There was a time when the Minnesota Vikings defense seemed like a revolving door. The team was trying anything to find players to earn an extended stay as a starter but struggling to find anyone who sticks for the long haul.
Fast forwarding to 2017, the team has found several long-term answers. Both Xavier Rhodes and Harrison Smith are young superstars while others like Eric Kendricks, Anthony Barr, and Trae Waynes show a lot of potential.
Recently, Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo spoke on the official Vikings website about the importance of a team finding familiarity with each other in order to know what to expect and where teammates will be.