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Vikings Trade 1st Rounder To DetroitPosted by on April 22, 2010 – 8:51 pm
The Vikings have traded their 1st round pick – #30 overall – to the Detroit Lions in exchange for the Lions 2nd round pick – 34th overall – as well as their 7th round pick (#214). The two teams also swapped 4th round picks, so the Vikings have Detroit's 4th round pick (#100 overall) and the Lions take Minnesota's 4th round pick (#128 overall).
We'll have much more on this trade tonight.
Be sure to stick here on vikings.com for more information and for a possible press conference with Vikings VP of Player Personnel Rick Spielman.
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By matt on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
good trade, we really have to grab clausen before I have a heart attack though.
By danny on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
ok….so you get my blood presure up by being there when clausens there….clausen sucks…played against him in highschool…always overrated….so now im asking you PLEASE take TAYLOR MAYSSS USC
By jason on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
another botched draft good job dorks
By Connor on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I really hope we pick a QB. This year is a strong year for QB's, Clausen and Mccoy are both great backs, we'll only have favre for one more year, it'll be great to get a new QB out there and back up, get the feel on the game for his first year and put him out there when Favre retires. I'm willing to bet either QB will do better than Jackson or Rosenfels ever will.
By viks hater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
i hope this gets the best of them
By Juwan Morgan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
PLease Vikings Execs If You Read This Please Draft Jimmy Clausen Tommorow…
Pretty PLeaseeeeeee!
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
JASON, that was a great move, be serious!
By Me on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Fire Childress
By Sammy on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Another botched draft? We haven't had a botched draft since 05. Loser.
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I think the reason why they traded their 30th pick is because they know no one will take a QB. Colts? Saints? Rams? Vikings = Jimmy Clausen what a dream come true. They would have to pay less for Jimmy Clausen especially when they have already used up a lot of money. This is the reason why
By Fuslas on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I sure hope Rick knows something the rest of us don't. I mean grabbing an extra two draft choices is nice, but to what extent? Granted it appears the Lions choose a back thats gonna have trouble in the division with all the punishing defenses within, but it seems pointless. I may be a bit jaded because I did wait up to see the vikes pick, only for it to be traded…….
By Bob Brown on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I understand the point of trading down in order to get more picks, but we need a frabchise QB we haven't had one since Fran Tarkenton and Clausen has all the ability to be that.
By moving down we get a few more picks, but we leave open a chance for another team to jump us and get Clausen. This team has only a few holes, one was CB, but getting Shep has closed that hole for another year. The only other kid that is werthy is the S from USC.
By morris on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
good trade, get some more pics, hopefully we pic up colt mccoy cuz i dont think there is any other option at this point
By Mike Wallace on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
No DON'T TAKE CLAUSEN
By tim wagner on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
please take leroy parker.
he can do it all
By access on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Great move! Clausen will still be there if that's there move. Spielman does excellent work!
By Mike Wallace on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Why are the Vikings so stupid? We should have taken Jahvid Best, but once again, we blew it and made a very stupid trade.
By C01E on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
This is definitey not a strong class of quarterbacks. look at Jake Locker Ryan Mallett, Andrew Luck would all be taken before Clausen this year if not Bradford as well.
By dnugget on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I'm sure the execs are reading these posts! LOL
And if they are they really care what we have to say! ROFL
By greg sims on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Dont draft clausen..can you say john david booty?
By DAVID cOMER on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Man I tell you That childress is a genius. TRADE A 1ST ROUND PICK FOR A 2ND ROUND PICK. Boy he sure is smart. I hope he can trade ADRIAN PETERSON for some MAGIC BEANS…..HAHAHAHAHAHA Can you spell vikings…L-O-S-E-R-S
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Dude, Jimmy Clausen is still available. I don't think the Rams will draft another QB. So that leaves the Vikings picking 2nd in the 2nd round. That pick will be Jimmy Clause, trust me. It will be. I have a feeling.
By car on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
lets get a qb and kick some buut
By Alec on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
@danny… Clausen isn't overrated. If a player is overrated its Taylor Mays. Just because his combine was so great, doesn't mean he'll translate well into the pros. He's way to stiff, takes bad angles, and misses to many tackles. In my opinion, he's a undersized outside linebacker playing safety. He needs a ton of work in coverage, taking proper angles, and wrapping up the ball carrier.
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
4th rd/7th rd, what a steal, great move vikes!!!!!!!!!! what did we move, 4 spots?
By purple rain on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
i dont kno why we traded that pick…i just wasted 3hrs of my life waitin for a pick NOT to happen…..TAYLOR MAYS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!
By topdog84 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We don't want Clausen !!! The Vikes Are ready to win now not in 4 years they would be better off trading for big ben then drafting a rookie, Favre may be there 2 more years if you protect him. They need Defense backs and safetys so thee not giving up 28 to 35 points a game. Or maybe even a scat back for Favre to replace Chester taylor. Forget a ROOKIE QB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By grape ape on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Good move.
The Vikings won't draft clausen. They know that there's a very nice pool of QB's coming out next year. I really don't know where they are going with tomorrow's pick, but I'm pretty sure it won't be Clausen.
By grape ape on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I think we will go after a dlineman or CB.
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Fellas, THE REASON WHY THEY TRADED WAS SO THAT WHEN THEY JIMMY CLAUSEN, THEY WOULD'NT HAVE TO PAY AS MUCH. USUALLY 1ST ROUND PLAYERS THAT GET DRAFTED GETS PAID MORE.
By Mike on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Just sick to my stomach now. We could have gotten McNabb with that pick and instead we complete the lions offense.
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
You guys can't be serious, that was a great move!
By Alec on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
If we don't pick a QB this year, I want Jake Locker next year. Or at the worst, Andrew Luck or Ryan Mallette. And since we passed on Jahvid Best, I hope we get Noel Devine next season.
By ray ray on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
i was mad too….Best would have been legit. It could be a good move if we still get MAYS or KINDLE. I really think we'll grab MAYS then clausen or mccoy. we dont need a QB, we have 3 already. thats next year
By derek on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
that was a great trade. anyone who thinks otherwise has their head up their ass. clausen isn't worth the first round, and i doubt if we take him at 34. if he was good enough, we would have taken him. this team does a great job and they get paid to do it. all you armchair scouts and gm's go blow yourselves, lol!
By Pauly B on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Brilliant Trade! Now pick 3 studs instead of 1.
By Tom on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Great trade. We didn't lose anything and got more pics. The thing is though if we get Clausen the Bret may not come back. And I would rather have a DB or Sergio Kindle anyway.
By kyweaver on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
uh, for everyone who thinks getting an extra pick is a bad move… well, might need to get your brain looked at.
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
If we do not grab clausens or Colt we would be very stupid. Brett even if he does come back who will we get next year. DO we really want to rely on Sage ? Come on now, and picking a back is just a waste, we need a quarterback for the future and the time is now. Colt is I think better, maybe not as big but look at his last two yearsthey were sick numbers while he plays bigger and better schools then Jimmy
By purple rain on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
please pick taylor mays!!!!!!!
By Troy on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
… Javid Best is there – A perfect backup to supplement Peterson. A guy that was a top 10 pick before he got hurt.
I don't think we're going to draft Clausen because we repaid Tjack.
I hope we do not go into the season with Albert Young as our number 2 back.
By ray ray on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
mays overrated? maybe lol hes still beast. Kindle is legit but we have LBs right?!?!? DE's too. Mays all the way
By Alec on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
A back is not a waste. We lost Chester Taylor. HUGE LOSS. Jahvid Best would have been a great pick. Now he's a waste with the Lions. Taylor Mays needs so much work, I can't believe how many people want him. Him and Clausen have a lot of question marks. I have no clue who we'll pick.
By vikingshorn on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Noooooooo Clausen
By Pauly B on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
rap 99 is a genious….
By Zach Klink on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We need that QB Favres the man but hes old, draft a qb and let brett work with him just look how rodgers is doin now
By Mike on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
we need to forget about drafting qb
make a trade for J. Smiley, ship off mckinnie and find a good LT in the draft, then come back to secondary
i want Brett to survive next year, id bet he has serious doubts about coming back with our line and the defensive fronts in our division
By CastlesTall on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Great move. Take the emotions out boys. They move back 4 picks later. I am sure they will get the person they have tageted at 30 and they pick up more picks. Great move!!!! Also, they din't get Tebow.I was praying they didn't get him. He sucks. Hey, they don't have to pay first round money.
By NICK on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Fellas, Taylor Mays might get drafted by the Rams tomorrow. I really think, as a true Viking fan, we need to take Jimmy Clausen with th 34th overall pick. Trust me guys, Jimmy Clausen will be a sucessful QB especially behind Farve. With 4 QBs, I thinnk either T-Jack will get released or traded or Sage will get released or traded.
