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Sunday slant: Sparano’s demanding demeanor

Tony Sparano is bringing a demanding mentality to the Vikings offensive line and his players know it.

Tony Sparano is to the Minnesota Vikings offensive line what Mike Zimmer is to the defensive backs – demanding, detail-oriented and holding his players accountable.

Sparano was hired as the Vikings’ offensive line coach after Zimmer sent former position coach Jeff Davidson packing following a turbulent 2015 season on the offensive line. Davidson lost two starters before the season began, and Sparano knows that played a part in the struggles last year, but yet …

“I don’t believe a lot in excuses.