In an article breaking down the needs of each NFC team, Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com opined that the Vikings need an offensive tackle, linebacker and running back. He wrote:
Everyone needs a tackle. No tackles are available [in the draft…] Even though Adrian Peterson – whom the Vikings will allow to become a free agent – might be an awkward scheme fit with [Offensive Coordinator] Pat Shurmur, Minnesota still might give him the best offer in free agency because of sentimentality. Don't be shocked if he returns to the team. Both linebacker and defensive tackle are potential needs, based on the futures of LB Chad Greenway (a 34-year-old free agent) and DT Sharrif Floyd (a fifth-year pro entering the final year of his contract and a possible cut candidate).