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I'm surprised Reggie Jones didn't make this list. But it's nice to hear Williams single out a guy that needs to step up with the opportunity he has been given.

10 Vikings Off To Fast Starts At Training Camp

“Letroy has been one that has been phenomenal in camp,” Alan Williams said. “It may not seem to the naked eye but there are some clips of him just getting off blocks, running to the ball and pursuing. Day two he made a play outside of the numbers running to the football so we are very pleased with him.”

http://blog.vikings.com/2012/08/02/10-v ... ning-camp/

does Reggie Jones play special teams?

dead_poet wrote:10 Vikings Off To Fast Starts At Training Camp

Encouraging stuff, particularly about Guion and Simpson. I wish there were a quarterback, safety, linebacker or guard mentioned, but I'll take what we can get.

Seems like the Vikings could actually have some decent depth at cornerback, albeit with some guys who show talent, but may still be projects.

dead_poet wrote:Not a great sign for Brinkley.

It's not unexpected. Henderson's the more athletic player in coverage so I think he was probably the favorite to be the mike 'backer in nickel situations anyway. Rather than being a bad sign for Brinkley, maybe it's a positive indication that the coaches are emphasizing athletic strengths?

... or is that a reach?

Jim

Mothman wrote: It's not unexpected. Henderson's the more athletic player in coverage so I think he was probably the favorite to be the mike 'backer in nickel situations anyway. Rather than being a bad sign for Brinkley, maybe it's a positive indication that the coaches are emphasizing athletic strengths?

... or is that a reach?

Jim

Ha! I'll take the optimism. As long as whoever is there can get the job done and isn't a glaring liability (is it too much for them not to be any kind of liability) I'm fine with it. Henderson seems to always be around the football so maybe he'll be fine in that roll, provided he can get to it before the play has already been made.

Pulling for the guy.

Allen Reisner keeps getting first rep as second tight end with starting offense (aka Carlson's spot). #Vikings

Everson Griffen making camp debut as nickel DT in walkthrough. Has gotten all previous reps at linebacker. They want him on the field.

Geoff Schwartz has an abdominal strain, has been sent back to Twin Cities for tests. Want to make sure it's not related to hip. #Vikings

Vikings will bring in some offensive linemen to work out. They're down to 12. Pat Brown has Grade 1 MCL, could be bak in couple days.

RB Jordan Todman dealing w L ankle sprain. Won't practice this afternoon.

What's a "nickel DT"?

Eli wrote:What's a "nickel DT"?

Defensive tackle in nickel (typically third down) formations.

dead_poet wrote: Defensive tackle in nickel (typically third down) formations.

Yup. They did the same thing with Robison before he won the starting DE position.

dead_poet wrote:Ha! I'll take the optimism. As long as whoever is there can get the job done and isn't a glaring liability (is it too much for them not to be any kind of liability) I'm fine with it. Henderson seems to always be around the football so maybe he'll be fine in that roll, provided he can get to it before the play has already been made.

That's always nice.

This could become an interesting competition during the preseason.

Here's the Greg Childs catch:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-training- ... ent_stream

Good side control on the DB. Should have gone for the darce choke.

the anti Berrian reciever .. he showed effort and caught the ball

S197 wrote:Here's the Greg Childs catch:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-training- ... ent_stream

Good side control on the DB. Should have gone for the darce choke.

How Tyrone Porthro-esque

Christian Ponder was 11-of-16 passing today in team drills. Joe Webb was 10-of-16, Sage Rosenfels 1-of-3 and McLeod Bethel-Thompson 1-of-2.

Talked to Craig Johnson for a story after practice. He said he told Ponder he's never seen a QB go 7-of-10 in 2-minute and only gain 25 yds.

Jeff Charleston hurt an ankle and will have an MRI. Results not yet back on Geoff Schwartz's MRI. From what I'm hearing Geoff Schwartz's issue isn't thought to be related to the hip. Still no updated prognosis, though. Eric Frampton just had wind knocked out.

Josh Robinson has returned to defense drills for first time in a week. Tweaked hammy last Friday. Working with what amounts to 3rd string.

And now Reggie Jones is the third corner in starting nickel. Trying all the combinations with Winfield sitting. #Vikings

The Blair Walsh Project

And practice ends with Blair Walsh drilling a 55-yard field goal that passed midway up the uprights. Dead center. The kick had at least another eight yards on it.

Blair Walsh's field goals from 43 and 55 yards in situational work today improved him to 17-of-18 in team settings this camp.