EAGAN, Minn. – For the Patriots offensive line, Wednesday marked the biggest test we’ve seen this summer.

Last season, the Vikings defense finished tied for the fourth-most sacks in the NFL with 49.Led by Pro Bowlers Jonathan Greenard (12 sacks) and Andrew Van Ginkel (11.5 sacks), the Minnesota pass rush is made more complicated due to defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ defensive scheme.

That was seen in this joint practice session .

In the third 11-on-11 period, Flores got creative with his blitzes. All of a sudden, the Vikings were sending a flurry of pass rushers in a variety of ways. For example, on one play, it appeared as though the Patriots thought Dallas Turner would drop into coverage. Instead, he blew by Will Campbell, who was looking at a different defender.

That wa

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