Anyone else want to get on the Jalen Hurts train?

@"StickyBun" said: The guy could sit behind Cousins for 2 full seasons easily, learning and gaining confidence. He's got the build, mobility and pocket awareness you want in today's NFL. He needs development, but he's got the upside to be a starter in the NFL also. He's 21 years old, no rush and only time to improve. Outstanding leader and guts.

The question is how high does he go? Can Minnesota afford to take him in the 2nd with all the holes? I just am not sure he makes it to Minnesota's 3rd. Trader Rick might need to move up and down to get enough capital to get Hurts and address glaring needs. 

@"FSUVike" said:

@"StickyBun" said: The guy could sit behind Cousins for 2 full seasons easily, learning and gaining confidence. He's got the build, mobility and pocket awareness you want in today's NFL. He needs development, but he's got the upside to be a starter in the NFL also. He's 21 years old, no rush and only time to improve. Outstanding leader and guts.

The question is how high does he go? Can Minnesota afford to take him in the 2nd with all the holes? I just am not sure he makes it to Minnesota's 3rd. Trader Rick might need to move up and down to get enough capital to get Hurts and address glaring needs. 

I'm comfortable with spending our comp pick, but I'll take Cole McDonald in the sixth...he's a project but has proven to be coachable...imo, best value for landing the QB of the future...

@"BarrNone55" said: I'm comfortable with spending our comp pick, but I'll take Cole McDonald in the sixth...he's a project but has proven to be coachable...imo, best value for landing the QB of the future...

OverviewNext up from the pass-happy Hawaii offense with good size and impressive touchdown production over the last two seasons as a starter. While he can read defenses and throw with touch, he doesn't have the timing or ball placement to make up for his weak arm. He needs to work to a condensed field as a pro, but even then, jumpy cornerbacks could feast since he struggles to work with consistent anticipation to limit contested throws. He's a decent athlete, but it's not enough to offset his throwing deficiencies.

if we could get a late 2nd or early 3rd for Harris,  I am totally good with taking Hurts there.  I am fine with taking Love in the first and letting him sit as well.

I wouldn't take a QB before the 6th round.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"BarrNone55" said: I'm comfortable with spending our comp pick, but I'll take Cole McDonald in the sixth...he's a project but has proven to be coachable...imo, best value for landing the QB of the future...

Cole is on some sleeper lists for sure. Might be interesting. To me, McDonald is much like Browning. This overview kind of aligns with most I've seen:

OverviewNext up from the pass-happy Hawaii offense with good size and impressive touchdown production over the last two seasons as a starter. While he can read defenses and throw with touch, he doesn't have the timing or ball placement to make up for his weak arm. He needs to work to a condensed field as a pro, but even then, jumpy cornerbacks could feast since he struggles to work with consistent anticipation to limit contested throws. He's a decent athlete, but it's not enough to offset his throwing deficiencies.

I have been high on Hurts all off-season.  He reminds me more of Dak than Wilson (who were both underrated by the media AND NFL teams), but I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes a legitimate starting NFL QB in two years if he goes to the right team.  Unfortunately, I don't think Minnesota will have the opportunity to draft him because he'll probably go earlier than the Vikings will consider taking a QB.

Hurts would be fine with me at some point. I like Nate Stanley out of Iowa late. HE has all the tools, just needs some marinating.

Said before combine he wouldn’t get past 2nd round. If he makes it to 58, which I highly doubt, you have to take him. Oline and Dline with the 2 firsts. 58 89 105 is corner, WR, nickel is a dream value draft

I see little chance Hurts makes it to our 3rd round and won’t be at all surprised if he goes early in the 2nd. The guy is a gamer, pure and simple. 
In the right situation, I think Hurts could be a great pro. The Vikings would be an ideal situation for him. He’d have a very good starter to learn from and take his time developing his passing game. He’s got the scrambling/athletic talent part down, just needs to raise the bar throwing. 
If the Vikings believe he could be great in a couple of years, take him whenever. When it comes to QB’s, I’m pretty easy going if the team takes a shot on grabbing a guy early. I’d take him in the 2nd (if I thought he’s the guy) and not think twice about it.

My biggest issue with Hurts is my gut says take him at #22. Haha

@"Havoc1649" said: I see little chance Hurts makes it to our 3rd round and won’t be at all surprised if he goes early in the 2nd. The guy is a gamer, pure and simple. 

In the right situation, I think Hurts could be a great pro. The Vikings would be an ideal situation for him. He’d have a very good starter to learn from and take his time developing his passing game. He’s got the scrambling/athletic talent part down, just needs to raise the bar throwing.  If the Vikings believe he could be great in a couple of years, take him whenever. When it comes to QB’s, I’m pretty easy going if the team takes a shot on grabbing a guy early. I’d take him in the 2nd (if I thought he’s the guy) and not think twice about it.

My biggest issue with Hurts is my gut says take him at #22. Haha

@"Bullazin" said:

@"Havoc1649" said: I see little chance Hurts makes it to our 3rd round and won’t be at all surprised if he goes early in the 2nd. The guy is a gamer, pure and simple. 

In the right situation, I think Hurts could be a great pro. The Vikings would be an ideal situation for him. He’d have a very good starter to learn from and take his time developing his passing game. He’s got the scrambling/athletic talent part down, just needs to raise the bar throwing.  If the Vikings believe he could be great in a couple of years, take him whenever. When it comes to QB’s, I’m pretty easy going if the team takes a shot on grabbing a guy early. I’d take him in the 2nd (if I thought he’s the guy) and not think twice about it.

My biggest issue with Hurts is my gut says take him at #22. Haha

Can you imagine Hurts with 2 years to learn this O?  Its perfect scheme to narrow the reads on a young QB as he works on his progressions

@"Wetlander" said: I have been high on Hurts all off-season.  He reminds me more of Dak than Wilson (who were both underrated by the media AND NFL teams), but I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes a legitimate starting NFL QB in two years if he goes to the right team.  Unfortunately, I don't think Minnesota will have the opportunity to draft him because he'll probably go earlier than the Vikings will consider taking a QB.

Hurts (IMHO), may be the best QB in the draft. I'm on that train. 

Interested to see where he goes, tonight should be the night.

@"StickyBun" said: Interested to see where he goes, tonight should be the night.

Ran a SIM this morning that had Eason well into the third...

@"Wetlander" said:

@"StickyBun" said: Interested to see where he goes, tonight should be the night.

I have a weird feeling that the Patriots are targeting him and that's why they traded back with the Chargers.

Also like Eason. I've seen him grow as a QB. He's gotten much bigger. He looks like a prototypical pro style QB and his dad was former pro (Patriots). Nice kid too.