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The Vikings have added University of Alabama cornerbacks coach Karl Scott to their defensive staff as defensive backs coach.
The role was held last year by Daronte Jones, who last month accepted LSU s defensive coordinator position.
Scott spent the past three seasons at Alabama under Head Coach Nick Saban, during which he coached a cornerbacks group that included 2020 second-round pick Trevon Diggs, as well as Patrick Surtain II, projected by many as a high first-round selection in the upcoming draft. Karl has a National Championship-level background and has coached some of the top college players in the country, Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer said. His input in the defensive backfield and working with our developing players there will be important.
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The Super Bowl just wrapped up with another Tom Brady-inspired victory, and it’s time for the Minnesota Vikings offseason. Aside from Gary Kubiak’s retirement, his son’s subsequent promotion to dad’s old job, and a little false trade-Kirk-Cousins scuttlebutt, the Vikings “month off” during playoff time has remained quiet.
Foremost, general manager Rick Spielman has some excruciating decisions to make on the roster existences of Kyle Rudolph, Anthony Harris, Anthony Barr, and Riley Reiff. At least one of those names will return in 2021 – probably – and maybe even two. But half of those four longtime Vikings will play football for another NFL team next season. And it’s all about money.
Paul Finebaum Addresses Concerns About Alabama’s Coaching Staff
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 31: TV/radio personality Paul Finebaum of the SEC Network speaks on air before the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Once again, Nick Saban is dealing with a lot of turnover on his Alabama coaching staff as assistants leave his side for greener pastures. But Paul Finebaum isn’t overly concerned.
In his weekly spot for WJOX, Finebaum was asked about the impending departure of Alabama assistant Karl Scott, who is reportedly joining the Minnesota Vikings staff. Finebaum responded that he has no concerns about Saban replacing him.
Vikings Hire Karl Scott As Defensive Backs Coach - Eagan, MN - This most recent 2020 defense, which also won a national title, allowed just 19.4 points per game.