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Going full speed with full pads
Going full speed with full pads
July 29, 2008
The Vikings put on full pads for the first time and new safety Madieu Williams provided the hit of the day. Running back Chester Taylor took a handoff to the left side and Williams belted him after a 4-yard gain. Williams' helmet came off and a piece of the padding inside his helmet flew out. Both players immediately got up and appeared fine.
No thinking, just reacting
Cornerback Benny Sapp admits he's been nervous and is thinking too much as he adjusts to a new team. But he ended the day's first practice on a high note by diving in front of wide receiver Jaymar Johnson to intercept a Brooks Bollinger pass. "It builds your confidence," Sapp said. "It makes you want to go out there and get another one."
Stretch the field
New wide receiver Bernard Berrian had his best day of camp, highlighted by several long receptions, one from Tarvaris Jackson and one from Gus Frerotte. Berrian's best catch came during an 11-on-11 session when he hauled in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Jackson over a leaping Cedric Griffin.
PAYING OFF
Jared Allen, defensive end
Allen is a tough matchup for any left tackle, and second-team tackle Chase Johnson will attest to that. Early in team drills, Allen bull-rushed Johnson, drove him backward and got a hand on Frerotte's pass.
INJURY REPORT
DE Ray Edwards (lower back) Day-to-day
FB Thomas Tapeh (head) Missed second practice of the day
TE Garrett Mills (ankle) Day-to-day
DT Pat Williams (elbow) Limited work in practice
CAMP CHATTER
"Bernard Berrian is a lot faster than I thought he was. That guy can run. He's definitely making a lot of plays."
-- Cornerback Antoine Winfield on the Vikings' new wide receiver
SCHEDULE
Today: 9-11 a.m.; 2:15-3:15 p.m. special teams
Wednesday: 9-11 a.m.; 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Scrimmage with the Kansas City Chiefs in River Falls, Wis.
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