The decision at the vital quarterback spot will shape Minnesota’s offseason. The Vikings are in danger of losing Kirk Cousins, the starter for the past six seasons, in free agency without an heir apparent on the roster. Finding his successor is general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s most important task in the next few years.
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To achieve that, he can spend the 11th overall pick or cap space in free agency, although those veteran replacements aren’t promising. The draft pick, meanwhile, could also be used in other areas; acquiring some help for Brian Flores’ defense is also an option.