Vikings Training Camp Notes: 8/8 Edition
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Vikings held a slower-paced training camp practice in hotter, sunnier conditions, focusing more on special teams and install periods.
- Quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy struggled to complete significant downfield passes against a strong Vikings defense, which ranked third overall in passing defense last year.
- Murray showed more attempts at deep throws, including efforts to connect with Justin Jefferson on back shoulder routes, though these were inconsistent and still in development.
- Defensive players like Charles Demmings and Eric Johnson II stood out with multiple pass breakups and key plays, while Ivan Pace Jr. appears set for a core special teams role.
- Tai Felton filled in for the injured Jordan Addison on the first-team offense, with Addison showing signs of recovery but not yet at full capacity.
