The Minnesota Vikings have many attractive qualities for a quarterback.
One of their biggest advantages is their different approach compared to the Washington Commanders.
Washington is under new ownership, management, and on-field leadership. They met with several top quarterback prospects in the draft. This unconventional method seems to have displeased one prospect, which could benefit the Vikings. “There’s a lot of uncertainty here … that I’m currently trying to figure out,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said on “ SportsCenter ” on April 20. “I did talk to someone involved in Jayden Daniels’ pre-draft process who openly wonders whether
[Jayden] Danielsis considering his options right now.“I’m told the Vikings have also caught Daniels’ interest. “I can’t say that he doesn’t want to play for Washington – I cannot confirm that. But, as was told to me, this process has not gone as smoothly as it should for a quarterback who’s a viable option for the second overall pick. Typically this would be pretty seamless.” Daniels’ options are limited as a draft pick, but he could indicate to teams that he would rather go elsewhere.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano also reported
in February that the Vikings were
"It has been tracking for Jayden Daniels to go at number two..
It feels like Jayden Daniels has an interest in being other places..
We’ll see what the Washington Commanders do with that information" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/6pVLDVMIHO pic.twitter.com/U7nijL0ZQw
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 19, 2024
interested in adding Daniels, partly to please Justin Jefferson In addition to this peculiar situation, the Chicago Bears have nearly signed likely No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.
to his rookie contract as their draft plans have been clear for weeks. Fowler mentioned Daniels’ connection to the Las Vegas Raiders Vikings Face Stiff Competition for Jayden Daniels as Trade Winds Swirl Quarterback Jayden Daniels of the LSU Tigers.
Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce.
coached the quarterback at Arizona State. Fowler detailed earlier in the day that it’s not just the Commanders and Raiders who could be in the Vikings’ way for the reigning Heisman winner, Daniels. He also cited the
GettyNew England Patriots
“They feel like they’re in a great spot,” Fowler said of the Patriots. “They’re prepared to take a quarterback here. They have a high grade on Jayden Daniels if he’s available at No. 3. I think they would probably pounce on that. And too, they’re high on. “The feeling around the league right now is that Drake Maye would be that pick right now at No. 3. They are open for business as de facto GM.
said. But I’m told they haven’t gotten an offer yet that would wow them or move them off that pick. They know they need a quarterback in the worst way long term, so they’ll probably stay put.”
Fowler previously reported Drake Maye on the Vikings’ interest in holding on to the No. 23 overall pick in any trade to move up.
Teams knowing they would be doing so for a quarterback could drive up the asking price. Eliot Wolf This could very well end up being a situation where the Vikings like the prospect. Just not enough to give up the assets it might need to move up and choose him. Especially if they believe they can find similar qualities in another prospect.
Kevin O’Connell is famously known as a 'Quarterback Killer' The head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O’Connell.
During a talk for “Faith & Life”, O’Connell mentioned that for a while, he has been known as someone who is tough on quarterbacks in the draft because there's a strong expectation from the fan base that the next guy they get will be the right one.
Faith & Life
” on April 18.
GettyO’Connell then explained how he evaluates and distinguishes quarterbacks, emphasizing that the coachability of a prospect's limitations could be a crucial factor.
He specifically pointed out that he believes a player's footwork can be improved.This response, in relation to a question about Maye andJ.J. McCarthy
, may suggest that there is less focus on dual-threat quarterback prospects like Daniels and McCarthy, and more interest in the group of pocket passers as the Vikings consider trading up.
This group includes players like Maye,
Michael Penix Jr ., who could reportedly be selected in the first round of the draft. A source within the league provided new information about the current chatter concerning this top QB prospect and the Minnesota Vikings amidst trade rumors.
That group includes the likes of Maye, Bo Nix, and even Michael Penix Jr., who Fowler relayed could find his way into the first round of the draft.
