Archive for July, 2010

Camp Breakdown: Day Two (Evening)

[Editor’s Note:  While I am not going to include every source link like I did yesterday, please note that all the sources consist of the sites (and Twitter accounts of their writers) that are featured in our blogroll on the right hand side of this page.] The Vikings chose to practice outside for a short [...]

No Official Word, But Harvin Appears To Be Okay

Percy Harvin was seen by multiple members of the press walking around, signing autographs, and riding his bike after the first practice on Saturday. Harvin gave everyone a scare when he had to be carted off the field for an unknown reason. With Sidney Rice already on the PUP list, it is even more important [...]

Kelley Washington Won’t Be A Viking

Earlier this week we talked about the buzz that the Vikings were interested in veteran receiver Kelley Washington. Then I went out on a limb and predicted that Washington (or anyone else) would be signed to this Vikings roster any time soon. Well, turns out he won’t be a Viking as he reportedly signed a [...]

Camp Breakdown: Day Two (Morning)

It seemed like you guys liked how I did the “Camp Breakdown” of day one, so we’ll continue along.  This time, however, I am going to try a little bit of a different format that might make it more readable.  While I am not going to include every source link like I did yesterday, please [...]

Harvin And Sapp Carted Off Practice Field

One of the biggest concerns this time of year is whether or not a team can have successful practices without jeopardizing the health of their football team. Today’s first practice was in full pads, and rookie running back Toby Gerhart can tell you that it was a practice that featured some good old fashioned contact.  [...]

Camp Breakdown: Day One

Each day (hopefully) I am going to try and find as many opinions, observations, quotes, or whatever is out there in regards to Vikings training camp and share it with you.  I’ll also look forward to hearing from those VG readers that are making the trip to Mankato for themselves. Here is a crowd pleaser [...]

Peterson An Early Focal Point In Camp

Adrian Peterson has had an offseason that consisted of endless debates as to who is the best running back in the NFL and, of course, he was included in that conversation.  I doubt he would prefer it if he wasn’t being talked about as one of the best. However, no analyst has been able to [...]

Injury Updates: Rice, Griffin, And Henderson

Sidney Rice is beginning training camp on the PUP list, which is an obvious disappointment to Vikings fans hoping to see him repeat the production that landed him on the Pro Bowl last season. Rice apparently was told he should have had surgery on his hip, but that it was absolutely needed. “Couple of guys [...]

All Rookies Are Under Contract

The Vikings managed to sign all of their eight rookies to contracts prior to camp, ending with running back Toby Gerhart finalizing his deal prior to Friday’s practice.  Here are how each rookie deal stacks up: Chris Cook (pick 34):  4-years, $5.37M ($3.3M guaranteed) Toby Gerhart (pick 51):  4-years, $3.767M ($1.939M guaranteed) Everson Griffen (pick [...]

Ten Training Camp Predictions

They do it every morning.  Very early in the morning.  Long before my dogs sit at my bedside and whine at me to let them out.  Long before Mrs. Warwas presses “start” on our coffee maker.  Long, long before I want to wake up, the Minnesota Vikings hold training camp on my roof. Okay, actually [...]