The Vikings defense during the iconic Purple People Eaters era will be difficult to ever replicate.
The revered linemen, however – Alan Page, Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Gary Larsen and Doug Sutherland – like what they’ve seen from Minnesota’s defense to start the 2016 season.
The five were present for the Vikings home opener against the Packers. Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press talked to the alumni about the current defense and asked if they believe the 2016 team could reach the Purple People Eaters caliber.
“They’re off to a tremendous start,” Page told Tomasson.