Minnesota Vikings: A Chance To Move Down?

Generally speaking, I'm not the type to blister out rants of hopping all over draft boards, but in the case the Vikes are in right now, a shining opportunity has arisen. I would have to say the Vikes have the Best-Worst pick in the draft for many reasons.

First, it would appear highly unlikely that a top flight WR (which I believe to be Crabtree and Maclin), and no clear-cut OT (Smith, Monroe, Smith, Oher), and the easy possibility of no Malcom Jenkins and Vontae Davis.

Quarterback may seem appealing; however even the top tier looks to be gone at this point.

Second, I'm a personal believer in a guy named Ebon Britton from Arizona whose projected as a late first round pick, and while checking the current projections could fall into that region if we choose not to take him earlier.

Third, the talent level for our needs at this time may seem rather mediocre for the pick, thus it may be in the triangle of powers best interest.

Finally, with a plethora of talented wide-outs (I think that there are six first-round talents), it would seem like anyone could take a hack at  whose ever let, but the demand for wideouts has sky-rocketed in comparison to last year, and teams near the bottom of the first round, like the Ny Giants and the Tennessee Titans, who may be interested.

A quick list of teams who have at least a mild level of wide receiver consideration

• No. 2: Rams: No talented wide receivers now that Holt has left, but also have many needs
• No. 4: Seahawks: With the addition of Housh it may seem like a stretch, but the intrigue alone of Crabtree may be enough
• No. 6: Bengals: The loss of Housh may be more critical than many think, and there are some who feel that Ocho-Cinco may want out sooner than later. If Crabtrees there, than its a strong possibility
• No. 7: Raiders: Have been linked to both top-tier wideouts since the season ended, but have many O-line issues that they should address, but its the AL Davis show keep in mind.
• No. 9: Jags: Have been linked to many top wideouts, but I have a feeling there deterred from them after being burned by Reggie Williams and Matt Jones in the past.
• No. 10: 'Niners: Many have associated them with good wide-outs just for the fact that they haven't had one since the days of T.O. Could be a very interesting pick though, seeing as there are many ways it could shake out.
• No. 17: NY Jets: just simply need playmakers. Most likely a WR if no QB is available
• No. 19: Bucs: Could go wide-out or WR, but they also need offensive firepower from wherever they can get it.
• No. 21 and No. 28: Philly: A disgruntled McNabb has asked for some offensive weapons but has seen nothing surpass to this point in the offseason.
• No. 22: Vikes: We need a good No. 2 wideout who runs excellent routes, has reliable hands, and can be a great second selection ( I personally like Brian Robiskie in the second round).
• No. 26: Many links have been made for Heyward-Bey going here,but he may be gone by this point, also they're in desperate need of corner depth with the departure of Chris McCallister
• No. 29: Giants: Need someone to replace Plaxico Burress, and don't have many holes
• No. 30: Titans: lookin' for another offensive playmaker, but may look at Peria Jerry due to the departure of All-Pro DT Albert Haynesworth.

I think that with such a huge margin for losing out on a WR, the Giants may be inclined to bump up, due solely on the fact that that's their main mission in the draft. There problem is that only two guys fit who they're going for and that includes Kenny Britt and Hakeem Nicks, based on the fact that there bigger wideouts, who could easily fill in for Plax.

The Deal

Giants Get

No. 22 - Which I would believe to be Hakeem Nicks

Vikes Get

No. 29: Ebon Britton OT Arizona: Who can play RT, and can contribute right away.

No. 91: (First of their two third round picks) and pick up a solid DT who ma even be able to fill in for the Williams at times and may be a replacement to Pat sometime down the road.

Fourth Rounder: Hopefully laid OT for depth at CB, which is always better to have.

Explanation: The Vikes have a decision to make on draft day and it could go to either OT or WR, but I'm taking the non-sexy, but probably more in need selection in taking Britton.

First, I'll start and say that many elite pass rushers will rush from the right side on passing downs, which will really benefit him in his progression, and he's also known for being a stout run-blocker, which is a must in our offense.

With this, our O-line looks pretty solid through and through with a little question mark at what sullivan can do, but I think we'll pick up a center late for depth and competition. I think that Robiskie should be hanging around at our second pick and fits the perfect possession receiver mold.

The Vikes have a lotof really good players, but lack good depth, which is why these picks will look towards future investments, and roll players.

Also, I chose the Giants third and fourth round picks as they would equal the value points associated with those points far better than the second round pick they would pick at

Finally, I should say that this is merely my personal speculation and that nobody else that I know who professionally or leisurely writes blogs has come up with this knowledge.