From the get-go this off-season, Vikings’ head coach Mike Zimmer was looking to make some changes, and knew others were coming. He changed up his defensive coaching staff, and either released or let-go several long-time core defensive players. He was looking for new scheme ideas, and took on Dom Capers for insight in that regard.
Offensively, Gary Kubiak has taken the reigns and appears to be ready to make some changes along the offensive line.
Even if the Vikings had more salary cap space to work with, these changes would still be needed.