Welcome to another episode of the Vikings Daily Opener, where we bring you the latest news and updates on the Minnesota Vikings. In this episode, we will be discussing the team's upcoming 2023 season, including a ranking of their opposing quarterbacks, potential pass rusher targets, and their offensive line.
First, let's take a look at the quarterbacks the Vikings will be facing in 2023. According to Kevin Fielder, the Vikings will be facing a variety of talented quarterbacks, including Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts. While Mahomes is undoubtedly the toughest quarterback on the list, each quarterback presents unique challenges and requires a different game plan. It will be up to the Vikings' defense to step up and shut down these talented opposing quarterbacks.
Next, we turn our attention to the Vikings' need for an edge rusher following the trading of Za'Darius Smith. In Tyler Forness' article, he lists 11 potential pass rusher targets for the Vikings to consider, including Leonard Floyd, Yannick Ngakoue, and Melvin Ingram. With a variety of veteran options available, the Vikings will have to decide whether to go with a proven veteran or take a chance on an up-and-coming player.
Finally, we take a look at the Vikings' offensive line, which has been projected to be ranked as the seventh-best in the NFL heading into the 2023 season by ESPN's Mike Clay. After years of being a weakness for the team, the offensive line appears to have been fixed. Are they? Could they actually achieve that ranking? The Vikings believe their group is set and will continue to improve in their second season together in Kevin O'Connell's offense.
Overall, the Vikings have a lot to look forward to in the 2023 season. With a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, the team will look to use that to their advantage as they take on a variety of tough opponents. Whether it's shutting down opposing quarterbacks, finding a new pass rusher or to continue to develop guys behind Danielle Hunter and Marcus Davenport, or continuing to improve their offensive line play, the Vikings will need to be firing on all cylinders if they want to make a deep playoff run.
That's all for today's episode of the Vikings Daily Opener. Stay tuned for more news and updates on the Minnesota Vikings and what do we say? SKOL VIKINGS!
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