Receivers? Yes, definitely. Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson. That’s a strength.
Edge rushers? Great shape there, too. Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel are Pro Bowl starters and a dynamic duo.
Offensive tackles? Very good, with the tandem of Brian O’Neill and a healthy Christian Darrisaw.
Salary cap space? Yes, finally. The team is expected to have around $70 million to spend, depending on decisions yet to come.
There are individual pieces who belong in the building-block category. Josh Metellus’ versatility makes him valuable. Blake Cashman was a revelation in his first season in Brian Flores’ scheme. Kicker Will Reichard, when healthy, is a weapon. The internal belief is that J.J. McCarthy will carry the torch as franchise quarterback, but that remains a hypothetical for the moment.
The build-out beyond that core will be extensive. Adofo-Mensah hit the jackpot on his free-agent class last offseason, but one trap in that quick-fix approach is now the Vikings have an older roster and a ton of unrestricted free agents.