Access Vikings morning walkthrough: Winning close games a priority, so is run defense and more Vikings links

Every weekday, we walk you through what's going on with the Vikings.

WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

— The Vikings have prioritized improving their run defense, but it took them a few plays to put the clamps on Buccaneers back Doug Martin.

— What do the Vikings need to do to meet expectations this year? Chip Scoggins writes that winning more close games would be a good start.

— Rookie defensive end Danielle Hunter is making progress as a pass rusher, but "he's still got a ways to go as far as being consistent with that."

— Will the Vikings keep a fullback? Logic says Zach Line will be here.

— Tom Johnson has picked up where he left off during his breakout 2014 campaign, and he has his sights set on an even higher sack total.

— Former Gophers safety Brock Vereen was running with the first team for the Bears, but he has been leapfrogged on the depth chart by a rookie.

— The Packers haven't given up on former Wisconsin wide receiver Jared Abbrederis, and he hasn't given up on football despite a rash of injuries.

— Lions safety James Ihedigbo is 32 but believes he's still in his prime.

TODAY'S VIKINGS SCHEDULE

The Vikings are sticking with the same post-camp schedule at Winter Park — the morning walkthrough, press conferences then practice at 2:50 p.m.