By vikingjack on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
if we want claussen he will be there. rams are the only team that now picks b4 us in round 2..they just took bradford…..the top cbs were gone b4 we got to them ..so good move vikes….this is the staff that got peterson and rice..loadholt and harvin….they know what they are doing….
By Bob Brown on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Look guys, there are a few good QB's coming out next season….BUT…..Favre will be done next season. He signed a 2 year deal for a reason, I really do not want to watch a team that has the pieces in place to win 2 or 3 Super Bowls go into a season with TJoke or Rosey as our starter. the defense is not the 2000 ravens and no matter who we draft will they ever be.
Peterson is 25, Harvin 22, Rice 24, our LB group is young as well, with the exception of one, CB we could use some help, but we do have Shepo next year, Safety, well and upgrade would be good, an dthe kid from USC is a beast, but our safeties actually plaid well at the end of the year against NY, Dallas, and New Orleans. We need the next QB
By Alec on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I have a feeling we'll take Chris Cook from Virginia.
By doug on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Get Taylor Mays now, he's the highest value player on the board and we need him then, hold on for McCoy as our 2nd pick. He's a better fit than Claussen anyway.
By ray ray on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
YUP, OL is a big need. idk whos left tho. Its not like mays will be a started, hes that depth we could use..cant pass him up
By joefan71 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Take McCoy, Clausen has tiny hands. Tiny!
By Kevin on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Myron Rolle!
Rhodes Scholar!
He can call the plays when Childress' brain tumor finally takes over.
By Eric on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Please Pick Up Taylor Mays From USC!
We Can pick Up a quarterback Next year Mays would be a great addition to our secondary along with Lito Shepard!
By Josh on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
sergio kindle, chris cook, or brian price. no one else should be considered.
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
2 extra picks! hope they trade to 36 and get 2 more, then package and get Mays and Kindle
By randy on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
well we will get Clausen and alot cheaper and then pay farve his money and have him mentor clausen like he did rodgers in green bay..its all going to come out in the wash and besides that get a few extra picks..go viks!
By Paul on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
If the Vikes draft McCoy or Clausen, who gets traded? Jackson?, Rosenfels?? Would their be a possibility of the Vikings impoving depth with a trade of either of these two in an area of weakness? Also, how much less does a 2nd round pick make than a late first? It may make good business sense. I didn't see the "Old ball Coach" and the other USC (South Carolina) play this season, but the Vikes have definitely scouted them in the past.
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
our line is just fine you dont wait and draft a qb next year then you have to wait another year to devolope him by then peterson will be getting old along with the line and there are alot of guys that can come in on the line there first year and play including dbacks, vikings need to get a qb now let him learn and build around him your telling me sanchez is better then clausen or colt and look where he went and how he did last year. I rest my case
By Alec on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I'd take Nate Allen S USF over Taylor Mays.
By purple rain on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
we dont need a qb, we got 3…drafting a QB would be like pushing favre out the door…lets get Taylor mays and some more offensive weapons for whoever is gonna QB for us…
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
The Vikings will draft Jimmy Clausen with the 34th overall pick in the 2nd round and draft Chris cook/DT/LB/SS/FS/LeGarrett Blount/Toby Gerbhart with the 60th overall pick in the 2nd round. This may become true. We do not have to pay 1st round money like he said.
By slade rybachek on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
take colt macoy. hes gunna be ten times better than clausen. and with farve their macoy could be great
By joefan71 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I'd take Chris Cook over Mays.
By matt on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
it was a smart move going back. getting more vaule for being able to draft the same guy. don't be shocked when they pull another trade with clev/oak getting another 4th or even 3rd. clev/oak taking jimmy and minny taking T.Mays or even B. Price. i know he has had his problems but J.Snead is a great late round pick
By Paul on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Jason don't worry. At least the Vikes won't draft an undeveloped and unproven foreign player who doesn't want to come here. That's why for Minnesota sports fans this draft is fun!
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
we got three tavaris shouldnt be there and sage seriously are you kidding me worth less at best he is a back up and always will be one get rid of tavaris im sick of him being around and shouldnt have stayed this long
By ray ray on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
legarrett blouuunnnntt aka blunttttt, i watched him play, he could be scary behind AP. Gerhart too. but yea i agree if we take a QB i'd rather have Mccoy on the vikes
By Jason on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
He is 40 years old. Pick Claussen up while you can!
By Kyle on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
No to Taylor Mays, he can not read an offense and all he is about is the big hits which does not fly in the NFL
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
lol at Matt Blauert. I agree, T-jack needs to be realeased or traded NOW! I am getting sick of T-jack too.
By Paul on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Need to take a qb like a colt McCoy for the future and get what you can for tavaris Jackson
By CastlesTall on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
You guys are debating @#$%. They are be taking Clausen or McCoy first. Mock my words.
By joefan71 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Toby Gerbhart would be a good fit.
By calivike on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Spielman's record speaks for itself. The guy is really, really good. Jasper Brinkley in the 5th round? I'm not even going to point to the two offensive ROY.
This was a great move, a Patriots like move, to get more while giving up NOTHING.
Our War Room is among the best in the biz. That's why we've gotten better four years in a row.
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
lol at Matt Blauert. I agree, T-jack needs to be realeased or traded NOW! I am getting sick of T-jack too. Wow you guys don't get it. Taking Jimmy Clausen is the better option. We have 2 draft picks in the 2nd ROUND.
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
cant get anything for him or he wouldnt be there tavaris I have nothing against him but vick is better and i dont want him either as my quarterback they just cant read coverages and make smart decisions
By Alec on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I trust us to make the right move. Whatever that may be.
By IsaacWeed on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We don´t need a QB, we already got john david booty last year, lets get a CB, or Taylor Mays S USC. How about a new DT, we need better defense.
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
not so great, i just heard we swapped 4th rd picks. Anyone hear diff?
By Wilfan67 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Great move if they take Clausen 1st thing tomorrow because nobody else in betwen was going to. Plus better 4th rounder and extra pick. Finally a franchise quarterback, once Brett retires that is but who better to teach Clausen. Then trade Travaris tomorrow!!!!
By Mike on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
i'd rather trade a late pick for Orton than draft a bust QB
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Listen up, the Vikings will draft Jimmy Clausen with the 34th overpick in the 2nd round. Know why? Because the Rams will not draft Jimmy Clausen because they already draft Sam Bradford you i-d-i-o-t-s. The Vikings have already spent a lot of money. The Vikings wouldn't have to pay 1st round money you i-d-i-o-t-s.
By slade on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
take macoy
By purple rain on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
we will keep tjack, he gets better every year…Plus hes a mobile qb..
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
get it right we got booty two years ago and should have kept him and got rid of tavaris and we might not have to draft a qb, but now we do cause we have to groom him so we can be good for years to come as well instead of farve retiring after next season and having sage or some other run down qb starting for us. Farves the man but he will be gone after next year
By D.Botch on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
TAYLOR MAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enough about Claussen. Mays all the way
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I mis-read the article, still agood move though
By slade on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
we all know trading was great deal. but its what we do after that that counts. so dont f it up
By PackCat on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Other than swapping slots in the 4th round (2nd vs 30th), I can't see the advantage of dropping 4 slots in the Draft. Is there a stigma in 2nd round selections? (Wilf saves big $$$) Certainly the Vikings could have selected Best, Cook, or Clausen as the 30th pick. As Neil Young says, "if you can't be with the one you love… Love the one you're with!"
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
tjack sucks to stupid like the arm acuarrcy sucks
By Dominic on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I love to read all the idiots (90% of people who post on here) bashing the trade, and I am a fan as well who would have loved a 1st round pick. We moved up 28 picks in the 4th, received a 7th and only moved down a couple picks. At #30, we were already essentially a second round pick and there was no one worthy of that #30 with our needs. Clausen would be a steal in the second round and it would be nice to pick up potentially top 5 talent in the second round and have a QB to groom over the next year. The Vikings have had some fantastic drafts over the last couple years and I have faith they know what they're doing!
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
T-jack is a bust! Get rid of him already, seriously. He is useless. Why sign 1-year contract? Waste of money 2million. Waste of time and roster spot. I would definately have Jimmy Clausen over T-Jack. Jimmy Clausen was suppose to be a top 10 pick. I was watching the whole draft hoping no one would take Jimmy Clausen. I want the Vikings to draft Jimmy Clausen with the 34th overall pick in the 2nd round and don't have to pay that much money. You i-d-i-o-t-s
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
guys……don't you think if they wanted clausen they would have taken him at 30
By slade on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
theirs so many things better about macoy than clausen.
