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Vikings coach Mike Zimmer shuffled his coaching staff this past offseason, hiring five new coaches while also naming Gary Kubiak offensive coordinator and Adam Zimmer and Andre Patterson co-defensive coordinators. Here is a closer look at the five new faces:
Dom Capers
Position: Senior defensive assistant
Coaching experience: 46th season
NFL experience: 34th season
Last job: Jaguars senior defensive assistant, 2019
Why hire Dom? The old dog gives Zimmer a new perspective on defenses in general and third-down blitz packages in particular. The 70-year-old Capers might help the 64-year-old Zimmer find ways to get more big plays out of linebacker Anthony Barr.
Daronte Jones
Position: Defensive backs
Coaching experience: 20th season
NFL experience: fifth season
![Vikings Defensive Backs Coach Daronte Jones fielded questions from the press during a press conference at TCO Performance Center, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Eagan, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.flores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/CZDIWGGQJRILX5KFCDT2AI3F5Q.jpg?&w=1080)
![Vikings Assistant Offensive Line Coach Phil Rauscher fielded questions from the press during a press conference at TCO Performance Center, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Eagan, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.flores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EXR6BM7ODQABWCURYASOPGRLNY.jpg?&w=1080)
