Minnesota Vikings

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:16 am

What should be done with the number 7 pick? QB? WR? DE? LB? trade? I know a lot will probably WR but I think we can get a very good one in the 2nd round.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:47 am

Take the best player available regardless of position.

They need help everywhere.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:50 am

Packerboy mentioned this earlier, and I agree with it 100%. Take the best player available with the # 7 pick. Whether it's a CB, RB, WR, TE, OT, whatever, I would not want to reach for a player based on need but rather take somebody who can help us out of the gates and be an impact guy, regardless of how deep we are that position.

Here are some viable options at # 7:

Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson-A speed rusher who could be an asset considering the Vikes appear pretty content at rushing the passer will the front 4.

Leon Hall, CB, Michigan-A great cover corner who can also play safety. Physical and can play the run, he would aid the Vikes secondary greatly.

Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma-Likely won't be there at #7, but should he somehow slip due to durability concerns, he is an offensive playmaker that the Vikes could not ignore.

Ted Ginn, WR, Ohio St.-Gamebreaking speed, but a bit raw as a WR.

Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC-A bigger receiver with great hands, fills an obvious need.

RSI · Post by **RSI** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:54 am

21 Calvin Johnson, WR
Height: 6-5
Weight: 235

Team: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Class: Junior

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:09 pm

I'd love to get Calvin Johnson, but no way does he last until pick # 7.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:50 pm

I want that #8 from USC. I know, wide recievers are sensitive and hard to please, but all indications are that he will be an impact player on Sundays. The Vikes need to fill so many holes, you name the position and you could justify the pick.

We really need an impact kick returner!

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:17 pm

#8 reminds me of Randy Moss. I think he could be that special but without all the problems.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:34 pm

I just found the Vikings starting QB for next year. His name is Brian Greise. Greise will not backup a questionable starter in Grossman any longer, the Minnesota job is his until Jackson can develop. Bollinger, not a starter, now or ever. Backup is his role, period.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:39 pm

I'm still hot on the Matt Schaub bandwagon. I think he can be a very good QB in the NFL. I'm not completely sold on Jackson, and even if he does become a solid starter I don't see it happening until a few years down the road. Schaub is familiar with the offense and has a big-time arm and poise. I would love to see him in purple.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:51 pm

Every mock draft I've seen has us taking a WR. Either Ginn or Jarrett and in a couple Johnson slipped to us.

I agree, best player available. I just can't wait to see who Childress's best player is. I'd almost like to see us trade down to someone like NE who has 2 late 1st rounders. I think we need some quantity of players.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:06 am

I wouldn't mind a trade down. I think a proven player should be included. I also like the idea of Schaub in purple. I thought they should have done it last year instead of going with Johnson.

RSI · Post by **RSI** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:52 am

I'd like to see Schaub as a Viking. Word is Atlanta wants a 1st round pick though. Give them Troy Williamson and a 2nd rounder...

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 11:19 am

Johnson is a UFA right?

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:12 pm

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:30 am

Childress said that Jackson or Bollinger will be the starter next season and if a QB is added to the roster it will be a young development type guy.
Excuse me isn't that what Jackson is? I have already said I liked Schaub but what do people think about trading for Leftowich or Garrard from Jacksonville?

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:43 am

Gimme that big slab of meat who takes snaps for LSU. Man can he sling that ball downfield with ease. I don't see him getting happy feet in the pocket either, who could hurt him.

Everyone in front of the Vikes will not draft offense, therefore with the 7th pick, one of these guys will be available.

USC#8
LSU QB, He's a Jr. but he's coming out
Ginn, heck play him on both sides of the ball, 2 picks for price of one
Adrian Peterson, reminds me a lot of Robert Smith
Quinn, Weis the guru says he will be the 3rd best QB within 3 years
Calvin Johnson

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:49 am

Their egos will force them to go with Jackson.

Remember, they drafted this guy 2 rounds before anyone else would have. They couldnt wait to tell us how smart they were for doing it.

They arent going to trade for a QB.

I dont know if they would be smart enough to draft one or not. The kid form LSU looks ready now. Hed be crazy to stay in college. Would he fall to 7th?

Id trade our 7th pick and Jackson to get him.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:20 pm

It's very likely that Brady Quinn and Jamarcus Russell (LSU QB), could go 1-2 to Oakland and Detroit, both teams desperate for a QB. Oakland could also grab an elite tackle.

Cleveland will likely go with either Adrian Peterson or Calvin Johnson. Both players are too talented to let them slip past a team that still needs weapons.

Tampa Bay has tons of needs, they could go anywhere.

Arizona goes offensive line or defense.

If Calvin Johnson fell to Washington, they would likely take him. Also possible they could take Ginn. Otherwise, they go defense.

That still leaves the Vikes with one of 3 "stud" receivers in the draft (Jarrett, Johnson, Ginn). They would all make sense, although apparently Childress would rather not take a WR early. With the talent on the board this year, # 7 would likely leave them with offensive or defensive lineman.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 12:25 pm

Irishmans Shanty wrote:I want that #8 from USC. I know, wide recievers are sensitive and hard to please, but all indications are that he will be an impact player on Sundays. The Vikes need to fill so many holes, you name the position and you could justify the pick.

We really need an impact kick returner!

Dewayne Jarrett is awesome. He could easily go top 10.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 1:00 pm

Brady Quinn looks like a kid still in high school compared to Russell.

I hope they take the best guy regardless of position. I hope they have at least learned that lesson.

ae_42 · Post by **ae_42** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 3:26 pm

Sweet Tav Jackson is our QB of the future but pastor Troy is not getting it done at wideout. We need to take either Calvin Johnson, or if he isnt available, Dwayne Jarret

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:46 pm

Shades of the 2005 draft anyone? The 3 WRs available

Calvin Johnson- Heads above the others, complete package. (Braylon Edwards)

Dwayne Jarrett- Big possession receiver from USC, little slow. (Mike Williams)

Teddy Ginn- Fast receiver, major questions about hands. (Troy Williamson)

I realize they don't totally fit into the mold, but just interesting how when we need a WR we have the same 3 types of receiver to choose from and we have the #7 pick again...

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:54 pm

It's an interesting comparison, but there are notable differences in the receivers:

Calvin Johnson is one of the top WR prospects in years, comparable to how heads and shoulders above the rest of the field Larry Fitzgerald was. He is considered a "cant-miss" prospect. Better speed, size, and hands than Edwards, who has turned into a solid pro with a bright future.

Jarrett is faster than Williams, and has less questions surrounding his work ethic, although the comparison can definitely be made in this case.

Ginn has proven it on the college level. Williamson was scarcely used in South Carolina's run-heavy offense and was considered incredibly raw. Return skills help his stock.

The scenario is similar, but I think we are dealing with better prospects this time around.

Nostalgic Nerd · Post by **Nostalgic Nerd** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 3:22 pm

With the exception of our owner (who must be the first person in decades to state his goal is to bring MN a Super Bowl title), this is not a team that garners much praise. During a recent interview, Childress said, 'We need better talent' but felt his [closed] coaching approach was fine. I wouldn't get excited about '07.