Vikings face challenge of high expectations as camp nears

Cornerback and first-round draft pick Mike Hughes, center, continues to draw rave reviews from Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman, left, and coachVikings General Manager Rick Spielman continues to say that he is withholding judgment on his team until they get their pads on at training camp.

But there is just no denying that Spielman and the entire staff know this is a Super Bowl-caliber club, and after reaching the NFC Championship Game last season, that will be their only goal when training camp kicks off in July.

“We’re excited about the football team. We thought on paper we made some improvements through free agency and the draft this year,” he said. “Now you just have to stay healthy.…