3 Quick Updates for Vikings Players Earning Praise at Camp

Lately, the amount of optimism coming out of the Twin Cities hasn’t been in short supply (apart from those who are ardent J.J. McCarthy supporters).

Putting aside the headlines for a moment means realizing that there are vital Vikings players beyond just the quarterbacks. Check out some of the recent insights to come out of Minnesota’s camp.

3 Quick Hitter News Updates
Vikings Players to Have Picked Up Praise

Player No. 1 — Edge Rusher Dallas Turner

Consider what Alec Lewis of The Athletic had to say: “Dallas Turner is one Vikings player who probably hasn’t gotten enough shine in this training camp. Looks incredibly motivated. And has been a blur off the edge. Big season for him, for sure, with a lot to prove. But it is notable to me.”

Turner led the Vikings last year with 8 sacks. Most impressive, though, was that he had 4 forced fumbles, an elite total that will be difficult to replicate but fantastic if he can. To contextualize those numbers a touch, note that finishing with 8 sacks means sitting in a tie for twenty-fifth in the NFL. In contrast, the 4 forced fumbles are in a tie for second.

Being a blur is going to be a key piece of the puzzle for the incredibly gifted Turner. Pushing those sacks beyond 10 while keeping the fumbles high would represent a huge development for the Vikings.

Player No. 2 — Running Back Jordan Mason

Will Ragatz made the quick note of Jordan Mason going for a long score: “Also in this period, Jordan Mason had a legit 50-yard touchdown run against the second-team defense. Untouched through the right side.”

Said to be in good shape, Jordan Mason is a 27-year-old runner who is moving into his contract year. He’s a really rugged guy who doesn’t get the credit he deserves for being a gifted athlete. True, his hands aren’t elite, but he may nevertheless prove to be Minnesota’s RB1 as a player who can shine in wide zone.

Seeing him clear 1,000 yards wouldn’t be surprising. Can he end up being a touchdown scorer down in the red zone? If so, then Minnesota’s going to be near impossible to defend.

Player No. 3 — Quarterback Kyler Murray

Kick it back to Ragatz: “Whether psychological effect or coincidence, Kyler Murray just had easily one of his best practices of camp. Only one ball hit the ground all day. Several chunk gains through the air to Jefferson, Addison, Felton. Looked very comfortable with decision-making.”

Kyler Murray has the capacity to be an elite weapon. Note, folks, that key word: capacity. Talent and potential have never been an issue. What has sometimes been lacking have been health and consistency. Getting those two things — alongside some support from the Vikings — could lead to a deadly Vikings offense.

The Vikings want to see Kyler Murray completing 65%+ of his passes while pushing his season totals for yards and touchdowns at 4,000+ and 30+. Most importantly, deliver in critical moments so the Vikings get soar to double-digit wins.

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