Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman made a big splash last

offseason when he signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a three-year deal Brett Jones Jersey , but the team fell short of expectations by missing the playoffs in 2018.That result has led to rough reviews of Cousins’ work during his first season in Minnesota and the quarterback was one of the topics of discussion during Spielman’s appearance on from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.Spielman noted Cousins’ stats while saying he didn’t think the quarterback had a bad season, but agreed that the team’s place in the standings were the ultimate judge of how things played out. He also explained that more time with offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski and the addition of Gary Kubiak to the coaching staff are among the reasons why he believes 2019 will be better.“When you look at any free agent Dan Bailey Jersey , usually coming into their second year is when they take off,” Spielman said. “The other thing that I think will be a huge benefit for Kirk Cousins is bringing in a Kubiak and a Stefanski now working with Kirk for a year. Understanding what his strengths are Tom Compton Jersey , what his weaknesses are and let’s design a scheme … that utilizes the things he does well.”Mike Shanahan said recently that the Vikings need to improve other spots on the offense to get the most out of Cousins. Spielman agrees with that sentiment and said he has to “get better personnel” on the offensive line this offseason to maximize their return on last offseason’s big pickup. NEW YORK — Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit during a play in Minnesota’s tie at Green Bay last Sunday.More Vikings coverageVikings’ Kearse faces gun Alexander Mattison Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , drunken driving charges after arrestVikings’ Kearse apologizes, returns to work after weekend arrestPhotos of the Week: 10/20/19 – 10/26/19Vikings surge into second half thanks to Cousins Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , CookVikings Snap Counts: Penalties spoil Mattison’s big daySendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness after tackling Packers wide receiver Davante Adams in the third quarter. The safety knocked into Adams with his right shoulder just after Xavier Rhodes made initial contact.Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said during his weekly radio show Wednesday that Sendejo was told by an official after the play that he did everything right on the tackle. It still resulted in a fine by the NFL, and it was a hefty one because Sendejo is considered a repeat offender.Among those not fined Friday were Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks — both of whom were flagged for roughing the passer.