The Vikings have made a lot of moves this offseason relating to their woeful offensive line. What’s become apparent, though — even after the signing of Alex Boone to a significant contract and the decisions to bring back/retain Mike Harris, Phil Loadholt, Matt Kalil and Carter Bykowski — is that the Vikings believe their most significant offseason move when it comes to the offensive line doesn’t involve a player.
Rather, it was the hiring of Tony Sparano to replace Jeff Davidson as offensive line coach.
The moves they have made personnel-wise — at least for now, pending the signing of a significant free agent tackle like Andre Smith, who reportedly visited Sunday, or the use of a high draft pick on a player expected to start right away — do not have the feel of an overhaul.