2014 Season Preview: 5 Questions with The Viking Age
By Mike Praser
Sep 29, 2013; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Minnesota Vikings female fans with purple wigs cheer during the NFL International Series game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Steelers 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
To preview the upcoming season we have reached out to our fellow Fansided sites to get the inside info on the 2014 Chicago Bears opponents. Today we tackle the 10th and 16th opponent on the Bears schedule, the Minnesota Vikings. Check out how Adam Carlson from The Viking Age answered our infamous “5 Questions”.
Jun 17, 2014; Eden Prairie, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws in drills at Winter Park. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
What did you like and/or dislike about what the Vikings did in free agency and the draft?
"I loved that Minnesota not only got a top pass rusher in the draft, but they also locked up (in my opinion) the best quarterback in the class. They did one heck of a job getting the defensive line ready for dominance. I didn’t like how the Vikings only picked up one great cornerback in free agency. Past Munnerlyn and Rhodes, the depth at that position is questionable at best."
Which rookie are you most looking forward to seeing this season?
"It has to be Teddy Bridgewater. I feel that he has a real chance to become a starter by beating out Cassel and Ponder this preseason. If for some reason Bridgewater doesn’t get named the starter, Anthony Barr will be great to watch. He will be moved around so much on defense and is freakishly athletic. I’m excited to see what he can do going forward."
Nov 3, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Charlie Johnson (74) in action against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
What do you feel the Viking weakest link is going into Training Camp?
"I think the Vikings weakest link right now is the left guard position. I’ve never been a fan of Charlie Johnson, but wanted to see him succeed when he moved inside to guard. Sadly, he hasn’t become the player he should be and could face stiff competition in camp from rookie David Yankey."