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Numbers don't tell the entire story with Vikings' offseason choices

In talking at the NFL scouting combine a little less than two weeks ago, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer made it sound like the team hopes to retain veteran defensive end Everson Griffen but is prepared to move on from safety Anthony Harris.

Does this really make sense?

First take: Michael Rand

Two things make me curious about this. First, Harris is four years younger (28 vs. 32). Aging curves in the NFL are based on averages, not individuals, but it stands to reason that Harris will be productive longer.

And if we lived only inside a Pro Football Focus player grade bubble, Harris was the No.