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Funkytown wrote: Good stuff.

But now you just ruined the draft for me, because it won't even be half that exciting!

Texas Vike wrote:My sources tell me that Speilman is having fun, and the guy they really want is Manziel or Bridgewater.

Mothman wrote: LOL!

As I was typing that, I started thinking, "wow, how exciting would it be if something like this actually happened?".
That's possible. I really do wonder if there is a particular QB they're targeting yet. They've probably narrowed it down to certain candidates they prefer but they're still working players out, attending pro days, etc. and there's a lot of time remaining until they draft so they might still be in scouting mode.

Texas Vike wrote:Honestly? I don't doubt the possibility of this alleged "report". Is it that far fetched to think that Spielman would be in touch with the Rams about possibly trading up to 2? If he's doing his job, he should be exploring all options. Whether Bortles is really the target is probably debatable, but I definitely hope our GM IS taking the time to think through a full range of options to improve our team.

Sources have told us that the Vikings are a real contender to move up for Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles.

That trade was documented in two recent mock drafts on WalterFootball.com in Walt's trade mock and my mock. His good work ethic meshes well with the new coaching staff, and sources say that Bortles is the Vikings' top-rated quarterback with Derek Carr as their No. 2 quarterback.

Minnesota clearly needs a franchise quarterback, and the team has extra ammo to move up with two third-round picks. Sources with the Rams say that it would take a lot for St. Louis to drop down to eight. The Vikings could try a big package of second-day picks, but might have to use their 2015 first-rounder.

Texas Vike wrote:I agree, Moth. "It has been documented"? By whom? Other hack writers who initially cited the current "author". It's a circle of BS. Do you think they even convince themselves or are they aware of the crock that they're stirring?

Maybe it's Wobschal's fault. Spielman paid him to be an inside source and make up BS.

Purple bruise wrote:Kliff Kingsbury: Johnny Manziel wants to be greatest ever.....Being the best player one can be is all some professional athletes ask of themselves, and indeed, all anyone can ask of them. For Johnny Manziel, according to former Texas A&M offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, the determination goes far beyond that.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap200000 ... atest-ever

Man I hope the Vikes find a way to draft this kid.

Mothman wrote: I can't decide if he's going to be the next great NFL QB or if he's in for an extremely rude awakening. I imagine there are NFL defenders already just itching for the chance to put a big "welcoming" hit on him.

Purple bruise wrote:Thats true but after soooo many years of not having a really good QB this guy has tons of potential and I would like the team go out on a limb and take a chance. Imagine if they did not take a flyer on him and he was/is the second coming of Brees/Tarkenton and they missed out.

Mothman wrote:Sources tell me the Vikings will actually trade up to #2 and draft Bortles but will then trade him to Jacksonville for the third pick and a third rounder. Sources then revealed the Vikes will draft Manziel at #3 and he will immediately be traded to Cleveland for the #4 pick, and a fourth rounder. The Vikes will use the #4 pick to draft Bridgewater, who will immediately be traded to the Raiders for the #5 pick and a second rounder. After that, sources tell me the Vikings will draft Mack and will use some of the extra picks they acquired to move back into the first and draft Carr, who they will then trade. Sources aren't clear about who the Vikings trade partner in that transaction will be but sources can be funny that way.

The Vikings will then draft Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round.

Sources tell me the Vikings will do all of this because their research has revealed that it will be the most effective way to upset a majority of their fan base.

What can I say? I'm getting all of this from sources. Yep. Reliable sources...

Demi wrote:Bridgewater falls to 8 and Vikings get another steal of the draft!