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21 Questions for the 2021 Vikings

Let’s Reid between the lines…

When looking at Minnesota Vikings future, there are literally dozens of unanswered questions. The team earned a losing record of 7-9 in 2020, so fans can expect major and minor changes during the offseason. From the most obvious, to some of the more subtle ones, here are 21 pressing questions for the 2021 squad:

  1. Who will be the starting quarterback week one?
  2. Will tight end Kyle Rudolph be on the roster?
  3. Who will be the next offensive coordinator?
  4. Can Ryan Ficken get special teams up to par?
  5. Will safety Anthony Harris be given a new deal?
  6. Will Riley Reiff start at left tackle for another year, or be cut to save cap?
  7. Is corner Mike Hughes a bust, or can he stay healthy and finally prove himself?
  8. Who will be the number three wide receiver?
  9. Will linebacker Anthony Barr be kept around another year despite his overvalued contract?
  10. Will defensive end Danielle Hunter be back from injury by week one?
  11. Who will play left guard?
  12. Does tackle Oli Udoh’s raw potential earn him a roster spot, or is he destined to be cut?
  13. Will center Garrett Bradbury finally show the talent of a first round pick?
  14. Is running back Mike Boone worth a roster spot?
  15. Is Michael Pierce a long term solution at defensive tackle?
  16. Will Dan Bailey be the Vikings kicker for another year, or will the team bring in yet another?
  17. What position will the Vikings use their first round pick on?
  18. Will defensive end DJ Wonnum develop as quickly as Danielle Hunter?
  19. Can Mike Zimmer raise the defense from the ashes and be top-ten again?
  20. Will defensive end Everson Griffen be brought back to Minnesota?
  21. Will the Vikings win their first Super Bowl?

Some of these will be answered before opening kickoff, while others (question 21) will hopefully not be answered until February 2022. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: this will be a captivating team to watch.

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Barr and Carr Believe this will be a Bounce-Back Year

Based on past trends and the present roster, the Minnesota Vikings are poised to bounce back from the disappointing 2018 season. Several insiders including Anthony Barr and David Carr believe the Vikings are primed for a stellar year, but is it too early to be drinking the purple Koolaid?

It’s that time of year — when football fans are busy making bold predictions about the upcoming season. While I don’t give much credibility to armchair quarterbacks, I do put stock in actual NFL analysts like David Carr. The former quarterback and number-one overall pick predicts Zimmer, with the help of Gary Kubiak, will win his first ring this year. “This offense will undoubtedly be better with Gary Kubiak and Kevin Stefanski running the show,” Carr said on NFL.com. “Cousins played some of his best football in Washington under Kyle Shanahan, whose offense is a clone of Kubiak’s. Kubiak won a ring as Denver’s head coach in 2015, and now he helps Zim get his.”

Carr isn’t the only one who expects big things from the Vikings, as team captain Anthony Barr recently raved about Minnesota’s budding offense and agreed that the team is on the brink of a successful season. “Every year that we’ve had a down year, we’ve always bounced back,” Barr said on Good Morning Football. “The masterminds they have on the offensive side are going to pay dividends.” As a player, Anthony is closer to the team than a reporter could ever be, and I trust him when he says this will be a better year. It’s also worth noting that during the offseason, Barr turned down more money from the New York Jets to stay with the Vikings. He obviously sees more potential in his coaches and teammates here in Minnesota, or he would have left for greener pastures.

Endorsements from respected players aside, past performance also indicates the Vikings will bounce back in 2019. From a historical perspective, the team performs better during odd years. Here’s a brief rundown of the past few seasons under Zimmer’s leadership:

2014: 7 wins, 9 losses, missed playoffs

2015: 11 wins, 5 losses, made playoffs

2016: 8 wins, 8 losses, missed playoffs

2017: 13 wins, 3 losses, made playoffs

2018: 8 wins, 7 losses, 1 tie, missed playoffs

Let’s hope history repeats itself. I think Spielman’s draft picks, along with Kubiak’s coaching, will propel us into the postseason. So grab a glass folks, it’s time to drink some purple propaganda.

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