Despite the lack of an unequivocal star, former Vikings GM Rick Spielman explains why the class still might produce gems. Plus, thoughts on the Brian Flores lawsuit, the Brandin Cooks extension and more.
Now, finally, it seems safe to turn the page from the veteran NFL free-agent and trade market to the draft. But before we get there, ex-Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who’s been following the class a lot longer than the rest of us, has his own thoughts on the chaos.
In fact, he brought it up on his own, as he and I talked just after he’d finished a 25-hour drive to complete his move from Minnesota to the Gulf Coast of Florida, and I asked if he misses the fray.