Vikings Training Camp Preview

hermes · Post #1 » by **hermes** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:12 pm

Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe was one of the stars of minicamp, making a series of one-handed catches during passing drills and showing signs that he can be a topflight pass-catcher. But it was unclear whether that performance was the exception or the (new) rule.

about time

AD is all healed up i guess, so thats good news
and it looks like birk isn't going to hold out or anything because of his contract

NewWulf · Post #2 » by **NewWulf** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 3:15 am

Only 3 weeks till training camp opens. AD & Chester makes for the best RB tandem, Berrian is a big improvement; expect S. Rice to have a good season.

Defensively, the Vikings could be scary. JAllen will put alot of pressure on the QB's & the Monsters of the Middle will benefit, too. Still, the sleeper (in terms of attention) in all this is Ray Edwards. He's bulked up to 6'6", 270 & he's supposedly added some quickness. The D-Line will clean things up pretty nicely for E.J. & Co., meaning the secondary will be able to stay in ballhawk mode alot this year.

The rookie to look out for is Tyrell Johnson, who will help on special teams & will add range & flexibility to the secondary.

11-5 is likely & 12-4 is possible, though 13-3 seems improbable at best.

Post #3 » by **Klomp** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 4:26 am

I think Ray's gotten plenty of attention since his bold prediction.

NewWulf · Post #4 » by **NewWulf** » Sat Jul 5, 2008 5:24 am

klomp44 wrote:I think Ray's gotten plenty of attention since his bold prediction.

Not really. People paid attention for a week, then they went back to talking abotu T-Jax, JAllen & AD.