I didn't watch much of the draft, because, as I pointed out earlier, there was real TV to watch.
But I did catch the discussion on ESPN during the time that the Vikings were on the clock. And it was strange. The Vikings were probably happily surprised to find 2 of the top 3 QB's left. An excellent RB, with some concussion issues, Jahvid Best, was still around.
I have been forced to watch a lot of Vikings, because I live in and love Minnesota, but I really hate the Vikings. But I know the Vikings--they could use a 2nd RB, and seeing as they are counting on a 41 year old QB to come back once again, it makes some sense to draft a young QB to learn the ropes from Favre.
Let's assume Brett Favre comes back to the Vikings--I think that is safe to assume, as safe as anything associated with Favre is, at least. Steve Young wasn't so sure, and said that the Vikings should grab Jimmy Clausen. Chris Berman reacted with borderline anger. "You don't anger Brett Favre by grabbing a QB here! You don't! You want him to come back, right?"
The Vikings traded the pick to the Lions, giving the Lions a hell of a RB in Best. But the main question is why does Chris Berman think that Brett Favre would be offended by the Vikings drafting a QB? Brett Favre is in his early 40's. I don't see it being a necessary thing that the rookie QB has to start right off the bat. According to Chris Berman, the Vikings can't draft a QB without upsetting a 41 year old Grandpa who they want to play for them for one more year (and will pay him something along the lines of $12 million dollars for the pleasure?)
I just don't get the assumption that Brett Favre would go all bitchcakes over the Vikings drafting a QB. The idea that Berman puts out there, frankly, seems incredibly stupid. Why is this guy covering the draft? Because he does. But the Vikings may still draft a QB, with their top of the 2nd round pick that they got out of Detroit. I won't be shocked if they do. I think they looked at the board, and saw two first round QB's, and looked at the teams behind them (Indy, New Orleans) and knew that they could get Clausen or Colt in the second round, and thus save themselves a bunch of money. The pique of a Grandpa doesn't figure into it, and the fact that Berman thinks it does marks him as stupid. Not Mike Greenberg stupid, but stupid.
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Exactly. I'm watching the same thing last night and I'm yelling at my TV because these guys are spewing garbage. Especially Berman, I mean, why would Farve give a shit about rookie coming in to learn the ropes? IF he comes back this year, he would be a great vet to learn from as a young QB. Now is a perfect time for the Vikes to grab Clausen or Macoy. It'd be even better if Farve does comes back because there wouldn't be any pressure to perform right away...which is why Steve Young was also way off base. I don't even like the Vikes and the coverage was driving me crazy.
And how about Mel Kiper's picks? He's got to be a little embarrassed today.
The secret of Mel Kiper is that he releases about 200 mock drafts. Thus, he can always point to one and say he called it right, and his asinine picks get buried under the volume.
I also question why everyone assumes Favre needs to be coddled. Perhaps people are worried that the Aaron Rodgers history will trouble him. But come on. He's like a kid out there!
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