MINNEAPOLIS -- The first troublesome area facing the Minnesota Vikings going into the offseason was solidified in consecutive games in December when the defense gave up 264 yards rushing to the New Orleans Saints after allowing 199 yards against the Chicago Bears.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer was exasperated by the way his team was "manhandled" up front. He called this defense the worst he's ever had.
So when free agency opened this week, the Vikings wasted no time leaning in to one of the problems that hurt them the most in a 7-9 season.