The Minnesota Vikings most significant point of emphasis heading into the 2023 offseason was improving the team’s defense — and rightfully so.
Despite a 13-4 record last year, the franchise allowed the third-most points to opponents in Kevin O’Connell’s first year on the job and the second-most yards. It was a ride.
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And to ensure those lousy metrics don’t exist in 2023, O’Connell hired Brian Flores to run defensive operations, a former head coach of the Miami Dolphins. He replaced Ed Donatell, who ran the show on defense in 2022, his one season in charge.