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Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:34 pm
by Texas Vike
S197 wrote:
Zulgad never ceases to amaze me with the amount he can say without saying anything at all. He just regurgitates what every fan already knows.
I totally agree. I think the best descriptor of him is PUTZ. He is just such a putz.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 9:39 pm
by dead_poet
halfgiz wrote:
I haven't really heard to much bad about Smith, so has Clemmings improved?
Or are they just trying to push Smith?
I'm sure Clemmings has improved (it's hard to be worse than arguably one of the worst starting offensive linemen in the league in 2015), but not to a great degree. To me that signals that Smith is closer to Clemmings' level than I find comfortable. I'm already missing Phil. Harris' issues are also an unexpected big blow. I'd feel more comfortable with him at RT than Smith or Clemmings. I fear we're going to head into the season (and the next offseason) with major immediate and long-term questions again at LT, C and RT (and possibly RG, though early indications are that Fusco is looking OK again).
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:48 am
by dead_poet
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:39 am
by dead_poet
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:07 am
by Cliff
I liked this part in particular;
The culture change is evident with Tony Sparano running the drills for the offensive line. The tempo is fast paced and the hands-on coaching approach is really benefiting some of the younger players who need coaching. Every day, it seems a young player improves upon one area they were struggling with. That is the type of instruction that is needed to improve a unit that struggled in 2015.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:03 am
by dead_poet
Interesting that AT my have jumped Wright. Wright playing a lot with the twos. AT, Diggs, CJ could be starting three until Treadwell puts it all together.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:54 am
by halfgiz
dead_poet wrote:Interesting that AT my have jumped Wright. Wright playing a lot with the twos. AT, Diggs, CJ could be starting three until Treadwell puts it all together.
We still have a lot of time yet in the preseason. But I agree...Surprised that Wright hasn't been doing that much so far.
Patterson the longer he is out the less chance he will have to grab a spot.
Wonder if we are going to see a wide reciever trade.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:39 am
by dead_poet
The morning walkthrough is underway in Mankato. McKinnon & Patterson walking through plays like yesterday.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:05 am
by dead_poet
Lots of Nickel defense work again with the Hunter/Robison/Johnson/Griffen super pass rusher package. #VikingsCamp
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:06 am
by dead_poet
In run situations first team includes Treadwell and Morgan as 2nd TE.. Two phenomenal blockers..
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:32 am
by VikingPaul73
halfgiz wrote:Zimmer: re Sparano getting after Beaver this morning: "When you should be worried is when we're not getting after you."
We need to keep the Beav

Zimmer: "Tony, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver"
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:53 am
by halfgiz
VikingPaul73 wrote:
Zimmer: "Tony, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver"
So many Beaver joks
Cordarrelle Patterson and Jerick McKinnon are expected to suit up and take part in some individual drills today, per Mike Zimmer
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:10 pm
by fiestavike
VikingPaul73 wrote:
Zimmer: "Tony, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver"
I think Beaver "the Cleaver" could be a good moniker if he manages to be able to "dent" the opposition.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:50 pm
by dead_poet
Griffen on Kalil: "Gotten a lot better. He cares now, trusts in himself." Griffen also has taken note of Kalil's technique tweaks. @Nate_Denny asked him to clarify because he said that unprompted. Said just sees more passion, fire, etc. However that's quantified.
Re: 2016 Vikings Training Camp
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:37 pm
by dead_poet
Nice.
Cordarrelle Patterson, in pads for the first time since getting hurt last Friday, is the first Viking on the practice field this afternoon.