For the first time since they had to fill in a Favre-sized divot at TCF Bank Stadium late in the 2010 season, the Vikings will enter the NFL draft without having to worry about finding the right quarterback.
Now, the concern becomes surrounding Teddy Bridgewater with enough talent for him to build on a promising rookie season and hopefully continue his ascension to become one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL.
The Vikings have downplayed the need to provide the 22-year-old with a premium pass-catcher or first-round offensive lineman Thursday night. But there is a belief among NFL insiders that they should try to give him as much support as they can to ensure that his development stays on track.