4 ambitious goals for new Vikings DE Yannick Ngakoue in 2020
By Dean Jones
What goals should the new Minnesota Vikings defensive end aim for in 2020?
The Minnesota Vikings made a bombshell move in the trade market before their upcoming season opener against the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings traded for stud defensive end Yannick Ngakoue from the Jacksonville Jaguars in a move that sent shockwaves across the NFL and left no doubt about Minnesota’s ambitions in 2020.
Ngakoue was so desperate to join the Vikings that he took a substantial pay cut to make the move possible. His arrival gives the organization one of the league’s best defensive line tandems and it more than compensates for the free-agent departure of prolific veteran Everson Griffen.
Pairing Ngakoue with Danielle Hunter is a mouth-watering prospect. Both possess a frightening combination of speed, size, and athleticism that cause nightmares for opposing offensive lineman. It would be a huge shock if they did not put up significant numbers next season.
This was a massive statement of intent from the Vikings. It has been a busy offseason of player movement within the franchise in recent months. But even though Minnesota lost some influential veterans, their future still looks incredibly bright.
Ngakoue is widely regarded as one of the brightest young pass-rushers in the NFL. He made an immediate impression as a rookie and the former third-round draft pick should get a new lease of life with a contending team.
Expectations will be high for Ngakoue in 2020. Let’s go over some ambitious goals he can aim for during the upcoming campaign.