Kyle’s update, Saturday, January 15, 9:20 a.m.: The Vikings have requested to interview 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans for their head coaching job, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero:
It speaks volumes to what the league thinks about Ryans as he received an interview one year into becoming a defensive coordinator.
Many have asked why the Vikings would go in the defensive direction again. Their offense is already set. Their core is in place. Also, it’s more about the message.
Mike Zimmer comes off as a by-the-book, almost fear-based coach. Ryans is the opposite of that.