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Vikings open to trading down, but not too far

Article by: DAN WIEDERER , Star Tribune
Updated: February 23, 2012 - 11:14 PM

Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman wants everyone to know he'll seriously consider trading the No. 3 pick, open to moving back if the right deal materializes.

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petesakesFeb. 24, 12 7:40 AM

looks like someone already hit the panic switch.

retired999Feb. 24, 12 8:51 AM

trading down with the rookie salary cap won't be that good this year.

bishwickFeb. 24, 1210:01 AM

This is very simple. Take RG3 if he is there. If he isn't there take Matt Kalil.

dakid59Feb. 24, 1210:43 AM

If Kalil is there at 3 TAKE HIM!! He should be good for next decade

kruegersteveFeb. 24, 12 3:54 PM

How can you not take a "Joe Thomas" type offensive tackle? San Francisco was as bad as we are 2 years ago and with 2 first round picks they selected offensive lineman and where are they now. How stupid is it that Speilman talks all about CP and the quarterback position and nothing about MK for being the top rated run blocker in the whole draft. It is so hard to believe that giving AP an occasional running lane that doesn't involve breaking 3 tackles before he gets to the line of scrimmage would be a benefit to are team success, seems to be working for Frank Gore

waityourturnFeb. 24, 12 4:00 PM

For him to say that is part of the game he needs to play. If he tells teams who he will or won't draft it comprimizes trades that would be offered.

tripleottbuckFeb. 24, 12 5:14 PM

Right on @kruegersteve, right on

aceboyFeb. 24, 12 9:49 PM

How can the Vikings be so talent depleted, alot of mistakes in drafting quantity not quality. Take the talented Lineman and any dime a dozen running back or receiver will look good, we have AP already so protect him and Ponder, our two assets with a line that can play.

smartyy1Feb. 25, 12 7:56 AM

Rick Spielman will ruin another Vikings draft. Guaranteed.

vlombardyFeb. 25, 12 9:27 AM

Spielman was a genius when he assembled a team with 8 pro bowlers. Now he's ruined the team. Funny.

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