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  Vikings: Mike Zimmer takes blame for some of Trae Waynes’ struggles
Posted by: purplefaithful - 07-26-2017, 09:48 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (1)

MANKATO — A day before Vikings veterans arrive to training camp, head coach Mike Zimmer took some of the blame for Trae Waynes’ lack of productivity since the team selected him in the first round in 2015.
“When he came in, he had a lot to learn,” Zimmer said Tuesday at training camp. “I probably messed him up a little bit by trying to play him at nickel some. I was giving him a little more to do with some of that. He’s not a real talkative guy, he’s pretty quiet and reserved in the things he’s done.”
Zimmer said he believes Wayne has learned a lot from teammates such as Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes, as well as defensive backs coach Jerry Gray.
“I think he’s handled it really well,” Zimmer said. “I think this will be a big year for him, hopefully he comes in and he plays great. That’s what we’re expecting.”
http://www.twincities.com/2017/07/25/vik...struggles/


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  Lucky Whitehead finds a new home
Posted by: Vikergirl - 07-26-2017, 07:33 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

Former #Cowboys WR Lucky Whitehead has been claimed by the #Jets, source said. He finds a new home after a wild week.

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  Michael Vick coaching intern with Chiefs
Posted by: Vikergirl - 07-26-2017, 04:20 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (4)

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...ith-chiefs

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  Great Britain Banning Gasoline & Diesel Cars starting 2040...
Posted by: purplefaithful - 07-26-2017, 02:54 PM - Forum: Sensitive Topics - Replies (25)

First a mfgr in Volvo declares, now an entire nation...

Hey, I am as much as anyone an advocate for a healthier planet tomorrow. I just hope everyone has a plan for all those dead batteries that'll be lying around. And figures out how much coal and fossil fuels it'll take to power those ev vehicles. 

Put me smack in the wind and hydrogen power camps...

Britain will ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars starting in 2040 as part of a bid to clean up the country's air.
The decision to phase out the internal combustion engine heralds a new era of low-emission technologies with major implications for the auto industry, society and the environment. "We can't carry on with diesel and petrol cars," U.K. environment secretary Michael Gove told the BBC on Wednesday. "There is no alternative to embracing new technology." 
Almost 2.7 million new cars were registered in the U.K. in 2016, making it the second biggest market in Europe after Germany. 
Meeting the 2040 deadline will be a heavy lift. British demand for electric and fuel cell cars, as well as plug-in hybrids, grew 40% in 2015, but they only accounted for less than 3% of the market. 
Still, experts say sales of clean cars are likely to continue on their dramatic upward trajectory. 
http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/26/news/uk-...index.html


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  3 Observations: Cook Dazzles on 2nd Day of Practice
Posted by: greediron - 07-26-2017, 02:18 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (5)

http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/3-...c106de0b64

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  Training Camp Highlights - July 25
Posted by: greediron - 07-26-2017, 02:17 PM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/video...3d0359fdad

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  Everson Griffen to sign huge 4 year contract extension
Posted by: StickyBun - 07-26-2017, 02:11 PM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

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  Everson Griffen to Sign Extension This Morning
Posted by: NFL Draft Guru - 07-26-2017, 02:11 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (69)

As the Vikings continue to lock up their core long-term, Everson Griffen will be signing a massive extension upon reporting to training camp. He is the first of 3 that are likely to be extended. 

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  Anyone looking for a FFL to join?
Posted by: pumpf - 07-26-2017, 01:38 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (6)

Geoff and I both run fantasy football leagues.  His is a keeper league... mine is a regular (snake) draft, in which we start fresh each year.  Entry is $25.  If anyone is interested, let me know.
~ Pumpf

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  Detailed Article On The Zone Blocking Scheme
Posted by: JustinTime18™ - 07-26-2017, 01:28 PM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

http://zonecoverage.com/2017/vikings/has...dividends/

This will definitely play to Cook's strength, vision and cut back, plus should be easier to implement for the OL...I expect a big improvement in the running game...

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