Ed Donatell, ex-vikings defensive coordinator, issues a statement of gratitude to the team and its fans
On Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell released a statement saying they were moving on from Ed Donatell as defensive coordinator. After the news on Thursday Donatell released a statement We are grateful to the Vikings and all their fans.
“First, Shari, my wife and our entire family, for all their love and support.
All the coaches and players deserve special thanks for their efforts in winning the NFC North title and 13 games.
Kevin gave me the opportunity to be a part of the Vikings team. The Wilf family provided a wonderful environment for Kevin and Kwesi to win a championship.
Many thanks to these extraordinary fans. It was an amazing experience to be able to watch one of the most passionate fan bases in the NFL.
All the best to all the Vikings as you move forward with the positive momentum of this season. Best of luck”
The Vikings’ defense ranked 31st in the NFL this season under Donatell, which is why the Vikings chose to move on. The Vikings are now searching for a new defensive coordinator.
There are many to choose from. pressure on O’Connell He must now find a replacement to provide stability and continuity for the team. Mike Zimmer was the head coach. There was a rotating door for offensive coordinators. O’Connell needs to ensure that doesn’t happen with defensive coordinators.