I agree.
I have heard that many felt that Sage had a better camp than T-Jack, but T-Jack was kept ahead of him due to wanting to "shop" him, but I don't know that...
Personally, this QB class looked below average. I did like that kid from Fordham, but certainly am not calling him an answer...just someone worth a pick and a shot. Other than that, I got no beef with the Vikes not taking one in this draft.
Besides, I hear a former number 1 pick is soon to hit the market, and he would LOVE to be in Minnesota---He hears you guys have a unique philosophy on work ethic needed for the position. :tongue3:
OK, kidding---I look at it this way... The Vikes will probably wind up taking a different path than the usual for their next QB--- So what? The traditional way isn't all that hot... You might have to pay a little more, but chances are decent you will have a whole lot better idea on whether the prospect sucks or not, and it will probably be on someone else's nickel in the sense that they developed the kid.
I wouldn't say the Vikes have given up on Tavaris, either. The fact that we know of no "takers" doesn't really mean much in a time and place when a McNabb commands a 2nd rounder. Now THAT is a different argument--You could have had him, and I still think that the Vikes should have got him.
Edit- The kid from Fordham that I liked in this draft (I think Non mentioned him also)
Scouting Report:
John Skelton: Fordham, QB, 6-5, 244
Skelton is a tall, strong-armed quarterback prospect who showcases the ability to spin the ball downfield and make all the throws needed at the next level. He gets the ball out of his hands quickly and showcases good zip when asked to throw outside the numbers. He generates some natural power from his lower half on his throws and can drive the ball downfield when exploding off his back foot. He needs to clean up his footwork a bit. Skelton looks balanced in his drop but has a tendency to rush his footwork into throws in the face of pressure and can get spotty with his accuracy. But he showcases good overall balance for his size and has the ability to move around the pocket, keep his eyes downfield, set his feet and stride into throws. He displays good touch downfield on his deep ball and does a nice job allowing receivers to run under his passes. But he needs to do a better job underneath.
Skelton doesn't throw the most catchable ball in the short passing game and needs to learn to take a little velocity off his short ball. He showcases the mental ability to manipulate defenses but always has his first or second read in mind. He can decipher the defense but hasn't been asked to find his second/third read on a consistent basis. Overall, he's one of the more intriguing quarterback prospects in this year's draft and has a lot of upside to his game. He will need time to develop, but the skill set and intelligence are there.
That report doesn't come out and say it, but my understanding is that he has the "cannon for an arm".