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
no because we got extra picks and knew he would be there in 2nd
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
why take him at 34 when they could've had him at 30?
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
to get extra picks
By Bob Brown on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
T-Joke is a mobile Qb except we use Percy in the wild cat offense!!!!!
I wonder why?????
Brcause TJoke sucks thats why!!
By Brian on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
To those who say this is a botch move….what are you thinking? They will get the same guy they wanted at 30, plus they move from 128 to 100 and get another 7th round pick. Great job spielman….and as for bad drafts…2006 Greenway, Rice, and Edwards…2007 Peterson..and last year Percy!!!! They have done a great job!
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
and less money
By purple rain on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
By superviksfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
The reason why we didn't take Jimmy Clausen at 30 is because the Vikings wouln't have to PAY as much money. If Jimmy Clausen is picked 34th overall in the 2nd round, the Vikings would have to pay less, you I-D-I-O-T-S.
By Matt Blauert on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
good job Bob Brown I hope they read this and get rid of tjack tomorrow
By Michael on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Nice Job Gentlemem, I like the trade. Best management and coaching in many years.
By superviksfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I think colt would be perfect for the west coast offense, quick release, good footwork and can scramble well, very accurate. and now we can get him for cheaper!!!! make the move!!
By PackCat on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
One thing is for sure…
If the Vikings do NOT take a QB as 2nd pick tomorrow, we defnitely know Favre will be back this year. (as if we don't already!)
And if they do take a QB, that would give a good year in training to get ready for NFL play the following year.
By slade on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
just because macoy didnt go to the combine doesnt mean anything. hes the best qb. better than tebo and bradford
By Fred Z on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
ORTON???? You have to be a Bear fan wanting the Vikings to lose. He stunk as a bear and is going to disappear off of the Broncos very soon!!!
By brando on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I would rather have brady q from denver th an jimmy C. So work a trade for him or wait until next yr and draft a cb
By Bob Brown on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Look McCoy is a winner he has proven that year after year, and he has played against professional athletes in the bIg12 ( The whole first round was big 12 right?)
So I would not have an issue with taking him either….BUt we must get a QB in this draft that can take over for Brett.
By Dominic on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
All the people who 1. Only repeat what the commentators are saying… 2. Have no real opinion or ideas of their own PLEASE GO AWAY and stop acting like you know what you're talking about! I would like to read what the 10% of people with a little football knowledge have to say!
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Jimmy Clausen ran a pro-style offense at Notre Dame. A comeback player. A gunslinger. This guy will be a steal. I have gut feeling the Vikings will draft Jimmy Clausen right after the Rams pick. I'm pretty sure the Rams will pick either Taylor Mays/WR/DT
By Frank on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Clausen is not right for the Vikings, he is not the QB of the future. He is just like Quinn. I rather have Colt, but we do not need a QB right now, Brett will come back for a year and lets win a Superbowl, and that can only happen if we up are Safety play so pick TAYLOR MAYS. I rather win one and suck forever then be good and never win one. Besides Clausen is overrated. He might be good but why waist are first second round pick on a guy who will sit on the bench for a year when we can use a starter at Safety, and a sure tackle. We need a sure tackler in the backfield other then Winfield.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
i think when tebow was gone that made them rethink their strategy
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
did you guys forget that we have percy harvin that can play RB as well as Albert Young and we just moved Reynaud to RB/Wr as well? Ian Johnson was on the practice squad. This gives AP more time to run the ball and get comfortable in the game instead of taking him out ever other play. It also makes our offense less predictable without Chester Taylor. He was a good backup but reduced what AP could do. Quit talking about how we shoulda drafted best. Plenty of RB's to draft in the middle rounds we didn't need to spend a first round pick on a back-up role RB. We need Right Guard, Safety, DT and depth at LB.
By Anthony on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I think the Vikings should not pick a QB with their first pick tomorrow. Does Brett Favre really wanna come back and hear about another QB. I think the Vikings should really choose Taylor Mays. He's dynamic and could help their secondary. I really would have stayed where they were and taken Javid Best but they chose to trade down which is their choice but now, I am really hoping they get Mays. As far as Clausen goes, their is a reason no one drafted him in the first round. After hearing about him being a baby, and complaining while in ND, and now with talk of Cleveland really wanting Colt and their just trying to drive up Clausen's stock so MCcoy is still their when their pick comes. I really, really hope Taylor Mays is our first pick tomorrow. Then we can get a RB with our 2nd pick in the 2nd round.
By Norse God on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
This was a good trade to drop 4 places overall, not have to pay 1st round draft prices, gain a couple of extra pics…. QB would be nice but I am not a fan of this years choices but, sage is not a winner and T J is trouble and wont make a franchise…. if Favre is set to be back than we need CB/S help (not mayes) but if they dont know if Favre is gonna be back yet than…
By superviksfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Seriously, would be a good time to pick a QB, we don't have major holes, and we could have colt mccoy sit and learn from favre for a year. Doesn't make sense to draft a rookie qb next year, cause we will need him to start next year!!! Go Colt Mccoy!! lol
By NICK on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Did you forget that we already have AP? RB or QB doesn't seem logical to me. You said QB wasn't logical because we have Favre. Why would we need Best then?
By Brian on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Pike from Cincinnati?
By jeremy on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We have got to pick up clausen while we can he threw for 3,722 yards last year with 28 td and 4 interceptions may i repeat that 4 are you kidding me with a quarterback rating of 161.4 are you crazy thats insane notre dame lost games because of there defense. Farve is going to bring us to the super bowl next year if he returns but we need a franchise quarterback im tired of havin tjoke or having to try and find someone all the time clausen is it. Farve will groom him to be a great nfl quarterback. I hope we get toby gerhart with our 2nd pick in the second round he would make a great 3rd back and blocking back dont knock him cause hes white lol he lead ncaa in rushing last year.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
i don't know whats gonna happen tomorrow but i dont think its going to be good
By Hunz on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
MCCOY!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!…or Clausen. WE NEED A QB!!!!!!!!! Favre has one more year maybe and he hasn't even committed for that.
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Fellas, It's now or never. Seriously, we draft Clausen now and sit behind Farve. I know that Farve will be back. The fact that Farve will retire for good after this season. By then Clausen has experience and should be the starter QB right away. I say release T-jack and save that 2million dollars. Let Sage rosenfels be the back up QB because he has a long contract. I bet you guys that Clausen would put up better stats than T-jack and have a better winning record than T-jack as the starting QB with all of the talent surrounding.
By BOBO on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
How about picking up Herschel Walker again…( he can still run for two yards per carry.)
By superviksfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
No more late round failure QBs. if we get one, we should get mccoy. Who do we have at qb when brett is gone, no one. we should start grooming one now instead of always putting it off. Mccoy is colleges most winning QB. He's a winner
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Why not Draft a good DT to replace Williams. He only plays 50 percent of the snaps anyways and would be his replacement next year and 50 percent playing time this year. Or draft OLB with this 2nd pick. QB's are a dime a dozen and they don't need to be top 10 picks to be good. Pike or Leavour would be good 3rd round QB's to draft as well and then draft CB or Safety with the vikings 2nd draft pick in the 2nd round. Then we can go after a RB in the 4th as well as another OLB.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
if he cant run for 2 yards he can beat somebody up
By Anthony on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Couldn't agree with you more Frank. TAYLOR MAYS would be my pick. I love the way he plays. He would have actually been my pick tonight and I thought he would have been gone. I was suprised by some of the CB picks. or I would have taken Best. I do agree with Brett too and he has a good point. Even though I'd rather not see Percy running the ball too much. I like the plays he got last year. As far as Javid Best goes, I like him personally, but Ian Johnson does deserves a chance and I think he could be a good second RB when AP needs a break. He was great at Boise St. and I think they could get a RB later in the draft if they really want to pick one up. I think you could find a diamond in the rough at RB later in the draft.
By bcall on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Who else thinks that jets pick was just a steal from us, they did not need a cb. If we had him, we could move winfield to safety and, lito and wilson playing until griffin gets back and wed solve our safety problem…
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I stayed up watching the Draft hoping no one would pick Clausen. Since the trade happened, I then knew from there on that Clausen would still be availabe at the 34th overall pick. Rams will not take another QB. The Vikings take Jimmy Clausen for the future of this franchise.
By Ben on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I think u made a nice choice letting detroit move up, save money with the 34th overall and get the 100th overall instead of 130 something. I do recommend Taylor mays tall and very fast safety with a giant upside. If you were to take Claussen i'd understand however i honestly think adding a safety an OL and and a good backup runner need to be priority. I think our roster already is very good so just take the best talent u can. Although i know we do not need a receiver but if you could get eric decker at a good price take it, he has played in the metrodome, and is a quality guy. Good Luck everyone in Vikings land and hope that the new stadium comes soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Vahallaforever on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
ok, draft either one clausen or mccoy! you picked up more draft picks which is a great move! pick up Brian Westbrook before Green Bay! and use the rest on defense!!!!!!
