Access Vikings mailbag: Which rookie will have the best season?

You have questions; we have answers and opinions. Here's the latest edition of Vikings mailbag. Let's start out talking about the rookies.

Good question, and I'd go with linebacker Eric Kendricks. He's undersized at six feet and 232 pounds, but Kendricks might be the best bet among the three players listed. The UCLA product has great instincts and has the capability to become a three-down middle linebacker. He can also play weakside linebacker as well, which will only help Kendricks' case to receive playing time early in the season.

As much as head coach Mike Zimmer complimented Waynes during rookie minicamp, it's a tough adjustment playing cornerback from college to the NFL. While I was high on Waynes heading into the draft, I'm also realistic when I look at all the talented wide receivers in the NFL.

I'm not sure what to think about Clemmings yet given that he could possibly get a shot at playing guard. He's still raw and needs to improve at both tackle positions. He's only played two seasons at the position, switching from defensive line, so it's best to hold off any assumptions until camp with Clemmings.

Then again, the Vikings drafted a player last year that only played his current position for two seasons in college. Some guy named Anthony Barr that I didn't think would start in Week 1.

I highly doubt he will. While it may seem beneficial to return with his teammates, it's an optional event. Most big name players like Adrian Peterson hardly show up to organized team activities during most offseasons (Peterson showed up last year during Zimmer's first season), so I wouldn't expect this year to be any different.

Nobody should have a problem with Peterson not showing up to OTAs, either. If it truly mattered, it'd be mandatory. You know what you're getting out of Peterson even after he missed almost all of last season. Those types of players don't have much to prove in May. They'll be ready by minicamp.

I think, without question, it's what the Vikings do at left guard. It's not the sexiest position battle, but it's the most important battle because of the ramifications. It impacts two significant pieces offensively, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and left tackle Matt Kalil. Bridgewater is coming off a season of inconsistent play from the entire offensive line, but he didn't receive much help from his blind side. It also affects Kalil, who has to prove his worth this season and didn't perform well with an aging Charlie Johnson on the left side last season.

The most logical solutions at this point are either Joe Berger, David Yankey or even switching right guard Brandon Fusco to left guard. It doesn't appear as if Clemmings would be ready to play on the left side given he only played right tackle in college.

I'm hijacking this clearly sarcastic question to ask my own question regarding the Vikings jerseys.

Uni Watch released its NFL uniforms power rankings this week, and the Vikings were ranked 16th. Where's the "trash" emoji when you truly need it?

That's way too low.

The Vikings jerseys should be ranked ahead of the Packers, Colts, Chiefs, Titans, Patriots, Giants and Jets on this list.