Jim Souhan: Dream of Vikings rookie took an unexpected detour

[size=13pt]Jim Souhan: Dream of Vikings rookie took an unexpected detour[/size]

Cornerback Chad Johnson hasn't lost the drive to be in uniform again on game day.

By Jim Souhan, Star Tribune

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While Winfield skipped the Vikings' voluntary offseason practice Tuesday, Chad Johnson was working to attain a modicum of Winfield's security, a fraction of his income, and a few repetitions at his position. Johnson made a diving catch Tuesday, stretching to catch a ball near the sideline, but then excelling in practice has become his specialty. Johnson, 21, is a rookie free agent cornerback who hasn't played in a real football game since 2004, back when his world was a simpler place.

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Great read Cogs.
Very refreshing.
;D

Wow.
Hope the kid gets his chance.

After reading an article like this I find myself really hoping he makes the team some way or another.
Sounds like a good person and anyone that takes in 3 step children and treats them as there own which I sure he does wins my respect.

First time I've heard his name mentioned (Chad Johnson) but he sounds like a stand up type of guy and who knows, maybe he will get the big break he's looking for.
In all reality, he's taking a very long shot at making the team, but hey, it's happened before.
I can only wish him luck and maybe his dream will come true.