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Taylor Mays is big for sure and can tackle for sure and can hit hard for sure and stop the run for sure but, his awareness and intelligence for pass defense is horrible.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
in 3 years the lions will be a problem
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Pick up Tom Brady 5th round!
By cheeba on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
LOL at the person that said Lions offense is complete. DT Price from UCLA or S from s fla
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Exactly Emotional. We have the the hitters on defense. We have for a while now. We need a true coverage safety.
By PackCat on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Maybe the answer is, that there are a few teams in the top 10 selections tomorrow that want Clausen, and the Vikings may use their position as trade bait to pick up a few more draft choices… The Browns for example in the 6th spot.
By superviksfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Brett hasn't commited this year and he definitely won't be back next year. Its crazy to think we are covered at QB. That position has the least amount of depth. tyrell didn't do too bad at safety last year. We need a QB with 34 pick
By brando on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
People NO QB THIS YEAR. We need secondary. Help and o yah. A rb would be ok late late or free agent. But not 2 or 3 round come on think what we need. Seriously best would have been a waste. We need off. Linemen and how about replacing fat pat
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
the chiefs will make a deal with the vikes to get clausen because of charlie weis
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Brian Price DT 6'2 300lb UCLA i don't think he could be that good.
By superviksfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
there will be plenty of good secondary latter in the rounds, the last two talented QBs will be gone by then. Take a shot and make the move for Mccoy…or Clausen
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We got so many people wanting to draft like the god dam raiders but won't think of what's best for this team right now. We want immediate impact while we still have favre and get the value out of the early pick. Save a mid round selection for QB cuz god knows they aren't flying too quickly in this draft. Favre can train for a year and then get rid of sage. Johnson will be a starting safety but we need to replace madieu williams. Looked horrible. He runs like a what 5.3 40
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
lol mark my words in your dairy if you have one. With the 34th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Jimmy Clausen. =) See ya folks.
By Ben on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Why does everyone say brett farve only has one year left after the surgery and the year he had, and throwing indoors i could see him playing three years!
By SoCalVike on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Brian Price,UCLA
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
You see how beat up he got against the saints? He can't much more than another year of that. Plus he won't have any hair after this year. Helmets might hurt his bald head
By Candyman on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I personally think T-Jack will be part of a package trade tomorrow to gain another draft pick. However, saying that Favre will be back for 2010. We should get Rolle and Mays, and a couple late round steals. I think both McCoy and Claussen will be a bust anyway and Sage or T-Jack would be better then both of them…they remind me of a Joey Harrington Lions type pick.
By Here come da Lions! on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
The Lions didn't just trade a 2, 4, and 7 to move up 4 spots. Don't forget the Vikes had to flip the Lions a 4th back. So basically the Vikes gained a 7th round pick out of the entire thing. Skool LIONS!
By Cory on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Clausen has bust written on his head. Over rated Junk.
2 years from now it will be Clausen what?
They now what they are doing.
On the other hand I will never attend a draft party after this.
"S@$#w you guys, I am going home"
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Jimmy Clausen will beat out T-Jack in training camp and in the pre-season.
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
The vikings dropped 4 spots. Saved them money. Saved them a night to figure out what they wanted to do with the pick. They moved up 28 spots in the 4th and gained a pick in the 7th. Enough said. That pick where they were at was invaluable unless wilson was still there at CB.
By Lance on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I hope we get Sergio Kindle. He is def worth the pick at 34. Vikings have had a lot luck and payoffs by going with the best player available. If the rams don't pick him then Kindle is for sure the best player available at 34. We don't need clausen. Pick a QB next year. We have 3 already. Mays is not a bad pick but he does need a lot of work still in imo.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
why do lions fans or any other team fans come on this website
By SDvikesfan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Brilliant move. Here's why. Vikes trade down four picks, move up in Rd 4. Now they are in the drivers seat. The phone will be ringing tomorrow from teams wanting to trade up to get a QB. If the offer is good enough, vikes trade and get even more picks. If the offer isn't good enough, they stay and take the player of choice. Very good move.
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Brett Farve has not officially annouce a return. If we draft Jimmy Clausen he would be the starting QB no doubt. Sage will be 2nd and T-jack 3rd.
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Smart man Lance. Kindle is my pick. I try and trade down to the Browns at 6. maybe swap 4th rounders with them as well and pick up a 6th rounder so they can draft clausen and we pick Kindle at 6 tomorrow.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
we haven't had a good draft since denny green mike tice couldn't pick his nose
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Well, i gurantee that Jimmy Clausen will the the 34th pick tomorrow. Just watch and see.
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
If Clausen was drafted tomorrow by the Vikings, He would not start. TJack would start. Childress loves TJack. Hence the reason he resigned him.
By Candyman on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I see everyone saying that they only got a 7th round draft pick…a whole other player for 4 spots. Plus dont forget that they jumped 28 spots for the 4th round.
By brando on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Explain to me why we need another. QB to train up we have T Jack and Sage still right. Plus next year the QB class is as good if not better. So I vote we go DEFENCE and a TE. Or let's train more qb s just cuz. We have chilly the qb genius
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
A good draft? I think we have drafted fairly well. Loadholt will be good. Peterson might be good idk. Sidney rice. He must be a bust too. Chad greenway. Bust. Cedric Griffin. Bust. Ray Edwards. Bust. Tyrell Johnson. Bust. No really though its been 5 years since we have had a horrible draft.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
if we would not have signed farve we would be looking for a new coach as well as QB
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
The more picks you have dosnt mean you will get more vaule players. What im saying is that the Vikings a future QB now. Especially when Farve has not anounce a return yet.
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
you know what im talking about brett
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
If the Vikings draft Jimmy Clausen tomorrow with the 34th overall pick, ill be back here telling people i was right.
By brando on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Bleed purple.
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Can we draft a new head coach with the 34th pick of the draft?
By Shepersky on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
@deucalion You must have missed the last four drafts greenway, peterson, harvin, and they basically got allen in the other year that sounds like some pretty good picks to me
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
if we don't draft a QB that means that chilli thinks tj is the face of the vikings at QB
By BRITTFAR on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
No, he just doesn't think you need a Pass crazy team to win. He wants to be a balanced team. You need an average QB and a good defense and a good running game to be successful.
By buddabouie13 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I was a sports intern at a Wisconsin TV station in 2005 and I remember a press conference Bret had when asked about tutoring Rodgers, he said "It's not my responsibilty to mentor a QB, that's what coach's are for" Remember this, The Vikes lease at the dome expires after 2011, which could be a strike year, and if we want the legislature to help pay for a new stadium…we need to win a Super Bowl THIS YEAR!!!! The future can wait…I DON"T want to root for the Los Angeles Vikings in 2012!
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I wouln't mind if the Vikings draft went like this.
34th pick: QB Jimmy Clausen 6'3 225lb
60th pick: CB Chris Cook 6'2 210lb
90th pick: RB LeGarret Blount 6'3 240lb or WR Eric Decker 6'3 215lb or a DT or a SS or a FS or and OL
By deucalion44 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
@ shepersky my definition of a sucessful draft is contribution from all rounds not one a year and it can be done
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
FAVRE is back at least 1 more year
By mnmaverick on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
While a QB might be a good pick, I doubt the Vikes are looking at them this year. It is going to be tough to fill holes at this point, but I see them adding depth. I just don't see any difference making starters left, but there should be some solid guys to develop for the future. Like it or not, Chilly likes TJ and he is still a better option than adding another rookie to develop, as he has improved each year. I don't think the Vikes are ready to give up on him, regardless of how unpopular he is with fans. It's too bad the best two O guards are gone, because I think that is a huge need. Our line crumbled by the end of the season last year and If we don't upgrade somehow, we are going to be in trouble. Other than O line and the secondary, we are a solid team. If they can't get their needs filled by drafting, hopefully they will go back to the free agency market. This team is too close to stand pat from last year. We can't ignore our weak O line and the secondary is still shaky. I think the trade was smart. Whoever the Vikes wanted with their first pick is most likely still on the board and they can trade up in later rounds if they need to, with the extra picks they got.
By Brett on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
By Chad on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Have any of you watched Tjack play the last two years? He's got 10 TD's with only 2 INT's, but I guess that's not good enough. And apparently the fact that our defensive backs (Cedric Griffin) can't cover anyone doesn't matter.
By EmotionalVikingFan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Best avaliable QB's projected to be drafted in the 2nd-5th rounds.
