MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf said Wednesday that he’s “never been more optimistic” about the Vikings future during his family’s ownership of the team.
Wilf and his family recently reached the 10th anniversary of purchasing the team, which he said is stewardship of the franchise.
“I’ve never been more optimistic since we’ve owned the team about our players, our head coach, our organization and the direction we’re headed,” Wilf said during a session with reporters at the 27th annual golf tournament to benefit the Vikings Children’s Fund.
A few reasons for the optimism include: the new Vikings stadium being more than 50 percent complete, with the state-of-the-art venue on schedule for completion in July 2016; what he has seen from Head Coach Mike Zimmer since January 2014; the blend of experienced players and the growth of recent young talent.