Minnesota Vikings: 5 offseason needs

3 of 5

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Minnesota Vikings guard Jeremiah Sirles (75) celebrates a big win after a NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. The Vikings defeated the Saints 29-24 to advance to the NFC Championship Game.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Continue to add to the guard position

Having solid guards on the offensive side of the ball is crucial when so much of what you do is focused on running the football. Last season, the Vikings had the luxury of having players like Joe Berger and Jeremiah Sirles on the interior of their offensive line. Heading into this offseason, both Berger and Sirles are free agents, although Sirles is restricted, which should make it easier to retain him.

Already this offseason, the Vikings have made a move to help add depth to the unit. The team signed free agent Josh Andrews, who played the entire 2017 on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. While Andrews is not expected to be a starter for the team next season, he should add some quality depth at the position, enabling the team to go out and bolster the unit via the 2018 NFL Draft, or possibly in free agency.

Luckily for the Vikings, the offensive guard position should be well represented in the NFL Draft this April. Due to the fact that they made it all the way to the NFC Championship Game last season, the team will pick late in the first round, where they could find themselves a gem at the position. Guys like Georgia’s Isaiah Wynn and Ohio State’s Billy Price could still be available that late in round one, and both of those players could slide into the starting role from day one at the next level.

Home/Minnesota Vikings