MANKATO — Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson gave the Vikings a scare near the end of tonight’s practice at Blakeslee Stadium on the Minnesota State, Mankato campus when he limped away after throwing a pass that was nearly intercepted by cornerback Benny Sapp.
Jackson suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee last Saturday and returned to practice on Wednesday wearing a knee brace. He said after tonight’s session that he heard a pop in the knee and thought it was a simply scar tissue breaking. Jackson returned after missing one play and proceeded to throw a ball over the head of wide receiver Darius Reynaud and into the hands of safety Eric Frampton.
“It’s fine,” Jackson said of his knee.
Neither Jackson or Sage Rosenfels dazzled with their performance in tonight’s practice — in their defense the Vikings worked on third-and-11 and the 4-minute offense starting at their own 1-yard line — and a week into the competition for the starting job neither one has really pulled ahead. The fact Jackson missed three days of practice doesn’t help matters.
“I’m not slapping a grade on it,” coach Brad Childress said when asked where he felt the quarterback competition stood. “Obviously, [Jackson] missed time so it wouldn’t be fair to sit there and say, ‘This guy is ahead by virtue of the fact he had five more practices.’ It’s a good competition and it’s all headed toward a cumulative work here during practice and then I want watch them compete with the lights on.”
Childress will get that chance next Friday when the Vikings open the preseason against the Colts in Indianapolis.
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Ok, I am first. Where the heck is my Kupie doll?
Next to your Nyquil farside.
Hmmmm. to much sex and violence in my last text. It got booted. The goods on Brinkley are vicious. would bet he could replace Edwards at end. Maybe he wouldnt get to the QB, but ya can sure bet he’d be beating the snot out of that OT.
Chilly makes call. Hi you have reached the favre rersidence. Are family is currently on vacation. Please leave message. Chilly hey brett what are you doing in a couple weeks wanta come play some football
Better yet, le Brinkley and Loadholt square off. wonder if that would register at NORAD. That Air Force Base monitors all unatural explosions etc…. I know, the little coal mine {out here in Eastern Mont.} got a nasty phone call from them years ago. The blaster were doing megablasts. Guess it made them nervous. Ok, now back to NFL.
It so happens I was watching the NFL, Farsi. NFL Network that is. “Top 10 Players Not In The Hall Of Fame”. Jim Marshall was number 4 on the list! They said it was because he ran the wrong way. SO LET THAT BE A LESSON ! ! !
Here’s hoping Jaymar becomes the next Jake Reed…the best #3 in the league. Sounds like he’s done the work; let’s hope it pays off for him and us!
Cris Carter is Number 2. He said it helped his disappointment when he learned Alan Page and Vince Lombardi didn’t make it on the first try either. But it was Art Monk’s fault. I would pick Monk over Carter anyday,haha, NOT! Even funnier, Number One is Packer guard Jerry Kramer. Yeap! He’s not in the Hall Of Fame! I know, I know, a shocking travesty of justice,LOL!
Kenny - I’m not worried about CC…yes he deserved to be first ballot, but it’s only a matter of time now; however, Marshall’s exclusion is a real travesty.
MudHen, somebody over at the Pioneer Press thinks Jaymar is going to be returning punts.
What are we talkin about? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exOxUAntx8I&feature=related
Torgo = Dorko
mornin’ all !!
[…] According to Access Vikings, Jackson had just thrown a near interception to Benny Sapp during drills when he heard a pop in his knee and began to limp. The situation was downplayed by everyone involved including T-Jack who said afterward, “It’s fine,” and speculated that the pop was just scar tissue breaking. […]
The Green Bay Packers are #1!
Packers Rule!
They are more like stinky #2,turds stink.
Well, since Packers Rule! {he/she/it} said it, Then there is now physical proof that inbreeding does exist in Wisconsin.
mud, Jaymar has no chance of being the #3 WR unless something happens.
Berrian, Rice, and Harvin are the top 3.
Vikings fans got a scare…. yeah, we’re scared that he’s gonna end up winning the starting QB job.
Packers Are #1!
The only fear TJoke gives Viking fans is the fear that he may be our starting QB.
No practice today?
A Packer fan has invaded our tranquil site.
How is Sullivan looking?
How about T.Johnson?
Over/under games T-Jack starts. He cant make it through a full season, thats obvious . . .
briano - I say 9
Over/under on games TJoke starts that he throws for better than 50% completions - 6
Over/under on games TJoke starts he throws for over 200 yards 3
Over/under on games TJoke starts he attempts a non pass jump pass - 7
Over/under on games TJoke starts that the fans yell/boo at him - 9
What does it all mean Basil?
c.carterhof,
I’ve been asking C&J that same question now for over a week (About Sullivan)
Apparently they just don’t like him because they will not express an opinion on him.
I heard mention of him pancaking P. Williams on one occasion and then hear how small he is and struggling. . .
It would be great to get some sort of report on him but. . .
TJ is “percieving” pain and “hearing” pops so when he is demoted he will have an excuse (ie, daunte)
GO VIKES!!!!!
Jaymar could be #3 at some point. Rice spent a lot of time injured, Berrian some. Harvin’s untested, but there would seem to be some concern if the Vikes have to fly to get to a game. Even if he never gets above #5, it’s nice to have the ability in reserve. Last year the Seahawks lost their top 7 receivers at one point. Injuries can turn a season.
QB obviously the biggest single player issue, but the Vikes need to improve the return game and especially the punt/KO coverage. Judd/Chip: any insight on changes with the coverage part of special teams?
perhaps no news {on Sullivan] is good news. But true, we really havent heard squawt on the O-Line. any of them. Of course, the skill positions always get the spotlight. Obviously, Booty isnt our future {the football player boys, the football player}. He hasnt done anything noteworthy yet either.
Farf isnt even going to have to participate in training camp….
Judd/Chip seem to be AWOL.
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