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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 11:38:31 AM

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samia was working with the 2nd stringers yesterday after playing with the 3rd stringers all training camp...i think the coaches like what they saw in the new orleans' game....

go to this guy's twitter account and scroll down a little to the gif of samia playing friday....

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 11:44:58 AM

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spielman is trying to figure out a way to keep both udoh and samia on the final 53 and not have to play them this season....

This is where Vedvik comes in. Punter and Kicker rolled into one.

there you go....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 12:00:39 PM

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samia was working with the 2nd stringers yesterday after playing with the 3rd stringers all training camp...i think the coaches like what they saw in the new orleans' game....

go to this guy's twitter account and scroll down a little to the gif of samia playing friday....

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL

The toughness he showed is encouraging, and playing through the whistle. The O-line needs that.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 12:45:54 PM

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IMO Brandon thorn is a keeper... plays tough, hits multiple guys, drive blocks really well.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 1:03:18 PM

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Albeit we don’t know yet how special teams will look on the opener, I’m happy to see the team being proactive rather than reactive in regards to the roster. Even though Priefer assured us that he’d looked over ‘all of Dan Bailey ‘s kicks’ I much prefer starting fresh with a young guy. It’s a chance for the team to correct the Carlson mess.

One thing is if we can't cover kickoffs, we better get someone who can boom it out of the EZ.

I have no reason to believe kick coverage will be a problem. I’d be much more concerned if we’d had a punt blocked in four consecutive games spanning playoffs and preseason.

When the real bullets started flying Carlson’s eyes bugged out of his head.

His lack of experience absolutely killed us in Green Bay.

Carlson had a stellar preseason for us much like this kid has for the Ravens.

I’m not sure we are the right fit for a young kicker trying to figure it out in a playoff race.

Carlson wasn’t either.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 1:23:40 PM

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Albeit we don’t know yet how special teams will look on the opener, I’m happy to see the team being proactive rather than reactive in regards to the roster. Even though Priefer assured us that he’d looked over ‘all of Dan Bailey ‘s kicks’ I much prefer starting fresh with a young guy. It’s a chance for the team to correct the Carlson mess.

One thing is if we can't cover kickoffs, we better get someone who can boom it out of the EZ.

I have no reason to believe kick coverage will be a problem. I’d be much more concerned if we’d had a punt blocked in four consecutive games spanning playoffs and preseason.

When the real bullets started flying Carlson’s eyes bugged out of his head.

His lack of experience absolutely killed us in Green Bay.

Carlson had a stellar preseason for us much like this kid has for the Ravens.

I’m not sure we are the right fit for a young kicker trying to figure it out in a playoff race.

Carlson wasn’t either.

That is a legit concern. With Kickers the problem is you never know until it is too late.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:07:00 PM

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IMO Brandon thorn is a keeper... plays tough, hits multiple guys, drive blocks really well.

you are funny...samia....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:12:35 PM

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samia was working with the 2nd stringers yesterday after playing with the 3rd stringers all training camp...i think the coaches like what they saw in the new orleans' game....

go to this guy's twitter account and scroll down a little to the gif of samia playing friday....

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL

The toughness he showed is encouraging, and playing through the whistle. The O-line needs that.

Awesome! I love it!

Here's a direct link to the video clip you are referring to:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1160950253350248453

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:16:31 PM

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This is interesting in view of the big trade we made yesterday.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1160993096626257922

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:20:48 PM

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Here's every punt by the new punter. It looks like he has the big leg, but I believe he should try to kick it higher. Also, he did have one blocked, so I don't know about his get off time. (Two different videos)

https://twitter.com/i/status/1160988052103270400

https://twitter.com/i/status/1160985684800393217

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:22:46 PM

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And here is every one of his field goal and extra point attempts:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1160974285923606528

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:26:03 PM

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When Gary Kubiak took over the Ravens offense in 2014, Kyle Juszczyk went from special teamer to pro-bowl alternate playing 42% of offensive snaps. The Vikings used a FB on 39% of snaps on Friday. If Blasingame makes the final 53, chances are he'll see the field & be a mismatch.

(Nick Olson on Twitter)

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:31:40 PM

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I talked about this before, but now it's coming to light.

At his pro day, at 233 pounds, Blasingame posted a...

• 4.55 40 (97th percentile among FBs),

• 6.94 3-cone (99%),

• 4.18 short shuttle (89%), (Nick Olson on Twitter)

• 38.5" vertical (96%), and

• 10'11" broad (98%)

Those would be elite TE numbers too. Calling him a freak athlete undersells him.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:36:55 PM

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I talked about this before, but now it's coming to light.

At his pro day, at 233 pounds, Blasingame posted a...

• 4.55 40 (97th percentile among FBs),

• 6.94 3-cone (99%),

• 4.18 short shuttle (89%), (Nick Olson on Twitter)

• 38.5" vertical (96%), and

• 10'11" broad (98%)

Those would be elite TE numbers too. Calling him a freak athlete undersells him.

Those numbers I'm guessing would dwarf Ham, but the coaches like Ham and think he gets the job done. I don't think we can keep both. It will be interesting.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:46:56 PM

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Ham is a really good blocker, I believe. Still, I like versatility. When Blasingame is in the defense has to worry that Blasingame might catch a pass, run with the ball or block. I like having the options and putting more pressure on the defenses.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 2:58:41 PM

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Ham is a really good blocker, I believe. Still, I like versatility. When Blasingame is in the defense has to worry that Blasingame might catch a pass, run with the ball or block. I like having the options and putting more pressure on the defenses.

I'd guess they like that too, as keeping the defense guessing seems to be the theme this year with the move to more play action.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:10:21 PM

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ORIGINAL: kgdabom

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I talked about this before, but now it's coming to light.

