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As we are now in the month of July, that means training camps are set to begin, and movement is about to begin in the NFL. Depth charts will shuffle, waivers will be used, and it all will lead to some new visions for teams developing.
Until then, we get to look at some final power rankings before all that shuffling begins. The latest we are looking at is from Bleacher Report's NFL department. They ranked the Vikings 21st after an offseason that was confusing, yet predictable, at times.
Their Brent Sobleski writes, "The Vikings' success or failure is rather simple to ascertain simply because the outcome relies almost solely on how the quarterback position progresses. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is viewed as a quarterback whisperer based on what he was able to accomplish with Sam Darnold before he left to join the Seattle Seahawks. O'Connell didn't have the same success last year while trying to bring along JJ McCarthy and the other quarterbacks on the roster. Now, Kyler Murray likely steps into the starting role. Murray's natural ability has never been questioned. O'Connell must get the most out of the former No. 1 overall pick from a mental standpoint while also maximizing his tantalizing athleticism. If the Vikings' coaching staff gets the most out of Murray, Minnesota will make some noise this fall."
The rest of the NFC North shaped up, with the Chicago Bears leading the group, being ranked 10th after their moves. The rest of the division has the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers being ranked 12th and 14th, respectively.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Where did Bleacher Report rank the Vikings in July's Power Rankings?
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Until then, we get to look at some final power rankings before all that shuffling begins. The latest we are looking at is from Bleacher Report's NFL department. They ranked the Vikings 21st after an offseason that was confusing, yet predictable, at times.
Their Brent Sobleski writes, "The Vikings' success or failure is rather simple to ascertain simply because the outcome relies almost solely on how the quarterback position progresses. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is viewed as a quarterback whisperer based on what he was able to accomplish with Sam Darnold before he left to join the Seattle Seahawks. O'Connell didn't have the same success last year while trying to bring along JJ McCarthy and the other quarterbacks on the roster. Now, Kyler Murray likely steps into the starting role. Murray's natural ability has never been questioned. O'Connell must get the most out of the former No. 1 overall pick from a mental standpoint while also maximizing his tantalizing athleticism. If the Vikings' coaching staff gets the most out of Murray, Minnesota will make some noise this fall."
The rest of the NFC North shaped up, with the Chicago Bears leading the group, being ranked 10th after their moves. The rest of the division has the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers being ranked 12th and 14th, respectively.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Where did Bleacher Report rank the Vikings in July's Power Rankings?
Continue reading...
