Day 8, The Return Of Kooky Kirk Cousins
K Riley Patterson has passed his physical and has been removed from PUP.
1. Dantzler shines at cornerback, records 2 INTs
Cameron Dantzler chatted with the Twin Cities media Thursday afternoon and said his game has grown by leaps and bounds since a year ago.
The second-year cornerback then turned in one of his most impressive practices to date, recording a pair of interceptions off Kirk Cousins on the day.
The first pick came in a passing drill that wasn't with the full team, as Dantzler hauled in an underthrown pass from Cousins intended for Justin Jefferson.
Dantzler was later in the right place at the right time, as another Cousins pass went through Jefferson's hands and deflected right to the corner.
"Really, just my IQ, knowing where my help is and knowing the defense a little better than I did my rookie year," Dantzler said earlier Thursday. "I feel like having veteran guys to teach me how to study film, and they've been doing a great job with that, so really just my IQ and knowing where to be at the right time."
Jefferson, for what it's worth, didn't have his best day on the practice field. He had a few dropped passes but put in the extra time after practice working on his release off the line of scrimmage with Dantzler, Kris Boyd and K.J. Osborn.
Mackensie Alexander also recorded a pick, but his came when Eric Kendricks deflected a Nate Stanley pass over the middle in the half-team passing drill.
2. Pierce participates in full-team drills
The Vikings spent most of Thursday's session working on their nickel defenses, which consists of four linemen, two linebackers and five defensive backs.
But there was a welcome sight up front as defensive tackle Michael Pierce participated in full-team drills for the first time in camp. He rotated in for a handful of snaps here and there, but it was progress from recent days.
And with Smith held out at safety, Myles Dorn and rookie Camryn Bynum split reps with the first unit at Smith's spot.
@"BarrNone55" said:The signings of Peterson and Breeland were so good because not only does it provide an upgrade with Gladney's situation, but I think it will make Dantzler elevate his game knowing he has proven veterans ahead of him. What a difference a year can make with the defense1. Dantzler shines at cornerback, records 2 INTs Cameron Dantzler chatted with the Twin Cities media Thursday afternoon and said his game has grown by leaps and bounds since a year ago. The second-year cornerback then turned in one of his most impressive practices to date, recording a pair of interceptions off Kirk Cousins on the day. The first pick came in a passing drill that wasn't with the full team, as Dantzler hauled in an underthrown pass from Cousins intended for Justin Jefferson. Dantzler was later in the right place at the right time, as another Cousins pass went through Jefferson's hands and deflected right to the corner.Dantzler led all Vikings cornerbacks with two interceptions in 2020 and appears to be primed for a solid second season. "Really, just my IQ, knowing where my help is and knowing the defense a little better than I did my rookie year," Dantzler said earlier Thursday. "I feel like having veteran guys to teach me how to study film, and they've been doing a great job with that, so really just my IQ and knowing where to be at the right time." Jefferson, for what it's worth, didn't have his best day on the practice field. He had a few dropped passes but put in the extra time after practice working on his release off the line of scrimmage with Dantzler, Kris Boyd and K.J. Osborn. Mackensie Alexander also recorded a pick, but his came when Eric Kendricks deflected a Nate Stanley pass over the middle in the half-team passing drill.
Irv Smith is out here making PLAYS. 💪 pic.twitter.com/PhpaT0tPIn
— SKOR North - Minnesota Sports (@SKORNorth) August 2, 2021
Kene Nwangwu is fast. pic.twitter.com/HWjBnV2ADv
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) August 5, 2021
@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1422304413046222861ISJ seems to be getting a lot of attention in terms of the share of passes going to him.
Ever since I drafted Vernon freaking Davis over Adrian Peterson in my 2007 fantasy draft, I've refused to take a TE before the final 4 to 6 rounds (or the auction equivalent). And damned if it doesn't work out almost every year. You can almost always identify a late-round TE who is ready to break out. Waller, Andrews, Hooper, etc. I haven't yet looked into who others might be, but I think Irv might be this year's guy.
@"purplefaithful" said:@"BarrNone55" said:Kirk Cousins is expected to talk to the media today on his first day back at practice since landing on the Covid/Reserve list. Will be interesting to hear what he says about his status as the season looms and the threat he misses a game.If he dies, he dies.
I'm so Covid Fatigued -- I guess that's a 1st world problem.There is no changing anyone's mind on this topic, unless they change it for themselves.
Fingers crossed the un-vaxed dont f'up a promising season.
