Reacting to Some Wild Hypothetical Vikings NFL Draft Trade Ideas
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- ESPN's Bill Barnwell and FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano proposed hypothetical mid-draft trade ideas involving the Minnesota Vikings, though these trades are unlikely to occur in reality.
- Barnwell's first trade suggests the Vikings move up from pick 18 to 9 by trading EDGE Jonathan Greenard and a third-round pick to the Chiefs, but this deal is criticized for losing a key defensive player and gaining a less impactful EDGE in return.
- Another Barnwell trade idea involves the Vikings moving up from pick 18 to 13 by sending QB J.J. McCarthy and a third-round pick to the Rams, which is viewed as an unfavorable move given the Vikings' multiple roster needs and McCarthy's potential.
- Vacchiano proposes a simpler trade where the Vikings receive a second-round pick (No. 61) for McCarthy from the Rams, which could be appealing but is considered unlikely due to McCarthy's current value and injury history.
- Vacchiano also speculates on a trade sending RB De'Von Achane from the Dolphins to the Vikings for mid-round picks, noting the Dolphins' roster overhaul but expressing skepticism about their willingness to trade one of their top running backs.
