It's hard to remember the last time the Minnesota Vikings devoted as many resources to the interior offensive line as they did during the offseason. The "poison pill" contract for guard Steve Hutchinson in 2006 easily comes to mind, but that was one player compared to two free agent signings (center Ryan Kelly and guard Will Fries) and a first-round pick (guard Donovan Jackson) to fortify the situation heading into this season.
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw missed the first two games of the season as he completed his recovery from a torn ACL. Subsequent injuries have kept the Vikings from having their projected starting offensive line together for a single snap through four games.