New Generation: The 2009 Minnesota Vikings Secondary

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Published: May 10, 2009

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... receivers were having no problem cutting and dicing the Vikings secondary.

Come to think of it, it was only about five years ago when corners such as Chris Dishman, Wasswa Serwanga, and Denard Walker were getting beat up and down the field.

I will never forget the Vikings secondary breaking down on the last play of the 2003 season as Cardinals' quarterback Josh McCown hooked up with wide receiver Nate Poole in the back of the end zone to stop the purple from winning the NFC North title and clinching a spot in the playoffs.

In 2008, the Vikings proved to me that indeed they can stop the pass. After finishing dead last in pass defense in the NFL in 2007, they make significant improvements with the help of new-comer safety Madieu Williams.

Williams was one of the biggest free agent signings before the 2008 season for the Vikings. The team had recently let go of 2007 starter Dwight Smith, who was signed by the Detroit Lions.

With excitement bui...

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