Kleinsasser: Better to win than receive

**marstc09** · 09-02-2008, 02:37 PM

By JUDD ZULGAD, Star Tribune

Last update: September 2, 2008 - 12:20 AM

Nine pro seasons have reshaped his goals: He knows he's a blocker first and hungers to return to the playoffs.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/27748299.html

**NordicNed** · 09-02-2008, 02:53 PM

Where is the story Mars?... ???

**marstc09** · 09-02-2008, 02:55 PM

"NordicNed" wrote:

Where is the story Mars?... ???

Fixed. Sorry I am not as good as Singer. Just trying to fill in.

**funkyasflea** · 09-02-2008, 02:58 PM

Yer my boy Jimmy!
He will get his wishes this year.

**Vikefan05** · 09-02-2008, 03:10 PM

A class act.
I've always loved having this guy on our team.

**jmcdon00** · 09-02-2008, 03:26 PM

It's amazing that him and Shiancoe play the same position, yet the expectations for each are so different.

**funkyasflea** · 09-02-2008, 03:59 PM

I've actually always liked Jimmy as a receiving TE also.
Those 5-10 yard tosses over the middle are always gold for him.
He can't run very fast, but the man reminds me of Mike Alstott when he just catches the ball, curls up over it and drives with his feet.

**gregair13** · 09-02-2008, 04:05 PM

Kleinsasser has always been one of my favorite vikings. He comes to work every day and gives everything his body has to whatever he is asked to do for the team. Maybe some left tackle this year?...

**VikingsTw** · 09-02-2008, 05:07 PM

Jimmy's definitly been here for a few. I think we can get him in on some TD's this year, he's sneaky around the goal line.

It will be intristing to see what happens next year when he's a FA.

**Purple Floyd** · 09-02-2008, 05:22 PM

"jmcdon00" wrote:

It's amazing that him and Shiancoe play the same position, yet the expectations for each are so different.

I agree. Kleinsasser had some pretty timely fumbles and dropped passes in the first few years of his career. He is a great blocker but face it, he has not been nor will he ever be much of a receiver.