Vikings season preview Teddy Bridgewater or bust
's season preview goes to the NFC North.Change we can believe inAs a rookie, was one of December's premier quarterbacks with , , and -- not the big-name foursome of , , and that he was expected to have at his disposal.Now
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Bruce Brown Jr. Jersey per Pro Football Focus. In Kendricks, Hodges and 2014 first-round pick , coach Mike Zimmer has a highly athletic linebacker trio if veteran continues to fade.What we'll be saying in FebruaryThe lived up to expectations as the trendy young team ready to crash the postseason party. Although they managed to secure a wild card berth, the are another year away from doing real damage in January. With the new stadium ready to open in 2016, Minnesota is one of the most exciting teams in the league.Predicted finish: Third place in NFC North, tied for No. 6
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