The Minnesota Vikings have never been a team that lacked talent. Even when the team wasn't winning games, they typically had great players to watch that would make each contest must-watch television every week.
Since it's the offseason, there are plenty of different and unique angles to look at. Putting together lists and teams of the best and worst in each situation can help to push through the offseason funk we are currently in.
There were some questionable decisions made on Sports Illustrated's Minnesota Vikings all-quarter century team.
Recently, the Minnesota Vikings were looked at by Sports Illustrated for an all-quarter century team. Putting together a roster of the greatest players to suit up for the purple and gold over the last 25 years is definitely an interesting concept.
LIke all articles that include lists and opinions, there is plenty to debate. Here are a few of the choices that are debatable:
Daunte Culpepper was their choice, but they also mentioned Brett Favre, Sam Darnold, and Kirk Cousins. While they got this decision right, there wouldn't be a huge issue if Cousins would have been the quarterback.
Randy Moss is a given, and Justin Jefferson is an easy pick. But choosing Adam Thielen over Stefon Diggs is interesting, and of course, the third receiver depends on the interpretation of the guidelines to make the team. Hall of Famer Cris Carter played 21 games for Minnesota in 2001 and 2002, meaning he should have been the pick even though those were far from his best seasons with the Vikings.
Carter isn't even mentioned in the piece, which is likely because he wasn't a huge contributor in those final two years. Depending on the criteria, Adam Thielen vs. Cris Carter is a debate that fans can have about this team.
Offensive linePicking two left tackles is an interesting choice but not including Christian Darrisaw and Bryant McKinnie would be tough. Again, it would have been easy to include Phil Loadholt or Brian O'Neill at right guard.
Meanwhile, David Dixon is the only questionable choice on the interior. For versatility, Joe Berger would have been my choice to join Steve Hutchinson at guard. Meanwhile, Matt Birk at center is solid, but John Sullivan would be a good choice as well.
This piece uses a 4-3 front, and the decision to go with the Williams Wall and the combination of Jared Allen and Danielle Hunter is correct. However, a different configuration would change both the defensive line, edge rushers, and linebackers.
There isn't an argument to make to take out Harrison Smith, Antoine Winfield, or Xavier Rhodes. However, there are debates about Corey Chavous and Byron Murphy Jr. despite both being quality defenders.
It is fun to take a stroll down memory lane with the Minnesota Vikings. Were there any omissions that left you scratching your head?
The Minnesota Vikings have never been a team that lacked talent. Even when the team wasn't winning games, they typically had great players to watch that would make each contest must-watch television every week.
Since it's the offseason, there are plenty of different and unique angles to look at. Putting together lists and teams of the best and worst in each situation can help to push through the offseason funk we are currently in.
There were some questionable decisions made on Sports Illustrated's Minnesota Vikings all-quarter century team.
Recently, the Minnesota Vikings were looked at by Sports Illustrated for an all-quarter century team. Putting together a roster of the greatest players to suit up for the purple and gold over the last 25 years is definitely an interesting concept.
LIke all articles that include lists and opinions, there is plenty to debate. Here are a few of the choices that are debatable:
Daunte Culpepper was their choice, but they also mentioned Brett Favre, Sam Darnold, and Kirk Cousins. While they got this decision right, there wouldn't be a huge issue if Cousins would have been the quarterback.
Randy Moss is a given, and Justin Jefferson is an easy pick. But choosing Adam Thielen over Stefon Diggs is interesting, and of course, the third receiver depends on the interpretation of the guidelines to make the team. Hall of Famer Cris Carter played 21 games for Minnesota in 2001 and 2002, meaning he should have been the pick even though those were far from his best seasons with the Vikings.
Carter isn't even mentioned in the piece, which is likely because he wasn't a huge contributor in those final two years. Depending on the criteria, Adam Thielen vs. Cris Carter is a debate that fans can have about this team.
Offensive linePicking two left tackles is an interesting choice but not including Christian Darrisaw and Bryant McKinnie would be tough. Again, it would have been easy to include Phil Loadholt or Brian O'Neill at right guard.
Meanwhile, David Dixon is the only questionable choice on the interior. For versatility, Joe Berger would have been my choice to join Steve Hutchinson at guard. Meanwhile, Matt Birk at center is solid, but John Sullivan would be a good choice as well.
This piece uses a 4-3 front, and the decision to go with the Williams Wall and the combination of Jared Allen and Danielle Hunter is correct. However, a different configuration would change both the defensive line, edge rushers, and linebackers.
There isn't an argument to make to take out Harrison Smith, Antoine Winfield, or Xavier Rhodes. However, there are debates about Corey Chavous and Byron Murphy Jr. despite both being quality defenders.
It is fun to take a stroll down memory lane with the Minnesota Vikings. Were there any omissions that left you scratching your head?