QB Jimmy Clausen 6'3 225lb Notre Dame
QB Colt McCoy 6'2 210lb Texas
QB Tony Pike 6'6 220lb Cincinati
QB Dan LeFavour 6'3 230lb Central Michigan
QB Tim Hiller 6'5 235lb Western Michigan
By thekaratekiid72 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I hope the Vikings take Taylor Mays and move Tyrell Johnson to Free Safety. The Vikes are ready for the Super Bowl now. Don't wait another three to four years for a new qb to develop. Please!
By Rick on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Dan LeFevour from Central Michigan. Best QB in the batch.
Jimmy Clausen….don't make me laugh. That whole ND program is a LOSER.
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
What has TJ improved at every year, guitar hero? not at QB, thats for sure. Take your head out of your azz, he is a joke.
By Ant on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
They need to take Sergio Kindle then Chris Cook with there next pick. I prefer
Kindle him over Leber. Or trade down again for more picks. KINDLE!!! KINDLE!!!!
By PurplePeopleEater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
rap99 – How closely have you been watching TJack? When was the last time you even gave him a chance? Fact is that you have not been near TJack and you have absolutely no clue as to how he has changed in the past year+. Take off the broken record and open up your mind to possibility.
By Josh on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
ant, you are the only one who makes any sense on this board.
By Candyman on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Mnmaverick, that is exactly how I feel. Bottom line if Brett Favre never takes another snap under center in the NFL, T-Jack will be the starting QB with the best chance of anyone else taking us to the playoffs in 2010. And thats what this is…the 2010 draft. The way the NFL is progressing,quarterbacks start their first season as of late. So if we dont need a quarterback in 2010…why draft one when teams like Carolina, San Francisco,and Baltimore chewed up our secondary?
By PurplePeopleEater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Speaking of possibility, we have a championship staff, we are on the cups of a superbowl, and we have the pieces in place to make the team considerably better than last year with some solid draft choices. Previous selections have panned out well from this coaching staff, so I have nothing but confidence in what is going to happen in the next few days, and for the rest of the 2010 season.
By This Just In!!! on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Vikings trade rest of draft picks for a future pick of turds from my toilet!!!!!
By Ant on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Maybe Bruce Campell for depth. He got good size maybe he can play guard.
Sergio Kindle is our guy. Make it happen Minny
By mnmaverick on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Hey rap99
considering your choice of nasty language, I'm not surprised it is so easy for you to ignore the facts. You are just too clever for me. Check the stats before you stick your head back where it belongs. If the Vikes pick a QB with their first pick, then I guess you might be right about TJ. If not, I fully trust their opinion over any arm chair GM who has no grasp of the truth.
By GreatestDraft on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
This will go down as the best draft in Vikings History!!! Taking something like Adrian Peterson or Randy Moss in round 1 is over-rated. Vikings need more 7th round picks. Super Bowl here we come!!!!!!
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Read Kevin Siefferts NFC NORTH blog about TJ. I've watched TJ very closely and seen nothing. Not a hater, I rooted for TJ, but he does not have "IT", and never will, time to move on.
By Dan on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
It sucks that the 27th pick by the Patriots and 29th pick by the jets who don't even need DB's, picked the best ones available. This put us into the second round. Would have picked a QB if needed in round 1. Someone may trade up in the Rams spot! for a QB. Why didn't they pick the CB the Saints picked? Value!!!
By jbork88 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
people don't seem to realize how valuable later round picks are. just beacuse they are picked up early in the draft it dosn't automatically make them a great player..cough, ryan leaf. but look at the talent that has been looked at later rounds in past nfl history, roger staubach, tom brady and those that werent even drafted, kurt warner and john randle. sure it would have been nice if they got a first round pick but i still think this was a good move.
By Coach Denny on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
This is we did in 1998…Take a knee. Way to have a draft strategy Vikings
By jbork88 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
not to metion all of our starting positions are full
By LeRoy KinKade on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
McNabb Sucks
By pearson on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
come on all i think it was a good move we dont need best anyway and now we own the 2nd round so everyone needs to quit crying the vikings are great drafters and i have faith u should to so u guys should grow up and quit throwing fits
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Don't think they will draft a QB in 2nd rd. What facts? You can't be serious, NFL people don't think TJ is for real. You ignore the facts. What stats, TJ career QB rating is in the 70's, comp% in the 50's. Thats poor.
By PurplePeopleEater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Rap99 – The truth behind your post is not that TJack will never improve, but that you will never change. You refuse to believe that the man has ever improved or ever can.
I know from personal experience that is far from the case. When I was 15 I lost all feeling in my lower lip. My band director gave me 1 chance in half a minute to try and figure out how to play my trumpet. I didn't figure it out and he told me I never would. Convinced me to quit band. It wasn't until years later that I gave it an honest effort (more than 30 seconds) and found out relatively quickly that I had the drive to not only figure it out, but to play that trumpet very well.
It doesn't matter how old you are, everybody has the ability to improve. It is only people like my band director and yourself that hold others back, doing everything they can to destroy people's hopes of improvement, for reasons that I cannot fathom.
By rdunc on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
We need Oline help. If Peterson is getting hit in the backfield you know we have issues up front. We could use a guard or center. I say we trade down again with buffalo swap picks and pick up their 2nd next yr and give them clausen. We could pick up our highest rated at player on the board (hopefully Oline/Dline/DB). There are a lot of RB's in this draft we can easily pick one up later on.
We have a 2 year window to win the ship after that no more favre,pat williams,hutchinson,winfield. We need to find those replacements this draft and next.
By Fans are just FANS!!!!! on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Overall this is a good trade, we pick and extra pick and move back down 4 picks and move up in the 4th round. The 30th pick is basically a second round pick anyways. Just say know to Clausen this guy will be the next Ryan Leaf.
I see the Vikings picking Bruce Campbell OT from Maryland and that puts Bryant Mckinnie on the block. Say bye bye to him as we ship him to Washington for Haynesworth plus our 4th rounder. HEY CANT I DREAM!!!!
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I would love to see TJ be a great QB! I'm a viking fan, i just don't see it. I want a superbowl ring, I've seen them lose 4S/B, and i think the last 5 nfc championship games we were in.
By bendover on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I agree, might as well trade down for a 9th round pick in 2173. We may then be ready again for a Super Bowl run. If Farve decides not to play, or gets injured we have T-Jack to get us to the big game this year
By rdunc on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Tjack has had a year behind favre now. He has to have learned something. He will probably get at least another year to learn as well. It takes QBs at least 3 years to learn systems and the speed of the NFL. He is a much better option for this year and the next over Clausen or any other rookie. Like him or not he never had percy harvin to play with or a mature pro bowl sidney rice. His preseason this year will tell a lot about his growth.
By PurplePeopleEater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
If that's truly the case, Rap99, then stop writing him off. You are smart enough to know that we have some great coaches when it comes to signing quality personel on this team. Show us that you can be humble enough to admit that they have more knowledge on the subject than you do. It says nothing against yourself, rather it is a huge compliment to them.
We can write off TJack after the coaches do. They have been making spectacular decisions with the team's personel for years now.
By rap99 on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
I hope I'm wrong!
By Brandon Grove on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Vikings are in a position to win in Arlington this upcoming year. Taking Clausen does not help that goal at all! We need back end help and Taylor Mays is ideal. Quit saying he cant read an offense or make tackels. What do you think coaches are for, to prepare the athlete. He has the best raw talent available right now and it would be STUPID to pass on him
By mnmaverick on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
While this is getting tiring, once again, you are letting your ego cloud your judgement. The facts and stats do show that TJ has improved each year. While he had limited playing time in a mop up role last year, his stats were impressive. You are wasting your time arguing for another QB project. All of them are risks coming out of college and the Vikings have needs to fill that do not currently include QB, so I will say again that it is highly unlikely they pick a QB this year. More likely, they will be manning the phones from teams that do want a QB and possibly trading down again for more picks. TJ has been in our system and like it or not, is still a strong possibility as a starter when Favre retires. He may not be the best QB out there, but he does not deserve the bashing you are giving him. Once again, I trust the Vikes completely and they still have faith in him. You can bash him all you want, but you don't make the decisions here, thank God!
By Brandon Wheeler on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
So we lost our chance at getting a "winning" QB in TEBOW. Clausen isn't a winner, hasn't shown greatness and MCCOY is not a leader, so I think we should pass on QB this year and build up our defense. Maybe there will be another chance next year for Favre's replacement.
