PurplePTSD: Rick Spielman Attending Game For Highly-Ranked College QBs

Press release from the PurplePTSD:

K. Joudry

2021-11-12

This one will delight some. It’ll be frustrating to others. In any case, here are the bare bones facts. Rick Spielman is scouting some of the college game’s most notable QBs. Take a peak at what Chris Mortensen had to say:

Having a scout at the game would be no reason to overreact. That’s just a team doing its due diligence. Having a GM attend in-person is an entirely different matter. That suggests it’s a priority for the team to consider QBs high in the 2022 draft.

According to The Draft Network, Kenny Pickett is an experienced QB who may up being a great option at the top of the draft:

Sam Howell seems more like a Day 2 pick:

Regardless, the point remains that Rick Spielman is clearly prioritizing evaluations of future QBs. Kirk, of course, is carrying a massive $45 million cap hit next season. The team has always been a little clunky with him leading the charge. Perhaps the team will look to move him, or maybe they’ll just ride it out with another QB learning from the seasoned vet. Kellen Mond, moreover, has underwhelmed so far, so this may be an indication of Minnesota’s ongoing desire to develop young talent at the game’s most important position.

One thing is for certain: there’s never a dull moment with this squad. If they keep struggling, expect the rumors and speculation to intensify. Stay tuned.

This press release was produced by the PurplePTSD. The views expressed here are the author’s own.