John Sullivan running the show and three other starters returning to the group. Injuries mounted last season, though, and the Vikings used the draft and offseason development of other younger returners to address depth concerns at multiple spots. Will it be enough to generate improvement from this group? There’s plenty of reason to think so.
Here’s where the Vikings stand along the OL heading into training camp…
Quick Facts
Total going to camp: 16
Total on 2014 opening day roster: 9
Average age: 25 years old
Most experienced: Joe Berger – 33 years old with 11 seasons
Rookies: 6 (Babatunde Aiyegbusi, TJ Clemmings, Tom Farniok, Austin Shepherd, Tyrus Thompson, Bob Vardaro)
Position Coach: Jeff Davidson
Core Four
Continuity can be an offensive line’s greatest strength and the Vikings should attain a great level of that with four starters returning.