Observations from Day 1 Practice

p.s. The Eagan facility is absolutely gorgeous. I've said it before, but damn....as a player and coaching staff you have to look around and think you're in a good spot. 

@"StickyBun" said: p.s. The Eagan facility is absolutely gorgeous. I've said it before, but damn....as a player and coaching staff you have to look around and think you're in a good spot. 

Closest thing to baseball in an Iowa cornfield...

Booth seems very impressive and likable, comes across as very mature, dedicated and respectful.  I was surprised we got him where we did and think he could be the rookie who makes the biggest impact this year. 

@"JR44" said: Booth seems very impressive and likable, comes across as very mature, dedicated and respectful.  I was surprised we got him where we did and think he could be the rookie who makes the biggest impact this year. 

That was a nice sliding pick he made in practice. Would be great to have a defensive back that can actually catch the ball for a change!

@"JR44" said: Booth seems very impressive and likable, comes across as very mature, dedicated and respectful.  I was surprised we got him where we did and think he could be the rookie who makes the biggest impact this year. 

Makes ya wonder where he would've gone without the injury (and injury history). Likely middle first among McDuffie and Elam. Let's hope he's over them. 

@"JR44" said: Booth seems very impressive and likable, comes across as very mature, dedicated and respectful.  I was surprised we got him where we did and think he could be the rookie who makes the biggest impact this year. 

He was the one guy as the draft process went on that I felt we'd be most likely to target, or at least hoped we would. It seemed that Stingley/Sauce were going to go much higher than where our pick was (even though the Stingley dream lingered on for a while).

As long as he stays healthy I think he can be a big time contributor for this team.

@"PurpleCrush" said:

@"JR44" said: Booth seems very impressive and likable, comes across as very mature, dedicated and respectful.  I was surprised we got him where we did and think he could be the rookie who makes the biggest impact this year. 

He was the one guy as the draft process went on that I felt we'd be most likely to target, or at least hoped we would. It seemed that Stingley/Sauce were going to go much higher than where our pick was (even though the Stingley dream lingered on for a while).

As long as he stays healthy I think he can be a big time contributor for this team.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"PurpleCrush" said:

@"JR44" said: Booth seems very impressive and likable, comes across as very mature, dedicated and respectful.  I was surprised we got him where we did and think he could be the rookie who makes the biggest impact this year. 

He was the one guy as the draft process went on that I felt we'd be most likely to target, or at least hoped we would. It seemed that Stingley/Sauce were going to go much higher than where our pick was (even though the Stingley dream lingered on for a while).

As long as he stays healthy I think he can be a big time contributor for this team.

Booth was a 5 star high school prospect, he's got as much talent as anyone.

More on Booth impressing...

https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/29/vikings-rookie-cb-andrew-booth-jr-turning-heads-training-camp/

@"MaroonBells" said: More on Booth impressing...

https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/29/vikings-rookie-cb-andrew-booth-jr-turning-heads-training-camp/

Not just Booth.  According to Judd Zulgad, Dantzler had an extended matchup against Thielen on Friday and while Thielen won his share Dantzler racked up 3 pass breakups.  B)

Take with a grain of salt: Vikes D is going to be good. This team is dark horse material

Of all aspects, if this team suddenly has a good defense, it just underscores how Zimmer's personality/coaching style alienated this team.