4 reasons the Vikings remain in win-now mode under new regime
By Dean Jones
Vikings worked things out with Hunter
Another stud player that saw his future plunge into doubt this offseason was Danielle Hunter. The outstanding defensive end has been a bit-part player over the last two seasons due to various injury problems, which saw speculation mount regarding a potential trade for the former third-round pick out of LSU.
These rumors increased when a report surfaced about numerous teams calling the Minnesota Vikings to discuss Hunter’s availability. However, the new regime held firm, and a recent contract restructure should ensure he will remain a focal point on defense in 2022 and possibly beyond.
There is no denying Hunter is one of the most ferocious pass-rushers in the business when healthy. Keeping the player on the field has been the biggest problem, which has come with a total of 26 games missed during the previous two campaigns.
Again, deciding to stand pat with Hunter on the roster is another reason why the Vikings might be pushing to win right now. Switching to a 3-4 defense is another intriguing element to the player’s equation, so it will be interesting to see just how Minnesota’s new coaching staff deploys their best defensive weapon.
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Hopefully, Hunter’s injury complications are a thing of the past. Make no mistake, the Vikings need them to be.