Vikings coach Mike Zimmer commended his players' performance through the offseason after the team ended minicamp Thursday and began a five-week break.
"We're starting to do some things really, really good," Zimmer said. "You hate to take five weeks off, then you come back and you're not as crisp. But that's the nature of the business. The thing that I like about this team is not only do they work but they have fun out here."
Zimmer will keep an iPad nearby to evaluate film from OTAs and minicamp before the team reports to training camp July 25 in Mankato. He reminded his players to remain active during the break and stay out of trouble.
"I wanted to get to camp healthy, so that's a big thing," Zimmer said. "I want us when we come back to be where we left off. I know with some of the technical things, but we progressed so much quicker this year than this time last year because of knowing the system, knowing the terminology, knowing all the other different things."
Thielen's ready
The Vikings aim at having competition at every position. Proving your worth isn't anything new to Adam Thielen, who will take part in a stiff battle at wide receiver next month.
The undrafted product out of Minnesota State Mankato cracked the roster for the first time last year after spending 2013 on the practice squad. He finished the season strong with a big impact on special teams.
With the addition of rookie Stefon Diggs, the Vikings have six wide receivers worthy of a roster spot.
"I have more confidence now, but I still have a lot to prove," Thielen said. "I still have higher goals every year that I want to improve and raise my goals every year. It's going to be fun, and I'm looking forward to it."