Updated: August 31, 2005, 7:18 PM ET
Vikings begin life without Moss, McCombs
The Vikings no longer have Randy Moss, but a significantly upgraded defense will help Minnesota achieve its goals.
Not only did the Vikings change ownership in the offseason, from San Antonio car salesman Red McCombs to New Jersey real-estate developer Zygi Wilf, they also overhauled their long-suffering defense and shipped away one of their superstars, WR Randy Moss.
The departure of Moss and McCombs is significant, altering the dynamics of the team drastically. McCombs demanded greatness while financially handcuffing the team. In just months, Wilf has expressed a similar goal, but he's shown a willingness to pay for a championship-caliber team.
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