At his pro day, at 233 pounds, Blasingame posted a...

• 4.55 40 (97th percentile among FBs),

• 6.94 3-cone (99%),

• 4.18 short shuttle (89%), (Nick Olson on Twitter)

• 38.5" vertical (96%), and

• 10'11" broad (98%)

Those would be elite TE numbers too. Calling him a freak athlete undersells him.

Those numbers I'm guessing would dwarf Ham, but the coaches like Ham and think he gets the job done. I don't think we can keep both. It will be interesting.

money...ham is in the final year of his deal and will cost more next season...blasingame would be in the first year of his rookie deal - if we let blasingame go he'll be signed immediately, and that lucky team will probably keep him through a couple of contracts....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:19:49 PM

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Hey y’all. I have 3 extra passes for Friday’s practice and a parking pass. Let me know if you want some or all of that. And we could meet!

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:36:54 PM

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I can't see us waiving Wile. He is a very good P.

Not sure when the last time a team had one guy handling both duties.

Problem with that is if he were to get hurt you'd be scrambling to find both a P and K off the street.

It makes more sense that waiving Bailey.

Bailey is money short. You can plug in the new guy for kick offs and longer FGs while still handling the punting duties.

And any FG's on the right hash mark

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:39:01 PM

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samia was working with the 2nd stringers yesterday after playing with the 3rd stringers all training camp...i think the coaches like what they saw in the new orleans' game....

go to this guy's twitter account and scroll down a little to the gif of samia playing friday....

https://twitter.com/BrandonThornNFL

The toughness he showed is encouraging, and playing through the whistle. The O-line needs that.

Awesome! I love it!

Here's a direct link to the video clip you are referring to:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1160950253350248453

any way you can put up a youtube link? Those twitter feeds wont play the video footage on my clunker computer

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:45:52 PM

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You figure it out. Dan Bailey is practicing holds while Matt Wile stands behind him and watches.

Arif Hasan@ArifHasanNFL
Wile wasn't doing anything in practice today, Zimmer says it's a product of him cutting his finger during the preseason game and he got stitches.

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“Baltimore had two guys, we were in contact quite a bit, they were talking to a couple of other teams and we pulled the trigger.” - Coach Zimmer on yesterday’s trade.

Chris Tomasson@christomasson
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said he will evaluate the kicking situation this week and decide if another week is needed.

Sean Borman@SeanBormanNFL
Mike Zimmer said he knew about the trade for Kaare Vedvik at yesterday’s press conference but kept things “hush hush” to be “a good soldier.”

Chris Tomasson@christomasson
Mike Zimmer said if he is good enough could have Kaare kick and punt.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:49:57 PM

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Ham is a really good blocker, I believe. Still, I like versatility. When Blasingame is in the defense has to worry that Blasingame might catch a pass, run with the ball or block. I like having the options and putting more pressure on the defenses.

Having a FB that can be a threat is a huge plus.

Remember Ham is a former tail back and is a jack of all trades but simply hasn't gotton the touches to show what he can do in past offensive schemes.

At the South Dakota State pro day, Ham checked in at 5-11, 231 pounds and posted some impressive numbers as he tested out athletically. He’s not a blazing runner, clocking a 4.69 in the 40-yard dash, but as you can see on tape, he uses quick feet and good vision to find holes and gaps in the defense that he attacks with force.

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:52:08 PM

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#Vikings new guy Kaare Vedvik, when asked if he will punt or kick with the Vikings said he is "an athlete.'' Asked which he is better at, "I have a passion for both. That's my thing.''

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 3:58:03 PM

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Ham is a really good blocker, I believe. Still, I like versatility. When Blasingame is in the defense has to worry that Blasingame might catch a pass, run with the ball or block. I like having the options and putting more pressure on the defenses.

Having a FB that can be a threat is a huge plus.

Remember Ham is a former tail back and is a jack of all trades but simply hasn't gotton the touches to show what he can do in past offensive schemes.

At the South Dakota State pro day, Ham checked in at 5-11, 231 pounds and posted some impressive numbers as he tested out athletically. He’s not a blazing runner, clocking a 4.69 in the 40-yard dash, but as you can see on tape, he uses quick feet and good vision to find holes and gaps in the defense that he attacks with force.

ham was fine, but now we've got a real opportunity to pick up someone special...ham ran a 4.69 five years ago - he'd run a 4.89 today....

blasingame ran a 4.55 a few months ago and would have blazed past boone last friday night, but he didn't want to show off....

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RE: General Vikes Talk - 8/12/2019 4:06:32 PM

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Ham is a really good blocker, I believe. Still, I like versatility. When Blasingame is in the defense has to worry that Blasingame might catch a pass, run with the ball or block. I like having the options and putting more pressure on the defenses.

Having a FB that can be a threat is a huge plus.

Remember Ham is a former tail back and is a jack of all trades but simply hasn't gotton the touches to show what he can do in past offensive schemes.

At the South Dakota State pro day, Ham checked in at 5-11, 231 pounds and posted some impressive numbers as he tested out athletically. He’s not a blazing runner, clocking a 4.69 in the 40-yard dash, but as you can see on tape, he uses quick feet and good vision to find holes and gaps in the defense that he attacks with force.

ham was fine, but now we've got a real opportunity to pick up someone special...ham ran a 4.69 five years ago - he'd run a 4.89 today....

blasingame ran a 4.55 a few months ago and would have blazed past boone last friday night, but he didn't want to show off....

I couldn't get the game in my area.

So I know next to nothing about Blazingame other than it's a cool name.

If he has the tools and can block let the best man win.

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