The Vikings face major questions at wide receiver with issues piling up, and a proven solution could be waiting for a return.

With an improved pass-rush presence up front, Brian Flores and the Vikings defense are hoping their four corners can hold up in coverage.

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The Minnesota Vikings are entering their fourth year under coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah with a high bar for success after winning 14 games last season.

Despite being loaded on both sides of the ball, just two Vikings will make the NFL's top 100 players list from ESPN.

The Vikings' front office apparently believes in McCarthy enough to let Sam Darnold walk in free agency after a career-reviving season, in which he threw for 4,319 yards and 36 touchdowns and led Minnesota to a 14-3 record and playoff appearance.

Teams are also making moves, like the Vikings trading for old friend Adam Thielen with the Panthers. The veteran wide receiver is headed to Minnesota, where he played for 10 seasons to start his career as an undrafted free agent,

ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky spoke with our Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson about the Vikings’ 2025 outlook. He remains incredibly high on their chances to be playing deep into January.***Click the video box above to watch our conversation on Aug.