Cook, Kennedy, Gerhart Return To Practice

by Christopher Gates on Sep 13, 2010 7:06 PM CDT in Minnesota Vikings 2010 Season

Good news on the injury front for the Beloved Purple today, as three players that missed the season opener with various maladies returned to practice this afternoon in preparation for the Sunday afternoon match-up with the Miami Dolphins.

Cornerback Chris Cook, defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy, and running back Toby Gerhart were working out with the team this afternoon in Minneapolis after all three were inactive this past Thursday. Cook tore his meniscus in the third pre-season game of the year against Seattle, and has been out of practice ever since. Kennedy hurt his knee in the second pre-season game against the 49ers, and hasn't practiced since then, either. Gerhart was held out of the season opener, as well as the final pre-season game, for reasons that nobody is quite sure of.

The return of Cook, in particular, could be very big for the Vikings. In the pre-season, Cook was slated to be the starter opposite Antoine Winfield at cornerback for Minnesota, and as a result of his injury, the team went with only three healthy corners in the season opener and rotated safety Husain Abdullah down to corner against multiple-receiver sets. If Cook was back, even if he started in the nickel role, he would help the CB depth of the Vikings against a Dolphin team that acquired Brandon Marshall during the off-season, and has a couple of underrated guys behind him in Davone Bess and Brian Hartline. And I haven't even included the possibility that CB Cedric Griffin could be back as well, depending on how confident the team feels about him.

The Dolphins were victorious in their season opener, winning on the road in Buffalo by a score of 15-10. I was flipping back and forth between that game and Lions/Bears. . .yeah, I know, I'm a sucker for punishment. . .and the Dolphins/Bills game was an ugly one, with both teams struggling on offense at points throughout the game. Still, the Dolphins are not without their fair share of weapons, and you know that there's going to be much Wildcattery involved with their offense, so anybody the Vikings can get back on that side of the ball to help them out this Sunday will be big.

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Not worried about them at all. I’m glad we’re facing a team that will let us get our timing down

by angryguy77 on Sep 13, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions

getting gerhard back will be a big improvement i am hoping on the running game over young when we need to spell AP.

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by the Real Thor on Sep 13, 2010 7:35 PM CDT reply actions

"Reasons that nobody is quite sure of"?

I don’t get that part. Gerhart hurt his knee against the Seahawks, too. Is there some reason to believe that report was false, and that he was held out for any other reason than the one reported?

by rovibe on Sep 13, 2010 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

I’m betting that our rush will be much more effective against the Dolphins. We’ll definitely see #69 hog tying a few times this Sunday. I also foresee our guys getting burned a few times by Brandon Marshall. Hard to stop that guy.

by EventualChamps! on Sep 13, 2010 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

I don't know about that

Jake Long is a monster at left tackle.

If anything, I think Ray Edwards is going to have to step up his game on Sunday.

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by Christopher Gates on Sep 13, 2010 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Expect running plays

and then some more running plays, then the Wildcat, and then a dose of originality, more running plays
I do foresee a couple of tries at Marshall down field, they’ll keep doing it if it works, and they’ll open up the passing game a bit more, but if it doesn’t expect to see a decent number of runs

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by thewild_viking_twins on Sep 13, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions

B marsh against our small DB corp is going to be ugly

it would be a big change if we could have cook back. Then again, winny can handle his own.

by muffin man on Sep 13, 2010 8:30 PM CDT reply actions

The WIlliams Wall against their o-line

will be ugly…for them.. Negated.

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by Ted Glover on Sep 13, 2010 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Marshall, shmarshall

He won’t do anything if Henne can’t get him the ball first. They barely beat the lowly Bills yesterday, scoring just 15 points. Henne had 182 yards passing, and Marshall’s longest reception was just 13 yards. Minnesota wins by 14+ points. Take that to the bank!

by rovibe on Sep 13, 2010 8:36 PM CDT reply actions

The better question in MN v. Miami

Will we get to see Greg Camarillo beat up on Benny Sapp? That would be fun to watch.

by rovibe on Sep 13, 2010 8:37 PM CDT reply actions

Well Camarillo is our slot guy and Sapp is their nickle so could happen......

by nmvikesfan on Sep 14, 2010 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Interesting switch....

