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Paul Hodowanic of Purple Insider

Joined: Apr 4, 2022

The future of the Vikings, Part 2: Running back
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The future of the Vikings, Part 2: Running back

A season of running game struggles and contract questions leave the Vikings' run game in limbo.

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SKOL Searching: Was that the Vikings’ best shot at a Super Bowl?
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SKOL Searching: Was that the Vikings’ best shot at a Super Bowl?

13-win seasons and home playoff games don't come around often. Did Minnesota blow its opportunity for a deep playoff run?

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SKOL Searching: How the Vikings can beat the Giants
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SKOL Searching: How the Vikings can beat the Giants

The Minnesota Vikings have not fared well in rematches.

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SKOL Searching: Which playoff opponents can capitalize on the Vikings' biggest flaws?
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SKOL Searching: Which playoff opponents can capitalize on the Vikings' biggest flaws?

The Packers loss showcased all of Minnesota's shortcomings. Will they be exposed in the playoffs?

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SKOL Searching: Nathaniel Hackett and Kevin O'Connell epitomize the randomness in head coach hiring
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SKOL Searching: Nathaniel Hackett and Kevin O'Connell epitomize the randomness in head coach hiring

A look back at the offseason shows Nathaniel Hackett and Kevin O'Connell appeared starkly similar, but their performances have been polar opposites.

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SKOL Searching: The Vikings' defense changed... can it sustain?
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SKOL Searching: The Vikings' defense changed... can it sustain?

Ed Donatell dialed up plenty more blitzes and man coverage looks against the Colts, but was its success repeatable?

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SKOL Searching: The Vikings' floundering rush attack and its effect on the rest of the offense
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SKOL Searching: The Vikings' floundering rush attack and its effect on the rest of the offense

Minnesota's run game has been among the league's worst over the last month. Will it improve and does it matter if it does?

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SKOL Searching: Re-evaluating the Vikings' early season trends
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SKOL Searching: Re-evaluating the Vikings' early season trends

The Vikings have been a roller coaster, not just game to game but in many areas of the roster

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SKOL Searching: Should the Vikings blitz more?
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SKOL Searching: Should the Vikings blitz more?

The Vikings' defense has come through in the clutch but coming off a game in which the Patriots threw for 382 yards, is it time to tweak the defensive scheme?

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Are the 2022 Vikings better than the 2021 Titans?
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Are the 2022 Vikings better than the 2021 Titans?

Both teams overachieved preseason expectations, but will Minnesota flame out in the playoffs just like Tenneessee?

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The Vikings' offensive line is getting worse by the week
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The Vikings' offensive line is getting worse by the week

Minnesota's interior offensive line is allowing pressure at a disturbing rate

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The hidden value of TJ Hockenson's contract
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The hidden value of TJ Hockenson's contract

The tight end market hasn't caught up to receivers and that means lots of bang for buck with their new acquisition

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