Hardly anybody wanted him.
That was the sentiment by Minnesota Vikings fans for Nick Mullens last week while the team was deciding which quarterback to start at the Las Vegas Raiders.
Why Vikings Fans Will Warm Up to Nick Mullens
Folks were evidently mesmerized by the unknown rookie upside belonging to Jaren Hall, and the Vikings’ coaching staff ultimately settled on Joshua Dobbs. With the benefit of hindsight, Dobbs was the wrong choice, as Mullens was inserted into the lineup in the 4th Quarter and guided the purple team to a memorable but dogged 3-0 win.