The Minnesota Vikings are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to secure a potential franchise quarterback in the upcoming NFL draft. Former Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman believes that the team will be willing to go to great lengths, even if it means overpaying, to move up from their current position at No. 11.

Spielman recently appeared on a CBS Sports podcast and predicted that the Vikings will make a substantial offer to acquire former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. According to USA Today, Spielman stated, "They're going to have to give [picks 11 and 23] and their 2025 first, plus some more draft capital. I think J.J. will be a good pro, but Minnesota will overpay to get him. At this point, they don't have a choice."

The Vikings' decision not to overpay for current quarterback Kirk Cousins made it clear that they would use their eleventh overall pick as a starting point for a trade. Their acquisition of a second first-round pick only confirmed their intentions to make a significant move in the draft.

While there is a technically viable alternative in Sam Darnold for a year, the Vikings are focused on securing a potential long-term solution at quarterback. With the current draft class appearing to offer promising options, Minnesota sees this as an opportunity to secure their future at the position.

The exact trade details and player targeted by the Vikings remain unknown, as the team is keen on keeping their intentions under wraps. They aim to convince others that the player they ultimately select was their top choice all along.

Whoever the Vikings select will have the advantage of working under the guidance of coach Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell has a proven track record of developing plays, calling plays, and tutoring quarterbacks. Players who have worked with him in the past have seen their potential maximized, which may not be the case for others in this draft class who will be playing under different circumstances.

The Vikings are gearing up for a high-stakes trade in the 2024 draft, as they aim to secure the future of their quarterback position. While it remains to be seen how much they will ultimately give up, it is clear that they are prepared to go above and beyond to acquire their desired prospect.