Mike Zimmer on Monday wanted to clarify something his defensive coordinator said about his top draft pick, an innocent remark that made a few headlines a week ago.
Last Thursday, defensive coordinator George Edwards was asked if cornerback Trae Waynes, the 11th overall pick in the 2015 draft, would be ready to start in Week 1.
“That’s what we’re aiming for,” Edwards replied.
Of course, the Vikings want all of their top-line players, including their first-rounder, to be prepared to start.