Vikings receiver from Germany trying to catch up quickly
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — When Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer canceled the last session of minicamp as a reward for the team’s offseason work, most players were surprised and delighted by the early start on summer vacation. “I wanted to practice,” Boehringer said, smiling wryly, “because it’s always good to get some more reps.” Nobody on the 90-man roster needs more training than Boehringer, the rookie wide receiver from Germany who became the first draft pick in the history of the NFL to come directly from a country outside the United States. “We go out to eat almost every night, so that’s something that was kind of eye-opening for him and he’s still kind of getting used to,” said quarterback Joel Stave, his roommate this spring. “I think that’s the best way to spread the game, having players from other countries be as role models,” Boehringer said. “I still have to get used to that it’s my job now,” Boehringer said, “and not just a hobby.” ___ Online: AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL
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