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The Vikings offensive line has a communication problem. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand discuss starting off on the wrong foot, and this Sunday's challenge in Arizona where edge rusher Chandler Jones had five sacks and quarterback Kyler Murray had five touchdowns for the Cardinals in Week 1.

The Vikings' 27-24 overtime loss in Cincinnati gets the season off to a bad start. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Jim Souhan recap the loss, and how coach Mike Zimmer and players responded at Paul Brown Stadium in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

The Vikings made Brian O'Neill one of the richest right tackles in the NFL. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand discuss why that was the right move, and how it reflects on an already top-heavy roster. They also preview Sunday's opener in Cincinnati on the latest Access Vikings podcast.

The loss of tight end Irv Smith Jr. to a knee injury was a tough blow to the Vikings offense. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand discuss a team needing a confidence boost after a winless preseason and a key injury before a meaningful snap was played. We also answer your Vikings questions about the outlook for the season, the kicker, and more.

What can we take away from a Vikings offense that hasn't shown much in training camp or in limited preseason work? What should expectations be for the NFC North? Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss from the Star Tribune booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

What to make of the Vikings hosting Everson Griffen for a workout? When will left tackle Christian Darrisaw be ready? Who's the backup quarterback? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss, and take your questions, on the latest Access Vikings podcast.

Once again, the Vikings offensive line remains a work in progress as left tackle Christian Darrisaw is still sidelined by a nagging groin injury and guard Oli Udoh learns his new position. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss preseason storylines on the latest episode of the Access Vikings podcast.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins' five-day quarantine, and what exactly led up to it, is a sticking point between the expensive QB and an organization that has implored its players to get vaccinated. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a wild week at TCO Performance Center in Eagan.

What's got Mike Zimmer in such a good mood? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss a largely healthy, veteran-laden Vikings defense that may have lightened the mood of the eighth-year head coach. We also discuss Rick Dennison's relegation to virtual advisor, camp storylines, and answer your Twitter questions.

Vikings training camp begins next week with no shortage in intrigue as Mike Zimmer oversees a retooled defense in his eighth season. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand also answer your Twitter questions about the NFC powers, Aaron Rodgers, and more.