General Manager, Head Coach Interviews

If the new general manager and head coach can team up and lead the Vikings to that elusive Super Bowl, nobody will ever question the decision to make these moves. Heck, even if the Vikings can even get to the big game (Jan. 9, 1977 was a loooong time ago), then the moves will have been the correct ones.

That’s the 30,000-foot view, of course.

Even smaller successes such as stronger collaboration in the building, being back in the playoff picture and a bit more consistency in first-round draft picks will also be necessary in helping the Vikings reach their full potential.

With a week to digest the news, I’ll reiterate that neither Spielman or Zimmer did a horrible job here. Both had their peaks, and both had some valleys, too.

But there is a fresh aura and vibe around the Vikings right now, especially with general manager and head coach interviews kicking off this past weekend.

I hope that ownership sees the need to create a youth movement regarding the coach hiring!

I’d caution against looking for one specific trait when perusing through some candidates who might be the next head coach of the Vikings.

In fact, here is what Vikings Owner/President Mark Wilf said last week when he outlined what the search process would entail:

“That includes making sure the net is cast wide. That includes diversity, that includes all kinds of backgrounds, includes all kinds of experiences,” Wilf said. “We’re not limiting, and we certainly embrace — we’re very proud of our track record, and we’re going to continue to be elevating where we can in that area.”