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4 ways the Vikings can approach quarterback in the offseason

4 ways the Vikings can approach quarterback in the offseason

Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

NFL general managers must love the television show Fixer Upper because they are always looking for the next reclamation project.

At the quarterback position, this usually entails taking the high draft pick who struggled and trying to turn them around. The Carolina Panthers did this twice with Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, who split time as the team’s starting quarterback this season.

Now… Can I interest you in a slightly-used Zach Wilson?

Wilson’s time in New York hasn’t gone well. He was benched this season following a 77-yard performance against the New England Patriots. In week 16, Wilson drew the start against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was benched later in the game. The Jets chose to start Joe Flacco over Wilson in week 18, ending his second NFL season.

In general, Wilson’s time in the NFL has been topsy-turvy. Drafted with the second-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson came into the league with high expectations as the Jets’ savior. Since then, he’s thrown more interceptions (18) than touchdowns (15) and has an 8-14 record in the NFL.

Although the Jets have mentioned that they’re willing to go “through hell or high water” to help Wilson, his time in the Big Apple seems to be coming to a close.

Should the Jets choose to trade Wilson, there’s an opportunity for the Vikings to try and find their long-term answer at signal-caller. There is no guarantee that Wilson is that answer, but there’s still a high ceiling with the former BYU quarterback, especially with his ability to make plays off-script.

As for trade compensation, The Arizona Cardinals traded Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Jets traded Darnold to the Panthers for three draft picks, including a future second.

The Vikings have four picks in this year’s draft and no second-round pick.

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