MANKATO, Minn. -- Right guard intrigue is not exactly a sexy storyline, but the open competition at that position is a portal into the Vikings' high-stakes transformation of their embattled offensive line.
The pressure is immense on the once-reliable unit to redeem itself from a ragged 2014 performance and allow a potentially dynamic offense to thrive under second-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and returning running back Adrian Peterson.
"As long as we take care of our business up front, we'll be OK," right tackle Phil Loadholt said this week. "It starts up front. We take pride in what we do.