What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft?

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 19, 2020 21:54:30 GMT -6

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Post by heman on Oct 19, 2020 21:54:30 GMT -6

While we are 1-5, I just don't think we can compete with teams like WAS, NYJ and JAX over a 16-game span to lock up that #1 seed. We are clearly a talented team that is underachieving with a couple of genuine areas of concern. But we are not a bottom feeder team, so the idea of Trevor Lawrence in purple in 2021 is a pure and simple pipe dream. So I don't think anyone should try to fool themselves or each other into thinking that can happen.

Because of the genius Vikings brass however Kirk Cousins is wrapped up for a couple years contractually, so the idea of Dak Prescott or some other hot free agent QB coming in 2021 is also a pipe dream. FU Spielman...

However if we had a rookie QB, he could actually sit behind Kirk Cousins for a season or two and it might time out nicely, so when we finally drop Kirk, our rookie can be good to go.

I don't follow college football, but I know about Trevor Lawrence. While #1 is a pipe dream, finishing Top 10 is likely and Top 5 is a possibility. So my question is, is there a 2nd or 3rd QB in this draft that any of you see as a top QB other than Lawrence that the Vikings could nab that would provide the happy ending to this disastrous era we so desperately deserve?

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 19, 2020 22:23:40 GMT -6 heman likes this

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Post by HunterMorrow on Oct 19, 2020 22:23:40 GMT -6

Prospects that aren't Lawrence, these are long term QBs talked about in the draft now, or QBs from the top ranked teams now that might be worth a look, or Midwest Picks...

Justin Fields-Ohio State
Mac Jones-Alabama
Trey Lance-North Dakota State Bisons
Tanner "Hometown Hero" Morgan-Minnesota

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 19, 2020 23:15:41 GMT -6 vikecycle and heman like this

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Oct 19, 2020 22:58:00 GMT -6 vikecycle said:

Trey Lance plz.

Jamie Newman also a good option.

Not a fan of Kyle Trask, but he is starting to pick up some top 10 overall steam.

I'm starting to warm to Newman,and agree on Trask.

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 6:34:17 GMT -6

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Post by yessir on Oct 20, 2020 6:34:17 GMT -6

Zach Wilson from BYU is a QB moving up boards to keep an eye on as well.

My top QB/s
Trevor Lawrence and this one isnt even close.
Justin Fields
Trey Lance
Kyle Trask (i hate that he seems to have as much mobility as cousins though)
Jamie Newman
Zach Wilson

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6 heman likes this

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Post by beckmt on Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6

Only Lawerence is a sure thing. Rest are pipe dreams. Maybe you trade for one of the young QB's that is going to wind up behind a draft pick, and should not be too expensive, Darnold comes to mind. Am not a Haskins fan.

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Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6 beckmt said:

Only Lawerence is a sure thing. Rest are pipe dreams. Maybe you trade for one of the young QB's that is going to wind up behind a draft pick, and should not be too expensive, Darnold comes to mind. Am not a Haskins fan.

Mahomes, Wilson, ARod, etc. Weren't a sure thing coming out either.

Can we stop with this obsession on where players are ranked by the draftzzzz guruzzzzzz? It is very dumb.

A competent GM finds the guys who fit their team/culture/scheme/philosphy/etc.

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 7:55:53 GMT -6

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Oct 20, 2020 6:52:05 GMT -6 giveu1guess said:

Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6 beckmt said:

Only Lawerence is a sure thing. Rest are pipe dreams. Maybe you trade for one of the young QB's that is going to wind up behind a draft pick, and should not be too expensive, Darnold comes to mind. Am not a Haskins fan.

Mahomes, Wilson, ARod, etc. Weren't a sure thing coming out either.

Can we stop with this obsession on where players are ranked by the draftzzzz guruzzzzzz? It is very dumb.

A competent GM finds the guys who fit their team/culture/scheme/philosphy/etc.

No a competent GM molds there team around their young QB prospect. That is the best route to go. But that doesnt look good if Zim/Rick are here

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 8:11:57 GMT -6 OdinHammer, heman, and 1 more like this

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Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6 beckmt said:

Only Lawerence is a sure thing. Rest are pipe dreams. Maybe you trade for one of the young QB's that is going to wind up behind a draft pick, and should not be too expensive, Darnold comes to mind. Am not a Haskins fan.

There is no such thing as a sure thing... Lawrence may be the most likely sure thing, but he's not 100% chance of not being a bust.

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 15:03:49 GMT -6 via mobile

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A guy to develop is Brock Purdy. He's a gamer. Won't WoW you like a Porsche but will be as cool as the other side of the pillow when things break down.

Before people write him off look at what he does and what he has done statistically vs other top names that get all the hype. He has some Russell Wilson in him. He's far from perfect but is a pocket passer that can move in the pocket and can run if needed. He's the anti Kirk. I just don't think they go QB before OL if the new staff is smart.

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Oct 20, 2020 8:11:57 GMT -6 diehardtwinsfan said:

Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6 beckmt said:

Only Lawerence is a sure thing. Rest are pipe dreams. Maybe you trade for one of the young QB's that is going to wind up behind a draft pick, and should not be too expensive, Darnold comes to mind. Am not a Haskins fan.

There is no such thing as a sure thing... Lawrence may be the most likely sure thing, but he's not 100% chance of not being a bust.

The sure things usually go to the most unsure teams and many have been unsure for years. That's why many great college QBs never see a 2nd contract.

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 15:17:13 GMT -6

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Oct 20, 2020 15:06:08 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

Oct 20, 2020 8:11:57 GMT -6 diehardtwinsfan said:

There is no such thing as a sure thing... Lawrence may be the most likely sure thing, but he's not 100% chance of not being a bust.

The sure things usually go to the most unsure teams and many have been unsure for years. That's why many great college QBs never see a 2nd contract.

you aren't wrong about that...

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 20, 2020 17:33:13 GMT -6

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Oct 20, 2020 15:06:08 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

That's why many great college QBs never see a 2nd contract.

Maybe those so-called great college QBs you speak of simply weren't cut out for the NFL. Just saying.

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 22, 2020 15:14:55 GMT -6

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Oct 20, 2020 6:39:46 GMT -6 beckmt said:

Only Lawerence is a sure thing. Rest are pipe dreams. Maybe you trade for one of the young QB's that is going to wind up behind a draft pick, and should not be too expensive, Darnold comes to mind. Am not a Haskins fan.

so u wouldn't consider the others as 1st round Top 10 picks?

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What are our Rookie QB options in the 2021 Draft? Oct 22, 2020 15:15:51 GMT -6

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Oct 20, 2020 15:03:49 GMT -6 vikingpitbull said:

A guy to develop is Brock Purdy. He's a gamer. Won't WoW you like a Porsche but will be as cool as the other side of the pillow when things break down.

Before people write him off look at what he does and what he has done statistically vs other top names that get all the hype. He has some Russell Wilson in him. He's far from perfect but is a pocket passer that can move in the pocket and can run if needed. He's the anti Kirk. I just don't think they go QB before OL if the new staff is smart.

what of Russell Wilson do u see in him?