Originally Published: April 3, 2005
Vikings can't replace Randy from within
It's also worth noting that head coach Mike Tice is a former offensive line coach who has done an excellent job of developing talent. The Vikings will likely wait until the middle rounds of the draft to fill this need consequently.
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David Dixon is an unrestricted free agent who isn't expected to return, and there isn't a player on the roster ready to replace him. Although Shannon Snell flashed great potential at the collegiate level, the second-year player failed to appear in a game last year. It's hard to believe he's progressed enough to compete for a starting role.
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