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Is this guy gonna blow up this year? Do I need to be worried here?:
Vikings’ Harvin Churning Out Highlights
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 31, 2009, 3:33 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin grabbed the spotlight this weekend, turning in a series of acrobatic plays.
As the Vikings concluded a full-team mandatory minicamp today, Harvin skied into the air in the corner of the end zone to haul in a touchdown pass from Sage Rosenfels, according to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“Percy is a special athlete,” Rosenfels said. “Not only is he a good receiver, but he’s got a little bit of that tailback in him.”
Per the report, the former University of Florida standout was well-covered on the play.
The early reviews on Harvin, who also ran the Wildcat offense and returned kicks this weekend, have been extremely positive.
“He’s explosive,” linebacker Ben Leber said. “You definitely want to get the ball in his hands.”
Added defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier: “I’m so glad [Harvin] is on our team, so we don’t have to come up with a plan for him because that’s exactly what you end up having to do is game plan a guy like Percy Harvin.”
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Step away from the ribs justin, please:
Injury-Prone Harrell Has A Lot To Prove
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 31, 2009, 10:52 a.m.
Here’s the total return on the Green Bay Packers’ investment of a first-round draft pick on defensive lineman Justin Harrell two years ago: Eighteen career tackles in 13 games with two starts.
Packers General Manager Ted Thompson’s gamble on the former University of Tennessee player hasn’t paid off at all so far, something that even Harrell acknowledges to Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
This figures to be a pivotal season for Harrell, who’s projected to start at defensive end in new defensive coordinator Dom Capers’ 3-4 scheme.
“It’s my third year here, and I haven’t really did anything since I’ve been here,” Harrell said. “It’s huge. This is one of the biggest years of my life.”
Weight problems and injuries have plagued Harrell, who has defined the phrase: injury-prone.
“You’ve seen my whole track record,” Harrell said. “I don’t think it’s ever going to be shaken. I’m just trying to stay healthy.”
Vandermause raises the question about whether Harrell can be counted on to not balloon up during a two-week honeymoon in Jamaica.
Harrell said his target weight is 305 pounds, but he admitted recently bulking up to over 320 pounds because of “a little bit too much barbecue.”
Harrell is signed to a six-year contract with a total maximum value of nearly $15 million that includes $8 million in guaranteed money.
Please discuss.
Vikings’ Harvin Churning Out Highlights
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 31, 2009, 3:33 p.m.
Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin grabbed the spotlight this weekend, turning in a series of acrobatic plays.
As the Vikings concluded a full-team mandatory minicamp today, Harvin skied into the air in the corner of the end zone to haul in a touchdown pass from Sage Rosenfels, according to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“Percy is a special athlete,” Rosenfels said. “Not only is he a good receiver, but he’s got a little bit of that tailback in him.”
Per the report, the former University of Florida standout was well-covered on the play.
The early reviews on Harvin, who also ran the Wildcat offense and returned kicks this weekend, have been extremely positive.
“He’s explosive,” linebacker Ben Leber said. “You definitely want to get the ball in his hands.”
Added defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier: “I’m so glad [Harvin] is on our team, so we don’t have to come up with a plan for him because that’s exactly what you end up having to do is game plan a guy like Percy Harvin.”
AND
Step away from the ribs justin, please:
Injury-Prone Harrell Has A Lot To Prove
Posted by Aaron Wilson on May 31, 2009, 10:52 a.m.
Here’s the total return on the Green Bay Packers’ investment of a first-round draft pick on defensive lineman Justin Harrell two years ago: Eighteen career tackles in 13 games with two starts.
Packers General Manager Ted Thompson’s gamble on the former University of Tennessee player hasn’t paid off at all so far, something that even Harrell acknowledges to Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
This figures to be a pivotal season for Harrell, who’s projected to start at defensive end in new defensive coordinator Dom Capers’ 3-4 scheme.
“It’s my third year here, and I haven’t really did anything since I’ve been here,” Harrell said. “It’s huge. This is one of the biggest years of my life.”
Weight problems and injuries have plagued Harrell, who has defined the phrase: injury-prone.
“You’ve seen my whole track record,” Harrell said. “I don’t think it’s ever going to be shaken. I’m just trying to stay healthy.”
Vandermause raises the question about whether Harrell can be counted on to not balloon up during a two-week honeymoon in Jamaica.
Harrell said his target weight is 305 pounds, but he admitted recently bulking up to over 320 pounds because of “a little bit too much barbecue.”
Harrell is signed to a six-year contract with a total maximum value of nearly $15 million that includes $8 million in guaranteed money.
Please discuss.
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