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Here are 10 top takeways from the offseason program in the eyes of the Vikings.com editorial staff:
1. The starting O-line is set | By Eric Smith @Eric_L_Smith
It appears the Vikings have solidified their offensive line, as the unit looks to have starters at three new positions in 2019.
Garrett Bradbury, of course, is slated to be the starting center, a role he has taken on from the moment he arrived in Minnesota after being the 18th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.
Minnesota will also have new starters at guards, although one is a familiar face. Pat Elflein made 27 starts at center over his first two pro seasons but will now line up at left guard. Josh Kline, a free agent signee, is the right guard after making 46 starts for the Titans over the past three seasons.
Veteran Riley Reiff manned the left tackle spot this spring, and second-year lineman Brian O’Neill was on the right side.
The starting unit will be tasked with improving a rushing attack that ranked 30th in the NFL with 93.3 yards per game in 2018.
In the 13 spring practices, the second-team offensive line consisted of: left tackle Aviante Collins, left guard Dakota Dozier, center Brett Jones, right guard Danny Isidora and right tackle Rashod Hill. The third unit was, from left to right, Storm Norton, John Keenoy, Cornelius Edison, Dru Samia and Olisaemeka Udoh.
While the Vikings repped some reserves at the “skill positions” with the first team, they kept the o-line units the same, showing the importance of developing continuity and the need for five offensive linemen to play as one.