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Dave Odle -> RE: 2024 Draft (4/26/2024 9:49:45 PM)
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ORIGINAL: David Levine
2024 NFL draft: Best, worst first-round picks, trades, QBs
What is your favorite QB landing spot?
Reid: J.J. McCarthy to the Vikings at No. 10. I think McCarthy really needed to go to a team that could slow-play his development, and in that sense, he couldn't have landed in a better spot. With Sam Darnold able to start next season, Minnesota will be able to stay patient with its QB of the future. And the Vikings already have a full arsenal of playmakers to help McCarthy develop once he's ready to take over as the full-time starter.
What is your best prediction about one of these QBs and/or his team fit?
Yates: McCarthy will become an instant starter in Minnesota and the Vikings will finish with a winning record. Williams might be the rookie quarterback in the best situation, but McCarthy is also in a very good spot. With arguably the best receiver in the league to throw to in Justin Jefferson and a collection of very good skill players beyond that, McCarthy should post big-time numbers right away. And he'll be well protected with a standout tackle duo.
What was the best trade up, down or for a player during Round 1?
Miller: The Vikings trading up to No. 17 from No. 23 for Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner. The Vikings made two trades up the board in the first round, but I like the second move the most. Turner was my No. 7 overall player in the class, and Minnesota landed him at No. 17 before the run on defensive ends happened. It was a timely and savvy trade up to get ahead of the Rams (No. 19), plus a real steal on value.
Reid: Agreed on the Vikings moving up to No. 17 for Turner. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was aggressive in adding two players at spots of need Thursday. The Vikings desperately needed to come out of this draft with a QB of the future, and they did that with McCarthy. But the more surprising move came when the team traded up to get Turner, landing my top-ranked defensive player in the class. Minnesota arguably had the best first round of any team.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2024/insider/story/_/id/40025257/2024-nfl-draft-best-worst-first-round-picks-trades-quarterbacks
How much more could you ask for? Knowing you can't fill every position w/ a blue chip starter through FA and the draft, we knew we had to replace Danielle Hunter and Kirk Cousins. Darnold took the sting out of absolutely having nobody as a starting QB, but this was really good. Inspired, I would even say. As for what McCarthy will be, the kid just turned 21. Turner, as well. A lot of potential and ceiling for being so young.
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