With the Vikings' roster largely set, here are five observations at key positions, including quarterback and cornerback.
Adam Schefter reports on Justin Jefferson missing the start of Vikings OTAs, and Dan Orlovsky weighs in on Jefferson's absence. Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. You can follow him via Twitter @SeifertESPN.
As the Vikings move through a month's worth of OTAs and minicamps until mid-June, let's take a step back and consider five observations of their roster:The public anticipation for McCarthy is understandable. Top-10 picks usually get on the field quickly, and nothing about Darnold's playing history suggests he should be handed a starting job.
The Vikings don't view Darnold simply as someone they can play if McCarthy isn't ready for Week 1. It's more accurate to understand him as a player the Vikings believe they can compete with as McCarthy moves through an organized developmental plan that prioritizes his long-term future. That's why O'Connell laughed when asked during rookie minicamp how he will evaluate McCarthy's individual throws.
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