5 Biggest Minnesota Vikings Rumors Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

5 Biggest Minnesota Vikings Rumors Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By Brad Berreman

July 13, 2015

5 Minnesota Vikings Rumors Heading Into 2015 Training Camp

Adrian Peterson Minnesota Vikings — NFL training camps will start soon, and the positive vibe surrounding the Minnesota Vikings is widespread heading into the 2015 season.

The Vikings will report to training camp in less than two weeks, and here are five rumors attached to the team right now.

NFL training camps will start soon, and the positive vibe surrounding the Minnesota Vikings is widespread heading into the 2015 season.

The Vikings will report to training camp in less than two weeks, and here are five rumors attached to the team right now.

5. Jerick McKinnon-Third Down Back?

Jerick McKinnon Minnesota Vikings

5. Jerick McKinnon-Third Down Back?

Jerick McKinnon Minnesota Vikings — Adrian Peterson is obviously back as the Vikings' No. 1 running back, leaving everyone else in a complimentary role at this point. But the Minneapolis Star Tribune expects McKinnon to be in the picture on third downs, and he could have success in the role after catching 27 passes as a rookie in 2014.

Adrian Peterson is obviously back as the Vikings' No. 1 running back, leaving everyone else in a complimentary role at this point. But the Minneapolis Star Tribune expects McKinnon to be in the picture on third downs, and he could have success in the role after catching 27 passes as a rookie in 2014.

4. Is DE Brian Robison 100 Percent Healthy?

Brian Robison Minnesota Vikings

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4. Is DE Brian Robison 100 Percent Healthy?

Brian Robison Minnesota Vikings — Robison suffered a pectoral injury while working out in May, and he missed all offseason practices as a result. He said back in June that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp, while deferring to Vikings' coaches and training staff. So if the team has any concerns about Robison's health, the door could be open for Scott Crichton, Danielle Hunter and B.J. Dubose to see more practice reps.

Robison suffered a pectoral injury while working out in May, and he missed all offseason practices as a result. He said back in June that he expects to be ready for the start of training camp, while deferring to Vikings' coaches and training staff. So if the team has any concerns about Robison's health, the door could be open for Scott Crichton, Danielle Hunter and B.J. Dubose to see more practice reps.

3. Will CB Terence Newman Be A Week 1 Starter?

Terence Newman Bengals

3. Will CB Terence Newman Be A Week 1 Starter?

Terence Newman Bengals — First-round pick Trae Waynes is not going to be handed a starting job, even if he plays a fair amount right away. That opens the door for Newman, who has a lot of experience in Mike Zimmer's defense, to open the season as the Vikings' starting left cornerback.

First-round pick Trae Waynes is not going to be handed a starting job, even if he plays a fair amount right away. That opens the door for Newman, who has a lot of experience in Mike Zimmer's defense, to open the season as the Vikings' starting left cornerback.

2. Will CB Josh Robinson Be Cut?

Josh Robinson Minnesota Vikings

2. Will CB Josh Robinson Be Cut?

Josh Robinson Minnesota Vikings — Robinson suffered a torn pectoral during Minnesota's June minicamp, and he is fairly certain to miss all of training camp. Though he could be placed on the PUP list to start the season, Robinson's roster spot is far from secure and I see this situation opening the door for the Vikings to release him with an injury settlement.

Robinson suffered a torn pectoral during Minnesota's June minicamp, and he is fairly certain to miss all of training camp. Though he could be placed on the PUP list to start the season, Robinson's roster spot is far from secure and I see this situation opening the door for the Vikings to release him with an injury settlement.

1. WR Cordarrelle Patterson-Starter?

Cordarrelle Patterson Vikings

1. WR Cordarrelle Patterson-Starter?

Cordarrelle Patterson Vikings — Vikings' offensive coordinator Norv Turner said in mid-June that Patterson is in the mix to start, even though he's coming off a dismal 2014 season. He'll have to usurp Jarius Wright as the team's likely primary slot receiver, which I find unlikely, and rookie Stefon Diggs could start to push Patterson out as the Vikings' primary kickoff returner with a strong showing during camp.

Vikings' offensive coordinator Norv Turner said in mid-June that Patterson is in the mix to start, even though he's coming off a dismal 2014 season. He'll have to usurp Jarius Wright as the team's likely primary slot receiver, which I find unlikely, and rookie Stefon Diggs could start to push Patterson out as the Vikings' primary kickoff returner with a strong showing during camp.

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