Star Tribune staff writers Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' plans for Saturday's preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, and why quarterback Sam Darnold remains in the starting seat entering the first exhibition. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. What does J.J. McCarthy expect to see in "significant" playing time? What about Brian Flores' evolving defense in Year 2? Which players are (and aren't) standing out in camp?

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