The Vikings introduced their new offensive coaching staff Thursday and the only thing missing was a group hug.
Everybody is getting along just fine.
Perfect. Now, fix the offensive line, solve Kirk Cousins' anxiousness in the pocket, find a No. 3 receiver and win some games.
That's the bottom line, whether Gary Kubiak is coming here to be an adviser, de facto coordinator or confidant to Mike Zimmer.
The pressure to win necessitates bold action, even if the move creates skepticism about motive or what might happen if things fall apart again in 2019.
Zimmer is entering the final year on his contract. He has a young offensive coordinator who has been responsible for constructing the game plan and calling plays for exactly three games.
Bringing in Kubiak as a security blanket makes sense. This is no time for egos getting in the way of potentially saving jobs.
"I like to be surrounded by smart people," offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski said.