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Continuity at Defensive Coordinator is an Underrated Component of the Minnesota Vikings

An underrated component of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings is continuity on the coaching staff, with no major exits or poachings. Both offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and defensive coordinator Brian Flores remain in Minnesota, marking the first time both positions have been held for consecutive seasons since Bill Musgrave and Alan Williams (2012-13).

Lack of continuity has contributed to the struggles of former draft picks Andrew Booth Jr. and Lewis Cine as well— with both being handpicked to play roles within former defensive coordinator Ed Donatell’s scheme.

Cine struggled adapting to the speed of the NFL, being redshirted in order to familiarize himself with the playbook and his responsibilities before suffering a horrific injury in his debut season.