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NFL Predictions: Who Goes QB Early In 2017 Draft?

By Erik Lambert

Dec 6, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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San Diego Chargers

Faith that this team is capable of winning a championship is fading. Most of that is due to the advancing age of Philip Rivers. The five-time Pro Bowler has been terrific for a long time, but he’s approaching his late 30s and running out of magic to carry this team on his back. It’s often the best conditions for considering a young rookie. Rumors persist that the Chargers may move to a new city. What better way to garner interest than draft a quarterback high?

Minnesota Vikings

It’s not an easy thing to say because this is a good kid it happened to, but the Minnesota Vikings have to face the realistic possibility that the NFL career of Teddy Bridgewater might never be what it could’ve been. Not after the catastrophic knee injury he just suffered. Forget the torn ACL, the dislocation alone almost cost him the entire leg. Coming back from something like that takes a long time and more often than not just doesn’t happen. The team certainly must consider that next year.

Arizona Cardinals

Bruce Arians continues to believe in Carson Palmer and that’s fine. The quarterback had an MVP-caliber season in 2015, but that doesn’t erase the fact he turns 37-years old in December. Never mind the health risks he still presents. There is no telling when the breakdown will come, but it’s inevitably drawing closer. Perhaps Drew Staton really does believe he’s the heir apparent. Then again it’s hard to imagine the Cardinals won’t invest at the position anyway.

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