If I were the GM- Minnesota

The Vikings made headlines throughout 2009- starting with their acquisition of future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.  This team was flat-out dominant at points during the season- the final game against the Giants and the playoff game against the Cowboys come to mind.  However, there were moments of dissent, as well.  The Carolina game, and the aftermath of the "feud" between Coach Brad Childress and Favre- suggesting taking his quarterback out of a physical game.  And watching the NFC Championship Game, they should have won.  All the numbers were in their favor, but turnovers, in which Favre threw a killer pick on their final drive.  (I contend he should have taken off, and ran for five or six yards to get into better field goal range for a shot to win the game, instead of forcing the ball into the middle of the field.)

This team has a ton of strengths, especially if Favre returns.  He had a phenomenal 2009.  Running back Adrian Peterson is one of the best players in the league, despite his penchant for fumbling the ball.  They have a nice corps of receivers with wideouts Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, and Bernard Berrian, and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.  Their offensive line has talent, but aging.  Harvin made the headlines as a rookie, but second round pick Phil Loadholt was terrific at the right tackle spot.  On defense, their line was probably the best in the league.  They created lots of pressure, and were tough against the run.  Kevin and Pat Williams are terrific run defenders, with Kevin being the better pass rusher.  They had an excellent end rotation with Pro Bowler Jared Allen, the underrated Ray Edwards, and starter for any other team Brian Robison.  Outside linebackers Chad Greenway and Ben Leber are playmakers, and always around the football.  Cornerback Antoine Winfield is an outstanding player, but suffered through injuries in 2009.

As with the other top teams, there are not many weaknesses with Minnesota.  Their greatest is in the secondary, which Drew Brees was able to exploit in the Championship game.  There's a question mark at middle linebacker.  Will EJ Henderson return?  Backup Jasper Brinkley filled in valiantly following Henderson's gruesome injury.  As good as the Williamses are on the line, they are long in the tooth, especially Pat, who's been mulling over retirement.  Since Chester Taylor defected to Chicago, there's a need for a third down/backup running back for Peterson.  Also, the Carolina game showed that there are chinks in the armor of the offensive line.

I would address either the secondary or defensive line first.  Players to consider are Kareem Jackson, Patrick Robinson, and Nate Allen for the secondary, Jared Odrick or Brian Price for the defensive line, Markice Pouncey for the offensive line, or Ryan Matthews or Jahvid Best for the running back spot.