Vikings Offseason Gets High Praise from ESPN

Jul 30, 2021; Eagan, MN, United States; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) participates in drills at training camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsTo arrive at training camp – an event beset by COVID vaccine topsy-turvies – Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman conducted several personnel moves from January to July.

Foremost, the coaching staff was tweaked. Klint Kubiak replaced his father, Gary, as offensive coordinator — a move theorized to promote offensive continuity. Keenan McCardell was hired as wide receivers coach. Ryan Ficken got the call for special teams. And then Phil Rauscher replaced Rick Dennison as…