Five keys for the Vikings defense in 2020

How can the Vikings not take a step back in 2020? Here are five things the team needs to do.

Don’t be afraid to use different packages

Vikings should make sure they’re at least comfortable enough with all their personnel to be able to use different formations.

The Vikings should have a good enough third linebacker so they can use a 4-3. They should have a good enough nickel to be able do that.

The team also hired Dom Capers, who has been known to use a 3-4 and work in creative blitz packages with linebackers.

It will be interesting to see how the Vikings look on defense next year — in terms of their players and their different alignments.