For about the last 4-5 seasons, the one consistent Achilles Heel for the Vikings offense has been the offensive line. They’ve had good players individually, but the overall product has been, for the most part, pretty subpar. Let’s see how we got here, what GM Rick Spielman’s past plans have been, and what to expect going forward.
Spielman’s first major rebuild effort was in 2016, and it was an unmitigated disaster. The Vikings counted on John Sullivan and Phil Loadholt to return from season ending injuries that happened in training camp, and neither one of them were on the opening day roster.