Its like in the beginning of the pre-season, you wouldn’t be thinkign you would be hoping Greg Camarillo would be getting a TD while be covered by Benny Sapp and being happy about it. Now you can!!! Or be happy to hear how Benny Sapp misses a tackle while Greg scores.

During one pre-season game, my friend on FB made an interesting update..
Favre to Walker for the TD. Longwell for the PAT. Wth? Am I watching a Packers game or a Vikings game?

Ha-ha! It wasn’t verbatim to that, but it was probably a lil funnier.

by Deek on Sep 14, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Doing a little dance...

Knowing that Chris Cook is back in practice. The guy’s exciting to watch and will complicate the Dolphin’s passing game. Makes me happier about Sunday’s game.

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by Skol Girl on Sep 13, 2010 9:03 PM CDT reply actions

Good!

The pass D has needed help like this for a long time.

by KC Viking on Sep 13, 2010 9:28 PM CDT reply actions

Dont Forget about Toby!

I think we needed some good hard running when AD is out and Young was dancing too much!

by Dynalee10 on Sep 13, 2010 9:29 PM CDT reply actions

When people evaluated Young...

They were saying his role was his ability to pick up a blitz.
His run-game was patethic though.
If Gerhart could pick up blitzes, than Young should be benched.
Gerhart has the size… & the smarts… Just not the experience.

by Deek on Sep 14, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions

Even if cook

comes back for the game it isnt as if his presence alone is going to help over top. Yeah it will give the CBs a break and catch a breath which also helps our Safeties but realistically we need our 2 deep men to actually play well.

by FSUViking on Sep 13, 2010 10:30 PM CDT reply actions

I know

I’m still lost on this Tyrell/Jamarca/Abdullah triangle starting mess.
First, I thought Jarmca took the #1 spot from Tyrell, but we had Abdullah startin on the opening night.

Side notes: Tyrell & Madeaui both attended the LF & CC Receiving camp. (Last year, Rice did that)..

I know Madeaui can deliver a hit.. And I know Jamarca can be a thumper.. But that triangle mess confuses me at times.

by Deek on Sep 14, 2010 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions

This is big across the board

Kennedy is a run stopper like Pat having him back will help us so that our D line won’t look quite as gassed as they did on Thursday. As well Cook brings height to our back field and with Marshal out there we’ll need his height.

Gerhart will be more dangerous in the back field than Young was. Hell it would almost be impossible for him not to be. If he can pick up blitzes well we’ll be in good position.

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by Grime on Sep 14, 2010 1:20 PM CDT reply actions

Hopefully There Is Good News About Percy Harvin's Migraine Problem

In the Monday Pioneer Press Sport Page there is the report that when Percy Havin collapsed on the training field then rushed to the hospital for a overnight stay, the doctors may have found the cause on his migraines that he has suffered since Percy was 10-years old. Sleep Apnea, where a person stops breathing while they are sleeping.

Sleep Apnea can trigger migraines, as Percy said since he started using a breathing apparatus when he is sleeping, he has not waken as he has for most of his life, when sleeping. Percy also said that he no longer wakes up groggy, and the doctors have taken Percy off of all medications previously prescribed for treatment of his migraines. If Percy had not been held overnight for observations, this new lead would not have been discovered, when Percy’s heartbeat stopped two times while he was sleeping in the hospital….

Hopefully this is the answer to what has be effecting Percy Harvin for most of his life……

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by Parnelli on Sep 14, 2010 3:24 PM CDT reply actions

Its great...

To hear that everybody (except Sidney) is finally all at the same practice…. almost felt like a bye week…. We should be ready to roll at home

by Marvin T on Sep 14, 2010 6:19 PM CDT reply actions

I see all three missing again .

C.Cook won’t be placed on the artificial turf . And he is only 1/2 practicing . Kennedy is a swing man anyway . And Gerhart has hidden issues . Knee? Maybe a surgery we don’t know about . ESPN isn’t interested enough yet to speculate ? I thought Javon would be back ? The knee on turf might be an issue . Ask Brian Westbrook in SF ???

by gothicpurple on Sep 14, 2010 11:11 PM CDT reply actions