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Vikings should fix offensive line through free agency, not the draft

This seems like a reoccurring problem each and every offseason for the Minnesota Vikings lately, but improving the offensive line before next season is once again a top priority for this team. The Vikings have been trying to fix this leak on their roster with scotch tape every year rather than gathering the funds necessary for a more permanent solution.

Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Nicholas Easton (62) blocks Chicago Bears defensive lineman C.J. Wilson (69) in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Nicholas Easton (62) blocks Chicago Bears defensive lineman C.J. Wilson (69) in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Just last offseason, Minnesota used a fourth round draft pick on Western Michigan offensive tackle Willie Beavers, shelled out the big bucks to sign left guard Alex Boone in free agency, and also took a chance on free-agent offensive tackle Andre Smith.