There have been no doubts about the brand of football the Vikings seek to play, not since Mike Zimmer was introduced as their ninth head coach on Jan. 15, 2014.
Zimmer introduced a mantra that day he has used many times since.
"I want Vikings football to be a tough, smart and aggressive team that plays with passion," he said at his introductory news conference. "I want our fans to be proud of the way we play: tough, resilient, physical football and a team that makes big plays and represents them on the field and in the community.