The final minicamp practice on Thursday signaled the beginning of the darkest period of the NFL offseason, with more than a month’s time between now and the start of training camp, and Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier wants his players to stay on the right track.
It has been almost a full year since I was visiting reader Fran the Man at his Alaskan lodge and we simultaneously dropped our jaws in disbelief upon hearing the news of Adrian Peterson’s arrest in a Houston club. The good news is those charges seemed bogus and were eventually dropped, and the better news is that it is the last time a Vikings player is known to have been in trouble.
“Just reminded them about the things they’ve got to get done in this time away,” Frazier said of his send off speech, “and remember that they represent us in their hometowns or wherever they travel at, that we all represent one another, and take care of their bodies.”
Frazier and G.M. Rick Spielman seem to be putting together a squad of high character guys that are focused on becoming champions. Time and again we have heard Frazier preach to his players that none of them want to be “that guy.”
Provided the circus-like atmosphere surrounding New England right now, thanks to their star tight end getting himself embroiled in a murder case, it is refreshing to have an offseason where the biggest controversy involves an activist punter.
Stay out of trouble, Vikings. We are all looking forward to seeing you play on Sundays this year.
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Just don't go out and shoot anybody, or 2 people.
I really like the way Denzel handles his players, I doubt there will be any issues. The magic word is respect and Denzel seems to have that with the guys.
I agree.
I'm just waiting on something to happen....I think Adam may have put the jinx on 'em.
I remember that "Jaw-dropping" day Adam. Geez time flies but glad it did it without any further arrests.
Sure hope CC is wrong and you haven't jinxed us!