Chart: Vikings free agents

The Vikings have 10 players set to become unrestricted free agents next week. Here's our best guess on what happens with each.

Our guess: Staying. The Vikings might have to dig deeper into their pockets than they'd like to pay Loadholt what he'll command. But retaining the 27-year-old lineman also provides needed stability up front.

Our guess: Staying. Felton loves serving as the battering ram for the league MVP. The Vikings love having him in that role. Enough said.

Our guess: Going. Still promising athletically. But hasn't proven himself as a three-down middle linebacker and still hasn't fully found the discipline to be in the right place at all times. The price point here will be the key.

Our guess: Staying. After missing the 2011 season because of hip surgery, Brinkley had 117 tackles and three forced fumbles last season. He showed enough growth to stick around.

Our guess: Staying. The odd back/leg ailment that limited Simpson for two months last season might now be under control. For the right price, the Vikings might gamble again on his potential.

Our guess: Staying. The ultimate intangibles guy. Energetic, tough, unselfish. He's made 28 starts at safety the past two seasons and is also a major special teams contributor.

Our guess: Staying. The Vikings are comfortable with Mitchell, another special teams contributor and a serviceable backup who made two decent starts for an injured Henderson early last season.

Our guess: Going. He's the consummate role player. But the Vikings need so much more from their receivers right now.

Our guess: Staying. Can probably be re-signed for cheap and has the versatility and experience to be a valuable veteran emergency fill-in.

DAN WIEDERER