Every weekday, our Vikings reporters walk you through what's happening with the team that day.
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
— QB Matt Cassel won't be looking over his shoulder this year.
— Former Vikings QB Shaun Hill will start for the Rams on Sunday.
— SS Robert Blanton and MLB Jasper Brinkley will start against the Rams.
— OG Brandon Fusco came from a small college but is in his third season as a starter.
— Here's a scouting report on the Rams.
TWEET OF THE (YESTER)DAY
BEHIND ENEMY LINES
— RB Adrian Peterson poses a threat to the Rams defense.
— Roger Saffold will start over rookie Greg Robinson at left guard.
— It's a sad overreaction to defensive end Michael Sam in the NFL
TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE
The Vikings will wrap up their walkthrough around 11:15 a.m. and the coordinators will the podium right after. Practice is schedule to begin at 12:50 p.m.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
It's all gold and white at the safety positions. With Robert Blanton named as the starting strong safety for the season opener against the Rams, he'll be alongside of a familiar Notre Dame face, Harrison Smith. They're both entering their third season in the NFL after spending an additional four seasons together in South Bend.
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
