2011 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Pick No. 12 – 12 Players To Target

March 30, 2011   ·   Daniel Lewis   ·   Jump to comments

It is amazing how fast the Minnesota Vikings have fallen over the course of a single year.  Last year, the Vikings were one Brett Favre interception away from a Super Bowl berth, yet now, they have the 12th overall pick and holes galore.
With the Favre and Tarvaris Jackson experiments failing, quarterback remains the top priority for the Vikings.
There are other needs besides quarterback, though.  The offensive line struggled mightily last year, handicapping whatever quarterback that was behind center.
On the other side of the ball, the defense is aging and could use an infusion of youth, especially at the cornerback position and at various spots on the defensive line.
The Vikings are an interesting team to watch in this year’s draft, even though there are only a few different directions they can take.
It is quite possible that the Vikings trade out of their No. 12 spot, as there are about 10 or 11 elite players in this draft—either to gra...

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