Access Vikings morning walkthrough: August 4

Our Vikings reporters walk you through what's going on with the team today.

August 4, 2014 at 12:16PM

Every day On most days, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening that day.

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

--- After years of turbulence, the Vikings are all rowing together.

--- Rookie G David Yankey is trying to play catch-up.

--- Check out this photo gallery from Saturday night's practice under the lights.

TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY

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AROUND THE NFC NORTH

--- Former Packers (and Vikings) QB Brett Favre will have his number retired in Green Bay.

--- Former Minnesota S Brock Vereen has climbed the Bears' depth chart.

--- Lions RB Theo Riddick has impressed in camp, but he has a lot of competition.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

After getting yesterday off, Vikings players will be back on the field at 10:30 a.m. for today's morning walkthrough. This afternoon, the Vikings practice at 3:30 p.m., and they'll be in pads.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Last season, with Norv Turner coordinating their offense, the Browns ranked fifth in the NFL in offensive pace of play, according to Football Outsiders. The Browns ran one offensive play every 24.96 seconds of game time. That pace trailed only the Eagles, Bills, Patriots and Broncos. The Vikings, meanwhile, ranked ninth last season in offensive pace at 26.22 seconds per play.

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