The Vikings are roughly the midway point of training camp. They played their first preseason game Saturday, a 20-10 win over the Houston Texans, and have two joint practices this week against the New England Patriots at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, which are open to the public. It is a crucial six-day period for the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Reporters Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, Mark Craig and Emily Leiker answered questions from readers about McCarthy, the offensive line, the additions to the defense and more. This Q&A is now over, but catch up on the responses below.