The Athletic: Vikings make big bet

[Waterboy]

has he been able to workout in the last 3 weeks?  will his strength and conditioning be a factor once he returns?  I dont think its a matter of knowing his assignments,  but the conditioning factor,  especially in the warm months,  has to be a concern after a layoff like this.

And the injury factor is certain to be elevated.

[Bullazin]

We play a ton of big nickel Metellus, Jackson and Ward all take corner assignments