2013 OTA/Offseason Schedule

[Eli]

Probably, as he's likely at a gym doing weight or MMA training.

And wrestling alligators and doing Iron Man competitions on the weekend, right?

[headless_norseman]

Heck with OTA's, we need to get our three #1's signed.

[dead_poet]

OTAs Preview With Leslie Frazier

Head Coach Leslie Frazier is this week's guest and he previews the upcoming OTAs and mini-camp, talks about the middle linebacker situation and assesses Christian Ponder's progress.

http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/audi ... 7d92082b64

[King James]

I dont know if you guys have been looking at some of the recent videos lately but Ponder has improved. I see he has more zip in his passes now. And the long pass he threw to Simpson was money!

[dead_poet]

I dont know if you guys have been looking at some of the recent videos lately but Ponder has improved. I see he has more zip in his passes now. And the long pass he threw to Simpson was money!

He does look a bit bigger in the upper body.

[dead_poet]

Long TDs, Secondary Newcomer Highlight OTA #1

http://www.vikings.com/news/blog/articl ... 78c55f5848

[losperros]

While that's true about Percy I think where we will see an increase of Yac is in the intermediate portion of the field. Jennings is known for catching 10-15 yard passes and running 25+ with them and I think what losperros is getting at is that many of our receivers are capable of that as opposed to Jenkins who wasn't going to get really any YAC. Aromashadou was fast but not really a YAC guy and a hobbled simpson just didn't have the top line speed / separation for YAC and might this year.

Yes, that was my point. This year's WR corps runs better than last year's did. Jennings is great at getting YAC, Simpson is healthy, Wright can fly, and Patterson is dangerous after the catch.

That said, I think DP might be right in the frequency of short throws looking for YAC going down. Hopefully, the Vikings are capable of utilizing a wider variety of passes all over the field this year. I hope that also translates to bigger plays through the air so that all the weight isn't on AD again.

[dead_poet]

I'll use this thread for OTA notes and such if the OP doesn't mind.

The first bit of juicy news:

Whoa. Greg Childs just jogged out with a helmet. Not sure how much he'll do 10 months removed from double patellar tendon year. #Vikings

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

[dead_poet]

John Sullivan just arrived on the field too. So as reported yesterday everyone except Jared Allen is present. Impressive. #Vikings

Adrian Peterson is participating in team drills about four months after sports hernia surgery. Peterson carrying the ball on 9 on 7 too. No pads, no live contact in OTAs but appears he's full go in this setting. #Vikings

Cook and Robinson continuing to work as base corners. In nickel it is Cook and Rhodes outside, Robinson in slot, as expected. #Vikings

DeMarcus Love working with third string at left tackle. Another sign he's down to his last shot here. #Vikings

--Unfortunate and odd. I've really liked his ability (when he's healthy). Seems like he'd be the best of the reserves. Something to watch.
Tom Pelissero on Twitter

[dead_poet]

Tom Pelissero ‏@TomPelissero now
Fred Evans, not Letroy Guion, has started both team periods at nose tackle. Hmm ...

[King James]

I'll use this thread for OTA notes and such if the OP doesn't mind.

The first bit of juicy news:
Tom Pelissero on Twitter

He was moving around earlier during the team workouts a couple of weeks back. No surprise here. Lets see what he can do in full pads come training camp.

[King James]

I dont like the idea of working Robinson on the outside. If anything Rhodes should be getting the outside reps, not just in the nickel formation.

[dead_poet]

He was moving around earlier during the team workouts a couple of weeks back. No surprise here. Lets see what he can do in full pads come training camp.

FYI: he didn't do much of anything. Came out then went to do more rehab. Nothing too surprising.

[dead_poet]

Adrian Peterson says he feels close to 100%. Took about six weeks to lift after surgery. Lifting as much as before? "More." #Vikings

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

[losperros]

Interesting. Can't decide whether I'm surprised or not.