By PurplePeopleEater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
MnMaverick – Glad to see someone in here that makes some sense. It seems to me like either way we go (taking a QB with pick #34 or trading down) is going to improve the team. While adding another QB doesn't appear to make much sense for this year, it would be much more comforting to know that we have options for the future. On the other side of the coin, it would be thrilling to see us grab 2 or 3 quality back-ups for other positions in the next couple of rounds. As we saw last year, any player can get injured at any time. We were lucky that we had some decent guys to back them up and lost little production. But there are areas on the team that aren't quite so well staffed with reserve players.
By Bob on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
taylor mays = next roy williams (the safety), dont take him
By Conner on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
Clausen bad. Kindle or Mays good.
By PurplePeopleEater on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
On another thought, with the strength of opponents on our schedule, it seems to make just a little more sense to trade down if we can get a good enough offer. Our team is going to be taking a beating just about every week, and we are going to be better suited if we get the luxury of rotating quality backups in to the lineup throughout the games in order to keep the entire team fresh and strong throughout each game of the season.
By Gruul the NW Troll on Apr 22, 2010 | Reply
The CB's worth selecting early are gone. You had not faith in Best at that spot – understandable, as we can get a solid back up later. Don't pay an untested QB as you know Favre will NOT show them the ropes to train them for the future…so we need options NOW! Take OT Bruce Cambell and save big contract money. Take TJ Ward in the second, also, and stand by for who you should have taken 3 years ago to be traded this year or next from Denver: Brady Quinn. Also look into bringing Brad Johnson in as QB asst. coach/mentor and watch the young ones grow faster than they will under Favre.
By mnmaverick on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
You have a great point about our schedule next year. The Vikes are going to have a tough time winning the division again and getting home field in the playoffs. Depth is going to be key. We need solid back ups to survive a tough schedule that is going to have us beat up come playoff time. I think we had a lot of starters playing hurt during the playoffs and we were not peaking as a team. I am not against a QB if they feel that he may become a starter, but as close as they are and with a short window to get to the SB, I hate to see them pass up a chance to solidify positions of current need. I just hate to see the emotional bashing of TJ. While he is a raw talent, with some question marks, I believe in our system and as it takes years to develop a good QB, he is getting to the point where he can show why Chilly reached for him when he drafted him. I hate to see people get their hopes up that we can grab a rookie and have him ready to start in a year or two and just give up on a guy that has shown some talent. For every Sanchez out there, there are far more busts than success stories. QB's are fun to project about, but it is tough business making a call on a rookie. We are just too close to waste a pick when we need depth. Look how excited Philly fans were to get rid of the best QB they have ever had. People love to think they are smarter than the professionals. I don't pretend to know who the Vikes should pick at this point, but I totally trust that they will make the best pick for their needs. They can afford to take the top rated player regardless of need, because they have solid starters at most every position. Clausen is actually at the top of many boards right now, so I would not cry if they chose him, I just don't think they will.
By overndone on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Good time for the Vikings to tank on a draft. New stadium financing will not pass now. Heck, even being an ardent supporter of a new stadium I would not even support it now.At least the Twins could make a 1st round pick and take Joe Mauer. This will be a Twins town until the Vikings at least make an effort and try draft quality players to add to the team instead of backups.
By austin on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
oh danny i think its amusing that you say he sucked at oaks when you played him because i go there and im pretty sure they didnt lose a game in his 4 years as the qb…. so yah. nice try your obviously doing well tho. wheres your name in the draft ?
By mnmaverick on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Tank on the draft? Ready to throw in the towel before they have made a single pick? What did they move down, four spots? Do you really think they passed on a player they desperately wanted to get more picks. I highly doubt the player they wanted was picked at the end of the round. If they wanted Clausen, he is still there and they knew he would be. If they thought they were going to miss out on the player they wanted, they never would have traded down. Why not wait till the draft is over before you declare it a bust? You can thank the politicians if they don't get a stadium. I highly doubt they are waiting to judge the draft to decide on a stadium. Being at the bottom of the first round means most of the players who would make an instant impact are gone. Barring moving up, they have to play the hand they were dealt. They have done a great job finding talent in later rounds in recent years and this is supposed to be a deep draft on defense. Let's give them a chance, shall we?
By PLZSTFU on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Can you guys STFU already! We move down 4 spots thats it. We pick second tomorrow morons. If they want Clausen they can pick him tomorrow for a cheaper price or trade that to the Browns/Bills and pick up more picks. ITS CALL A STRATEGY.
Four players on Vikings Board:
1. Chris Cook
2. Terrance Cody
3. Sergio Kindle
4. Bruce Campbell
By alec on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
overndone. Maybe you don't understand this very well, but let me explain. A first round pick isn't everything. We only traded back 4 picks. That's hardly anything, and we moved up in round 4 and got an extra 7th round pick. You make it sound like 4 picks difference will be the difference of starting or sitting the bench. Spielman and the rest of the guys know what they're doing and they got great value with the trade. Not sure what your implying by getting quality players. Peterson, Rice, Harvin, Loadholt, Allen, need I continue. They are all quality players Spielman and the guys have acquired through the draft. I have the utmost faith in those guys. There's great value in round 2 and I expect we'll get who we want. I'm excited for tomorrow.
By richard on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
SMART MOVE!!!!! The vikings will now trade the 34 for another pick and maybe only move to 37 or 38 in the 2nd. They probably will get taylor mays because they can afford to with the extra pick they got just for moving down 4 spots. And the one they will get for moving another few spots in the 2nd so someone who wants clausen can get him, its all gravy baby.
By Aric on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
This was a good move, we were picking at the end of the first now we are at the top of the second does it really make a big diff? Grab a big defensive tackle to back up Big Pat and grab Colt Mckoy with our other 2nd round pick Mckoy is a winner unlike a certain QB from Norte Dame who doesn't deserve to be mentioned. One more thing Brett, buddy come up north this summer get some fishing in hang out with the guys toss the ball around to your favorite targets and lets GET IT DONE this year!
By vikino on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Dont know if they will get clausen or not. I would rather go defense either Sergio kindle (LB texas) or Taylor mays (safety USC).
By Bleeding Purple on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Best had too many concussions in college. He'll be brain dead before summer camp ends. Good move Vikes with the trade. Jimmy Clausen will be the Vikes first pick of this draft and if someone trades up in front and steals him, then the Vikes will trade down again.
By lee12akma on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I think Jimmy Clausen will be a better addition to the team than Taylor Mays. True, our DB needs work, but we have Antoine Winfield, Lito Sheppard, Cedric Griffin and Asher Allen. I suggest taking Jimmy Clausen because the QB position is not that deep in terms of depth, and take either a DT who will eventually replace Pat Williams when he retires (or have DE Montgomery be his replacement) or get a DB in the second round. Taylor Mays is a good player, but I think he needs a bit of work. If Vikings seriously wants Taylor Mays, they should think about trading up after drafting Jimmy Clausen. Colt McCoy is good; but if you look at it, Jimmy Clausen is probably more NFL prepared quarterback than even Sam Bradford. Objectively speaking, Clausen played with a team whose O-line had been not-so-great; has also played in an injured condition and still managed to get some wins. Furthermore, Clausen also was able to make come backs in games where Notre Dame was losing. It shows his ability to make plays and decisions in tight/difficult situations and bring home the victory. Colt McCoy is also a great QB, but I personally think Clausen is better. I do understand that Brett Favre is not going to be very happy about a new rookie QB, but let's face it. He's not getting any younger and within a year or two, he will definitely retire. Then who is going to bring Vikings to the play offs? Tavaris Jackson? I don't think Tavaris Jackson is a bad player but I personally think Vikings powerhouse offense should be built around a young franchise QB who has room to improve.
By Bleeding Purple on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Vikes have 2 second rounders, 1 3rd rounder, 1 4th rounder 2 5th rounders 1 6th rounder and 2 7th rounders. Clausen or McCoy would be great picks on Friday. I stopped trying to guess what the Vikes will do on draft day years ago. Guess we'll see soon enough. We'll own this division once again in 2010.
By ILovePurplePants on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Just because Claussen comes from Notre Dame doesn't mean he's good. Why? Because Notre Dames program is no better than any other mid-major school. If you are going to get a quaterback, don't get a good QB, get a winning QB! Tavaris Jackson is a better QB than Claussen. Getting a QB this year would be a waste as he wouldn't play next year, and there will be no football the following year. Heck, Tim Tebow will be more successful than Claussen, not because he is more talented, but because he knows how to win.
By Deuce Savage on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Do not panick horn heads! This draft is camoflaged with the greatest crop of players in over 25 years! Thats two whole rounds of players who are best eligible for the 1st round draft! Thats over 60 players! This was a great trade. The Vikes will actually benefit by getting two outstanding 1st rounders in the second round and not have to pay hard money – we get them cheap! Overall, the Vikings are a solid team and getting two to four impact players from the draft is just bonus! There wont be another year like this for maybe 25 years from now!?!?!?
