Vikings Get No Love in PFF’s Cornerback Rankings

Jun 9, 2021; Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson (7) defends a pass to wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) in drills at OTA at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsThe Minnesota Vikings devoted ample time, thought, and finances to bolstering the cornerback group during the 2021 offseason. The team’s head coach, Mike Zimmer, arrived at leadership positions in Cincinnati and Minnesota on the backbone of coaching secondaries.

So, yes, the joke is true – Zimmer loves cornerbacks. Plain and simple.

Last season, he entered the pandemic season with a young twosome of Cameron Dantzler and Jeff Gladney, outfitted with depth by another young corner, Mike…