The Minnesota Vikings were in full rebuilding mode when Mike Zimmer took over, but smart draft picks have shored up the defense and given the team a bright future.
There have been plenty of reasons cited for the Minnesota Vikings’ rise in the NFC this season. The defense continues to show improvement. The return of Adrian Peterson to the offense has made a huge impact. But, perhaps not since the offseason between the 2009 and 2010 seasons have the Vikings been as set at so many positions as they are right now moving forward.
From the top of the roster to the 53rd man, the Vikings have created depth on both sides of the ball that wasn’t there when Mike Zimmer and his coaching staff took over the team less than two years ago.