While it was the quarterback position, and what happened with Kirk Cousins that drew the majority of discussion throughout the offseason, the legal tampering period has been all about defense for the Minnesota Vikings.
With newfound spending power through departures and an expanding salary cap, the focus has been on maximizing what is available to Brian Flores. Minnesota made an exciting hire at the head coaching position when they brought in Kevin O’Connell. A young, forward-thinking, offensive-minded coach, there was plenty for him to build around with the Vikings. Kirk Cousins was already under center, but developing Justin Jefferson, bringing in T.