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Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, Dalvin Cook and Kyle Rudolph, that’s only just a few. After the preseason and trading for Brett Jones, I think our offensive line will hold up and actually be solid protection for Cousins. With the backfield being as deep as it is [url=http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-nick-easton-jersey]http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-nick-easton-jersey[/url] , it won’t be a surprise to see more of a balanced offense this season, or depending on the defensive scheme that the opponent is working under. It may be hard to believe for Vikings fans, since no quarterback in Vikings history has thrown for, or over 5,000 yards. The quarterback that almost obtained 5,000 was Daunte Culpepper in 2004. He threw for 4,717 yards. Will Cousins be the first?3. Diggs, Thielen will both have 1,000 receiving yardsThis isn’t that bold of a prediction considering Thielen cracked 1,000 yards last season and Diggs had right around 850 yards. My logic behind this is that both receivers will perform similar to last season, however, Diggs will get a lot of deep shot looks this season that will boost his numbers.The reason the idea came up is because the Detroit Lions have two wideouts in Marvin Jones Jr. and Golden Tate, who both surpassed 1,000 receiving yards last season. Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for over 4,400 yards last season. If I got Cousins throwing for 5,000 [url=http://www.thevikingsclub.com/laquon-treadwell-jersey/]Laquon Treadwell Jersey[/url] , then I have Diggs and Thielen both cracking 1,000. 2.Vikings win 13 gamesY’all can book it now, the Vikings will go 13-3 come the end of the season. This is one bold prediction that I’m strongly confident in. Just to break it down, Minnesota gets off to a hot start. grabbing wins against the 49ers, Packers (at Lambeau) and the Bills.Week four and five will be a challenge for the Vikings as the team faces both the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles on the road. Week four against the Rams is on a Thursday, so it will be a short week for preparation. I don’t think they get the job done against the Rams or the Eagles. Mike Zimmer and company will get right back on track though, while obtaining six straight wins during weeks six through twelve (bye is week 10) to streak to a 9-2 record. That’s when the Vikings arrive at Gillette Stadium in New England to face the Patriots. Minnesota takes the fall on the road in another tough contest. Three of the remaining four games will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium, bag three wins there on top of the one road game in Seattle that the Vikings will pick up. 1. Smith will grab 10 interceptions I know, I know, y’all are like, “Lucas, that’s crazy.” Well, I’m pretty crazy, so this fits perfect. It may be a lofty goal, but it’s sure obtainable. Last season Harrison Smith recorded five interceptions. Five is his career high, as he also reached five in his 2014 campaign. Book it now [url=http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-xavier-rhodes-jersey]Womens Xavier Rhodes Jersey[/url] , but this will be Smith’s best year, yet. I’m even feeling a little frisky, so he’ll also take three of those interceptions to the house for six. Harrison Smith will be the best safety in the league this year. If they get on the field Friday night — and most of them are expected to play — a handful of former Vikings and current Saints will see some familiar faces on the other side.The Saints have punt returner Marcus Sherels, center Nick Easton, fullback Zach Line, running back Latavius Murray and, of course, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. This will be the first time Bridgewater has played against the Vikings, who drafted him in the first round in 2014 and let him leave as a free agent two years ago after his massive knee injury altered plans to build their offense around him."I'm proud of him, for him to be able to come back from the type of injury that he had to still be playing in the NFL," Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said of Bridgewater, who is competing to be Drew Brees' backup. "It was a pretty bleak outlook for him, but that's the kind of kid he is."He'll try and stick it to us, just like we're going to stick it to him."Saints coach Sean Payton said Bridgewater is "certainly going to play a lot" in the preseason opener."I think that a second year into what we're doing has benefited him and he brings all those other intangibles that allow you to win that are necessary at that position," Payton said.A priority for the Saints is replacing retired three-time Pro Bowl center Max Unger. 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Returning reserve running back Dwayne Washington is also in the mix.The Vikings will get their first chance to test their new scheme directed by offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski and influenced by offensive adviser Gary Kubiak. Rookie tight end Irv Smith Jr. will likely see significant playing time on his 21st birthday in his hometown, where his father, Irv Smith Sr., once played tight end for the Saints."He's swimming, because we're asking a lot of him right now," Kubiak said, adding: "But that's the way it should be. That's why he's here."Friday's other game pits Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh.The Buccaneers make their preseason debut under Bruce Arians, the latest coach to take a crack at ending the team's long playoff drought. The Bucs have missed the playoffs 11 consecutive seasons, the second-longest stretch in the league. Part of Arians' mission is to determine once and for all if Jameis Winston is Tampa Bay's long-term answer at quarterback. The fifth-year pro enters the final season of his rookie deal making $20.9 million. He will play against the Steelers, though not much.Besides a win, what is Arians hoping to take away from the team's debut?"Just look like we know what we're doing," said Arians, who retired as coach of the Arizona Cardinals after the 2017 season [url=http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-mackensie-alexander-jersey]http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-mackensie-alexander-jersey[/url] , then felt the itch to get back on the sideline.Three projected starters — LB Lavonte David, DT Vita Vea and S Justin Evans — and three 2019 draft picks — CB Jamel Dean, WR Scotty Miller and LB Anthony Nelson — are among the players who won't make the trip to Pittsburgh because of injuries.Pittsburgh will get its first look at how quickly first-round pick Devin Bush has come along when he makes his NFL debut.The Steelers traded up to grab the speedy if undersized Bush with the 10th overall selection. The last player Pittsburgh moved up to grab? Safety Troy Polamalu in 2003. No pressure or anything.Bush, however, doesn't have to worry about a roster spot regardless of how he plays. The same can't be said for kicker Chris Boswell, who is in the midst of a camp battle with Matthew Wright.Boswell, who slumped badly in 2018 after being a Pro Bowler in 2017, has kicked well during practice, but it's just that — practice."He's been solid but we haven't done anything yet," Tomlin said. "We're stepping into a stadium for the first time and that's exciting. We put him in some situations out here, but we're just beginning to unfold the storyline in terms of consistency there."