Vikings Territory · Jan 24, 2024
Vikings Dodged a Bullet Last Offseason
Aug 29, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports.The Vikings parted ways with defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after only one season a year ago, entering the market for a new defensive play-caller in Kevin O’Connell’s staff. Donatell’s group ranked 30th in points and 31st in yards allowed, and scary was the career days of some subpar QBs like Mac Jones and Daniel Jones. That postseason loss led directly to Jones’ huge contract extension with the Giants and Donatell’s dismissal.
Vikings Dodged a Bullet Last Offseason
