Brosmer, a rookie out of Minnesota (and New Hampshire!), has shown the smarts and processing skills to stick in the NFL for a long time.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer throws a 21-yard touchdown to tight end Bryson Nesbit against the Tennessee Titans.

Any Minnesota Golden Gophers fan wondering why Max Brosmer fell through the draft in May is now basking in vindication. Not only is Brosmer putting on a

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer tosses a 36-yard touchdown reception to wide receiver Dontae Fleming against the Tennessee Titans.

These next few days will be relentless for the Vikings' front office and coaching staff. There is a lot to sort through after the loss.

The group as a whole lacked much flash, but they were consistent for the most part. Players like Jeshaun Jones, Bryson Nesbit, and Dontae Fleming made some plays. Other players had some moments, but for the most part, they just lacked the playmaking that the starting group brings, which makes the depth being added in the next week make more sense.

Max Brosmer's short-but-stellar stay shaped Minnesota into a dangerous passing team last season, when the Gophers threw the ball more times than they ran it for the first time in 17 years.

When determining if a non-native Minnesota athlete can be claimed as “one of us,” there is a sliding scale with years of service on one axis and accomplishments on the other. Max Brosmer played only one season with the Gophers football program,