The Vikings never established a consistent safety opposite Harrison Smith, but there are plenty of options remaining on the roster, in the draft and through free agency. We look at the top candidates in each category.
The Minnesota Vikings ended the 2015 regular season with the No. 5 defense in the NFL for points allowed. Since Mike Zimmer took over as the head coach in 2014 the offseasons have primarily been geared toward improving the defense, whether it be through free agency or the draft. Zimmer has put together one of the best defenses in the NFL, and heading into this offseason there are very few holes.