In each of Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer’s first two seasons, Minnesota’s defense made major improvements, and individual players are earning accolades for their performances within that unit.
Following the 2015 season, Everson Griffen, Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith each participated in their first career Pro Bowl. And while it’s yet to be seen if any of the team’s defensive players will be in the top 60 of the NFL’s Top 100 list, Smith and Linval Joseph were already voted in by their peersat No. 73 and No.