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Chris Cook - DB - Vikings

Vikings CB Chris Cook is asking the coaching staff to let him shadow opposing No. 1 receivers this year.

The Vikings have dabbled with this in the past, although Cook has been unable to stay healthy and establish himself in the "shadow corner" role. They'll probably give him another shot at it in 2013, while Xavier Rhodes attends to No. 2 wideouts as a rookie. Cook hopes the coaches will let him match up with Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall, and Jordy Nelson in the NFC North.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
May 19 - 3:32 PM
Joe Webb - QB - Vikings

The Vikings have moved Joe Webb to wide receiver.

"We had been talking about it for a while, and we made the decision that this was the way to go after we had our draft," coach Leslie Frazier said. Webb hasn't lined up at receiver since rookie minicamp in 2010, but he's been catching passes on the side for a few weeks now. Webb posted forty times of 4.44 and 4.45, an 11-foot-5 broad jump, and 42.5" vertical at UAB's Pro Day three years ago. He also has 10 3/4-inch hands to go with his 6-foot-4, 220-pound frame. Webb has a chance to be the No. 4 or 5 receiver if the transition goes smoothly.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
May 15 - 11:02 PM
Travis Bond - G - Vikings

Vikings agreed to terms with No. 214 overall pick OG Travis Bond on a four-year contract.

Bond is an imposing 6-foot-5, 329 pounds with 35.5-inch arms, but is limited athletically. He managed just a 22.5-inch vertical leap at the Combine to go along with an 8-foot-2 broad jump. He'll have to prove he's more than just a big body to earn a roster spot.
May 15 - 3:36 PM
Jeff Baca - G - Vikings

Vikings agreed to terms with No. 196 overall pick OG Jeff Baca on a four-year contract.

A 45-game starter for UCLA, Baca split time between guard and tackle. He projects as a left guard or center for the Vikings. Baca showed well at the Combine, posting 28 bench-press reps to go along with a 5.03 40-yard dash and 1.68 ten-yard split, but won't be more than a reserve interior lineman as a rookie.
May 15 - 3:33 PM
Jeff Locke - P - Vikings

Vikings agreed to terms with No. 155 overall pick P Jeff Locke on a four-year contract.

Chris Kluwe's replacement, Locke was an All-Pac 12 selection for UCLA last season, and has a booming leg on kickoffs. He should fare well in climate-controlled Minnesota.
May 15 - 3:31 PM
Everett Dawkins - DL - Vikings

Vikings agreed to terms with No. 229 overall pick DT Everett Dawkins on a four-year contract.

A 41-game starter for Florida State, Dawkins has some pocket-pushing ability, but should see limited snaps as a rotational three-technique tackle if he can crack the 53-man roster. Dawkins is most likely ticketed for the practice squad.
May 14 - 2:57 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Vikings

Vikings agreed to terms with No. 213 overall pick LB Michael Mauti on a four-year contract.

Mauti is recovering from the second tear of his left ACL in as many years, but "absolutely" expects to be ready for training camp. He was viewed as a potential day-two pick before going down last November. Mauti is considered a dark-horse candidate for the Vikings' middle linebacker job, but will most likely be limited to special teams as a rookie if he can avoid the reserve/PUP list.
May 14 - 2:56 PM
Gerald Hodges - LB - Vikings

Vikings agreed to terms with No. 120 overall pick LB Gerald Hodges on a four-year contract.

A pure outside 'backer, Hodges is currently penciled in on the weak side for Minnesota. Hodges is not an elite athlete (4.78 40-yard dash), but has adequate size (6-foot-1, 243 pounds) and is a strong tackler. He could develop into a multi-year starter.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
May 14 - 1:41 PM
Christian Ponder - QB - Vikings

GM Rick Spielman gives Christian Ponder "just as much credit for getting us in the playoffs" as Adrian Peterson.

Spielman was referring specifically to Ponder's play when the Vikings won their final four games of the regular season. During that time, he completed 60.6 percent of his passes and threw just one interception, but averaged a mere 157.5 yards per game and totaled four passing scores. These comments are another case of Spielman trying to pump up Ponder's confidence. He's ready to ride or die with his 2011 No. 12 overall pick.
Source: NFL.com
May 8 - 12:42 PM
Brandon Keith - T - Vikings

Vikings signed OT Brandon Keith, formerly of the Cardinals.

Keith, 28, spent last season out of football after struggling mightily as Arizona's starting right tackle in 2011. Working against Keith is his lack of versatility. He is a right-tackle only and backup linemen need to be able to play multiple positions. Keith obviously is no threat to Vikings RT Phil Loadholt.
May 6 - 3:32 PM
Michael Mauti - LB - Vikings

Vikings rookie ILB Michael Mauti (ACL surgeries) "absolutely" expects to be ready for camp.

"I'm sprinting. I'm doing some light agility stuff," said Mauti, who suffered three ACL tears in college. "So, it's not like I'm limping around here." Mauti's most recent tear was to his left ACL on November 17, at a time he was playing well enough some projected him as a second- or third-round pick. Mauti will be given a look, but he's a long shot to start as a rookie.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
May 4 - 12:13 PM
Cordarrelle Patterson - WR - Vikings

ESPN 1500 Twin Cities observed at the Vikings' pre-draft rookie camp that first-round pick Cordarrelle Patterson's "explosion" stood out.

Pelissero posted a quick video of Patterson exploding into a slant pattern and creating a cavity of separation from the cornerback. "Even in install you can see the explosion with Patterson," tweeted Pelissero. "He's such a smooth mover, too." Even if Jerome Simpson enters the season as the Vikings' starting X receiver, we anticipate Patterson overtaking him sooner rather than later.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
May 3 - 1:11 PM
Lamark Brown - WR - Vikings

The Vikings are now listing LaMark Brown as a wide receiver.

Brown (6-foot-3, 225) was a high school running back and college receiver, but he ran forties in the 4.6 range at his Pro Day last year and teams tried turning him into a tight end. He's a roster long shot any way you look at it.
Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter
May 3 - 11:53 AM
Christian Ponder - QB - Vikings

Vikings RE Jared Allen says Christian Ponder has to be "THE guy" this season.

"Adrian (Peterson) can carry this team so far; our defense can carry this team so far," Allen said. "You know, you look at teams that historically win championships, and they have consistent play from the quarterback position. I thought the last four games of the year (Ponder) did a great job. You should kind of have things down in your third year." Ponder is entering his third season out of Florida State, and he's averaged a pitiful 6.2 YPA on 774 passes.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
May 3 - 10:39 AM
Cordarrelle Patterson - WR - Vikings

One AFC personnel executive told ESPN 1500 Twin Cities that No. 29 overall pick WR Cordarrelle Patterson is going to need the "full process" as a rookie.

"It's going to take time," the AFC executive said. "It's going to take a patient coach. There's going to be a lot of teaching. There's going to be a lot of walkthroughs. He's going to need to see it and then physically do it. It's going to take repetition and reinforcement in the classroom. He's going to need what we would call 'the full process.'" Patterson played just one year of Division I football, so it's understandable that he's going to face a learning curve. He'll likely open up the season as Jerome Simpson's backup at "X" receiver.
Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
May 3 - 10:16 AM

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