Vikings' Center Void: Draft & Free Agency Solutions

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Minnesota Vikings have faced a tough off season with their general manager, Quasie Otto Folmenza, getting fired, several key players released, and center Ryan Kelly retiring. This last change hits the offense hardest, leaving a big gap at the most important interior line spot. Right now, Versatile Lyman, Blake Brandal, looks set to start his center if nothing changes. He's plugged in in multiple positions before, but isn't a true specialist there. Back up Michael Jurgens has some starts under his bell too. Experts like ESPN's Kevin Cipher point to the interior offensive line as the team's top priority. Fans and analysts agree it's a weak spot that could derail the whole unit without quick fixes. Kelly missed nine games last season due to three concussions, making his retirement no surprise. The back-ups held things together in spots, but the Vikings can rely on that for full push.

1:02Looking ahead, the draft offers solid center prospects without needing a first round pick. Guys like Conor Lou from Auburn, who drop after an ACL tear or Sam Hecht from Kansas State, seen as the class's best, could step in right away. Free agency might help too. Or for this DNN episode, comes from our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. That's O-L-I, solelypillow.com.