The Draft: What do we need, who do you want

[hermes]

http://football.realgm.com/src_theredzo ... draft_v40/
here is a bunch of mock first rounds, including one where they combined all the others into a "super mock" or something, it's weighted by points or average position or something like that and has us taking moreno, so there you go

anyway Kenny Britt, Brian Cushing, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Darius Butler, and Eben Britton are some other picks for the vikings

i don't really think we should go wr in the first, britton wouldn't be bad

[revprodeji]

RT needs to be our goal. But make sure it is a value pick. If we need to move up I am cool with that.

[Devilzsidewalk]

we need Brady Quinn. No more excuses this time, he's not a drunk and he's got the tools and he's available. Also, weren't there rumors last year that we made an attempt to get him? Scott Wright said in his chat he thinks Quinn will be better than Sanchez once somebody gives him a chance

[daddyfivestar]

I love the idea of Mike Thomas but I'd like them to slip into the 3rd which is doubtful.

The QB needs that underneath slot guy in this type of offense. Thomas is a Wes Welker clone and faster.

I like this draft:
QB Brady Quinn at 22 (via trade)
WR Mike Thomas (Arizona) at 54
OT Fenuki Tupou (Oregon) at 86
C AQ Shipley (Penn St) at 158
RB Ian Johnson (Boise) at 221
DB Darren Banks (W Liberty St) at 231

[revprodeji]

I would love to get Quinn for the 22nd. I would even include a couple 2nd day things or the 3rd rd

[prefuse73]

Alright...draft grades.
Harvin, Loadholt, Allen, Brinkley, Sanford and now UDFA Ian Johnson

As far as need is concerned, I think we nailed it.

WR. We now have another playmaker on offense that can lineup literally anywhere and take advantage of people paying too much attention to peterson. If Rice can develop into a sure handed, tall possession receiver, I will love our rotation of Berrian, Rice and Harvin. I think with these type of playmakers, Sage (who I believe will end up the starter) will be able to do what he does best and be accurate as our receivers will run fast crossing routes looking for YAC's (the essence of the WCO). He gets in trouble when he tries to make too much happen (see colt game last year).

OL. Loadholt is easily an upgrade over cook who can now battle with sullivan for the center spot. Cook seems better suited for the interior positions. Herrera or Hicks will be fine at RG. Loadholt, since he lacks good foot speed, should only be a RT so he can lineup against a teams second best pass rusher. As long as they stay healthy, the O-line is solid.

CB. Allen seems like a Winfield clone....hopefully. As long as Griffin and Winfield are solid, I am satisfied with our CB crew. I think Tyrell and Madieu will be great at the safety positions.

Brinkley and Sanford look destined for special teams....correct me if I am wrong. I like Ian Johnson from Boise and I thought he would have been good value in the 5th round. I was hoping to add a tall TE and move Kleinny to FB.

I give them a B+ only because it is unknown if Childress can be creative enough to use Harvin effectively. Our offense was incredibly predictable last year. There is a lot talk that Harvin could be Rookie of the year or a bust. If its the latter, than this draft is easily an A.