The Vikings have 11 offensive starters. At best, Shaun Hill and/or Sam Bradford rank seventh in order of importance as the Vikings head into Sunday’s season opener at Tennessee.
No. 1 would be a fella named Adrian Peterson. Remember him? Five-time All-Pro and three-time rushing champ on a run-oriented team whose identity starts with defense?
Nos. 2-6 would be, in no particular order, left tackle Matt Kalil, left guard Alex Boone, center Joe Berger, right guard Brandon Fusco and right tackle Andre Smith.
“I think all the pressure is on us,” Boone said Monday. “We have total faith in Shaun.