The pads came on for the first time on Monday, a day that was mostly won by the defense.
Monday's practice at Vikings training camp was the first with full pads, which cranked up the intensity another couple notches. Kevin O'Connell declared last week that this was going to be a "physical camp," and the action at TCO Performance Center has lived up to that idea so far.
Then the starters got another chance. This time, Darnold launched an off-platform throw with pressure in the pocket and completed it for a big gain to Jalen Nailor, who has been outstanding in camp so far. It may have been a sack in a real game, but the throw and catch were impressive regardless. It's been a rollercoaster experience with Darnold over the past few practices.
New acquisition Bobby McCain, wearing No. 48, was working at safety with the second-team defense, as expected. Asked what his best position is, McCain said "football." He's also spent plenty of time at slot cornerbackWith McCain at safety, second-year DB Jay Ward — who is listed as a safety — might be moving to corner. He was working there throughout the day on Monday. A fourth-round pick out of LSU last year, Ward played safety, outside corner, and nickel in college.
I didn't see much of the lineman 1-on-1s, but I did catch a couple reps. Among them were a win from Patrick Jones II against Brian O'Neill and an eye-popping rep from undrafted OLB Owen Porter against Walter Rouse. The Vikings have a few intriguing UDFAs in that room in Gabriel Murphy, Bo Richter, and Porter.
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