Rick Spielman was canned as the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings roughly two years ago after his organization failed to reach the postseason in two straight seasons. The rosters he built couldn’t compete, and the franchise remained in a mediocrity spiral. Minnesota’s leadership cleaned house and hired a new GM and head coach.
We Now Know Who Rick Spielman Would Like to Draft
One of the main criticisms about the longtime executive was his inability to find a young franchise quarterback in the draft, although it should be noted that Kirk Cousins has been with the Vikings for six seasons, and at some point, he deserves consideration for that label.