By Karl Olson on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
The good thing is by the time we draft either Jimmy Clausen OR Colt McCoy will be there
By lee12akma on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I never said, just because he comes from ND, he's good. Of course, I do recognize Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow's skills, but think Clausen is better BECAUSE his team is not as good as McCoy's or Tebow's. If I remember correctly, 4 times Jimmy Clausen made a come back in order to let ND win against his opponents. He's even played with a toe injury, and also has been playing in a team with a mediocre offensive line. He knows how to take a hit and still play. Because he's been in situations where he was about to lose, I think Clausen would have natural instincts to try and win and stay calm, keeping his composure in those situations. Furthermore, Jimmy Clausen has been playing under pro-style offense. Tim Tebow only knows how to play in shot gun position, and never played under center. If you ask Tim Tebow to play in the Vikings, he will definitely have to learn how to play under the center because there is no way I'd have Tim Tebow running the ball than having Adrian Peterson run. In the NFL, DE and DTs are nasty hitters. I know AP fumbles a lot but if Tim Tebow had been drafted and he ran around like he did in college, we'd probably end up leading the league in turnovers.
By Steve on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I believe the saints spoiled the trade down , i think the vikings wanted CB patrick robinson & thought he would still be there 4 spots down .
By Alex on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
TO heck with jimmy the wimpy clausen. he'll end up like john david booty. Grab colt mccoy when we still can
By chuck on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I hope you guys get a good! QB
By Vikings1949 on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Mike Wallace you are either an idiot, or you have never followed the results
of a draft before. Wake up, Hang on, and SHUT UP! If the picks turn out good, then you will be toting the "I knew it" aaagh…
By super vikes fan on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
maybe trade tha vikins next pik for payton manning or tom brady. or trade t jac for a good qb like draw brees.
By kimball on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I dont get with one pick away we dident try to jump up one spot and get kyle wilson he is the second or 1st behind joe haden from flordia and is a ball hawk and a premier CB and yall decide to trade dwn im sorry but this vp of personel got gun shy and and traded I thought at minium we would have scooped taylor mays or arrilious benn or golden T. in this next round I mean c'mon now be a man and make a pick not every one is gonna be AD or percy harvin or phil loadholt so please stop trading dwn and make a pick ….
By Ant on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
We dont need to draft a qb we got plenty.
We need to take trade down a few more spots to whoever may want Clausen and pick up more picks. Then draft Campbell or Kindle. Then look on how we gonna get Chris Cook for our secondary. Move Winfield safety.
By Ant on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
We need to look into in getting Jimmy Graham from the U.
He would be a nice addition to the TE we have already.
By Grant on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Another botched draft???? Are you kidding me! The Vikings always have good drafts. You should find a new team, Jason.
By BDUBS on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
i think we need some one with a criminal record that will be ruthless
By jake on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Mays with Pick #30 and Colt McCoy at the end of round two. Do you guys really want Clausen? Really? Come on… two words… Brady Quinn….
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By Howard on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Should have traded up to get Dan Williams, with the first pick of the second round we need to get a DT or CB (Price or Cook most likely). Maybe trade back a few places if someone is desperate to get Clausen and offers something good.
By TOM on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Does anyone think Clausen can be a franchise QB?
By JohnP on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
The Vikes will parlay 34th pick with trade to Browns or Chiefs (36,38) for Clausen and an extra 3rd rounder (68,71)
By hal9er on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Good trade. The teams that are now in front of us won't take a QB anyway so we are still safe and in the mean time picked up some extra picks in the future.
By MarkB on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Don't worry about this future. Go for broke this year. Get a player that can make an impact now. Maybe an offensive lineman and preferably a left tackle. If one is not avaiable in the draft try to trade the picks for a veteran. Other teams watched Favre get nailed time after time in the NFC championship game. They will try to do the same thing. Get some one to protect him. Favre is good without good protection; look what he did for the Packers without good protection all those years. Guess how good he could be with better protection.
By Jordan Tyler on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Draft Colt, he is great im a MU fan and i attended the game against Texas. He is great and BETTER then Jimmy will be.
By super vikes fan on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
rambo would be a good addition to the team. that guy is huge and ripped. he could pretty much play any position on the defense. lion backer, corner back or even kicker.
By D Morrow on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I Have More confidence in colt mccoy than clausen,I Dont know tomuch about clausen but ive seen what colt mccoy can do.
By Mike on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Danny, you are soooooooo jealous that Clausen is much better than you are
By Josh W. on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I want Clausen too, but no QB is a forsure thing. One for sure thing is that an early 4th round pick is much better than a late 4th rd pick if they use it right! And we still got a shot at Clausen. Sat on edge all night for that! I'm not excited Detroit got 2 great players and we helped with the second one.
By sgt pyro on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Oh please, does it really matter who we pick.? We had a good year last year but that was because of an ex packer and a cake walk schedule. our team is overrated and we will have to accept the fact that we have never won and will never win a superbowl.
By Alec on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I'm seriously doubting that we'll draft a QB. At least not in the second round.
By Deuce Savage on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
No QBs this time. Next year will have a good stable of QBs to really draft or trade down for…That means Farve will get revenge in his what would be his final year! All these young impact players the Vikes draft right now are actually future trade baits! This team is rock solid!
By Damon on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
take mccoy or clausen vikes this is your chance
By CTVIKESFAN on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
By Anthony on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
we need to get clausen before i have a freakin heart attack
By Derrick on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
We have QB's! Clausen is the most overrated player in the draft. Our pass defense was the reason we weren't SB Champs last year. We need Taylor Mays!!!
By CTVIKESFAN on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
anthony– i hear ya i waited up hoping and then they trade it. then i figured it worked out cause they can still get him and save money. genius!!!!
By mikeh on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Leave Clausen alone. He's soft. He looks like a cabbage patch kid.
The Vikings need to improve the defense.
By Kris on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Here's what we need: A Future Franchise QB that can develop under a future Hall of Famer now. If it waits another yr, then we don't have the mentorship we need to bring our franchise QB up to NFL speed. There will always be plenty of CB's and linemen in each draft, and we have the pieces to make it through this yr. Not only that, but we signed Lito Sheppard as well, who can bring skills to our corner position. The pick needs to be McCoy. He's got the poise and leadership, without the attitude. McCoy will be easier to sign and a better fit. And everyone knows we don't need more signature holdouts in MN.
By Surrender Dorothy on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I'm just not sure why the Vikings would trade within the division in the first round and help out Detroit…makes no sense.
Since they are where they are, Taylor Mays or Brian Price make the most sense…unless they trade down again, say, with the Packers.
By tj on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
To Jason: "Another botched draft…"
What in the world are you talking about? Adrian Peterson, Jared Allen, Percy Harvin…yeah Vikings have a history of wasting their first round picks. I've never heard of any of these guys. Moron.
By CTVIKESFAN on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
why do people forget we just signed Lito Shepard?? he will help the Def alot. We need a QB for the future!!!!!
By Kal on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
PLEASE DON'T TAKE JIMMY CLAUSEN. The Trade was awesome!
– Aquired great picks
– Don't have to cough up 1st round $
– Have 24 hours to think over strategy going into Friday evening
– Consider Mays, Cody, McCoy
By Fumble-icious on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Is Clausen a future Favre? Will he be as good as Joe Flacco or Pat Ryan in 2 years? Doubtful. At best he is another Brad Johnson after 5 years of weaning. I'd be happy with any of these guys with #2 pick today:
S Taylor Mays
CB Chris Cook
DT Brian Price
OT Charles Brown (we need more athleticism on the O-line)
I'd also love to see them draft the best available blocking fullback. The run offense needs a cattle prod!
By Psychic on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
heres whats gonna happen,the St. Louis Rams draft Golden Tate. The vikes trade down to the Chiefs getting their third round as well. The Chiefs draft Clausen. MN drafts Taylor Mays. I SEE THE FUTURE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARK MY WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Fumble-icious on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Is there any chance of converting Sergio Kindle to safety? This guy is lightning quick and hits like a battering ram.
By Bakes03 on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I think the Vikes need to grab a QB with their first pick in the 2nd round. Grab McCoy. He has proven leadership, has won big games, and came out of a great program in Texas. That being said, trade Sage to the Bills, Browns, or Raiders for a 4th round pick to gain what you lost to bring him here. Even if Farve returns for one more, we will have a true QB of the future and not have to worry if T-Jack is ready or not. If Farve doesn't return, then we can let a competition between the 2 QBs and see who really wants it. Make T-Jack earn the spot instead of handing it over to him. We need future players not just ones we can win with now.
