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Key to Panthers’ success in 2021? From Donte Jackson to Sam Darnold, 10 players who need to step up big
3 years, 5 months ago

Key to Panthers’ success in 2021? From Donte Jackson to Sam Darnold, 10 players who need to step up big

New York Times  

Fans won’t be lined up along the fence and autographs are prohibited this year at Panthers training camp. Still, the Panthers will have 14 days of open practices at Wofford, giving attendees a birds-eye view of a roster that has undergone several significant changes since last year’s 5-11 finish. Defensive tackle Derrick Brown It’s not that last year’s first-round pick …

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State of the Vikings, OL Edition: A tricky path forward to improve on 2019
4 years, 11 months ago

State of the Vikings, OL Edition: A tricky path forward to improve on 2019

New York Times  

Editor’s note: Even if the NFL’s new league year doesn’t begin until March, focus moves to the 2020 season with the start of the scouting combine later this month. No, the Vikings’ offensive line is not one that is going to be confused for one of the best units in the league any time soon. It’s hard to see how …

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Vikings Mailbag: O-line and CB issues, how to attack the Packers D and more
5 years, 4 months ago

Vikings Mailbag: O-line and CB issues, how to attack the Packers D and more

New York Times  

Mike Zimmer on Monday tried to downplay the Vikings’ strong start to the season. — Hunter G. Unfortunately, I think the Vikings’ best option is just to hope like heck that Hughes can play soon and play at a high level. We’ll just kind of see where he’s at when he’s ready to roll.” If he can play in Green …

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Vikings Training Camp Guide: Garrett Bradbury and the offensive line
5 years, 5 months ago

Vikings Training Camp Guide: Garrett Bradbury and the offensive line

New York Times  

The Vikings have perpetually had problems along the offensive line, it seems, but they claim 2019 will be different. Weaknesses: Biggest technical flaw eliminates the advantages of his technical strengths — punch timing can force him to miss his assignment and he’ll often lose the battle for first contact. Pat Elflein Garrett Bradbury This year’s first-round savior, Bradbury has a …

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Inside Vikings OTAs: Kyle Rudolph talks contract, new O-line debuts and more
5 years, 7 months ago

Inside Vikings OTAs: Kyle Rudolph talks contract, new O-line debuts and more

New York Times  

For the first time, the revamped Vikings roster that is supposed to yield better results than last season’s eight-win output took the field together for practice this week, a step toward putting the disappointment of a year ago behind them. So, like I said, they’re working really hard.” Rudolph did add an interesting statement after declaring that both sides were …

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Vikings position-group breakdowns: An offensive line with something to prove
6 years, 4 months ago

Vikings position-group breakdowns: An offensive line with something to prove

New York Times  

The Vikings offensive line is the biggest question for the team heading into the season. Quarterback Kirk Cousins benefited from a pressure rate of only 31.0 percent in the preseason, which would have been one of the lowest pressure rates in the NFL over the course of the 2017 regular season — it’s quite possible that the Vikings have a …

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