Well, what now for the Minnesota Vikings?
They took a shot with Brett Favre to get to the Super Bowl and fell short both seasons, so now the Vikings will have to decide what they want to do at quarterback.
Quarterback isn't the only pressing need for the Vikings, but it's perhaps the highest-profile need. They're going to need a defensive end with Ray Edwards probably leaving for free agency, once free agency actually happens.
But what the Minnesota Vikings will actually do is still up in the air. If you were to put odds on it, the Vikings will probably look at the defensive line, with Mel Kiper projecting defensive end Robert Quinn and WalterFootball.com projecting Clemson's Da'Quan Bowers.
"Ray Edwards is a free agent and Everson Griffen's goal to average two arrests per weekend is finally coming to fruition," WalterFootball.com wrote. "Minnesota needs help across from Jared Allen."
The analysis is somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but the last statement about needing help for Jared Allen is definitely true. With Pat Williams leaving as well, defensive tackle could also be a focus area. But I wouldn't see the Vikings reaching to take a player like Muhammad Wilkerson, even though he would be a nice fit in that scheme, nor would I see them reaching for a free safety.
Offensive line could be the other option though, and Todd McShay projected as such, predicting Boston College offensive tackle Anthony Costanzo as the pick.
"The Vikings are said to be interested in Washington QB Jake Locker and even worked Locker out recently, but he's a reach here, and if Minnesota is that enamored with him the better play would be to trade back and try to get him later while also gaining an extra draft pick," McShay wrote. "If the Vikings stay put, Castonzo is the best option."
I've seen Locker here, but like I said I'm still not a big fan of him as an NFL quarterback and I do agree with McShay in that he would be a reach here at No. 12.
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