Dane Brugler's latest mock draft stirs fresh doubt about T.J. Hockenson’s future

Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson | Perry Knotts/GettyImagesOne way or the other, it feels like tight end T.J. Hockenson has played his last game with the Minnesota Vikings. A cap hit that ranks second at his position right now is not justified by what he has produced the last couple of seasons, whether it was his fault or not, this season in particular.

To put it plainly, the Vikings have to find ways to trim a lot of cap dollars this offseason. One of the most notable ways to get that done, even with a dead money hit, is to part ways with Hockenson.

If Hockenson is gone, the obvious question is who will replace him. Josh Oliver is very good in his role, but he is not what anyone envisions…