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NFL: Top positional need for all 32 teams

By Robby Sabo

Dec 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff shown on the sideline against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff shown on the sideline against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks during a press conference during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman speaks during a press conference during the 2015 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Vikings

  • 2014 Finish: 7-9, 3rd in NFC North
  • Top Positional Need: Middle Linebacker

For Mike Zimmer, his first go-around as boss of an NFL squad can be described as well done.

Dealing with a less than stellar talent group and Adrian Peterson drama to boot, Zimmer led his Minnesota Vikings to a solid 7-9 record.

Vikings Middle Linebackers:

  1. Audie Cole
  2. Casey Matthews

Outside linebacker Anthony Barr was a revelation for Zimmer in his rookie season coming up with two forced fumbles, three recoveries and 55 solo tackles. Pairing him up with a middle linebacker who could quarterback the defense for the next several years could be the start of a fierce foundation.

Picking No. 11 allows Rick Spielman and company to go in many different directions.

A defensive end to bolster a group that equips Brian Robison and Everson Griffin could be in the cards. Other areas of need are offensive tackle, wide receiver, and of course running back with the uncertainty surrounding Peterson.

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