As the Minnesota Vikings get ready for the start of training camp, one area that may be getting a little more focus for improvement this year is special teams. No, the Vikings aren’t getting a new kicker or a new special teams coach, but they have made a number of under the radar moves to acquire good core special teams players and perhaps even a new punter.
Vikings’ Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels has a good reputation in the league, but measured by results, the Vikings special teams units have been mediocre at best in recent years.