Thank you for submitting questions for this week's Vikings mailbag. You can always send questions to @Andrew_Krammer on Twitter or andrew.krammer@startribune.com, and listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here on Friday mornings. Let's get to it.
Q: What were the Vikings thinking sending a fourth-round draft pick for a backup tight end who's going to be a free agent next year? — @jessecregan
AK: General manager Rick Spielman probably hoped Chris Herndon would've contributed more than he has at this point. Herndon is the No.