2016 Vikings Training Camp

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Lamur getting a few rotations in with the first team now at LB with Barr/Kendricks.

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Now Harris is mixing in with Griffin at safety with the 2's.

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No surprise that first team offensive line to start camp is Kalil Boone Sullivan fusco smith

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As expected tj clemmings being looked at at right tackle

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Troy Stoudermire, Marcus Sherels, and Stefon Diggs look to be the guys that will get punt return looks.

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Zimmer: The five guys we have [on the OL] will probably change throughout camp

Mike Zimmer on his offensive line. "We still have got a lot of time to figure it out.'' Says competition will continue.

Mike Zimmer wants to get his offensive line set "as soon as possible" but until pads are on won't make any final decisions.

Mike Zimmer wants to get his offensive line set "as soon as possible" but until pads are on won't make any final decisions.

Mike Zimmer says the quarterback rating against the #Vikings has been too high.

Zimmer: Sully helped Teddy w/ protections. Center can set them, but Teddy has ultimate control.

Mike Zimmer on T.J. Clemmings: "We're going to move him on both sides.'' He played right today.

Mike Zimmer on Andre Smith: "He's a very talented guy.''

Zimmer: "Coach Soprano said, 'Sullivan's brilliant... Just ask him' ... No, but he is brilliant"

Mike Zimmer told team yesterday that they're not good enough.Gave them a list of 12 things need to get better at.

[Texas Vike]

Thanks for the updates, DP, I always enjoy reading them. You collate them from various twitter accounts, right?

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Mike Zimmer said guard Mike Harris has "a little medical issue he's working on.'' Harris called it an "illness" but didn't give details

Zimmer was passionate about TB's talent. Didn't get credit bc of MIN play style. "Not going to apologize for playing a certain way to win"

"What was your initial reaction to Heinicke's injury?"

Zimmer: ...

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Darn it.

Mike Zimmer said Taylor Heinicke put on non football injury list.

Zim emphasized that having players with excellent retention makes having a shorter camp easier. He said he's very impressed.

Kenrick Ellis on PUP. Rhett Ellison on PUP

Back stiffness for DT Kenrick Ellis, I hear. Starting camp on PUP. Nothing major. Should be fine shortly.

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Thanks for the updates, DP, I always enjoy reading them. You collate them from various twitter accounts, right?

Yep

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Welp, Fusco wins by default.

Maybe not Berger, Cirles, or a UFA might be his rival

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Maybe not Berger, Cirles, or a UFA might be his rival

Doubtful but possible. I mean he won't be *given* the job but he would be considered the heavy favorite.

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Watching the cornerbacks and how they swivel their hips coming out of the breaks. Waynes has such natural athleticism.

[PacificNorseWest]

Good stuff.

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Diggs looks great in a few different drills; sideline, short out, curls. Even played a little DB pretty well.

Mobo has been looking fine so far in practices. Had to redo a drill because he feel, but he held on to the ball

Tight end Kyle Carter is also flashing some nice hands in the drill. A smooth player.

Liking Sparano's tempo and command of the line drills. A slight delay brought a, "C'mon, today, guys!" bark. Players visibly snapped to.

Not much feedback on QBs yet. Hill had some errant floaters. Stave and Teddy look fine.

Thielen with a nice adjustment on a ball. Every year he seems to look a little better as a receiver. Route running, technique, etc.

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One on ones. Johnson burns Rhodes deep on a great double move, Teddy hits him in stride.

Treadwell beats Price with some nice moves and speed. Teddy hits him in stride deep, too.

Teddy hits Wright in the hands, it pops out and Exum grabs it.

MoBo w a solid ran route on deep middle and makes catch reverting body back towards ball on J KEARSE #1on1s

Treadwell is pretty smooth off the line of scrimmage. Beats Harris across the middle.

Hmmm...

Adrian Peterson is doing light sprints on a side field with athletic trainer Eric Sugarman instead of participating in individual drills.