A New (But Odd) Quarterback Gets Linked to Vikings

At this point, there’s very little debate: the Vikings need to enhance the quarterback position.

Basically every capable, competent passer has been looped into the purple rumor mill. Some of the leading theories include Arizona’s Kyler Murray (again, again, and again). So, too, have there been discussions of a Kirk Cousins reunion, prying away Justin Fields from the Jets, and/or the possibility of a true slobberknocker like trading for Joe Burrow.

But what about Geno Smith?

The Raiders passer is soon to be looking for work. Or, at least, that’s the widespread expectation after Pete Carroll got fired in favor of Klint Kubiak. After all, Las Vegas has the No. 1 selection, a draft choice that appears certain to get sunk into Fernando Mendoza, the wildly-impressive passer coming out of Indiana.

If Smith does indeed get into free agency, do the Vikings make a move?

A New Quarterback Option for the Vikings

For starters, consider that Tom Pelissero is the one who name-dropped Geno Smith.

Pelissero is a league insider who has a pile of connections to Minnesota. When Pelissero speaks — especially when the topic is the Vikings — it’s wise to listen. He’s a plugged-in, reliable reporter who does a nice job of keeping his ear to the ground. Does Smith actually make sense, though?