2007 Results: 8-8
\n2008 Projected Cap Status: $16,604,400 under the cap <\/p>\n
2007 Season Recap: <\/p>\n
It was a disappointing season for the Vikings who started the season with an opening day win over Atlanta then lost the next 3 to go 1-3 into the bye week. Struggling to a 3-6 record, the Vikes went on a 5 game winning streak to put themselves into a solid position to make the playoffs. Losses to Washington and Denver however, sealed their fate as a playoff spectator. A major bright spot was the play of Adrian Peterson who as a rookie broke Jamal Lewis\u2019s rushing record for most yards in one game (296), it was his send 200+ game of the season. Balance was lacking on offense though, with a #1 ranked rushing attack and only a 28th ranked passing game. The defense also could not hold up down the stretch and a 20th ranked squad will need help in 2008 to improve. <\/p>\n
Team Needs: <\/p>\n
1. Wide Receiver: Need a speed guy who can stretch the field and respect the deep ball. Sidney Rice is solid, but needs help. <\/p>\n
2. Defensive End: With a 32nd ranked passed defense, the Vikings need to improve their pass rush. Erasmus James has been ineffective and Kenechi Udeze nothing special \u2013 they need a veteran pass rusher to take the pressure off the blitz defense. <\/p>\n
3. Safety: Age is a factor \u2013 Darren Sharper is 32, need to start grooming a replacement. <\/p>\n
2008 Draft Picks: <\/p>\n
1st Round \u2013 17th overall
\n2nd Round \u2013 47th overall
\n3rd Round \u2013 73rd overall (from DEN)
\n3rd Round \u2013 82nd overall
\n4th Round \u2013 117th overall
\n5th Round \u2013 150th overall
\n6th Round \u2013 193rd overall (from JAX)
\n7th Round \u2013 209th overall (from STL) <\/p>\n
Free agency status: <\/p>\n
UFA:
\nS Michael Doss
\nWR Robert Ferguson (resigned)
\nDT Spencer Johnson (signed w\/Bills)
\nRB Mewelde Moore (signed w\/Steelers)
\nRB Tony Richardson (signed w\/Jets)
\nDE Darrion Scott
\nLB Dontarrious Thomas (signed w\/49ers)
\nS Tank Williams (signed w\/Patriots) <\/p>\n
RFA:
\nLB Heath Farwell (resigned) <\/p>\n
RELEASED:
\nQB Kelly Holcomb
\nS Dwight Smith (signed w\/Lions) <\/p>\n
FREE AGENT PLAYERS AQUIRED:
\nWR Bernard Berrian
\nLB Derrick Pope
\nLB Dallas Sartz
\nFB Thomas Tapeh
\nS Michael Boulware
\nS Madieu Williams
\nDT Ellis Wyms
\nDT Kendrick Allen
\nRB Maurice Hicks
\nCB Benny Sapp<\/p>\n
Edit: This blog was archived in May of 2016 from our original articles database.It was originally posted by Scott Peek<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"