It seems to be a redundant theme as the afternoon pratice was conducted while the temp was in the high 80’s. The bleacher set I sat in was pretty empty. A lot of people were trying to find shade. There is a Vikings guide handed out to people as they come through to go to practice. It is rather large almost newspaper size. I use it for 2 things, first I read it and then it becomes an awesome object to use to keep the sun out of my eyes.
The sighting of Adrian Peterson was a welcome sight to fans. He had been gone Monday and Tuesday morning. I saw him running 50 yard dashes on the farthest field. The man was moving extremly well. It is an encouraging sign to see number 28 on the field. He finished up his workout then joined the team on the sideline.
In keeping with the Peterson theme tomorrow is running back day. This is the biggest draw of camp. The first 2000 fans will get a scratch off to see if they win the right to meet Adrian himself. There will be 150 winners. I went to 2:45 practice today and there is already someone in a chair waiting for tomorrow.
The practice Tuesday afternoon I thought the offense looked much better. Ponder lead a 2 minute offense and found Harvin for 6 across the middle of the end zone.
Joe Webb also had luck in the 2 minute offense as he found Stephen Burton in the back of the end zone with a defender on him.
Burton had a very nice practice in fact he has looked very good the last few practices. On Friday keep an eye on him and see if his good practice translates into a good game.
I am very high on Bryan Walters as he has really become a very good possession receiver not only today ,but as far as I am concerned he has looked steady since day 1.
The offensive line opened some nice holes today. A running back named Matt Asiata made some gashes through the line today. Friday is big for Matt. Peterson is out, Gerhart is number one for now. Jordan Todman has a ankle problem, and on the sideline for now. This will be a big chance to see how Asiata does. Matt is in his 2nd year after last year coming to the squad as an undrafted rookie free agent.
The defense had a couple chances of interceptions. One was dropped by birthday boy,Larry Dean and the other was dropped by safety, Eric Frampton.
The long leg of Blair Walsh was exhibited today. The team set up at the end of practice two 56 yard field goals into a breeze. He made one and missed one. The final field goal to end practice was a 57 yard attempt. I watched him get into it and cleared the goal post as the crowd cheered. Friday will be a big night for this man. I am hoping you see what I see every day.
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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