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Vikings training camp continued on Saturday, August 2nd at TCO Performance Center.
As previously mentioned, Vikings Territory was given press access. Kevin O’Connell’s team was active, participating in a chippy practice where multiple small skirmishes arose after some physical play. There’s no shortage of takeaways, so consider some of the main things from Saturday’s practice.
Vikings Training Camp: 5 Insights
1) The ‘5 Backer Look is Frightening
, linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) talk during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images</p>
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<p>Not too often, folks, does the modern NFL see five linebackers on the field at the same time. Brian Flores, though, has never been bound by the trends. </p>
<p>At different points in the 11-on-11 periods, the Vikings’ defense put all of Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner, and Jonathan Greenard on the field. So, too, were Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace out there. The interplay between these five players is a sight to behold. Anyone of them is capable of getting into the backfield in a hurry. Needing to discern which of these players is in attack mode appears to be a tall task.</p>
<p>Now, there are some limitations to this look — most notably, in coverage. Pace has never been accused of being the world’s best coverage linebacker. Turner and Van Ginkel are both strong in this area, but that’s within the context of being outside linebackers within a 3-4 defense. Don’t expect either to bring back memories of Xavier Rhodes in 2017. </p>
<p>Regardless, the point shines through: the Flores defense looks far from passive. </p>
<p><strong>2) The J.J. McCarthy/Jordan Addison Connection is For Real </strong></p>
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possible suspension, but when he’s on the field with McCarthy there’s a strong rapport that’s being built.
3) Tyler Batty Had a Day
 against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images</p>
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<p>The Vikings list Mr. Batty as being 6’6″ and 271 pounds. No one would question those details after seeing him in person. </p>
<p>The monstrous edge rusher has promise. During one sequence in the day, I had him making an impact on three straight plays. The 1st down run got turned back inside after he set the edge. On the 2nd down run, Batty scraped down the line for a hustle tackle. And then on 3rd down he created pressure to help stop the offense from snagging a 1st down. </p>
<p>Oh, and he had a wild TFL that led to one of the day’s scuffles. He is, in short, a handful out there. Don’t be surprised if he gets onto the team as the EDGE4 or EDGE5. </p>
<p><strong>4) Kicker Concern to Finish the Day </strong></p>
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as the offseason hints suggested.
Vikings Territory will be back at Vikings training camp over the next couple of days, so be sure to keep swinging by.
I’m the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. I am Canadian.