NFL: Which team will go worst-to-first in 2014?

NFL: Which team will go worst to first in 2014?

Jul 25, 2014; Richmond, VA, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and fullback Darrel Young (36) celebrate during practice on day two of training camp at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jul 25, 2014; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer instructs a player in drills at training camp at Minnesota State University. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 8: Minnesota Vikings

I’m actually a fan of where the Vikings are headed. I loved the Mike Zimmer hire, I loved the Teddy Bridgewater draft pick, and I think the duo of Cordarrelle Patterson and Adrian Peterson has a chance to be one of the best WR/RB pairings that the NFL has seen in a while.

That having been said, I don’t see them making the jump into playoff contention yet this season. With Green Bay and Chicago looking like strong playoff caliber teams and Detroit boasting an elite offense the NFC North will be a tough division to conquer. While I think the Vikings would be wise to let Bridgewater play this season, a rookie QB isn’t likely to beat out Aaron Rodgers. That’s what it would take for the Vikings to go from worst to first.

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