With the NFL draft coming up in forty nine days, the Vikings have to thinking about the upcoming draft. There selection has largely to do with free agency and the choice of Brett Favre looms in their head. In recent years the Vikings have been known to trade up and down this may happen yet again if no top player of need drops to them. With not too many dire needs the Vikings will probably look to take the best player. Since 2005 when the Vikings drafted a South Carolina speedster without hands named Troy Williamson and the massive defensive end Erasmus James. Rick Spielman has done a great job drafting. In the last three drafts we drafted Adrian Peterson (ROY), traded for Jared Allen, and drafted Percy Harvin (ROY). Last year every rookie started that was drafted. But the past is the past and the Viking are drafting in a much higher spot this year. Twenty ninth to be exact. Although, there should be plenty of value there with an especially deep draft. The biggest needs for the Vikings are cornerback, safety, quarterback, and defensive tackle.
Here are some possible situations to solve these needs outside of the draft. Cornerback is a very hard position to find but Dunta Robinson is a very good corner. He is only twenty seven and has proven he can fit into any scheme. He is unafraid of stepping up in the run and would be a great cover two corner. Jon Cobb a avid Vikings fan since the day he was born thinks that the Vikings biggest need in at safety. “ Madieu Williams can’t make a takle and Tyrelle Johnson looks lost in coverage.” There is only one safety available but he is a very good. Antrelle Rolle made the Pro Bowl for the cardinals but was cut because he was due a four million dollar bonus. The quarterback position would be filled if Brett Farve comes back to play. Tavares Jackson has shown improvement playing with Brett. If number four decides to retire Jackson could expect to see a lot more plating time. Another concern for the Vikings could be Pat Williams may retire and Jimmy Kennedy has changed his title from first round to productive contributor
Recent poll on vikings.com which position should the vikings focus on
Cornerback 48%
Middle linebacker 7%
Defensive tackle 5%
Quarterback 32%
Other 8%

Although it is important to get other teams free agents it is more important to keep our free agents unrestricted free agents include Chester Taylor. Other restricted free agents include Ray Edwards, Natufu Tahi and Tavares Jackson. This year free agency for the top eight NFL teams will be a whole lot different from years past and may hinder those clubs in the pursuit of signings that would help them get to the superbowl .
This year fans cannot assume that New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens or the San Diego Chargers can just sign whatever player they want in this years off-season. Although they can sign any player if they lose the same amount in free agency they give that player. the vikings will look to improve in the off season and bring a championship back to the great state of minnesota.