Check-in day for Vikings
Even though quarterback Christian Ponder took a shot at the rubble where the Gage Towers used to stand, saying it looks better now than ever, most of the Minnesota Vikings players seemed excited as...
View ArticleFirst walk-through is intense
OK, maybe that headline is a wee bit misleading.The Vikings were at Blakeslee Stadium for the cool morning practice, and it wasn't visually interesting.Kept an eye on former MSU receivers LaMark Brown...
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Saturday morning links
Pat Christman/The Free PressA pair of former Minnesota State receivers, Adam Thielen and LaMark Brown (pictured) are trying to make their mark and earn a spot with the Vikings.Fresh off a Super Bowl...
View ArticleHolding is a good thing for Locke
When you think of holding in the NFL, it's not usually a good thing. Offensive holding is a 10-yard penalty that seems to wipe out a lot of good plays, and defensive holding gives the offense an...
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A day off, more links
Pat Christman/The Free PressTraining camp is closed today, as the Vikings get Sunday off. On Monday, they're scheduled to have their usual morning walk-through and, in the afternoon, the first...
View ArticleLet's get physical
After getting Sunday off, the Vikings went through their hour-long morning walk-through at Blakeslee Stadium on Monday. But this afternoon, the pads finally go on."It will be good to see where we're...
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Smith doesn't back down (and other links)
John Cross/The Free PressNews from Monday at training camp ...* Second-year safety Harrison Smith (pictured) tells the Freep's Chad Courrier that he is hoping to build on a successful rookie campaign...
View ArticleNo Peterson, but he'll talk this afternoon
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was scheduled to do a morning press conference Tuesday, but it got pushed back to after the second practice, much to chagrin of the media throng assembled.The...
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Moving right and other links
John Cross/The Free PressHighlights from Tuesday at camp ...* Adrian Peterson had a lot of success running behind the right side of the Vikings' offensive line last season. Credit tackle Phil Loadholt...
View ArticleIndoor games
The Vikings conducted Wednesday morning's walk-through in Myers Field House because of rain."It's not as fun as outdoors," quarterback Christian Ponder said. "There's a little less room, so it's not as...
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Training camp links: QBs present and past
Pat Christman/The Free PressLinks to The Free Press' coverage of Wednesday at Training Camp:* Even with last year's individual and team improvements, Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (pictured) is...
View ArticleOffense will get another chance at goal line
One of these days, the morning walk-through will create a great buzz, and exciting news will be made. Today, however, was not one of those days.Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave said the afternoon...
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Friday's Training Camp links
Pat Christman/The Free PressWe're a week into Vikings Training Camp in Mankato, and the stories keep on coming. Here are links to The Free Press' coverage of Thursday's practices ...* The Freep's Jim...
View ArticlePredictions? Peterson can make them
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier was asked Friday about Adrian Peterson's goal of a 2,500-yard rushing season, and he had no problem with the lofty number.Because it was Peterson who said it.Others...
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Saturday links
Pat Christman/The Free PressLooking for Vikings Training Camp coverage? Here's what's in Saturday morning's edition of The Free Press:* Erin Henderson (pictured) is now patrolling the field from the...
View ArticleAnd now, let there be night
The Minnesota Vikings will hold their annual night practice at 7 p.m. at Blakeslee Stadium. Don't call it a scrimmage; it's just another practice, but it's held at night with more people watching....
View ArticleShort week
The Vikings will practice today, Tuesday and Wednesday before closing camp for a few days while they go back to the Twin Cities for their first preseason game. Here are some links to The Free Press'...
View ArticleVikings back to practice
After a day off, the Minnesota Vikings resumed practice Monday morning, with the daily walk-through moved into Myers Fieldhouse because of light rain.The Vikings are only in town for three days this...
View ArticleTwo days of practice til preseason opener
Defensive coordinator Alan Williams and defensive end Jared Allen were both asked who is the best talker on the team, and they both agreed: safety Jamarca Sanford.Anyone who stands near the practice...
View ArticleWorking for the weekend
Traditionally, the middle of the second week of training camp is about the time the Dog Days of Summer start to set in for the Vikings players.The drills become a little monotonous, the heat seems to...
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