Minnesota saw departures at cornerback and offensive line, and Bleacher Report has predicted which players will be filling those positions in 2020.
The outlet projected Dru Samia to start at guard, and rookie Jeff Gladney to start at corner. The rest of the picks aren’t too crazy. Spoiler alert, Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook are starters.
A decently interesting choice, besides Samia and Gladney, is Ifeadi Odenigbo at the starting defensive end spot opposite of Danielle Hunter. Odenigbo was a reserve in 2019 and played well in a limited role. He will likely compete for that spot and I could see him winning it.
Here’s what Bleacher Report said about the Vikings roster:
Jeff Gladney is likely the only one to crack the starting lineup out of the gate, but Cameron Dantzler and Harrison Hand will likely have opportunities as well. Ifeadi Odenigbo could be the breakout star of this defense. He’ll take over for Griffen after racking up seven sacks and 18 pressures in a rotational role in 2019.
I’d be good with Samia, Gladney and Odenigbo stepping into starting roles.