Changes to bring positive results?
Only time will tell as to whether it will be a case of too many cooks from a defensive standpoint with the Vikings this year.
It is essential that each staff member develops a quick understanding of what is expected of them and how head coach Mike Zimmer is trying to blend all their thoughts in a positive way.
If things do not go their way immediately, then the pressure will be on. Andre Patterson and Adam Zimmer already have a head start in terms of their knowledge of the organization and what direction Minnesota is going.
One would expect Dom Capers to get up to speed quickly and become a vital cog in their defensive machine. All these are encouraging signs, but we have seen how situations like this can disintegrate quickly in the NFL.
There is also the need to blend potential NFL Draft picks and new recruits quickly and efficiently to avoid further complications down the line. What sort of players come in is also something each defensive staff member is going to have to agree on so that Zimmer and Vikings general manager Rick Spielman can make the right moves to take the franchise forward.
This is yet another fascinating element of everything going on in Minnesota in the coming months. If they can fire on all cylinders from the jump and become a cohesive team, then there is a real chance it could propel the defense to new heights.