Vikings QB Max Brosmer shows why Minnesota prioritized him as a UDFA in his excellent preseason debut

Good quarterbacks are hard to find for a variety of reasons, and it's something that the Minnesota Vikings know all too well.

They have been searching for their first franchise quarterback since Daunte Culpepper, and the only other one in the 65 years of the franchise is Fran Tarkenton. The hope is that J.J. McCarthy will end up being the franchise guy for 10-15 years, and all signs are that he can be. Having talent behind him can be difficult to come by with the lack of overall quarterback talent. Luckily for the Vikings, they might have found a long-term backup to McCarthy.

Max Brosmer shines in preseason debut

Having a backup quarterback that you can rely on is difficult to find. What the Vikings have in Max Brosmer is someone who can be a long-term backup option while also being worthy of keeping around for development.

Coming into the NFL Draft process, Brosmer was one of the few players who fit exactly what head coach Kevin O'Connell likes at the position: an accurate passer over the middle who can throw with anticipation. There are other traits that he prioritizes, but when you look at the core basics of what O'Connell's offense asks of its quarterbacks, he's got the right tools.

Brosmer's preseason debut was relatively short. He played in 19 snaps with three of those being kneel downs. He threw the ball well and showcased why he is worth keeping around for development purposes. Two plays really emphasized it.