Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
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A: The easy answer is an offensive lineman, particularly an interior one.
The team has around $11-$15 million in cap space, although much of that will be needed to sign rookies after the draft. Unless Kevin OConnell and his staff believe they can squeeze something out of Garrett Bradbury, Oli Udoh, and Wyatt Davis that the previous regime could not, it would be wise to sign a solid interior offensive lineman.
So, that is our prediction. Either another cornerback or an offensive lineman.
A: Undoubtedly, ZaDarius Smith was the splashiest signing, but we believe Jordan Hicks is the top value-based signing.
One need not worry about Hicks injury track record as is the case for Smith so Hicks taking over the Anthony Barr role will pay dividends in Minnesota. Hicks is a leader, was considered the heart of the Cardinals defense, and will receive ample playing time.
Give us Hicks on this one.
A: We formally predict Peterson will head elsewhere, not rejoining the Vikings in 2022.
About five times, Peterson stated he wanted to return to the Vikings, but a deal has not been made. Hes likely too expensive for Kwesi Adofo-Mensahs value mentality.
If a deal were attainable, it wouldve been finagled by now.
Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. His YouTube Channel, VikesNow, debuts in March 2022. He hosts a podcast with Bryant McKinnie, which airs every Wednesday with Raun Sawh and Sally from Minneapolis. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, The Sopranos, and The Doors (the band).
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