Archive for May 30th, 2009
Vikings insert new plays for Harvin (AP)
When the Minnesota Vikings made Percy Harvin their first-round draft pick last month, coach Brad Childress immediately asked his offensive coordinator about his plans. Childress wanted to know how Darrell Bevell would use Harvin, the versatile wide receiver from Florida who will be counted on this season for his ability to catch, run and return [...]
Posted: May 30th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Vikings using WR Harvin in ‘Wildcat’ (AP)
The Minnesota Vikings are halfway through their weekend minicamp, and one highlight so far has been the use of the so-called “Wildcat” formation in some offensive drills. The Miami Dolphins started the trend last season with the offensive look that begins with a direct snap to a running back. It wasn’t used in Minnesota, but [...]
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Union wants to unite retired NFL players (AP)
The NFL Players Association wants the support of various groups of retired players in its upcoming contract talks with the league. “I don’t represent active players. I don’t represent retired players. I represent all NFL players. We are one team,” DeMaurice Smith, the union’s new executive director, said Saturday at a meeting of the NFLPA [...]
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