Vikings Territory: Could The Vikings Offense Take A Step Back?

Press release from Vikings Territory:

July 13, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings have added plenty of new faces to a defense that struggled mightily last season.

They will certainly benefit from having a much improved defense, but they will be starting rookie left tackle, Christian Darrisaw, and will have a rookie offensive coordinator in Klint Kubiak.

While Klint’s father Gary was not a great play caller last season, he was not awful either and would have brought continuity to this offense. Since Norv Turner resigned during the 2016 season, the Vikings have begun every season with a new coordinator. Lack of continuity can make things difficult for an offense, especially early in the season.

The Vikings offense was ranked fourth overall in the league last season and their 26.9 points per game was 11th best. They should be a top-10 offense again barring major injuries, especially Kirk Cousins. If this team wants to compete for a Super Bowl, taking a step back offensively could really hold them back regardless of how well the defense plays. Even if it stays the same, it may not be enough for them to compete for the ultimate prize.

This team could contend for a Super Bowl if they can avoid major injuries and have another solid draft class. There are still some uncertainties they must overcome, though

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