There's been a lot of talk about the Vikings moving up or down in the draft. Moving down might be a smart move, but it is hard to see how moving up would really help. Minnesota doesn't really need running backs or quarterbacks. If they move up, it would be to get Braylon Edwards. But there are drawbacks to that.
Moving up for Edwards would probably mean trading the 7th and 18th picks overall for the 3rd pick. And they would be paying for a #3 salary. The money to stay where they are would be roughly the same, but they would have filled 2 positions with quality players rather than just one.
The other thing to consider is that there are really 3 excellent receivers that will go in the first round; Edwards, Mike Williams of USC, and Troy Williamson of South Carolina. Any of these 3 would help the Vikings.
The Vikings would be wise to stand pat or even trade down to get some additional picks. As long as they can get one of those top receivers, they will be in good shape.
The big question to me is what they will do with the 18th pick.
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