The Minnesota Vikings may not have gone to the Super Bowl before, but that doesn’t mean they are one of the worst teams in the NFL football league. In fact, each season they are improving to greater their chance in the Super Bowl. The Minnesota Vikings had a strong streak this past year by closing out at week five as the only undefeated team left in the NFL. Even fewer people would have predicated this after the quarter back Teddy Bridgewater went down with a devastating knee injury.
Regardless, of their scoring drive, the Minnesota Vikings are an outstanding team because of the head coach Mike Zimmer, offensive coordinator Norv Turner, and great receiving depth. First, Mike Zimmer has rebuilt the Minnesota Vikings unlike any other head coach has done. For example, Zimmer is now on his third-year coaching, and the number of wins has risen each year. Many wondered whether, Zimmer could improve on his 11-5 second season. So far, he has. When Zimmer took the reigns, the Vikings ranked 27th in the NFL DVOA.
After one season, the unit improved to 23rd. Last season, the Vikings jumped up to 14th. Through five games this season, the unit now ranks fifth in the league in DVOA. From the very beginning of Zimmer’s first year as head coach I was impressed with his techniques and I can see the dramatic changes he has provided the Vikings with. The team now establishes a group effort to win each game and the mandatory plays Bradford must perform have helped them gain several touchdowns. Prior to Zimmer’s striking season wins his career percentage is over 60.
He has now constructed a new identity in Minnesota and the team has completely bought in. I am confident enough in Mike Zimmer that he will keep on striving to success until the Minnesota Vikings make it into the Super Bowl, I am anxious to see what Zimmer has in mind for this upcoming season. In addition, to having an outstanding head coach, Norv Turner has the Minnesota Vikings in a prime spot to be the Super Bowl contenders. For instance, unlike to many coordinators in the NFL, Turner adjusts his scheme to fit his players.
Turner’s system is to find the strengths of the talent available and maximize their potential. Last season, the Vikings were a relatively predictable, run first team, but they were good enough to make the play offs anyways. Turner understood that his offense had limited-pass catching options, and that his biggest weapon, was Adrian Peterson, was an average blocker. Turner knew his best bet would be running the football, and it paid off. I personally believe Turner does a significant job coordinating the players to their own strengths which is easily seen when watching a Viking game.
Thus, Turner had to improvise this season, especially since Peterson’s injury, the Vikings have moved to the shotgun more, and have looked for short passes to find success. It’s a huge benefit in a playoff game to have an offensive coordinator that can be trusted to run a game plan to counter the defense’s strengths and weakness. While watching a Minnesota game on television, I can tell how much contribution Turner puts in the team and how smart he is when it comes to making the game plan. Finally, the Minnesota Vikings can survive almost any injury.
In acquiring Sam Bradford to be the leading substitute quarter back, they more than made up for the Teddy Bridgewater injury. Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata are not Adrian Peterson, but they make up for his absence with different talents. Trae Waynes and Mackenzie Alexander have both filled in as corner back this year, and the team has rotated players at tackle seemingly all season without any issue. Once I found out that Adrian Peterson was injured I was worried for the team itself because they might have less wins. However, I was proved wrong.
What player must go down to make the Vikings vulnerable? This is a team that has the coaching and identity, not only at the top, but all the way down through the coordinators. Their personal is loaded in terms of high upside pThe Minnesota Vikings may not have gone to the Super Bowl before, but that doesn’t mean they are one of the worst teams in the NFL football league. In fact, each season they are improving to greater their chance in the Super Bowl. The Minnesota Vikings had a strong streak this past year by closing out at week five as the only undefeated team left in the NFL.
Even fewer people would have predicated this after the quarter back Teddy Bridgewater went down with a devastating knee injury. Regardless, of their scoring drive, the Minnesota Vikings are an outstanding team because of the head coach Mike Zimmer, offensive coordinator Norv Turner, and great receiving depth. First, Mike Zimmer has rebuilt the Minnesota Vikings unlike any other head coach has done. For example, Zimmer is now on his third-year coaching, and the number of wins has risen each year. Many wondered whether, Zimmer could improve on his 11-5 second season.
So far, he has. When Zimmer took the reigns, the Vikings ranked 27th in the NFL DVOA. After one season, the unit improved to 23rd. Last season, the Vikings jumped up to 14th. Through five games this season, the unit now ranks fifth in the league in DVOA. From the very beginning of Zimmer’s first year as head coach I was impressed with his techniques and I can see the dramatic changes he has provided the Vikings with. The team now establishes a group effort to win each game and the mandatory plays Bradford must perform have helped them gain several touchdowns.
Prior to Zimmer’s striking season wins his career percentage is over 60. He has now constructed a new identity in Minnesota and the team has completely bought in. I am confident enough in Mike Zimmer that he will keep on striving to success until the Minnesota Vikings make it into the Super Bowl, I am anxious to see what Zimmer has in mind for this upcoming season. In addition, to having an outstanding head coach, Norv Turner has the Minnesota Vikings in a prime spot to be the Super Bowl contenders. For instance, unlike to many coordinators in the NFL, Turner adjusts his scheme to fit his players.
Turner’s system is to find the strengths of the talent available and maximize their potential. Last season, the Vikings were a relatively predictable, run first team, but they were good enough to make the play offs anyways. Turner understood that his offense had limited-pass catching options, and that his biggest weapon, was Adrian Peterson, was an average blocker. Turner knew his best bet would be running the football, and it paid off. I personally believe Turner does a significant job coordinating the players to their own strengths which is easily seen when watching a Viking game.
Thus, Turner had to improvise this season, especially since Peterson’s injury, the Vikings have moved to the shotgun more, and have looked for short passes to find success. It’s a huge benefit in a playoff game to have an offensive coordinator that can be trusted to run a game plan to counter the defense’s strengths and weakness. While watching a Minnesota game on television, I can tell how much contribution Turner puts in the team and how smart he is when it comes to making the game plan. Finally, the Minnesota Vikings can survive almost any injury.
In acquiring Sam Bradford to be the leading substitute quarter back, they more than made up for the Teddy Bridgewater injury. Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata are not Adrian Peterson, but they make up for his absence with different talents. Trae Waynes and Mackenzie Alexander have both filled in as corner back this year, and the team has rotated players at tackle seemingly all season without any issue. Once I found out that Adrian Peterson was injured I was worried for the team itself because they might have less wins.
However, I was proved wrong. What player must go down to make the Vikings vulnerable? This is a team that has the coaching and identity, not only at the top, but all the way down through the coordinators. Their personal is loaded in terms of high upside potential, depth and experience. They have the defense to win the Super Bowl and a quarter back who will not lose games. I have full confidence in the Minnesota Vikings that they will have another undefeated winning streak winning the North Division.
As a result, of the Viking’s head coach, defense coordinator, and great receiving depth, the Minnesota Vikings will continue to grow bigger and better than they have before in the past. Their future is making history come alive unlike any other NFL football in the divisions. I hope one day I will be able to see a game in real life, but whether I do or not I won’t change teams. otential, depth and experience. They have the defense to win the Super Bowl and a quarter back who will not lose games.
I have full confidence in the Minnesota Vikings that they will have another undefeated winning streak winning the North Division. As a result, of the Viking’s head coach, defense coordinator, and great receiving depth, the Minnesota Vikings will continue to grow bigger and better than they have before in the past. Their future is making history come alive unlike any other NFL football in the divisions. I hope one day I will be able to see a game in real life, but whether I do or not I won’t change teams.
