Jalen Hurts

Do you think the Vikings would be interested in Jalen Hurts?

— Eric Z.

Nope. I think Hurts could be a great project for a team willing to play to his strengths. But that’s not the Vikings. Further, I don’t think they want to draft a quarterback. They have Cousins under contract for three more years, like having Sean Mannion as his backup, and want to see what they have in Jake Browning after he effectively had a redshirt year.

Tua begins to fall during the draft b/c of concerns about his health. Someone who should have been a top pick is now available in the teens. Is there a world where the Vikings go get him?

— Kyle J.

I don’t see a world where the Vikings draft him. There are ample thoughts on what the Vikings should do/should’ve done at quarterback and while I think any team outside the top-5 would be crazy to pass on Tua Tagovailoa, I can’t see the Vikings selecting him even if he falls. For better or worse, they’re riding with Kirk Cousins.

In the unlikely event that Justin Herbert falls to us at 22, we have to pick him right? I say yes if Jefferson is gone, it’s a receiver heavy class so in my opinion, there’s no need to go receiver in the first round.

— Connor D.

I mostly agree with you on the latter point but not the former. With this many good wide receivers, I’m of the school of thought that you should address other needs in the first round. I’d prefer to see the Vikings use their two first-round picks on a cornerback and then either and offensive tackle or defensive tackle.

But as for Herbert, I think the Vikings would (and should) pass. Yes, he’s good and has a first-round grade. But he’s not a can’t-miss-prospect like Joe Burrow or Tagovailoa. And as we mentioned before, the Vikings made their bed with Cousins. They need to fill other needs.