Vikings roster analysis: three storylines surrounding the quarterback position

Kirk Cousins is almost certainly the starter, but after that, it’s a wide open race at quarterback.

Can Nate Stanley make the team?

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The Vikings drafted Stanley in the seventh round of the NFL Draft this year. Stanley had good, but not great numbers at Iowa, throwing for 2,951 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

However, Stanley has a lot of upside due to his physical tools.

I like that Minnesota went with a low-risk quarterback towards the end of the draft. If Stanley pans out, the Vikings look smart for having seen value in him. If not, the team still has Mannion and Jake Browning as possible options.

Maybe Minnesota has three quarterbacks on its roster next season, or maybe they only keep two and Stanley surprises people and makes the cut.

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