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New Man in the Middle: Why the Vikings Are Betting on Blake Brandel at Center
Caleb Banks, Jake Golday and Domonique Orange have already mixed with the starters as the Vikings look for immediate depth on defense.
- During 11-on-11 drills, Vikings rookies Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, and Domonique Orange practiced together, marking an uncommon early integration under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
- The Vikings drafted Banks and the 320-pound Domonique Orange, affectionately nicknamed Big Citrus, to prioritize interior defensive line size; Orange has already rotated with starters.
- Offensively, 250-pound fullback Bredeson has assumed a significant role in camp, while 190-pound running back Claiborne shows flashes of explosiveness despite facing limited workload expectations.
- In the secondary, 210-pound safety Thomas is learning the complex defensive scheme while 195-pound cornerback Demmings makes splash plays filling in for absent James Pierre.
- Providing depth behind established starters Christian Darrisaw and Brian, 325-pound tackle Tiernan has started working with the backup offense, positioning him for future opportunity.
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