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For Vikings Rookie Christian Darrisaw, It’s ‘One Step Forward And Two Steps Back’

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Improving the offensive line has been a high priority for the Minnesota Vikings in recent drafts after years of neglect.

Christian Darrisaw is the latest attempt at procuring a building block for the group.

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Two weeks into training camp, the likelihood of an immediate impact from their first-round pick is low because of an injury a frustrated coach Mike Zimmer described as “nagging all the time.”

Darrisaw has been brought along slowly, seven months removed from offseason core muscle surgery, and his conspicuous absence from full-team drills has predictably impeded his progress at the critical position of left tackle.