By purple hurricane on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
david comer and jason and others –
you are all morons… spielman is doing a great job… trading a 1st for a second did make sense – think about it… they moved back 4 spots to gain 28 spots in the 4th round (essentially making their 4th rounder a 3rd round pick since it is the 2nd pick of the 4th round) plus add another 7th rounder
bottom line is this – it won't surprise me now at this point if, since they have 2 3rd rounders plus a high 4th rounder, they somehow combine picks and trade up and get 2 2nd round picks out of the deal… i would foresee some combination of clausen, mccoy, mays, chris cook, sergio kindle, brian price if that were the case
By Jake on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
why not take avantage of having Favre as a counsler to a new QB? I predict that we are going to do really well this year giving us a high spot in the draft next year when most of the good QBs are gone! and then we are stuck with what settling? The last thing we want is to drop a newbee in and expect him to take us far. History shows us that it takes a year or two for QB to be NFL ready might as well start now while we still have Farve.
By TOM on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Does anyone know about Pike? Could he be an answer at QB? If so when is he projected to come off the board. Heard alot about him,but never followed him, thanx.
By Greg on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Seriously guys, look at what the Rams are going to do, if they are smart they will trade their first pick of the second round to one of the three teams desperate to draft Clausen. They will pick up extra picks and we won't get Clausen, so either we will take McCoy or Mays. Perhaps the best option after seeing the knocks on both McCoy and Clausen is to trade out of the spot to one of the other teams looking for a qb and pick up more picks. Not that I like the option, I'd rather get a QB to study under Favre, but if they didn't draft someone at 30 they aren't going to at 34.
By harrison on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
they need to draft a QB to either study under favre or something because tarvaris jackson is not the answer to the vikings future he's probably the end of our future if you ask me they need and i mean need to draft a qb and use the rest of there picks on there obvious needs.
By Tama on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Great Move! The guys we want will still be there. We traded down 4 spots… and moved up 28 spots in the 4th round and get an extra pick in the 7th. That is pure genius. I hope we pick up Bruce Campbell from Maryland… Then draft Jake Locker in the 3rd or 4th.
By soodog on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
I Think we need a qurterback for the future and next year we might not get this good of a chance. I believe our biggest weakness is center and right guard, but no draft pick will start this year. When Birk left our running game went downhill. Favre needs more protection and A.P. needs more(a) hole(s). Go with a 1.corner 2.safety 3.linebacker
By Pat the Viking on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
C. Cook good pick, now another Defense player and I hope we get Toby Gerhart has got talent and heart and if we get him in the 100# pick or later we will have a player that is destiny to be great.
By Fumble-icious on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Very good so far, given the options available. Cook has the size and versatility they need in the backfield. LOVE the Gerhart pick. He can block for Favre and will be a legitimate third-down threat.
By David Comer on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA….Yeah thats what the vikings need another RB . Yeah and another CB too. And hey maybe they'll take another 3rd string QB later on in the draft so they can have three. 3rd string QBs….So get ready again this year to say SAME OLD VIKINGS when they don't make it to the super bowl. Oh well maybe they'll make it to the playoffrs. Too bad they don't give rings for making it to the playoffs. Or rings for idiot coaches that shouldn't be coaching pop warner. Well maybe childress has a plan. Yeah hes got a 3 year plan to make it to the superbowl. Too Bad hes going in to his 5th year. Good luck vikings fans…..and buy lots and lots of kleenex for next year.
By mnmaverick on Apr 23, 2010 | Reply
Hey emotional
Since you were probably too scared to come back here, you will probably never see this, but since you were smug enough to tell everyone you would be back to rub it in when the Vikings picked Clausen, it needs to be pointed out you were WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! You picked your name well. This was obviously an emotional choice by you, not a smart one. The Vikes did what they should have and added depth. They do not need another QB. Get used to the idea of TJ being their next starter after Favre. They did not spend all this time developing him to not give him a shot, regardless of what the fans think about him. The Vikes don't care what the fans wishes are, they are trying to earn a paycheck, not play emotional games.


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Imperial House Apartments
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Fax: (503) 253-2940
NO VACANCY! Please check back with us again later for any upcoming availability. Imperial House Apts. features 2 laundry facilities with quarter machines, off-street assigned parking, outdoor swimming pool, landscaped grounds and is close to mass transit, schools, shopping, and eateries.
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Floorplans and Pricing
2 Bedrooms
|Two Bedroom, One Bath
|1 Bathroom
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Special Features
- Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Floor Plans
- Close to Shopping, Banks & Restaurants
- On bus lines, within walking distance to the MAX
- Outdoor Seasonal Swimming Pool
- 2 Large Laundry Facilities
- Plenty of Free Onsite Parking
- Updated Apartments
- Garden Setting
- Large Decks and Patios
Community Features
- Apartment
- Courtyard
- Disability Access
- Freeway Access
- Garden Style
- Laundry Facility
- Pool
- Public Transportation
- Short Term Lease
- Surface Lot
Apartment Amenities
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fan
- Dishwasher
- Extra Storage
- Patio or Balcony
- Water Sewer and Trash
- Window Covering
Additional Information
Year Built: 1978
Apartments in Community: 38
Pet Policy
One adult cat per apartment, with an additional refundable deposit of $300.
- Cats Allowed
Local Schools
- David Douglas High School
- Floyd Light Middle School
- Ventura Park Elementary School
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I just downloaded and installed the latest Ubuntu and it doesn't look like I'm used to. I don't see any Mercurial developer tools in the Ubuntu Software Center. I got on http://tortoisehg.bitbucket.org/download/index.html and it looks like it can be done, but I'm not entirely sure how. I've done some Googling but the results I keep running into are on older versions of Ubuntu. Any ideas on how I can make this happen?
Are you using Unity or Gnome 3? TortoiseHg is a Nautilus extension so will only work with Gnome.
There also seems to be issues being reported with TortoiseHg's compatibility with Gnome3:
Don't know whether these issues have been fixed in the latest version of TortoiseHg. It might be worth trying with the TortoiseHg PPA to get the latest version, as the version that is in the standard Ubuntu repositories tend to lag behind a bit.
There's some info here regarding it working again in 12.10.
GUI is overrated, ubuntu includes terminal tools for svn.
type svn diff type svn checkout type svn export
much better than any GUI I've seen so far.


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Most Jedi and Sith enjoyed the first-ever Star Wars night at Busch Stadium yesterday, but one woman felt like she was being oppressed by Palpatine's Galactic Empire when she was kicked out of the stadium for wearing a mask. Julie Sweetin, a nurse at a local hospital, spent two hours crafting her St ... More >>
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FPM Lawsuit
Updated: 09/10/2003 - A Cherry Valley company is being sued for discrimination.
Updated: 09/10/2003 - A Cherry Valley company is being sued for discrimination.
Updated: 09/10/2003 - Applications for elected county offices are now available at the Winnebago County Clerk's Office.
Updated: 09/10/2003 - From the possible strike to the new county jail and budget woes, Winnebago County has been going through some difficult times. Some say now is the time for new leadership.
Updated: 09/10/2003 - Workers hit polls to vote on authorizing strike.
Updated: 09/10/2003 - An exception to the rule was the topic among Rockford School Board members.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - Communities across the state are preparing to mark the second anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - Park district eyes cuts in tough budget times.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - It's the biggest known payout by a U.S. diocese to settle molestation charges.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - Potential U.S. Senate candidate Steve Rauschenberger supports the president in the War on Terrorism.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - President Bush asking Congress for additional money in order to continue the war in Iraq.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - There are three new human cases of West Nile virus in Illinois.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - The decision on whether the show will go on has been put on hold.
Updated: 09/09/2003 - The two-year anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks is three days away.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon is fighting for his life, undergoing surgery for a cerebral hemorrhage.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - News that the Eagle Market on Rockford's northwest side could close is creating concern for residents and city leaders.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - A struggling Westside shopping corridor could take another hit.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - Dozens of Illinois water systems are up against a federal deadline to reduce their levels of radioactive radium quickly.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - A long-standing staple of why we're called the "Forest City" will soon show up in other forms.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - A three-month-old baby is fighting to survive as of Saturday night.
Updated: 09/08/2003 - A fire Saturday morning at a Rockford Tile Company causes extensive damage.
Updated: 09/05/2003 - How about privately sponsored state cars or parks? That's what Gov. Rod Blagojevich is considering to offset the budget deficit.
Updated: 09/05/2003 - The number of fatal car accidents over the Labor Day weekend was down this year.
Updated: 09/04/2003 - It happened in Wisconsin, could it be a sign of what's to come here?
Updated: 09/04/2003 - It was a domino effect on the Auburn Street Bridge Thursday.
Updated: 09/04/2003 - Jimentz is being held at the Boone County jail on $500,000 dollars bond.


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