2017 Vikings Early Needs
#1 - LT - This will be the most important position unless somehow Kalil turns it around but he's been on a decline for about 3 or 4 years now so I don't see that happening. Maybe Minnesota addresses this in Free Agency but I doubt that as good LT's don't typically hit free agency. I have no faith in Clemmings and for those who think Beavers has a chance to be "that guy" don't get your hopes up as the Minnesota Vikings have already declared him a Guard. Maybe the new coach(Tony Sparano) can get the most out of them but for a way too early projection I just can't/won't bank on that.
Early Favorite: Zach Banner - USC
#2 - TE - For all the talk about how Teddy Bridgewater needs to step his game up well Kyle Rudolph needs to be held accountable, He has not become what was envisioned and IMO he's holding the offense back. If he could play to the ability that was expected maybe the passing game wouldn't have been so bad & maybe just maybe the Vikings could stop settling for Field Goals and instead start punching it into the endzone.
Early Favorite: OJ Howard - Alabama
#3 - Center - This need could very easily change due to Sullivan's health or Easton's development however going with the theme of it being a way to early look I absolutely need to have this up there.
Early Favorite: Dan Voltz - Wisconsin
#4 - HB - This will most likely depend upon what happens with AP. Ideally for myself The Vikings keep him around on a restructured contract and still draft his eventual replacement. I don't have enough faith in McKinnon to shoulder the load & I personally would like to keep the RB's in a more traditional role where there is a workhorse back.
Early Favorite: Leonard Fournette - LSU
#5 - S - Well I do have faith in Michael Griffin, he is still up there in age and no one behind him has shown that they belong starting or that they're anything more than a depth guy.
Early Favorite: None
Honorable Mention: WR - I do believe that Minnesota will need another good to great WR as the Vikings transition the offense away from AP. The NFL is a pass happy league so why not follow suit? I like Jarius Wright and what he does however I just don't like him as a starting slot receiver. I view him more as a 4th WR on a good team. Maybe he changes my mind this year but I actually think Diggs would be best suited in this role when the offense goes into 3 or 4 WR sets.
Early Favorite: Mike Williams - Clemson & Corey Davis - Western Michigan
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