I think this is brilliant for all the reasons stated (you guys are all so smart), but I'll throw another one out there...if we control Keenum's destiny, and we go with Bridgewater and the kid from Denver as his backup, there is going to be a QB-desperate team who will possibly give up a very high draft pick to get his services. Keenum has been auditioning in front of the entire NFL. And the audition has gone well. Having said that, he would likely take a pass on any overtures from the Vikings for a long-term deal, and look to get his own big contract with whomever he chooses. If he and/or his agent were smart. Case Keenum is a winner in the NFL...not just a backup.
I never believed I would have uttered those words 3 months ago.