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Riley Reiff: 5 best fits in NFL free agency

By Parker Hurley

Aug 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Detroit Lions tackle Riley Reiff (71) prepares to block Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Detroit Lions tackle Riley Reiff (71) prepares to block Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford (98) and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings offseason gameplan should be simple. Draft lineman, sign lineman, maybe even trade for a lineman. This is a team with a roster not very far away from competing. However, last season the wheels of the offensive line completely fell off, and it turned their smooth moving car into a complete train wreck.

Moving forward, Alex Boone is quite possibly the only name etched into a starting position next season. T.J. Clemmings does not look like a starter, and Andre Smith and Matt Kalil are free agents with major question marks beside their health and playing ability. Right tackle or left, if Reiff can stand up and stay healthy, he is an upgrade at that position.

The Vikings likely will not spend much outside of the offensive line this offseason, so if it comes to any bidding war, they have the potential to win. It not only would add to the Vikings desperate need for help, but it would take away from a division rival in Detroit.

As mentioned, Detroit would be scrambling for help if Reiff is to leave. Adding to the core of their own, and helping a position of dire need while sending your rival into panic seems like a smart power play for a team who could certainly leapfrog Detroit this offseason. Reiff should be one of the first names they look to.

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