The Minnesota Vikings have the ability to go a lot of different directions in the 2023 NFL draft. Cornerback and wide receiver are the top two needs on the board but that could change as we enter free agency.
The least likely move that the Vikings could make this offseason is moving on from quarterback Kirk Cousins. He is due a cap hit of $36.25 million this season and the Vikings are a shade over $23 million over the salary cap. With him about to turn 35 years old, looking towards the future at the position is something that should be a priority.
This year’s quarterback class is going to have four, maybe five players selected in the first round. None of those options are more intriguing than Florida’s Anthony Richardson. He has all the tools to be successful and I have identified five reasons the Vikings should draft him this April.