Why The Vikings Defense CAN Be Better Than The Steelers’ in 2009

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Published: May 21, 2009

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... they can carry a squad to the playoffs.

Even when Pro Bowl defensive tackle Pat Williams went down in week 15 with a shoulder injury, the defensive line played well against the run, allowing 70 yards to Michael Turner (finished second in the league in total rushing yards) in week 16, 77 yards against Derrick Ward and a terrific Giants offensive line, and only 38 yards against Brian Westbrook of the Eagles in the playoffs.

However, the Vikings offense couldn't get it done when it mattered most as Minnesota was ousted too early in a season that looked promising.

This year, the Vikings defense looks to build upon its strong run defense as well as improve against the pass which finished near the middle of the league in 2008 after finishing dead last defending through the air in 2007.

In 2008, it was also a safe statement to say the Steelers were carried to their Super Bowl XLIII championship by their stout 3-4 defense led by defensive coordinator...

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