Vikings Territory: 4 Takeaways From Day 7 Of Vikings Training Camp

Press release from Vikings Territory:

August 5, 2021

The temperature lowered a few degrees on Wednesday for the Minnesota Vikings who were suddenly beset by COVID vaccination controversy since last weekend.

Here are the four notable takeaways from Day Seven of the Vikings 2021 training camp.

The two rookies are the final pieces, in theory, to the gradual reconstruction of the Vikings offensive trenches. Darrisaw and Davis will join Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, and Brian O’Neill to formulate a youthful and credible offensive line. For too long, the hodgepodge of Minnesota OL group seems makeshift and underwhelming. If this set of five can live up to their respective reputations, the pass-protection doldrums should diminish.

On Day Three of training camp, center Garrett Bradbury and defensive tackle Armon Watts scuffled. We’re at it again.

August 4, 2021

Interestingly, these fisticuffs involved the aforementioned Davis and Tuf Borland – men that played for the same team in college, Ohio State. Perhaps they have a miniature history.

Eventually, Westbrook must get some action with the offense. But it really hasn’t occurred yet. The ex-Jacksonville Jaguar tore his ACL in 2020, ending his career with that franchise. Then, he followed his wide receivers coach, Keenan McCardell, to Minnesota.

It will be refreshing to see the full skillset from Westbrook once he’s ready as his speed is quite dazzling. To date, Westbrook’s participation at camp is limited.

August 4, 2021

Nope, not gonna do it – is the mantra going forward for Zimmer and vaccines.

So, the head coach is done. He isn’t speaking on the matter anymore.

August 4, 2021

Never a man to mince words, Zimmer now feels his best approach is to let it be – at least in front of the microphones.

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