The Minnesota Vikings (0-0) open the 2014 regular season today against the St. Louis Rams (0-0) in the Edwards Jones Dome, after going 4-0 during the preseason. My expectations are high for the Vikes. NFL teams have reached the playoffs 57% of the time after an undefeated preseason. Let's do this!

A new era starts today; the Mike Zimmer era. I like how the team seems to be carrying itself under his leadership. I like the possibilities that exist with Norv Turner's mind behind the offense. I look forward to seeing how Mike Zimmer's defense looks versus a season ago. I look forward to seeing new faces in the lineup. And I look forward to how it all comes together on he field.

It's nice coming into a Sunday with the packers already picking up a loss on Thursday. It feels like we've waited a long time for today.

Skol!

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