ABSENCE OF EARLY-ROUND ARMS: The Vikings have a scant history of drafting and developing quarterbacks, with only three first-round selections (Ponder, Daunte Culpepper in 1999 and Tommy Kramer in 1977) and two second-round picks (Tarvaris Jackson in 2006 and Bill Cappleman in 1970) to show for this position. Yes, Fran Tarkenton was taken with the 29th overall selection in 1961, but back then that was the third round.
DEPTH NEEDED: After letting Toby Gerhart leave as a free agent, the Vikings will look hard at a rookie backup for Adrian Peterson. The Vikings took Gerhart with the 51st pick in 2010; they can certainly wait at least that long to grab a quality complement to the 29-year-old star. No running backs were taken in the first round in 2013, a trend likely to continue,Rams New Jerseys 2019, with top prospects Carlos Hyde and Tre Mason widely projected as second-round picks. Terrance West and Ka'Deem Carey are two options for the Vikings in middle rounds. |
