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For Minnesota Vikings fans, the days of traveling to Mankato for training camp are in the rearview mirror. It’s a weird feeling for some (especially this Minnesota State grad), but the exciting Eagan era is just a few short weeks away.
A look at 2018 NFL Draft prospects who could be on Minnesota’s radar. VT is taking a look at draft targets that may interest the Minnesota Vikings. Since it’s evident the team would like to add a long-term OL starter at some point in the early rounds, let’s examine the prospects that could fit the mold.
The Vikings starting left guard of will officially return in 2018. According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, offensive lineman Nick Easton will sign his second-round tender. Easton will reportedly sign the offer and report to Minnesota’s offseason workout program Monday.
At this rate, the Minnesota Vikings are on the verge of having a Super Bowl caliber roster and actually keeping it together for years under the salary cap — that’s simply amazing.
Matt Harmon of NFL.com released a series called ‘Fatal Flaws’ which examined the holes that remain on each team’s roster leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft. When it came to the Vikings, Harmon brought up a good question; “Can Minnesota Vikings protect Kirk Cousins?”
That’s two thus far Shooter. The Minnesota Vikings lost another candidate capable of bolstering their offensive line Friday. In the morning hours it was reported that the team’s starting right guard Joe Berger announced his retirement. Later in the day it was reported another lineman would not return.
Quarterback is important, but so are the trench-men. Lost in all the swirling speculation and rumors surrounding the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation are the other positions on the roster that need to be filled. Offensive guard is one of them.
The Minnesota Vikings have money at their disposal this offseason. If the team does not pursue quarterback Kirk Cousins, what will the front office do with the extra dough?
According to NFL agent Brett Tessler, offensive lineman Josh Andrews will be signing with the Minnesota Vikings. He joins new Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo as the second person the Vikings have added from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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