Training camp 2017: Vikings’ rookies get in more valuable reps during day two
By Adam Patrick
Day two afternoon practice:
Vikings’ rookies and backups got another day of practice in before the rest of the team arrives on Wednesday and takes over most of the reps. It sounds like Minnesota’s staff is happy for the extra time they get to have with some of the team’s lesser experienced players.
The Vikings began their second day of practice by having a few players receive punts.
Shelton, Cayleb Jones, and Sinkfield also taking reps in the return game.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 25, 2017
After getting a little praise from Zimmer earlier in the day, Böhringer showed some of his inexperience out on the field.
Tough individual session for Moritz Böhringer. Mike Zimmer needs to see more technical refinement from him.
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) July 25, 2017
But Böhringer has also apparently landed an endorsement deal with Adidas.
#Vikings German Moritz Bohringer wearing white shoes for 2nd straight day He has an endorsement deal with Adidas and says they "look better"
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) July 25, 2017
Moritz Bohringer Adidas deal gets him now mostly free shoes Might do ads in Germany if makes Vikings "That’s the goal’’ he laughed about ads
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) July 25, 2017
As Böhringer struggled, a few of Minnesota’s other young pass catchers made the most of their increased opportunities including rookie wide receiver R.J. Shelton and tight end Nick Truesdell.
Heinicke fires a beautiful strike to Shelton on a slant. Great velocity and anticipation.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 25, 2017
Truesdell with a nice grab in traffic on Jack Tocho. He high-pointed the pass in traffic from Keenum. Continue to like his potential.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 25, 2017
7 v. 7- Shelton with a great catch on an out to the sideline. Jones settles in on a comeback vs. Roberson. Exum locks down Adams in slot.
— Vikings Corner (@VikingsCorner) July 25, 2017
Another day of practice without a whole ton of excitement, but that is to be expected since the Vikings’ best players have not even moved into training camp yet.
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Minnesota’s practice on Wednesday will take place a little earlier than the past two days as players will hit the field for two hours beginning at at 9 a.m. CT. The remaining veterans will also be arriving in Mankato on Wednesday and will likely be welcomed by a swarm of Vikings fans.