text: I think it is going to be an interesting season for the Vikings. They got rid of Tice, who seemed to want to be everyone's buddy instead of their coach, and got Childress, who seems to run a tight ship (no pun intended) (OK, maybe a little pun intended). They got rid of Culpepper, who proved the critics correct last season that he could not play without Moss. Yeah, the front line was not great (they kind of sucked), but Johnson was able to adapt to it, and if Culpepper was as high caliber QB as he thinks he is, he should have adapted also. Speaking of the front line, Hutchinson will really improve the line, and with Birk coming back this season, and the addition of Taylor as running back, their running game (hopefully) will be vastly improved.\n\nOne area that will hurt them is the loss of Burleson. But they still have some pretty good receivers. I think KRob may get the starting job. He started as kick-off returns last season, but step up as one of the go-to guys when Johnson took over. If they draft a receiver with one of their 2nd round picks, they should be OK in that department. And defense is an area that has really plagued them for the last few years. Now, with a new defensive scheme, it may take half the year (hopefully not longer) for the players to adapt. The area they really need help is linebackers. But, if they can at least play to the level they did at the second half of last season, and with the improvements to the offense, they may have a shot this year. But, I've been a Vikings fan long enough to know not to hold my breath over it.