Yeah I know I’ve been a slacker lately, but it’s hard to get excited about too much during the summer. The Vikes concluded their first three-day mandatory minicamp and here is what we know:*Still NO CLUE what the story with Brett Favre is. Seriously, I’m done with him. The Vikes will be fine without him. Yes, I just said that.
*Sage Rosenfels and Tarvaris Jackson split reps with the first team and both had some good throws. It appears that Rosenfels is the likely starter for 2009, assuming Favre isn’t on the team.
*First Round pick, Percy Harvin is gaining some serious attention. Harvin looks amazing and not only can he catch, but the Vikes are working on packages to get him the ball. The Chiller is working on running the “Wildcat” with Harvin at quarterback. This really excites me! Harvin, Adrian Peterson, Chester Taylor, Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice, the Vikes may FINALLY have a legit offense again (besides just Purple Jesus).
*Cornerback, Antoine Winfield is still hoping the Vikes can work on an extension for him. Winfield was not at camp. It seems a no brainer to re-sign Winny and I think the Vikes will before the season starts.
*John Sullivan appears that he will in fact be the Vikes center in 2009. Sullivan has been taking some leadership and appears to be ready to fill Matt Birk’s shoes.
*Another new addition to the offensive line will likely be Second Round pick, Phil Loadholt. Loadholt appears to have the inside track on the right tackle job.
*Safety Tyrell Johnson looks good and teamed up well with fellow safety Madieu Williams.
*Undrafted rookie, Ian Johnson is battling Albert Young for the Vikes third running back spot.
*Viking Training Camp will begin on July 31 in Mankato. At least the first practice open to the public will be on the 31st.
