The 2009 NFL Draft is finally here! I'm extra excited about this draft as a Vikings fan because the Purple didn't get a pick in last year's draft. They ended up trading their first and two third round picks for Jared Allen. It's safe to say that trade paid off big time, but I did miss having a first round selection. Heading into the draft this year, the Vikes need help at a few positions: OT, WR, and CB. I believe it's critical that they draft a play-making wide receiver in round number one. My preference: Florida's Percy Harvin. I know that he has had some drug issues, but there is no denying this guys play-making ability. He is a threat to score every time he touches the football. He is a winner. You can use him in so many different ways. Maybe most importantly, he will put people in the seats. Harvin and Adrian Peterson on the field at the same time would be very scary for opposing defensive coordinators. Because the Vikings QB situation is not ideal, they need as many play makers on the field as possible to make up for it. Berrian, Harvin, Peterson, Wade, Rice, and Shiancoe give whoever the Vikes QB is several high caliber options. A wide receiver duo of Berrian and Harvin might be the fastest in the NFL. Put that with the best running back in the NFL and you have one dangerous offense, even with a mediocre QB of Rosenfels or T-Jack. If Harvin is off the board at 22, I would love to nab North Carolina WR Hakeem Nicks. Nicks is a big, strong, physical wide receiver who would be a nice compliment to Berrian. Some people like him as the wide receiver with the best potential for NFL success in this draft. The pick has to be Harvin or Nicks, NOT an offensive tackle at 22.
In the second round, I'd like to see the Vikes target the offensive line. They have moved up in the second round the past two years and I would love to see them do it again to draft Oklahoma OT Phil Loadholt. The guy is a beast at 6'8'' and would allow the Vikes to finally run to the right side. Copyright Paul Allen, "he would be a tremendous power blocker for Adrian."He would also probably start the season opener in Cleveland. If the pick isn't Loadholt, I'd love the Vikes to consider West Virginia QB Pat White. Like Harvin, White just makes plays. Could you imagine a wild cat with White and Adrian? Oh my! It's more of an outside the box selection, but if you can't get Loadholt, get Mr. White. Later in the draft, I would target CB, more OT, and depth on the defensive line.
This is a big draft for the Vikes. They are the defending champs in the division and they must improve their team today. Here's hoping Harvin and Loadholt are wearing purple by the end of the day. SKOL!!! Enjoy the draft.
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