Around these parts, the one thing fans of the Minnesota Vikings constantly fret about is the offensive line, and in our defense, it’s for good reason.
The real downturn in o-line play began in 2015, and hit rock bottom in 2016. Starters the team expected back from injury (Phil Loadholt, John Sullivan) didn’t play, other starters (Matt Kalil, Andre Smith) were hurt early and missed most of the season, and a woefully unprepared bench combined for what could be argued was the worst offensive line in franchise history.