This ^^^
@"JimmyinSD" said:@"StickyBun" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Something to consider?https://twitter.com/rise_alien/status/1423011131841470470?s=20
A rock solid American company like Lowes based out of North Carolina infringing on the freedoms of Americans???The excuses to not be vaccinated that remain by the stubborn couldn't look more ridiculous.
its a private company, well within their rights to do so.. our govt on the other hand???
Governor here in Arkansas and his GOP wackos passed a bill outlawing mask mandates just a few months ago, just to flex their political muscle and disdain for Fauci and masks.Currently ICU in Fayetteville hospital where my Girlfriend works is at capacity with Covid patients. School starts here in Arkansas n 10 days and it's currently illegal for any school in AR to ask students to wear masks, thanks to Republicans passing worthless legislation just to "own the libs".
Republicans and their quest for small government controls, actually do the compkete opposite in office and end up fucking up everything in the process. Now Gov. Asa Hutchinson is begging his GOP state Congress to undo the law they signed 2 months ago because they seriously fucked up.
This is what happens to us non-Trumpers living in red states. We suffer from your stupidity and denials of science and your culture wars instead of making sound policies. My girlfriend is now back on 7 day 12 hr shifts in Covid ICU in Fayetteville because you dumbfucks won't get vaccinated.
Oh, she had a healthy fit 29 yr old male and 5 ye old girl die from Covid this week, zero underlying issues, neither vaccinated.
Fuck Kirk Cousins and any moron who is anti-vax.
Tomasson is on a roll.
Interestingly, Plaxico Burress and Plexiglass Cousins both played at Michigan State.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 6, 2021
Enough of the bickering, name calling, and juvenile shit. Everyone has had their chance to voice their opinions and displeasure but all these threads have reached the unaccpetable level in terms of subject matter and civility for this forum ( and even the ST board) Since these have already turned political they should be moved, but I will leave them here for now and see if they can be self cleaned/moderated. Happy Friday all!
@"Vikergirl" said: Tomasson is on a roll.https://twitter.com/christomasson/status/1423657882147598346?s=19
OMG. I've agreed with Judd and Tommason in the same week. Must be a sign that the apocalypse is neigh.
What’s the identity of the #Vikings in 2021? Offense or defense?@MackAlexander20 answers below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/LZB6xpg2Bl
— Gabe Henderson (@GabeAHenderson) August 6, 2021
I think ol' Mack Alexander has a new appreciation for Z. He's a talented kid, I love him as depth and in certain packages.
@"BarrNone55" said:if you read this and dont laugh... wait for it, if you still dont get it are you sure you werent looking for a futbol message board?Promoted by GEICOLevel 1:Plaxico wasn't afraid of getting a shotQuote Tweet· 20mChris TomassonInterestingly, Plaxico Burress and Plexiglass Cousins both played at Michigan State.
@"StickyBun" said: I think ol' Mack Alexander has a new appreciation for Z. He's a talented kid, I love him as depth and in certain packages.remember the accepted buzz was that he left cause of Zim? seems funny now
@"Bullazin" said:Maybe he needed to see that the grass isn't always greener. Maybe he grew up.@"StickyBun" said: I think ol' Mack Alexander has a new appreciation for Z. He's a talented kid, I love him as depth and in certain packages. remember the accepted buzz was that he left cause of Zim? seems funny now
@"StickyBun" said: Like I said in another thread, this is all you need to know about Cousins and his take on vaccines. He did his 'own research' but didn't talk with the Doctor. LMAO.
Thumbs down.
He is such an idiot. He will only read articles/info/pseudo research that agrees with him and his religious credo. So guess what, he will never get vaccinated. I have several friends (lost at this point) who fall into this Cult like personality of religion wrapped in individual rights, anti-gov''t even though they have all used gov't resources, anti-vax because of our past president, and blame everything bad that ever happens on a liberal. They are experts on every topic including medical research, clinical trials and will quote anecdotal medical data that supports their view only ignoring the overwhelming evidence because it does not "compute" in their self righteous minds.
Early on in COVID I was questioned by the one family friends (now estranged) about how they read an article, or they saw on the internet, a certain media outlet that is the only fact news, or a internet doctor told them etc... They know that I have called on infectious disease physicians (I was in medical sales selling antibiotics and vaccines) for over 30 years. Guess what, when I told them what I knew and what every single ID physicians said it made not one iota of impact. They are my Kooky Kirk family. Their is zero chance they see the light and I think the same for Kooky Kirk.
I think we need to move on from him ASAP (if he doesn't break before his ridiculous 2 year CAP hit or has that already happened).
Bottom line: The Cult has invaded my/our life even down to my main source of entertainment and my lifelong favorite sports team. How many ways can this franchise manage to F up!!!
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