Ben Gedeon, a fourth-round pick out of Michigan, is quickly catching on at linebacker in Vikings camp and mounting a bid to make team at need position.
"It's amazing how close they are. It's incredible," Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer said, adding that their work in 11-on-11 drills must improve.
A season ago, Minnesota had its toughest stretch to begin Big Ten play, with four of the first six games on the road. This coming season will be flipped, with a potentially nasty February slate.
The report, released Wednesday, blamed much of the turmoil surrounding the high-profile case on "weak leadership" of the coaching staff and the influence of unnamed "third parties."
Marcus Sherels' strength as a punt returner is visible. He's quick, faster than advertised and exerts no wasted movements. Some of his other skills defy logic, though.
In the waning minutes of every game in Da Beauty League, dozens of kids in hockey garb press against each railing at the Zamboni entrance inside Edina's Braemar Arena.
Miguel Sano on Tuesday made a play like a top defender of the hot corner when he went well to his right to grab an Austin Jackson grounder, and threw a one-hopper to Joe Mauer at first.
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