The View from VT: A Trade in Place, Getting Snagged, and Predicting the Pick

K. Joudry |

Apr 13, 2024

Every Draft Pick Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Has Played a Role in Making

Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on before the game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sport.

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The View from VT: April 13th, 2024

1) ESPN Hints a Vikings Trade Already in Place: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah loves to trade. There are ample examples to prove as much. Any chance the team’s top decision maker already has an agreement in place? Possible, but a word of caution: the NFL Draft is an unpredictable place. So, don’t assume anything.

The 2023 NFL Draft Order Is Set — Jan 15, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on before a wild card game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports.

2) Report: Vikings Trade for QB Snagged on One Item: At the end of the day, there could really only be one issue: cost. There’s no shortage of speculation out there for what a leap up the board could cost Minnesota. Does the 2025 1st get tossed into the mix?

3) Mel Kiper Predicts Vikings Draft Pick: The draft analyst has been doing his job for a long time; his opinion carries some weight. And, to be sure, the player whom Kiper kicks over to Minnesota is someone who makes a lot of sense even if there remains some skepticism about this passer’s ability to carry a franchise. Can J.J. McCarthy become a true franchise QB?

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

4) There’s Already Enthusiasm for Vikings Newcomer: Truth be told, there’s quite a bit of cynicism out there when it comes to Sam Darnold’s ability to succeed as Minnesota’s QB1. As a result, it’s at least somewhat notable when someone relays some enthusiasm for the talented quarterback’s potential to thrive as a Viking.

5) Wild Punishment Idea Advanced for Falcons Tampering: Is the 2024 NFL Draft a deadline? Maybe yes, maybe no. Things appear to be moving slowly when it comes to the NFL’s investigation into potential tampering during Kirk Cousins’ free agency. Mike Florio, someone who has written quite a bit on the topic, offered an idea for an Atlanta consequence.

NFL: Combine — Feb 28, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of large Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons helmets at the NFL Scouting Combine Experience at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Enjoy the extra reading, Vikings fans.

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K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter and as a co-host for Notes from the North, a humble Vikings podcast.