The Minnesota Vikings are expected to be title contenders heading into the 2018 season. How can they not be?
Not only are the majority of the defensive starters returning, but the Vikings also went out and added sixth-year man Sheldon Richardson at the three technique spot.
On offense, Minnesota upgraded at quarterback with Kirk Cousins and although they lost a valuable piece in Jerrick McKinnon, they will have the return of the explosive Dalvin Cook to look forward to next season.
Let us also not forget the added treasure of the Vikings having the best receiving duo in the NFL in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.