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Frazier said the #Vikings still need to see Michael Jenkins "come along physically" through the preseason. Not exactly a vote of conifdence.
Frazier said Everson Griffen has been "kind of sporadic" at linebacker. Will play there on Friday at SF, then coaches will re-evaluate.
Toby Gerhart will have "limited reps" on Friday. Todman (ankle) could be back, Frazier said. Else it's Hilliard, Coleman, Asiata, D'Imperio.
With how rare this type of injury is, it would seem that may be the case. Very unfortunate.Mothman wrote: That sucks and what's most unsettling about it is that he's torn a patellar tendon before. Now that it's happened to both knees (and twice to one knee) you have to wonder if this is just something he's genetically predisposed to, something that will recur if he keeps playing.
Leslie Frazier also spoke this morning about Greg Childs' positive attitude w his LOOOOONG recovery ahead. It's something, but with no good leg to stand on, it's hard to imagine just how physically and emotionally taxing Childs' rehab will be.
Reading between the lines at this point, Devin Aromashodu might have the biggest chance to capitalize on Childs' injury.
Thanks.Juice wrote:Video of the play Greg Childs got injured on.
http://www.kare11.com/video/17737749320 ... both-knees
Allen Reisner continues to get John Carlson's reps. Hasn't caught the ball as well in this camp but improved blocking, physicality at point.
Just as I say Reisner isn't catching the ball as well he reels in a couple tough ones. If he does that, he's on the team. #Vikings
Harrison Smith getting first rep with starting nickel. Interesting. #Vikings
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Jerome Simpson not doing much of anything in team drills today. Appears we've moved on to "prepare for suspension" mode, if only for a day.
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#Vikings starting offense stopped in two no huddle drives. Three and out vs starting defense. Rudolph drop contributes to stop by threes.
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Every offensive unit has been brutal today. Working a lot of "big" personnel. Drops, misfires, miscommunications. Not pretty. #Vikings
Notebook from today: http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Note ... year080612Christian Ponder was 10-of-17 passing today with an INT. Also took two sacks. Webb 6-of-14 with an INT, Sage 3-of-3, MBT 6-of-8. #Vikings
Simpson's never had an issue on the field. Lets see if he can keep his nose clean for another year.losperros wrote:
Agreed. As I said in another thread, I don't mind the one year "prove it" deal for a guy like Simpson. But if he does prove that he's the real deal, the Vikings need to sign him to a bigger and better contract asap. If they don't, some other team will at the end of the season.
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Vikings WRs coach George Stewart says Manny Arceneaux "has improved more than any player in one year that I’ve ever coached."
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Blair Walsh’s three misses on Tuesday exceeded his total for the rest of camp combined. He’s now 31-for-36 (86.1%) in team settings.
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Solid 2 minute drive by starting offense capped by a 25-yard TD from Ponder to Harvin against Smith on fourth down. Harvin jacked up.
@TomPelissero: Blair Walsh is human. Short from 56 into the wind. http://t.co/pR5aEGAU
@TomPelissero: And then promptly gets another chance, takes some air out and drills a 57-yarder. Practice over.
@TomPelissero: Frazier said it's four to six weeks on Schwartz, who had surgery today. Hopeful to have him back for opener.
@TomPelissero: Kamar Jorden broke his right hand. Will be out for a while.
@TomPelissero: Cramps for Percy Harvin, who dropped out late. Everson Griffen had a shoulder stinger. Ballard, Robinson held back with hamstrings.
@TomPelissero: Frazier said coaches are still discussing how much to play the starters on Friday and if some veterans will play at all.
@TomPelissero: Apparently Bill Musgrave and other coaches lit into the offense in meetings last night. They weren't pleased with that awful practice.
@TomPelissero: Musgrave wanted more enthusiasm, tempo. Got it today. Far better showing especially in the 2-minute stuff. #Vikings
@TomPelissero: Jordan Todman (ankle) won't play on Friday night. Josh Robinson (hamstring) won't either unless he's 100% tomorrow (which seems unlikely).
@TomPelissero: Frazier said doctors did not find any further damage behind the patellar tendons during Greg Childs' surgery. That's a positive. #Vikings