NFL mock draft Week 17 edition: Bold trades set the tone

60. <p>Teddy Bridgewater has done a fine job managing things for the Minnesota Vikings this season. He hasn’t been the focal point of their offense, what with Adrian Peterson still in the backfield. Nor is he the reason their winning; that honor goes to a great, young defense. What he has done is make the plays when he’s needed to.</p> <p>Peterson though won’t be there forever. Sooner or later the Vikings know they will have to turn that offense over to Bridgewater and to do that they must ensure he has as many weapons as possible. Wide receiver isn’t their strong point this season. They have some speed but could really use a target who brings some size, toughness and legitimacy as a red zone threat.</p> <p>Ohio State may not be known as a throwing team, but they produce top athletes at every position and wide receiver is no different. The numbers don’t tell the full story of Michael Thomas, who is a big receiver that is dependable at moving the chains, going across the middle and being a go-to option in the end zone. He’s not a vertical threat, but he makes the tough catches others can’t.</p>. WR. Ohio State. Michael Thomas. 26. player