vikings 2016 primer

The Vikings are entering an offseason in which significant changes are expected in some areas and fine tuning is needed in others. Pro football writer Matt Vensel takes a position-by-position look at the team.

Vikings offseason primer: quarterbacks

Here's the first in a series of position-by-position rundowns as the Vikings enter the off-season and prepare for what's ahead.

Vikings offseason primer: the defensive line

The defensive line in 2015 was again an area of strength for the Vikings, especially so before nose tackle Linval Joseph suffered a toe injury in late November.

Vikings offseason primer: the linebackers

For the second straight year, the Vikings in 2015 used a high draft pick on a linebacker from UCLA. Eric Kendricks led the team in tackles and showed promise.

Vikings offseason primer: running backs

After a long hiatus from the Vikings and the NFL, Adrian Peterson returned in 2015 to re-establish himself. But there are concerns about him. Second in a series of reports.

Vikings offseason primer: wide receivers and tight ends

The passing attack didn't quite pan out as the Vikings expected in 2015. Third in a series looking at the Vikings as they enter the offseason.

Vikings offseason primer: the offensive line

Two days after the season-ending loss to the Seahawks, coach Mike Zimmer made it clear that changes would be coming to the subpar Vikings offensive line.

Vikings offseason primer: the defensive backs

Andrew Sendejo and Robert Blanton are free agents, and the Vikings could choose to let them walk. Josh Robinson is also likely a goner

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