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  #42 Ben Gedeon talks to VikeFans from Camp
Posted by: Guest - 08-03-2017, 02:37 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (7)


[Image: Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-7.41.30-PM.png?fit=932%2C520]#42 Ben Gedeon talks to VikeFans from Camp
Ben has moved into the starting position vacated by retired Chad Greenway.  He talks about the transition to the pros. Hey Thanks a lot for taking the time to check out our content. It really means…

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  #12 Rodney Adams talks to VikeFans from Camp
Posted by: Guest - 08-03-2017, 01:43 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (7)


[Image: Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-7.42.21-PM.png?fit=922%2C522]#12 Rodney Adams talks to VikeFans from Camp
One of the most engaging interviews you will ever see.  Nice guy and very entertaining.   Hey Thanks a lot for taking the time to check out our content. It really means a lot to us to connect …

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  #21 Jerick McKinnon talks to VikeFans from Camp
Posted by: Guest - 08-03-2017, 01:41 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (6)


[Image: Screen-Shot-2017-08-02-at-7.40.38-PM.png?fit=926%2C526]#21 Jerick McKinnon talks to VikeFans from Camp
Jerick McKinnon tells you how he is going to get Dalvin Cook with a prank and more.   Hey Thanks a lot for taking the time to check out our content. It really means a lot to us to connect with…

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  Vikings GM hopes to have difficult QB decision in 2018
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-03-2017, 01:17 AM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

It's an odd situation for an NFL team with two starting-caliber quarterbacks on the roster both with hazy futures. But it's one Spielman is content to let play out and hope it doesn't blow up in his face in 2018. 
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...on-in-2018


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  Reiff’s absence makes Vikings’ heart grow stronger for Rashod Hill
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-03-2017, 01:14 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (5)

MANKATO — The specter of pass protection continues to haunt the Vikings as they grind through training camp with a banged-up left tackle raising eyebrows, again, about a retooled offensive line on notice to stay healthy, stand and deliver.
Riley Reiff’s back injury has kept him sidelined since he left Friday’s first practice, even though there are no indications it is serious.
Coach Mike Zimmer said after practice that Reiff was “getting closer” to returning to practice.

“He felt a lot better today, but it may be a couple more days,” he said. “He’s here, but standing around with the back (injury) isn’t doing any good.”
Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur welcomed the opportunity afforded second-year back-up Rashod Hill against Minnesota’s tenacious defensive line than any lost by the veteran Reiff.
“He certainly benefited from more reps than we thought he would get against our front guys on defense, and he’s making steady progress,” Shurmur said Wednesday. “We really like the path that he is on. I think we have more than a month before we play New Orleans. There’s a lot of water that has run under the bridge, but we see steady progress in him and he is certainly a big body with long arms and is a guy that has a chance to be a good player.”
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/02/rei...shod-hill/


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  Not Good...
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-03-2017, 12:34 AM - Forum: Sensitive Topics - Replies (11)

Especially not now. Not at a time when the country is faced with such challenges at home and abroad...

August 2, 2017 - Trump Drops To New Low, Close To 2-1 Disapproval, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 71 Percent Say President Is Not Levelheaded


1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President?
                                                               WHITE......
COLLEGE DEG
Tot Rep Dem Ind Men Wom Yes No

Approve 33% 76% 2% 34% 40% 27% 33% 43%
Disapprove 61 17 96 60 54 68 65 50
DK/NA 5 7 2 6 6 5 3 7


TREND: Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as President?
                     App     Dis     DK/NA

Aug 02, 2017 33 61 5
Jun 29, 2017 40 55 5
Jun 07, 2017 34 57 9
May 24, 2017 37 55 7
May 10, 2017 36 58 6
Apr 19, 2017 40 56 4
Apr 04, 2017 35 57 8
Mar 22, 2017 37 56 7
Mar 07, 2017 41 52 7
Feb 22, 2017 38 55 7
Feb 07, 2017 42 51 7
Jan 26, 2017 36 44 19

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  Our Training Camp Interviews - What you should Know
Posted by: Tom Moore - 08-03-2017, 12:32 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (7)

We did 10 today, and they are all pinned above. All are unique, but if you want to pick and choose:

* Thielen is great, as I push Mike Olson under the bus to Thielen

* Stacy Coley - very fun

* Rodney Adams - one of the most engaging personalities you will meet

* Ben Gedeon - not a strong personality, but he is running with the 1's in Chad Greenway's old spot

* Eric Kendricks - we now know him well and he is much more relaxed and fun that he was as a rookie

* Taylor Heinicke - really got our sense of humor and did not do the typical QB answers

* Jerick McKinnon - while we missed it on film, Jerick grabbed my microphone at the beginning and started improving.  He is fun

* David Morgan - Man-bun laughs at our suggestion that Audie Cole left in Free Agency because he could not compete with David's hair

* Kai Forbath - he was very guarded, but nice enough

* Linval Joseph - liked that we did not go all football on him.  Vikings.com picked this interview up and it is on their website too.

Hope you guys like them - 10 interviews in a day leaves you without much more to say.

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  Treadwell hurt in the fight. WtF
Posted by: twgerber - 08-02-2017, 11:58 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (11)

WOW - what kind of bad luck.  Saw someone posted it was a hammy.

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  Looking forward, game 1 anticipation
Posted by: greediron - 08-02-2017, 10:11 PM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

As fans, we probably all look forward to week 1 for many reasons.  The season is finally here, are we as good as the preseason hype/hope, we can stop trying to learn the name of the 3rd string camp fodder.  But what about the players?  One would assume they look forward to the end of preseason, getting actual game checks and playing for real. 

This year one of the big story lines for the Vikings will be facing Adrian Peterson in week 1.  Now with the Saints, the Vikings will finally have to face the beast that is Adrian Peterson, all day.  The fans will get to root against a guy that was not always the most likeable star.  On the field he always gave 100%, but off the field he was a mixed bag, his comments often seemed a bit off, his actions led to a year long suspension and humility wasn't part of his virtues.  So as much as we will enjoy the memories, I would wager most Viking fans are looking forward to seeing our defense stuff, strip and subdue the legend.

But what about the actual players on defense?  Are they looking forward to meeting Peterson on the game field?  Most will probably avoid the bulletin board material, offer some coach speak about respect and it being a team game.  But deep down, I think they probably are looking forward to testing their mettle against a guy that in his prime was the best of the best.  Ego plays a big part, the players on the NFL field are not short on ego.  They have earned that right, being the best of the best, and relish the chance to prove it when given the chance.

But another angle intrigues me, how often did Adrian show them up in practice.  It was most likely and unwritten rule, don't hurt the star RB.  He didn't wear a red jersey, but nobody was going to be the guy that ended AP's season on the practice field.  But Adrian didn't really see it that way, he loved contact and didn't mind running over a defender that was pulling up.  His ego was huge and more often than not, Adrian was bringing the heat that couldn't be brought the other way by the defender. 

So, this time it is real.  For the first time, most Viking defenders get to light him up.  Will they take the chance to bring some heat that they bottled up for years?  I certainly hope so.  Bring me some Sendejo on a run blitz, lets see Linval engulf him in the backfield as he looks for an escape.  Maybe Hunter's massive guns bring him down or BRob doing what he does so well, staying home and waiting for the bounce back.  Yes please.


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  Reiff With A Back Issue? Treadwell Out For Awhile
Posted by: JustinTime18™ - 08-02-2017, 10:00 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (6)

http://scout.com/nfl/vikings/Article/Min...-105733557

Oh joy...

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