Leidner's thoughts on the Gophers' WRs, RB's and O-line

Gophers QB Mitch Leidner spoke to reporters after Thursday's scrimmage at TCF Bank Stadium. Here are some snippets of what he said:

Q: Thoughts on the offense from the scrimmage?

"It was a little bit of a slow start, but as things got going, it picked up a little bit. I thought we did well. I thought we moved the ball down the field pretty good and the two-minute situation went really well."

Q: Anybody in particular stand out?

"I'm just really proud of those receivers -- Eric Carter, KJ [Maye] and [Drew] Wolitarsky -- that I'm working with the most. I think those guys are doing a really good job. Obviously those young receivers have stepped up, made a lot of good plays this camp so far, and they continue to today."

Q: Who had some big catches in the scrimmage?

"Eric Carter caught a big touchdown pass early on, and Brian Smith as well. So a lot of guys are stepping up at the receiver position, so it's good for the quarterbacks."

"Those guys -- they run hard, and they work hard. And when you've got guys like Rodrick [Williams and Rodney [Smith] really leading the way right now, those young guys look at those guys and think, I want to run as hard as Rodrick does. And then you look at Shannon [Brooks], he's running like Rodrick."

Q: How is your chemistry with the offensive line?

"I'm close with all those offensive linemen. I've always been close. I love hanging out with those guys, so we have a really good relationship, and those guys want to protect me as best they can."

Q: How have fellow QB's Demry Croft and Jacques Perra looked in camp?