NFL Clubs Speculate Vikings May Execute a Game-Changing Trade
According to reports, NFL rivals are speculating that the Minnesota Vikings are poised to make a bold move by aiming for a top quarterback in the upcoming draft.
With the No. 11 and No. 23 overall picks in the 2023 draft, the Vikings have shown activity during the Pro Day period, sending representatives to Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy, and Drake Maye's sessions. Notably, they didn't observe Michael Penix Jr. or Bo Nix. Although plans for a meeting with Jayden Daniels fell through.
Considering Williams is expected to be the top pick, attention may turn to Maye or McCarthy as potential targets for the Vikings.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that there's speculation among some teams that the Vikings might utilize their first-round picks in a trade to move up for one of these quarterbacks. Fowler stated, «The Vikings, it would be a perfect scenario for them. There's a belief among some teams that Minnesota could try to trade up to get him. It would take a lot, but they are armed with two first-round picks to try to make it happen.»
Maye, despite facing criticism, is regarded as a potential first-round pick with high upside, drawing comparisons to Josh Allen and Justin Herbert.
If the Vikings select Maye, he will reunite with a familiar face in the team's quarterbacks coach, Josh McCown, whom Maye referred to as "awesome."
Regarding potential trade partners, the New England Patriots are considered top candidates for a trade with the Minnesota Vikings.
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30 MARS | 71 ANSWERS NFL Clubs Speculate Vikings May Execute a Game-Changing Trade Do you think the Minnesota Vikings should trade up for a quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft? | ||
| Yes | 57 | 80.3 % |
| No | 14 | 19.7 % |
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