Vikings Tidbits from 07/31/06

**singersp** · 08-01-2006, 12:46 PM

From: KFFL.com

Vikings | Hopoi having an MRI done
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:33:17 -0700

KFAN.com reports Minnesota Vikings DL Manase Hopoi (foot) is having an MRI done on his injured foot. He had swelling in the foot Monday afternoon, July 31, and did not practice

Vikings | M. Hopoi misses practice Monday
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:48:11 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings DL Manase Hopoi (foot) missed practice Monday, July 31, with a swollen foot.

Vikings | D. Smith gets some work with No. 1 defense
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:47:58 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings SS Dwight Smith got some time with the No. 1 defense opposite FS Darren Sharper during practice Monday, July 31.

Vikings | T. Williams gets some work with No. 1 defense
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:47:08 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings SS Tank Williams got some time with the No. 1 defense opposite FS Darren Sharper during practice Monday, July 31.

Vikings | D. Thomas works with No. 2 defense
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:45:29 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Dontarrious Thomas worked with the No. 2 defense during practice Monday, July 31.

Vikings | N. Harris works with No. 1 defense at middle linebacker
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:38:25 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings LB Napoleon Harris worked with the No. 1 defense at middle linebacker during practice Monday, July 31. Harris played between LB E.J. Henderson and LB Ben Leber

Vikings | McMullen changes to No. 12
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:28:48 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Billy McMullen has changed from No. 84 to No. 12. Not only does he prefer to have a number in the teen, but he would have been the first Viking to wear No. 84 since WR Randy Moss, who moved on to the Oakland Raiders. McMullen said, "It's something you don't need."

**Benet** · 08-01-2006, 12:53 PM

To me that says the Vikes are unsure about the Strong Safety position, and that Napoleon Harris is top of the chart for the starting Mike job.

No mention of Greenway?

**skum** · 08-01-2006, 02:16 PM

Tomlin said that Greenway will start as backup in camp, but he will compete for WILL spot with EJ

**Vikes_King** · 08-01-2006, 06:30 PM

Vikings | McMullen changes to No. 12
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:28:48 -0700

Kevin Seifert and Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Billy McMullen has changed from No. 84 to No. 12. Not only does he prefer to have a number in the teen, but he would have been the first Viking to wear No. 84 since WR Randy Moss, who moved on to the Oakland Raiders. McMullen said, "It's something you don't need."

"It's something I'm not worthy of"

fixed it for him

oh and Benet, Greenway practiced with the 2nd team defense as OLB incase you're wondering

**BloodyHorns82** · 08-01-2006, 06:35 PM

I'm glad McMullen changed numbers... I didn't like him wearing 84 at all.

**oddmanout22287** · 08-01-2006, 06:43 PM

"BloodyHorns82" wrote:

I'm glad McMullen changed numbers... I didn't like him wearing 84 at all.

It makes me wonder when/if someone will ever have the balls to wear the purple and gold 84, and if people will be okay with it...

**V4L** · 08-01-2006, 06:47 PM

Napoleon Harris is gonna have a huge year.. Mark my words!!

He was injured last year.. Was apart of the D that wasn't gelled.. And personally I think was yanked early

Not to mention Cottrell is a dink

One Love

**oddmanout22287** · 08-01-2006, 06:51 PM

"V4L" wrote:

Napoleon Harris is gonna have a huge year.. Mark my words!!

He was injured last year.. Was apart of the D that wasn't gelled.. And personally I think was yanked early

Not to mention Cottrell is a dink

One Love

Mark me down for that too, I agree 100% with you. This will be the year where Napo proves all his doubters wrong.