Vikes Start OTAs

OTA
The Vikes concluded their first round of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) yesterday and here is what we know:

*59 players participated – many veterans did not. Not because they are unhappy, but to give them rest.

*Percy Harvin (WR) appears to be the real deal. He is super fast and has solid hands. Harvin also has been taking reps as a kickoff returner. I can’t wait to watch this kid play!

*Sidney Rice (WR) seems to be ready for a breakout type year. He had a great week that included several outstanding catches.

*Kenechi Udeze (DE) participated in the first round of OTAs. Great to hear!

*Undrafted rookie, Ian Johnson (RB) seems to have a great work ethic and determination to make the squad.

FAVRE
We still have no idea if Brett Favre is coming to Minnesota or not. What drama. Let’s figure it out and move on.

WILLIAMS WALL
It was a bad day yesterday for Kevin & Pat Williams and their Starcaps case. A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims by two Vikings stars facing suspension over their positive test for a banned diuretic. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson on Friday remanded two of the claims by Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams to state court.

Nothing is final yet, but this looks like the Williams Wall will be out the first four games of 2009.

Viking Related Breaking News…

Oh, not sure about if Brett Favre is coming to Minnesota or not, more on that when something ACTUALLY happens, but I did make or should I say help make some new kick ass Minnesota Vikings bean bag boards. Check ‘em out!

P-Harv & Favre

HARVIN
The Vikes wrapped up their three-day rookie minicamp earlier today, with one rather high profile name missing. Percy Harvin, the Vikes first round selection was not in attendance. Not because he got high and forgot about it, but because he was in the hospital for dehydration.

Good news is that Harvin doesn’t have the Swine Flu and he was released from the hospital. It sounds like he just had been working out super hard and wasn’t properly hydrated. Weird, but ok. By the way, Harvin will wear #12.

FAVRE
Technically, Brett Favre could sign with the Minnesota Vikings and be our new quarterback, but I HIGHLY doubt that this is a serious consideration. I know the media LOVES this story, but I truly think Favre is done. Although, he is super pissed at Green Bay and the Vikes do have a lot of pieces that could lead to a good season, but still I think this is much to do about nothing.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d take him. Even though last year it appeared his arm strength has fallen off some, I’d still OBVIOUSLY start Favre over Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson.

Picture Favre, Adrian Peterson, Harvin, Chester Taylor, Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice all on the field at the same time. I’m thinking Super Bowl homeboy. Hopefully when you replace Favre with Rosenfels, that a Super Bowl run is still a possibility.