Friday nights first preseason game comes on Friday in San Francisco. The list of injuries is concerning but that’s what backup are for. The list out Friday includes Adrian Peterson, John Carslon, Kamar Jorden, DeMarcus Love, Jordan Todman, Robert Blanton, and Josh Robinson.
I have met all 10 of the 2012 draft class this camp and will say I am very amazed at how nice each of these guys are in treating their fans.
Matt Kalil picked in the first round is a true pleasure to watch in practice. If he gets beat by Jared Allen he does not appear to get down rather he comes out for the next play and tries again. I have seen him win some battles. This is an encouraging sign with the guys he will face in the NFL each week.
Harrison Smith also picked in the first round is real fiesty. I see ball players coming through the hole and Smith comes and tries to strip the ball. The whistle blows and Smith is still pulling. He is not a quitter. He is seeing some reps with the first unit defense. I heard on the radio Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams wants his players to earn their spots. Smith picked in the first round means nothing rather he must show on the practice field.
Josh Robinson picked in the 3rd round is blessed with speed. Hewill be out of Friday’s game resting a ham string. I have watched him on the punt return and he looks to be quick through the hole when he has practiced.
Jarius Childs picked in the 4th round is incredibly quick. He reminds me of another Percy Harvin. I won’t say he is as tough as Harvin for now just like his quickness. We should see him in the return game on Friday.
Greg Childs also 4th round is out for the year with season ending surgery. It is too bad because he is a big target that was making some grabs. This will be a wait and see to see if he can make it back next year.
Rhett Ellison, 4th round is looking so good. He plays fullback/tight end. I really believe Rhett will make the team. He really seems to have a very good set of hands and can not wait to see him Friday.
Robert Blanton picked in the 5th round has been on the sideline for a while nursing an injury so I can not make a statement about him yet.
Blair Walsh, 6th round is the new kicker. His leg is the talk of camp. The range I do not know if I have seen a Vikings kicker have for awhile. The game Friday should be a better way to showcase to the Vikings fans what we are seeing in Mankato.
Audie Cole, 7th round is 3rd in the depth chart for linebacker. I have watched him blitz a few times. He seems like a ball of energry that needs to show what he can do so Friday will be a big chance for him.
Trevor Guyton, 7th round as a defensive end is also 3rd on the depth chart. I have not noticed anything special yet so I will watch Friday to see what we have. He has one of the nicest personalities in the draft choice but need to see him perform.
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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