The Minnesota Vikings hosted the Baltimore Ravens at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN, on Wednesday for their first of two joint practices. Fans couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day in the middle of August. Unfortunately, the on-field product didn't reflect the picture-perfect backdrop.
Both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy struggled throughout the day. The Ravens defense was blanketing receivers, testing the likes of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison with physicality before, during, and after the pass. It was a frustrating day for the passing game, providing little clarity of what this offense can look like with Murray under center.
But that was just one phase of practice. The Vikings defense flexed its own muscles, with Brian Flores capping practice in his truest form. It reminded everyone that this team will have a chance as long as Flores is coordinating the defense. If the Vikings' offense can keep up, opponents will be in trouble.
Here are the three main takeaways from Wednesday's practice. The Ravens return for the second day of joint practices on Thursday.
Murray and McCarthy were the only Vikings quarterbacks to take snaps during 7-on-7 and team drills, and neither looked sharp. Passes sailed over receivers' heads. They were underthrown. There were several batted passes. Yet it was hard to pin all the blame on Minnesota's signal-callers.
#murray #practice #mccarthy
Both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy struggled throughout the day. The Ravens defense was blanketing receivers, testing the likes of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison with physicality before, during, and after the pass. It was a frustrating day for the passing game, providing little clarity of what this offense can look like with Murray under center.
But that was just one phase of practice. The Vikings defense flexed its own muscles, with Brian Flores capping practice in his truest form. It reminded everyone that this team will have a chance as long as Flores is coordinating the defense. If the Vikings' offense can keep up, opponents will be in trouble.
Here are the three main takeaways from Wednesday's practice. The Ravens return for the second day of joint practices on Thursday.
Murray and McCarthy were the only Vikings quarterbacks to take snaps during 7-on-7 and team drills, and neither looked sharp. Passes sailed over receivers' heads. They were underthrown. There were several batted passes. Yet it was hard to pin all the blame on Minnesota's signal-callers.
#murray #practice #mccarthy
3 months ago
