Vikings want to keep 23?

[MaroonBells]

The Purple Persuasion@TPPSkol According to @JFowlerESPN
The #Vikings are trying to “preserve” the No. 23 pick in trade talks to move up for a QB 
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If this is true, it means two things IMO: Vikings are working on trade partners between 5 and 10, and, like the Rams, the Vikings have no problem at all giving up future 1sts.

[comet52]

I don't know how any of us can evaluate pre-draft rumors except on the basis of "they are all lies."

But if what you suggest is true, I'd say it's more likely that they can't stomach the price to move up into the top 5 considering what they'd be getting (JJM), and instead plan to take whoever is available at 11, or possibly make a minor move up a few spots to outmaneuver Denver, the only team behind them that I think would legitimately try to move up this year. Either of those scenarios would leave 23 in place.

[Greylock]

I read something concerning the possible tampering charge against the Falcons.  Of course can't find it now to post, but its possible it could happen on draft night that the Falcons and Vikings swap picks 8 and 11.  If that happens then the Vikings could keep 23 and still try and use the 8th pick to move up or stay put at 8 and take a quarterback at that spot.

[purplefaithful]

The rumor mill is certainly picking-up steam...

JJM is case in point...As high as a #2 pick discussed a week ago and now what is his "real true worth" to move-up?

As a fan? I would rather give-up 11 and 23 this season to move up to say 5 vs 11 and next years #1 and keep 23 this year.

Hell, next year could be a top 10 pick for all we know.

[Kentis]

Thought this was the long awaited Andrew Booth Jr. thread…

[MaroonBells]

I wonder if the Vikings might also be considering trading a player instead of pick 23. Vikings just brought in JC Latham for a visit. Latham is a 1st round RT prospect, which you would think we don't need. Might the Vikings consider trading Brian O'Neill? Latham might also project to guard. Dude's massive at 6-6, 342, but unlike most big guys he has a reputation for zone blocking well.

[NorseFeathers]

I read something concerning the possible tampering charge against the Falcons.  Of course can't find it now to post, but its possible it could happen on draft night that the Falcons and Vikings swap picks 8 and 11.  If that happens then the Vikings could keep 23 and still try and use the 8th pick to move up or stay put at 8 and take a quarterback at that spot.

Could a Falcons, Vikings tampering settlement be announced just before round one of the draft?

[Bullazin]

Probs would take 11, next years #1, 108, and next years #3 to get to #5. Would the chargers pass on OT 1 and OT 2 to do that?

If I’m Harbaugh I would consider it. You could get Fuaga at 11 probably. The Titans at 7 are the best trade partner in my mind, as they need Oline badly. but not sure that gets us JJM. Giants could easily trade out with Denver or Vegas.

I don’t think there is any way we can keep 23 if we are trying to get JJM, Cards are probs the only way to get JJM and I dint see them passing on MHJ.

[MaroonBells]

Probs would take 11, next years #1, 108, and next years #3 to get to #5.  Would the chargers pass on OT 1 and OT 2 to do that? 

If I’m Harbaugh I would consider it.  You could get Fuaga at 11 probably. The Titans at 7 are the best trade partner in my mind, as they need Oline badly. but not sure that gets us JJM. Giants could easily trade out with Denver or Vegas.

I don’t think there is any way we can keep 23 if we are trying to get JJM, Cards are probs the only way to get JJM and I dint see them passing on MHJ.

Like I said elsewehere, it's not MHJ or nothing for the Cards. It's MHJ vs. Udunze or Thomas and pick 23. Which do you take? Same with the Chargers. There are EIGHT offensive tackles with 1st round grades. So for them it's Alt by himself vs. Fashanu, Fuaga, or Fauntanu and pick 23. I take the 2nd option in both of those.

But agree on 23. I don't see how we keep it unless we're moving outside the top 5.

[Bullazin]

Like I said elsewehere, it's not MHJ or nothing for the Cards. It's MHJ vs. Udunze or Thomas and pick 23. Which do you take? Same with the Chargers. There are EIGHT offensive tackles with 1st round grades. So for them it's Alt by himself vs. Fashanu, Fuaga, or Fauntanu and pick 23. I take the 2nd option in both of those.

But agree on 23. I don't see how we keep it unless we're moving outside the top 5.

Big opportunity for the Cards to really build something 11, 23, 29 and next years 1 from Vikes and change?  Yeah I see that.  Harbaugh has the best player in the draft fall to him?  Unreal