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5 Questions Minnesota Vikings Must Answer in 2015 Training Camp

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5 Questions Minnesota Vikings Must Answer in Training Camp in 2015

Adrian Peterson
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There are quite a few question marks surrounding the Minnesota Vikings as the 2015 season continues to draw closer. Adrian Peterson is set to rejoin his team, and the Vikings believe that he will be exactly what they needed last year to spark the offense. Minnesota has high expectations for the upcoming season, but what five questions must they answer during training camp?

5. Is the Wide Receiving Corps Improved Enough?

Cordarrelle Patterson
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5. Is the Wide Receiving Corps Improved Enough?

Cordarrelle Patterson
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Cordarrelle Patterson is an electric playmaking wide receiver and will be asked to take on a large role in the 2015 offense. Minnesota also went out and acquired Mike Wallace this offseason, and will also have Stefon Diggs and Charles Johnson to help make plays. Whether or not they improved enough is another question, but they certainly look much more dangerous than they have in recent seasons.

4. Can the Vikings Have a Threatening Pass Rush?

Brian Robison
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4. Can the Vikings Have a Threatening Pass Rush?

Brian Robison
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If the Minnesota Vikings want to take the next step defensively, they will need to have a much more dangerous pass rush than they had last year. Brian Robison only recorded 4.5 sacks per game last year, but Everson Griffen stepped up with 12.0 sacks. They will need to better those numbers in order to make the necessary improvements.

3. Did the Vikings Improve Their Secondary?

Trae Waynes
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3. Did the Vikings Improve Their Secondary?

Trae Waynes
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Drafting Trae Waynes with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft was a big move for the Minnesota Vikings. He will bring playmaking to the secondary, but will he be enough of an improvement from what they had last year? That will be a major key for whether or not the Vikings can compete in the NFC, and they can only hope that their rookie can step up and play a big role.

2. Will Teddy Bridgewater Make the Next Step?

Teddy Bridgewater
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2. Will Teddy Bridgewater Make the Next Step?

Teddy Bridgewater
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Teddy Bridgewater came through with a big rookie season, throwing for 2,919 yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He will need some work on his decision-making, but his ability to make plays and be a leader was obvious. There is no question he has the type of potential to be a legitimate star in the NFL, and the 2015 season will be a big test for him.

1. Is Adrian Peterson On Board with the Vikings?

Adrian Peterson
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1. Is Adrian Peterson On Board with the Vikings?

Adrian Peterson
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Last season, it was obvious that the Minnesota Vikings weren't the same team without the face of their franchise on the field. Adrian Peterson has gone through quite a bit of drama, and he has made it clear multiple times that he doesn't want to be in Minnesota. He looks like he'll end up remaining with the Vikings in 2015 and will have to decide whether or not to buy into the system.

Evan Massey is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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