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The competition is on for two key Vikings special teams positions

Minnesota Vikings long snapper Andrew Depaola - Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Last season, the Minnesota Vikings were good on offense. The team was able to hang in a lot of games thanks to racking up yardage and making big plays while the defense and special teams struggled to compete with other franchises each week.

The purple and gold have done a lot to improve their defense for the upcoming season. Several veterans have been signed to the team and some new talent has been added through the draft to compete for roles as defenders. Meanwhile, special teams remain a bit of a mystery.