The Vikings ran Brad Childress off. They’ll probably let Sidney Rice move on after he opted out of most of last season. They ran Sage Rosensfels off to Denver so they could pull Brett Favre back to the fold. Rosenfels really outplayed both Tavaris Jackson and Favre the past preseason and probably should have won that job.
And now they have next to nothing. Plus, they stand to lose two defensive lineman, and possibly two linebackers to free agency.
So the Vikings, who should have been mighty last year, pick just outside the top ten this year. The first NFC north team to select.
They have no quarterback. Their best wide receiver is possibly leaving. The defensive line is aging rapidly, and key players on their way out. Their best linebacker is a free agent, and their top safety is moving on.
Where do you go with this pick?
If you’re going best player available, it is North Carolina’s Robert Quinn, especially if Julio Jones is gone. But Quinn has had off field issues that may not play well in Minnesota.
At quarterback, there are two who might be worthy building blocks who could learn while handing off to Adrian Peterson.
Missouri's Blaine Gabbert will probably be the choice, but Arkansas' Ryan Mallet should be, as he may be the better QB long term.
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