

Defense, DE, LB, CB, then work on guards.

[CaptainMusky]

Time to actually draft a real starter and use him for 10 years. Not reach in the draft, not take a sleeper from Podunck Univerisity, not taking a primarily rushing QB... but a real bonifide QB

There record of drafting a QB has been dismal... all I can say is:

Good Luck!

Ken

Agree the goal would be to draft a franchise guy, but I am not convinced this guy exists in the current draft. There seems to be a lot of overall talent, but I dont see anyone close to Andrew Luck type caliber. If we are picking in the top 5 (which is HIGHLY likely), I am not sure that pick is best used on one of those guys. Possibly trade down, accumulate more picks and draft one in the late first round. IDK, but there isnt a single one of these QB's that I think can be plugged in day 1 and be counted on for 10 years.

Those guys are few and very far between and they dont always come from a first round pick either.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

Before selling out and drafting a QB with our first pick, I would want to know what the free agent market looks like at QB.

Not sure I am sold on Clowney. Havent seen him play much, but there sure is a ton of hype around him.

There should be several QBs to draft this year that go well into the 2nd round. I am not completely sure that any of the predicted top draft pics at that position are game changers like Andrew Luck, so I would be more apt to spend a high first rounder on something else like D line or secondary/LB.

AGREE!

I dont wanna be FORCED to take a QB no matter what in the first round. If the RIGHT one is there then do it. I would much rather draft one then go FA, but like Captain said there are going to be legitimate QB's available after the first round in this years draft. We FORCED a qb in the first rd with Christian Blunder and look how it turned out. Caepernick and Russel Wilson were both SECOND rd picks if i remember right. You don't HAVE to take a QB in the first rd if there is a better option available in that spot for the defense, hopefully the best MLB imo. We need to take a QB but it has to be the right QB, DONT FORCE IT!!!!!!!!!!

[DrJuice1980]

There are a lot of mid level QBs, nobody is really an eye opener. I think we would be able to snag one later in the 1st, maybe trade around to end up with 2 1st rounders? I just think you guys are wanting to make a stretch on a QB that may not pan out. I think trading down would be our best bet on building and taking an Andy Murray like guy in the 2nd round. We desperately need a CB, MLB, and OG as well as a QB. But beyond any player we need a coaching staff more than anything.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

The 2 names i like best right now are AJ McCarren from Alabama and i hate to say it, but Jonny Football. I hate the his attitude but he can flat out play. Sure ill probably get bashed for it but id take Jonny Football over Teddy Bridge any day.

McCarren you could get later in the first, early second maybe??? He's got a strong arm and throws a $$$ deep ball and is more the pocket passer. I think despite his "issues" Jonny football is going to go in the top 10.

[hockeybc69]

We just had 3 1st round draft picks in the last draft.... We need to get about 6 for next year with the holes currently in the team.

Its gonna be a long time before this ship is back on any course.

ho hum.... here we go again.

[Rippinlip]

How far do you think AJ McCarron might fall?

I like his work and if we could get him early in the 2nd round, that would be cool!

Hoping they hype up Bridgewater, Boyd and Manziel so much, that McCarron falls.

If he did, I guess we would probably mess that up too.

[Scott K]

We need a coaching staff to develop this new QB, or he would be as worthless as what we have now.

[DrJuice1980]

I hate both those picks. Bama QBs are typically products of the system and dont cut it in the big leagues. I see AJ as the same type of player, no way he is going 1st or 2nd round. Manziel, he is not going to transition into a good NFL QB, he has the best o-line in the nation and probably the best WR in the nation as well. He has speed and quickness and a decent arm but the NFL game is going to move way too fast for his little arched back move.

[DrJuice1980]

That "relationship" with Catherine Webb was about as phony as Te'o's. I want nothing to do with this Pee-Wee Herman look-a-like.

[ifishforfood]

After this season, the Vikings will be in no position to compete in the NFC North title. We will likely lose Jared Allen and Kevin Williams along with key expiring contracts in Simpson, Chris Cook, and Gerhart. It'll be the right time to rebuild and if Freeman has nothing to show for at the end of the season, I'll be willing to bet, we're going to draft a QB in the first round. Marcus Mariota!!

[Hester]

We need a coaching staff to develop this new QB, or he would be as worthless as what we have now.

Agreed!

