Back in 1994, the Minnesota Vikings used their first-round pick in that year’s draft on California offensive tackle Todd Steussie. He went on to play for the Vikings from 1994 to 2000 and he was a key part of their success during that time period.
Currently, Steussie is the executive vice president for a healthcare analytics firm by the name of PontentiaMetrics. One of the company’s main objectives is to help potential clients better utilize the predictive qualities of player tracking data.
The Viking Age was lucky enough to get a chance to speak with the former Minnesota lineman and in the first part of this two part interview, Steussie talks about everything from watching the 1998 NFC Championship, the legacy of former Vikings head coach Dennis Green, and former Minnesota running back Robert Smith retiring early.