How the Vikings can fix their offensive line using the current roster

Improving at Right Guard

Josh Kline did a great job coming in and playing right guard for the Vikings in 2019. Many didn’t know how he’d fare as he was coming off a pretty bad season with the Tennessee Titans in 2018. He did have some good years with the New England Patriots and that was the Josh Kline Minnesota saw for the most part last year.

The only issue with Kline in 2019 was his injuries as he suffered a couple of concussions that caused him to miss some time. So while keeping him at right guard for next season is what the Vikings can and should do, its the depth behind him that needs an upgrade.

Dakota Dozier was the primary backup for Kline last season and while he is technically still on the roster, he’ll be a free agent this March. Dozier had some good moments in 2019 for Minnesota, but he also had some very bad ones. So the Vikings should open up the competition for their backup guard duties.

The loser of the Pat Elflein/Dru Samia battle, Dozier if he’s brought back, and even Aviante Collins can all battle for the job. True competition can bring out the best in these guys and if they are fighting for their jobs, their overall play should improve.

Kline is the answer at right guard for Minnesota next season. If he can avoid the concussions in 2020 and start all 16 games, that would be a big upgrade for the offensive line. The Vikings just need to improve the depth behind him, if he does have to miss some time again next year.