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No, Mike Zimmer isn’t using Tony Sparano’s death as an excuse

One of the primary reasons for the downfall of the 2018 season for the Minnesota Vikings was the play of the offensive line. Week after week, they showed themselves as unable to open holes for the running game and unable to provide adequate time in the passing game. During his season-ending press conference last week, head coach Mike Zimmer fielded several questions about the offensive line, and one specifically about the effect that the sudden passing of offensive line coach Tony Sparano just before the start of the season may have had on the team.

Q: Is it a priority for you to bring someone in that has that mentality and approach like Tony Sparano?