Start where it matters. The Vikings took J.J. McCarthy to run the offense for the next decade, and every other decision this weekend bends around that one. No fireworks, but a solid B-.

The dealing is the wound this class cannot quite close. They banked enough surplus on Simpson to cover a lot of smaller sins.

Leaving edge rusher unaddressed is the roster risk they will have to answer for in the fall. The hoard sets up next April more than it helps this September.

Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.