Minnesota goes for need in penultimate Vikings Wire simulation

The penultimate Vikings Wire simulation saw the team draft a corner, wide receiver and from there, filled as many needs as it could.

Round 2: TCU OT Lucas Niang

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Niang could come and start, moving Riley Reiff to guard for the Vikings. That creates a better offensive line than the previous unit, especially if the team could re-sign guard Josh Kline for the cheaper contract.

Minnesota can put Pat Elflein in a platoon role. The team could also make him the center.

Round 3: LSU TE Thaddeus Moss

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I know what you’re thinking: tight end isn’t a need, the Vikings have Kyle Rudolph. I get that it’s weird to draft another tight end, but he adds a different dimension to the offense.

Moss showed that he could be a threat in the passing game, but he also has a strength in blocking. He’d be a good complement to Rudolph on the offense, and he could help replace some of the production in the passing game from Diggs leaving.