Offseason Forecast Minnesota Vikings
With the offseason officially underway, will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the .What's changing?The biggest storyline for the is as clear as day: Will play another down in Minnesota? Sticking with, or moving on from Peterson undoubtedly impacts how the approach their offseason.Minnesota struck gold in 2014 by making two moves: They hired coach Tyler Johnson Jersey , whose straightforward, no-nonsense approach has been a stabilizing force for the franchise. (He could be the reason A.P. .) They also selected the quarterback of their future in with a draft-day steal. The last time the made a splash in free agency, a helicopter was following the caravan carrying Brett Favre. Minnesota has minor housekeeping to do in order to retain talent Wilson Chandler Jersey , so look for them to addre s some holes via free agency. Just don't expect any big-ticket items.Biggest free agents DT : The reserve lineman was a pleasant surprise in 2014, playing plenty of snaps en route to 6.5 sacks. Johnson could be in store for a sneaky-good payday once the free-agent dominoes start falling. QB : The writing has been on the wall for the 2011 first-round pick since Bridgewater walked through the doors in Minneapolis. The only question is: Will Ponder have a before he leaves Minnesota?Other key free agents: (RFA), , , .On the way out? RB : The organization said it ""the return of the generational running back -- but Peterson must first be by the NFL. Peterson emphasized he's still ""about returning to the . It doesn't sound like the 30-year-old, $12.75 million, wants to suit up in Minnesota again.General manager D'Angelo Russell Jersey Rick Spielman said Peterson to stay with the team, adding "he's gonna come back with a point to prove to everybody." A healthy, over-motivated Peterson is a scary thought. WR : The 31-year-old is scheduled to earn $8.9 million Jason Kidd Jersey while counting $11 million against the cap. The will have to acquire a better replacement . LB : The two-time linebacker had a disappointing, injury-filled 2014. On top of that, he has a back-loaded, . None of these are good signs for a player on the wrong side of 30.What they needBridgewater needs to pick up by improving on throwing the deep ball. Surrounding the franchise signal-caller with capable offensive linemen to keep him upright is imperative for his development.Then there is that is . He must regain his rookie-season form or the "bust" conversation will begin by October. If Patterson doesn't learn how to run a route tree, , or someone else, . The are also in the market for a starting linebacker, as well as depth at defensive line and cornerback.Offseason crystal ballMinnesota uses the to Chris Chiozza Jersey draft an offensive lineman, or Teddy Two Minutes with DeVante Parker, his college wide-out at Louisville. The restructure a deal to keep Greenway. Former Hard Knocks-hero ends up on the HBO series once again -- as the lead protagonist. gets reinstated by the NFL and plays Week 1 in a uniform.The latest Podcast and gives updates on and . Find more content on .