The Vikings are exceeding all expectations this year. They are 10-2, but the Lions are 11-1, and the Packers are 9-3. There is no letting up in this division. Sam Darnold is having the best season of his career. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah made a wise decision when he signed Sam Darnold to that 1-year $10M deal. Kwesi has also been doing an outstanding job navigating the injuries the team has incurred.
He traded for Left Tackle Cam Robinson after Christian Darrisaw was lost for the season. He signed kicker John Parker Romo and long snapper Jake McQuaide after his kicker and LS were hurt. He managed to get Quarterback Daniel Jones to join the team as well. Hopefully, Jones stays until the end of the season. If he is on the roster at the end of the season then the Vikings would be in line for a compensatory pick should he sign elsewhere during free agency. Yes, the journey this season has been fantastic!
As we look ahead to the offseason, the Vikings will have $63.2M in cap space. The first order of business would be to sign a veteran QB to presumably backup JJ McCarthy. It is possible for the team to bring back Darnold or Daniel Jones too. I would expect they try to bring back one of them. The next order of business would be to fill the cornerback and defensive tackle rooms. The only DT of note that is under contract next year is Harrison Phillips, the only Cornerback of note that is under contract is Mekhi Blackmon. Looking at the possible available free agents next year, the fefensive tackle group is not very inspriring. Cornerback is less bleak so the team should be aggressive there in free agency.
The draft could provide a Defensive Tackle with potential. Enter Deone Walker. At 6'-6" and 346 lb.,
Walker is an extremely versatile player. He lines up everywhere from nose tackle to 5-tech. The Vikings should be thrilled to add a young massive defensive tackle.
Mark P, Vikings Analyst -
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