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It was great to see the Vikings finally get over the hump as a franchise. One of the most winningest teams in pro sports without an undisputed championship finally gets one. And with what flair too. They didn't have to do it with a franchise QB or a dominant defense. They did it with just offense, throwing out the adage that "Defense Wins Championships".

The Vikings could plug in any quarterback and they were competitive.
Randall Cunningham, Jeff George, even Dan Marino on his last legs could have ran that offense and they would have been competitive.

It also helped too after they made the brilliant trade of Brad Johnson to Washington and turned the 11th and 31st picks in the draft draft pick into Jevon Kearse, Mike Rucker and Jim Kleinsasser, adding a vicious pass rushing defense and an excellent blocking tight end to that high powered offense for years to come.

But what if Gary Anderson doesn't make the kick to seal the Vikings lead in the 1999 NFC Championship game?

What if Matthew Hatchette dropped the game winning touchdown pass from Randall Cunningham in the ensuing Super Bowl? Will Randall Cunningham still be in the Hall of Fame?

What if Robert Smith fumbles the ball before he crosses the goal line in Super Bowl XXXV? Does Marino finally get his ring? Will Robert Smith also be in the Hall?
What if Drew Bledsoe toughs out his sprained ankle and throws the winning touchdown in SB XXXVII instead of sitting down and forcing a valiant but unsuccessful Tom Brady to debut on the biggest game on earth? Do the Vikings finally realize that it's time to stop playing QB carousel and get themselves a long term solution at QB? Will Tom Brady finally have his chance to prove he belongs in the NFL?

What if Kurt Warner doesn't torch the Vikings suspect secondary for 400 yards in the 1999-2000 NFCCG and repeat the effort in the 2003-4 NFCCG? Does Chip Rosenbloom keep the team after his mom passes away and makes an effort for the Rams to stay in Saint Louis forever?
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