2007 Record: 8-8
Key Additions:
Madieu Williams (DB) - FA - Bengals
Dontarrious Thomas (LB) - FA - 49ers
Bernard Berrian (WR) - FA - Bears
Derrick Pope (LB) - FA - Dolphins
Michael Boulware (DB) - FA - Texans
Fus Grerotte (QB) - FA - Rams
Jared Allen (DE) - Trade - Chiefs
Tyrell Johnson (S) - Draft - Arkansas State
John David Booty (QB) - Draft - USC
Key Losses:
Dwight Smith (DB) - FA - Lions
Tank Williams (DB) - FA - Patriots
Tony Richardson (FB) - FA - Jets
Mewelde Moore (RB) - FA - Steelers
Spector Johnson (DT) - FA - Bills
Kelly Holcomb (QB) - Retired
Offense:
The Vikings have one of the best running back combos in the NFL with Peterson and Taylor. Peterson has an unbelievable rookie season, and some people he could be even better this year if the Vikings can get some kind of passing attack going. Sorry, I don't see that happening, so look for Peterson and Taylor to have their work cut out for them. Maybe I am just negative, but I really think Peterson is going to get hurt this year. He was injury prone in college, and I have a sick feeling it is going to come back to bite him this year. Still, this unit was ranked #1 in rushing last year, and they will be in the top 5 again this season. The problem last year was that their passing attack was ranked 28th in the NFL, and I think they will be in the same area again.
Defense:
This very well could be the best defense in the NFL. They already had two of the best defensive linemen in the NFL in Pat and Kevin Williams, and now they have added Jared Allen. This all adds up to teams having a really hard time running the ball on them, and Allen is known for getting to the QB. I sill have some questions about their DBs, but with a defensive line like that, they will look a lot better than they actually are.
Overall:
This team is really a QB and a WR from being a top team in the NFL. They will be in a lot of tight games, so I could really see them winning anywhere from 8-10 games, but I am going right in the middle just because I don't trust Tarvaris Jackson.
Predicted Record: 9-7
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Teams done so far:
All AFC Teams
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
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