Minnesota Vikings: 5 offseason needs

2. Add bodies to the interior of the defensive line

In order to keep their position as the top team in the NFC North, the Minnesota Vikings need to continue to do what they do best. Last season, the team put together an elite defensive unit, that helped them make it all the way to the NFC title game. They utilized a strong defensive front, and in 2018, they should look to add bodies to a group that could end up being one of the best in the conference.

Tom Johnson is an unrestricted free agent, and the team needs to decide what they want to do with him long-term. Guys like Linval Joseph and Shariff Floyd are solid players, though Floyd has still yet to hit his potential after being a first round pick. The defensive front was just plain fun to watch last season, and as the team looks towards the offseason, they should be able to bring on some more talented players via the NFL Draft.

The defensive tackle position in this draft class has some huge names, and while the Vikings will pick too late to get a player like Vita Vea from Washington, there should still be enough talent remaining. They could also choose to address this need in the second round, where players like Michigan’s Maurice Hurst and Stanford’s Harrison Phillips could still be available. The NFC North is won in the trenches, and the Vikings currently have the best unit on both sides of the ball in the entire division.