In the NFL Draft of 2024, the Vikings may discover their new identity.
In the 2024 offseason, the Minnesota Vikings will have a lot of questions to address. Kirk Cousins, their starting quarterback for the last six seasons, is about to become a free agency. The Vikings regressed in 2023 after finishing the
They had a 7–10 record at the end of the season and a -18 point deficit. In addition, Minnesota witnessed the victories of the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, two teams from their division, in postseason play, while the Chicago Bears were awarded the first overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft.
2022 season with a 13-4 record despite a negative point differential.
Perhaps it’s time for the Vikings to stand back and consider rebuilding. That would make them highly focused on the impending draft. Getting players like Jalen McMillan and Michael Penix Jr. would aid with that, should the Vikings decide to go that route.
Halfback Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr.’s evaluation is dispersed around the internet. Given his position and performance at Washington, he is considered a first-round pick by some and may perhaps be selected in the top ten.
Some others have him completely out of the first round. Penix came in at number 46 on ESPN’s big board overall.
There exist several rationales for his extremely low ranking. Teams might be cautious due of Penix Jr.’s
But that might be missing the forest for the trees. Michael Penix Jr. has amazing skills. In his final two seasons, he completed 65% of his throws and still amassed 9,544 throwing yards. Additionally, he made history by being the first college quarterback since a certain Patrick Mahomes to throw for at least 4,500 yards in back-to-back seasons.