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

I hate both those picks. Bama QBs are typically products of the system and dont cut it in the big leagues. I see AJ as the same type of player, no way he is going 1st or 2nd round. Manziel, he is not going to transition into a good NFL QB, he has the best o-line in the nation and probably the best WR in the nation as well. He has speed and quickness and a decent arm but the NFL game is going to move way too fast for his little arched bamove.

who do you like then juice? Bridgewater and the oregon QB(forget his name) are "system" qb's. I don't really see McCarron as a system QB in the least. And he plays the best competition in college football every week. Same as Jonny Football

[Getanet]

I like the QB from Georgia. Not with a Top 3 pick (fingers crossed) but I think he'll turn out to be a good one.

[PurpleFloyd]

I like the QB from LSU.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

so sad its come to 2014 draft talk 8 weeks into the 2013 season.....

[efishsport]

AJ McCarron reminds me of Greg McElroy--led them to an undefeated season and a BCS championship. How's he doing in the NFl--oh yeah he's on the practice squad for the Bengals. We need a QB, another safety to pair with Harrison Smith, another CB--Chris Cook is injury prone and isn't that good period!

[schmitty3]

I like the QB from LSU.

+1 Mettenberger is really showing improvement.

[DrJuice1980]

I was liking Hundley but his last few games have been iffy. He's got size, speed, and a pretty good arm and also has bailed his team out of a few losses single handedly. Murray is ok, but I'm not sold quite yet, I'm still trying to find a legit 1st rounder out there. Whoever we get we need a coach to coach him up. That's the down fall. I'll add Boyd to my list of dislikes too, he's got Akili Smith written all over him. Boys, we are in a pretty bad situation anyway you look at it, personnel and coaching. Not just now but what we got going on here is going to a while to correct, a few years.

[BuckSutherland]

Anyone like Hogan from Stanford? Not sure he will come out. Not sold on Marioti. Have some respect for Aaron Murray from Georgia. Some games left to evaluate these guys. Wouldn't mind a trade down to mid-late first round to pick up our guy, whomever that may be.

[Hester]

I agree with most of you that there isn't a for sure #1 quarterback out there.

Since your taking a chance at that position, I would rather draft a sure stud at their position with our first pick. O-line, D-line or linebacker. Then try a quarterback. Chances are we will screw that pick up anyway. It's not a good way to look at it but let's be honest, at least we would have a good first pick.

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

McCarron has a much stronger arm then Murray does. But i wouldn't be at all unhappy with any SEC QB on the vikes

[YiGGiN4SLoBS]

Anyone like Hogan from Stanford? Not sure he will come out. Not sold on Marioti. Have some respect for Aaron Murray from Georgia. Some games left to evaluate these guys. Wouldn't mind a trade down to mid-late first round to pick up our guy, whomever that may be.

Have not seen Hogan play yet... But i do know there isn't much defense in the pac 10, ever.

Trading down is going to be the vikings best bet i think, i agree with you there.... IF we are in the top 3 or 4 picks. There really isn't a qb that any team should wanna tank unpurpose for IMO

[MUSKY18]

I think the biggest determining factor as to what QB gets drafted is who the head coach is going to be. Hopefully it won't be Fraiser again, or it won't matter who we draft. Kid is doomed. Get a good head coach and have him bring in an excellent QB coach and it will make a world of difference. Jay Gruden from Cinci would be an excellent choice. Whatever QB they take, hope he can throw the 20 yard plus pass with some zip. With Patterson and Jennings we have the threats outside if we have a QB that can get the ball to them. That opens up AP. QB with the first pick and DL and CB with the rest. Cook and Robinson should be cut. Robinson before Cook tho. That guy gets burned on EVERY pass play thrown his way.

[DrJuice1980]

#1 need is a new staff. I think we can all agree on that. I know QB is #2 but I don't see anybody out there that warrants a 1-10 pick, 1-20 even. I think if we end up with a low pick we package something to get 2 1st's and take a QB and a CB. Then we go out and pick up a veteran MLB, not sure who's out there but this D needs a leader in the middle and you won't get that from a rookie. Next is an OG, if we get a solid guard in here imagine how much better AP would be on those draws that he always has to bounce outside and how much better a pocket would form for whoever is slinging it. OGs usually don't go until 2nd rd or early 3rd, we need to get one with that pick. I think we've put too much into our D line to burn a 1st, 2nd or even 3rd round pick on. I don't think the players are the problem there I think it's our lack of pressure schemes. We're running a D that puts our LBs back in coverage but nobody can cover so it doesn't even matter. If we ran more blitz packages we'd have an easier time covering the WRs.