My inititial reaction was

, there was not a lot of flash and the Vikings took players at substance postions (LB, OL, DB) that I was not all that familiar with.
Chad Greenway - He was not the guy I really wanted the Vikings to take, I was hoping for Ernie Sims, Jay Cutler or Matt Lienart. However, Green way is a very talented linebacker, a grounded individual (usually spent Spring Break going back to the farm to work instead of Ft. Lauderdale - Pioneer Planet).
- The Vikings' pass defense from the linebacking core has been non-existent for a few seasons now. All things aside, this is something Greenway has excelled at and will immediately benefit the Vikings. I would like to see him get a little stronger and he will have to improve at the point of attack against NFL running games. Given his background and history, I truly believe Greenway will fulfill his potential.
Cedric Griffin - After reading the reports and review, this is really a great pick for the Vikings. If he gets to camp on time, he should be the Vikings' starting nickel back in their cover-2 defense. Has the size and the strenght to play in the slot and is apparently a smart player. I surmize he must be pretty smart to have excelled so much at Texas given his 4.5 speed at cornerback. Also seems very versatile and could play safety.
Ryan Cook - Has tremendous size and I love his background from New Mexico. As hinezer mentioned, he could play center, guard or tackle and offers the Vikings' some solid depth up and down the line. My first reaction was one of dissapointment but the kid appears to be a solid prospect.
Matt Birk says he is 100%, but his track record has become very questionable. This forces the Vikings' hand to at least have a legit plan B, I think Cook provides this.
Tavaris Jackson - After the big 3 (Young, Lienart and Cutler), all the remaining quarterbacks can be summed up as 80% potential, 20% substance so I really could have supported the Vikings in any direction. Having said that, two #3 picks for the last pick in the 2nd round, the Vikings overpayed.
For whatever reason, the Vikings appeared to be very high on this prospect. Time will tell.
In conclussion - What I like most about the new regime is Zygi has increased the coaching staff (from 14 to 21) and paid the money to get some great teachers in the organization. Having said that, I can understand and appreciate this draft much more from a Viking perspective. They grabbed 4 high-character guys that have some great physical attributes and appear willing to learn and very coachable.
If you want to talk grading a draft, a C+ seems about right. But the alignment of the type of players taken and the direction the Vikings are going, I could give them a solid B, maybe B+. I think all four of these guys will be on the roster in 3 years and in all liklihood starting.