Kwesi Adofo-Mensah doesn’t send out significant draft capital for a tight end unless he intended on keeping him around. When we consider that the tight end is former top-10 pick T.J. Hockenson, it becomes even clearer that a renewed commitment makes sense. He’s the Vikings’ most obvious extension candidate.
After all, why equip division rival Detroit Lions with more picks unless the plan is to look toward long-term production from the player being brought in?
T.J. Hockenson, The Vikings’ Most Obvious Extension Option
As most people will know by now, the purple finances are a bit snug.