They got the guy they wanted all along. It's actually a pretty good story. But it was one of those moments in real time where you are saying "WHAT THE #### ARE YOU DOING!!"
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The only issue with staying at 11 is there are four other teams looking to trade into the 7-10 range to draft a QB as well. Anything can happen on draft night. I'd rather be aggressive and get the QB you want vs sitting back and hoping someone falls to you
This has the feeling like we’re going to do something completely unexpected. Like trading up to take Harrison Jr.
Find it interesting that Penix is considered a steal and a perfect pick for the Raiders at 13. And not a viable option for the Vikings if McCarthy or Maye are not there.
I do not want to be like the Carolina Panthers who are watching their #1 pick go to the Bears to select Caleb Williams while getting even more draft picks in addition to keeping their own.
I’m just glad that the Trader Rick days of trading down for more 6th and 7th round picks (only to be cut later) are hopefully over.
I saw a mock today where they traded with ATL and didn't give up much to get MCarthy. That one I'd be ok with.
I also should add that there are rumors about JJ being traded tonight to help trade up for a QB. I just don't see why a team like New England or Arizona would want to entertain that. If those teams want a WR, just draft Harrison, Jr., Nabers, or Odunze. You'll have a very talented WR for 5 years at a cheap price instead of one year at a cheap price. And for the Vikings, they have the cap space to sign JJ to a long term deal. His skills will help a young QB develop. It just doesn't make much sense for both parties to trade JJ
Should be a fun night. Can't wait for the draft to start
Should be a fun night. Can't wait for the draft to start
Agree, I'd be cool with that. I think just #11 and 4th rounder. They could do well with McCarthy at #8 and someone good at #23.
You never know if those receivers turn into busts. I think Harrison Jr is a lock, but the other 2 could be busts.
If they got JJ, they'd obviously know they'd sign him to a new contract, so you'd be getting arguably the best WR in the entire NFL, a known quantity.
I don't want the Vikings to trade JJ at all though. The only trade I would be okay with is to #3 or #4 for Harrison, but I'd only want it to be straight up.
I think they’re going with local programming tonight.
Dan Barreiro wondering how ESPN can interject CC into the discussion tonight. It’s not just us.I think they’re going with local programming tonight.
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They didn't lose a pick. Other teams just got their pick in before they picked. It ended up working out, because they drafted Kevin Williams, who was their starting DT for over a decade
Didn’t sell the farm and still got who I thought we would have to give multiple 1sts up for. Get defense at 23 and let’s roll
Not super excited by JJ but it that's their guy then fine. Just glad they didn't have to give up too much
