‘Completely Different’ — Mike Zimmer Foreshadows Totally Revamped Defense

Jun 15, 2021; in Eagen, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer looks on during drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY SportsIf you had any aspirations for the players on the 2020 Minnesota Vikings defense to mature and blossom in 2021, it’s time to toss those visions of grandeur in a commode.

The Vikings defense slated for the upcoming season is fundamentally different than the embarrassing edition showcased during the pandemic season. Men that were asked to start due to [several] injuries to stars, are either buried back on the bench or completely removed from the team. This is not a growth gig — it’s blunt-force renovation,…