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The evidence says Rick Spielman asked the right questions about Sam Bradford

The front office held a mock draft of quarterbacks who might be available. That process helped steer a muddled, panic-inducing situation to an obvious solution. "Sam Bradford was the best quarterback out there," Spielman said.

JIM SOUHAN @Souhanstrib

Whether you prefer word-of-mouth testimonials or modern analytics, the evidence is piling up. There is little doubt that Michele Spielman will be a saint. Probably first-ballot.

“She’s got a big heart,” Rick Spielman said.

The Spielmans have adopted six children and own three rescue dogs. Rick, the general manager of the Vikings, works at least 80 hours a week — unless his franchise quarterback gets hurt at the start of a promising season, in which case he might work 110.