Left in charge of the purple personnel — and let’s be thankful that I’m not — the Vikings would load up on pass rushers. No amount of sack artists would be enough for GM Joudry. Even the best QBs in the NFL struggle to get into a rhythm if the pocket is always collapsing, so I’d respond accordingly.
To that end, the Vikings will have some options in free agency. Everyone will think of the talent that’s in house (most prominently, Danielle Hunter), but there’s something to be said for plucking someone away from another team. Upon first glance, defensive tackle Justin Madubuike looks like an ideal fit in Minnesota.