Ten days until the start of the NFL Draft- one that the Vikings’ future hinges upon more than any over at least the last decade. The reason is simple: the Vikings need and will be choosing a quarterback they believe will be their franchise quarterback. It would be the first time in ten years since the Vikings drafted a quarterback in the first round and could be the highest they’ve ever drafted a quarterback in franchise history.
A big part of which quarterback the Vikings draft on April 25th will depend on their ability to navigate the first-round quarterback landscape, from understanding which teams may be in the market for a quarterback and which one, potentially securing trade(s) with one or both of their first-round picks to better position themselves to draft a quarterback and/or maximize draft capital, and avoid any negative surprises.