#30 - Minnesota Vikings - Patrick Robinson - Florida State
Minnesota did sign Lito Sheppard today to a deal, but it was only a 1-year deal, not a long term solution. CB Cedric Benson is recovering from a knee surgery, so depth is even more critical. The other starting CB is Antoine Winfield, who is 32 years old. Robinson is a playmaker and ran a 4.38 40 at his pro day. Some of the other CBs are working their way up the draft, such as Kareem Jackson, but I see the Vikings taking Robinson here.
The Vikings don't have a lot of holes beyond a thin secondary because of injuries and short contracts, but everything on the 2010 team hinges on if Brett Favre returns. The team goes from a Super Bowl contender to a team that misses the playoffs. The offense is set with a good o-line and Adrian Peterson running the ball, and assuming Favre returns, Sidney Rice is becoming a top-5 receiver along with rookie sensation Percy Harvin going into his second year. Bernard Berrian is a good #2 receiver but often injured, and Minnesota should consider drafting a WR at some point in the draft for insurance.
There is also talk about drafting a QB for the future like Tim Tebow, but the Vikings need to go after a player who can make a difference this year and next year in the 1st round. All of that assumes Favre plays for one or two more years. Patrick Robinson can provide good depth and play nickel corner next year and eventually develop into a starter.
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