{"id":834242,"date":"2025-03-15T12:12:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T17:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/15\/questions-answered-big-name-free-agents-vikings-needs-ranked-adam-thielen\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T12:12:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T17:12:55","slug":"questions-answered-big-name-free-agents-vikings-needs-ranked-adam-thielen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/15\/questions-answered-big-name-free-agents-vikings-needs-ranked-adam-thielen\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions Answered: Big Name Free Agents, Vikings Needs Ranked, Adam Thielen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Oct 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) enters the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images.<\/p>\n

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Sam Navarro-Imagn Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory<\/em><\/a>. Today is the February 28th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Questions Answered: Big Name Free Agents, Vikings Needs Ranked, Adam Thielen<\/h4>\n

Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we\u2019ll try to keep that to a minimum.<\/p>\n

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Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images.<\/p>\n

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Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Q: If the Vikings do land one of free agency\u2019s biggest fish, who do you think it will be?<\/h3>\n
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Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) reacts after receiving a fair catch in the fourth quarter during the football game between the New York Jets and host Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, FL..<\/p>\n

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Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) reacts after receiving a fair catch in the fourth quarter during the football game between the New York Jets and host Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, FL..<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Answer:<\/strong> We\u2019ll roll with Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland.<\/p>\n

It could play out like this:<\/p>\n

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  1. Harrison Smith retires.<\/li>\n
  2. Camryn Bymum isn\u2019t re-signed because his price tag is too fat.<\/li>\n
  3. Minnesota would need a starting safety or two. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah would take the money he could\u2019ve used on Bynum and spend it on Holland. Brian Flores helped draft Holland in Miami four years ago.<\/p>\n

    Holland has also mentioned his positive relationship with Flores.\u00a0He tweeted<\/a>\u00a0two years ago when Flores landed Minnesota\u2019s defensive coordinator job: \u201cFlo was apart of the reason I got drafted making my lifelong dream come true. I got nothing but love for him!\u201d<\/p>\n

    Other possibilities: Milton Williams (DT), Drew Dalman (C), or a high-profile WR like Cooper Kupp or Amari Cooper.<\/p>\n

    Q: Rank the Vikings\u2019 top roster needs in your opinion.<\/h3>\n
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    Sep 29, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) fumbles the ball after being hit by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Vikings recovered the ball. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman\/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images.<\/p>\n

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    Mark Hoffman\/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Answer:<\/strong> Sure \u2014<\/p>\n

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    1. Cornerback<\/li>\n
    2. Interior Defensive Line<\/li>\n
    3. Interior Offensive Line<\/li>\n
    4. Safety \u2014 if Smith and Bynum leave<\/li>\n
    5. Running Back<\/li>\n
    6. Backup Inside Linebacker<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      It\u2019s worth mentioning that these positions need upgrades<\/em>. Minnesota won 14 games last year<\/a> with its current setup, which, of course, isn\u2019t awful.<\/p>\n

      Q: What percentage would you calculate for an Adam Thielen reunion this offseason?<\/h3>\n
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      Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young (9) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

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      Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

      Answer:<\/strong><\/span> 30%<\/p>\n

      The Panthers have actually turned around their [mis]fortune or have begun to, anyway.<\/p>\n

      Carolina can, however, save up to $6 million if it releases Thielen, so the theory can reasonably be in play. Let\u2019s put it this way: if the Panthers cut Thielen, we believe he would join the Vikings\u2019 roster instead of a new team.<\/p>\n

      The beloved former Viking probably has one or two seasons left. Why not Minnesota if he\u2019s dropped by Carolina? It\u2019s just a waiting game to see the Panthers pull the trigger.<\/p>\n

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