The took a step backward in 2018, but after some changes to the coaching staff, they are expecting big things in 2019. Former Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski is entering his first full season as the team's offensive coordinator. John DeFilippo was fired after an embarra sing 21-7 lo s to the on Monday Night Football, and it quickly proved to be the right move, as Minnesota's offense exploded for 41 points the following week.Stefanski brought some creativity to this offense in the final three games of the 2018 season, and it's a trend that expected to continue into 2019. He will also be aided by Gary Kubiak. The veteran offensive-oriented coach was hired earlier this offseason to be an a sistant head coach as well as an offensive advisor. put together an inconsistent first season with the Vikings. The former Washington Redskin did have some good performances last year, Evan Fournier Jersey but the bad ones are what have stuck in the minds of fans all offseason. Look no further than the last game of the season, when the Vikings hosted the divisional rival in a win-and-you're-in situation. Minnesota put up just 10 points while Cousins threw for just 132 yards and one touchdown. The Vikings' first four drives of the game were three-and-outs, when the offense was charged with being at its best. Cousins still did put up career numbers, and with a full year under his belt in this offense, we should again expect the Vikings to make the playoffs. The Vikings have now finalized the first version of their 53-man roster for Week Darrell Armstrong Jersey 1 of the regular season. It's important to keep in mind that an NFL 53-man roster is fluid, but as of now, these are the 53 men the Vikings will march into battle with every week. Below, we'll break down the roster on each side of the ball and special teams. Offense StarterBackupDepthDepthDepth QB Kirk Cousins RB C.J. Ham LWR RWR SWR Bisi Johnson TE Jr. LT Rashod Hill LG C RG RT The Vikings felt comfortable rolling with just two quarterbacks after coming away impre sed with Mannion during the preseason. This was an interesting decision when you consider how Jordan Bone Jersey well third-string developmental quarterback played during the preseason. The signed him to their practice squad on Sunday. Earlier this preseason, he threw for 102 yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals. On Tuesday, , who the once selected No. 22 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. He caught 44 pa ses for 532 yards and two touchdowns in 2018. Some of those numbers were career highs, but he just never developed into the star the Redskins wanted him to be. Ian Rapoport reports that Minnesota , and because his 2019 salary of $1.8 million is guaranteed, most of that will be paid by the Redskins.Last week, the to the for a 2020 seventh-round pick. A three-year starter at the University of Miami, Isidora was a fifth round pick in the 2017 . He never materialized into a starter with the Vikings, however, receiving just five starts in two seasons.The Vikings instead opted to roll with just four wide receivers on their initial 53-man roster before signing Doctson, after reportedly trying and failing to trade former first-round bust . Treadwell finishes his career with the Vikings recording 56 catches for 517 yards and one touchdown in 40 games. The Vikings elected to keep a few of their wideouts on the practice squad, signing both and earlier this week. Defense StarterBackupDepthDepthDepth DE DT NT DE OLB MLB OLB D.J. Augustin Jersey Eric Wilson LCB RCB SCB Mackensie Alexander FS SS The Vikings' depth chart on the defensive side of the ball is strongest on the defensive line. Veterans Hunter, Griffen and Joseph lead the way.The Vikings released veteran cornerback Bene Benwikere last week. He was slated to back up Rhodes and Alexander on the right side. In three preseason games, he has recorded five combined tackles and one pa s defensed. Boyd now takes his spot. The Vikings also traded for Fields, who was most recently a cornerback with the , for a conditional selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. The rookie out of Clemson recorded just 39 total tackles and one interception during his four collegiate seasons, but Minnesota believes he has NFL potential. Special teams StarterBackupDepth K P LS KR Ameer Abdullah Bisi Johnson PR Ameer Abdullah Chad Beebe The Vikings surprised many when they Al-Farouq Aminu Jersey cut punter and signed Colquitt. The 34-year-old was a Pro Bowl alternate last year with the , and the Vikings saw an opportunity to improve their special teams.Minnesota also released kicker just a couple of weeks after sending a fifth-round pick to the in exchange for him. He made just one of his four field goal attempts with Minnesota. The Vikings still elected to keep him on the practice squad. Click here Click here Click here
