When the Minnesota Vikings convene in Eagan (it’s going to be weird to not say ‘Mankato’ when talking about the Vikings training camp for a few years) it will begin a season of high expectations. They are considered by most experts to be on a very short list of legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and for good reason. They went to the NFC Championship last year, everyone of significance is returning, and they’ve actually upgraded at a couple of key positions.
But there is also reason for concern. Some positions might not have been addressed as urgently as they could have, new faces in critical positions could make for a rough transition, and the looming schedule is no cakewalk.