With Check Engine Light On, the Vikings Will Soon Tell Us Much about Team Direction

More and more, Minnesota feels like a good team rather than a great team. The Vikings were walking along a knife s edge in those opening six games, narrowly winning behind an elite effort from the defense and special teams. Running into the Lions den in Week 8 meant getting to the opening loss of the season since neither of Brian Flores nor Matt Daniels had terrific, elite days. Yet again, the Kevin O Connell and Kyler Murray marriage appears forced, awkward, and bound for divorce. Since Sunday s loss, there s been a pile that s been said. Much of that chatter has focused on the trade deadline since the Vikings are assumed to be buyers. The 6-1 team does need help. Jeff Diamond, former Vikings GM, writes, It behooves new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to help this team that is capable of winning the NFC North and going on a playoff run. But Teasley needs to make some moves before the November 10 trade deadline to add help to both the offensive and defensive lines and perhaps tr