Tark gave Vikings pep talk, shows franchises first game ball

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Tarkenton, who lives in Atlanta, addressed the Vikings at the team hotel Saturday night. And he was on hand for Minnesota’s 14-9 victory over the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Tarkenton, who played for Minnesota from 1961-66 and 1972-78, brought a prop to the meeting, the game ball he received from the first time the expansion Vikings took the field. In the Sept. 17, 1961 opener, the rookie out of the University of Georgia came off the bench to throw four touchdown passes as Minnesota stunned Chicago 37-13.
Coleman said Tarkenton touched upon quarterback Case Keenum, who completed 25 of 30 passes for 227 yards Sunday and is 8-2 as a starter for the 10-2 Vikings. Tarkenton, known for his scrambling ability, loves how Keenum is also able to elude the pass rush.
“(Keenum) reminds him of himself being able to extend plays with his legs,” Coleman said.
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