I mean, I like the player but... did we need a safety? I guess maybe insurance since Jon Johnson might be on the outside looking in next offseason with Ramsey and Kupp both needing extensions.
We absolutely need a safety. For one thing, we will probably stick with the trend of having a 3rd safety on the field. For another, it's always been likely to me that JJ won't be re-signed.
The other reason why this was an obvious need is because of our depth - we have decent depth at RB, WR, TE, OL, CB, DL and LB (were just lacking some starters) - and absolutely zero quality depth at safety. Scott and Gervase, right now, are just special teamers.
When you add those three up, this was always a need - I had it as one of the more pressing needs.