Vikings’ Stopgaps or Starters? Players Who Need To Improve in ’09

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Published: May 15, 2009

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However, there were high expectations for a Vikings team than an early first-round exit in the playoffs.

All the free agents Zygi Wilf brought in via his private jet proved dividends (minus Thomas Tapeh), each contributing to a struggling pass offense as well as pass defense.

The reason for optimism? Many players that looked promising in 2007 seemed to underachieve in '08.

Here is a list of the players that need to produce this season in order to keep their jobs and help the Vikings make a championship run.

 

1. Center/Right Tackle Ryan Cook

Vikings fans and media have been pretty lenient with the play of Ryan Cook his first three seasons in the league. Cook started 14 games, being benched before Week 12 due to his penalties and inconsistent play.

That wasn't the first time Cook had played off and on in his career, struggling most with his pass blocking earlier in his career.

Cook was drafte...

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