Minnesota Vikings
Key Draft Needs: OL, WR, QB
Record: 7-7
Offensive Line – The offensive line has been the weakest unit on this team and has been largely responsible for the offense’s inability to move the ball on a consistent basis. Any addition to this unit would be seen as an upgrade and should be looked at early and often. Matt Khalil and Andre Smith will both be free agents, and the team must decide whether or not either are worth paying up for.
Wide Receiver – While Stefon Diggs has proven to be the top playmaker on offense, 2016 first-round pick Laquon Treadwell has underwhelmed in his rookie season, showing the lack of speed and route-running ability that was questioned throughout the pre-draft process. In-fact, Treadwell has only been targeted three times. Minnesota will need to find a more effective long-term solution to complement Diggs, and hopefully Treadwell.
Quarterback – The Vikings are currently missing their first-round pick, traded away to the Philadelphia Eagles in a panicked move to bring over Sam Bradford after Teddy Bridgewater’s injury. This will limit the Vikings’ ability to find impactful players and will force scouts to be at the top of their game entering the off-season. Sam Bradford started hot this season, but has fizzled out due to a lack of playmakers around him and the lack of protection from his offensive line. With Bridgewater’s future still up in the air, can Sam Bradford be their quarterback for the foreseeable future? It’s a question that Minnesota will almost assuredly be asking themselves as soon as the offseason begins.