The Minnesota Vikings receiver depth chart took a big hit when Percy Harvin was traded to Seattle. Now, there is hope that they took a few steps forwards when they signed veteran receiver Greg Jennings and drafted rookie wide out Cordarrelle Patterson.
Another boost to the passing game could come from the return of Greg Childs, drafted by the Vikings last season, who tore tendons in both knees before even being able to appear in a 2012 regular season game. His timeline for return was often brought up throughout the free agency and Draft periods of this offseason, but his status has largely remained a mystery.
While Childs refuses to publicly state an expectation for his full recovery it was visible to reporters on Wednesday that he has come a long ways.
Childs could be seen running sprints at Winter Park as part of his rehabilitation.
“I’m doing a lot of cutting, some jumping, some sprinting,” Childs told reporters. “All the necessary things I need to be doing, I’m doing now.”
Childs admits he isn’t close to 100% healthy and while he is determined and motivated to make it back, he isn’t going to rush things along.
“There’s no sense coming back 80, 90 percent,” Childs said. “That’s not going to really help the team out. That’s what we’re trying to do right now — just get me back on the field so I can really help the team.”
It would be a bonus for the Vikings to get Childs healthy and back into the mix for 2013, but it shouldn’t be relied on.
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I think it is pretty cool Childs isn't making a big deal about his return... When the day is right, he will probably just show up on the practice field, like business as usual. I kinda like that attitude.
I was prepared for Childs and Mike Mauti to be on the PUP list for the first 6 weeks, but now I am not so sure.
He works 7 days a week! He's a Hard worker and has a great attitude. Really looking forward to see him on that field.
Really a stand up guy. I've liked the pick a lot, and he keep showing why. His injuries might hold him back for good and he won't do any damage in this league, however I really like how he handles himself and does an incredible amount of work. I think he could be a very very good #3 or even #2 receiver when he one day returns.
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