The Minnesota Vikings have started their campaign 0-3. This marks the second time in three seasons the team has started this way.
There are many personnel to blame. The Vikings offense have had nine turnovers through their first three games. Fans Tami Bern, Jake McBride, and Jerry Buum weigh in on their team.
Lifelong Viking fan Jake McBride said, “This year’s team is a dumpster fire like never before. That being said, um I do, however, think that they can turn it around.”
2020 was the last time the Vikings started 0-3. They did catch a hot streak later in the season, but they ended up missing the playoffs and finished 7-9.
Head coach Kevin O’Connell is in his second season with the Vikings, and the team is coming off a 13-4 season. Expectations for the organization were extremely high this season.
O’Connell was hired last year by first year General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Coach O’Connell won the Big Game with the Los Angeles Rams, as the Offensive Coordinator. He is the second youngest head coach, only behind the Rams head coach Sean McVay.
“From top to bottom the whole organization should be blamed for the slow start. O’Connell has made some questionable play calls late in the game. However, the turnovers are what is costing us the games. “The team has the talent to make it to the playoffs, there is no denying that” (Tami Bern).
The team is led by one of the best receivers in Justin Jefferson. Kirk Cousins is arguably one of the top ten quarterbacks in the league. His offensive line has done much better this year, as Cousins has been pressured very little, and the team ranks fifth-best in this category.
“I think it is time to start from scratch. Cousins is aging, and not as fine wine. Trade him, and get his contract off the books.Start new, and start young. Too many franchises are scared to start over and admit their wrongdoings. However, with the right people in the front office a rebuild can be accelerated” (Jerry Buum).
Optimism remains in the Vikings fans mentioned above except for Jerry. “Good thing we have the Wild and Timberwolves to look forward to if the Vikings continue to disappoint like they are.”
The NFC North Division might belong in another team’s hands other than the Vikings and Packers this year. The Detroit Lions look really good this year, and Minnesota will have to play them twice this year. Must win games if you are this team.