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Second, key word there is projected. It's not even June yet, so plenty remains to be determined up front. While that was the first unit above, Darrisaw (left tackle) and Davis (right guard) were running with the second team.
But overall, Gerald is correct in his assessment that the offensive line could soon be viewed as a strength of the team … and a unit that features young and ascending players.
O'Neill, who is entering his fourth season at age 25, and Bradbury, who will turn 26 before his third pro season, could be tasked with replacing Riley Reiff's leadership, even if neither wind up being captains during the regular season.
And if — again, this is a big if — the starting line features Darrisaw, Cleveland, Bradbury, Davis and O'Neill, then the Vikings could boast one of the league's best offensive lines in a season or two.
That distinction might not happen in 2021 because of the growth needed from a handful of players, primarily the rookies in Darrisaw and Davis. And Cleveland will be watched closely as he has apparently switched to left guard after starting nine games at right guard as a rookie.