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Archive for August, 2007

Vikings Work On Third-And-Long

Vikings coach Brad Childress says the team did well with yesterday’s third-and-long drills during training camp in Mankato. Childress says it’s important for the offense to convert at least a few of those situations into first downs, while the defense can set the tone for a game by forcing the opposition to punt. Not practicing [...]

Posted by CJ on Aug 08 2007

Depth Chart Shows Wade and Williamson as Starting WR’s

The Vikings depth chart for Friday’s preseason opener vs the Rams is out, and the two starting wide outs are Bobby Wade and Troy Williamson.  The team is still searching for that position, and it looks as if Wade and Wiliamson will get their first crack at the starting job and then the team will [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2007

Peterson Suffers Hip Pointer; Chiefs in for Practices

The Vikings continue with training camp with a practice tonight and tomorrow with the Kansas City Chiefs. Yesterday, first round draft choice Adrian Peterson put a scare into onlookers when he limped off of the practice field. Peterson suffered a mild hip pointer injury and is expected to miss the two sessions with the Chiefs. The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2007

Will Williams Stick Around After All?

The Pat Williams situation up in Minnesota continues to get interesting, and mized signals are the order of the day.  Sean Jensen of Pioneer Press reports that there are mixed messages between the Vikings and the Williams camp.  The agent for the Vikings defensive tackle, Angelo Wright, said that Williams will play out his remaining [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 02 2007

Vikings Camp Continues In Mankato

The Vikings continue their training camp routine in Mankato.  The team worked out twice yesterday.  Coach Brad Childress compared the quarterback situation to riding a rollercoaster.  He says Tavaris Jackson and Brooks Bollinger have both looked good at times, but also have looked not so good at times.  Receiver Aundrae Allison missed the second practice yesterday [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007

Taylor Injury Not Serious

The injury suffered by Vikings running back Chester Taylor at training camp on Tuesday is not as serious as first thought.  Taylor’ arm was injured when he took a hit after catching a pass from Tarvaris Jackson.  Coach Brad Childress says X-rays have revealed that the arm is only bruised.  Taylor will be sidelined for [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007