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Vikings | Henderson Looking Like a Starter
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 06:01:06 -0700
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson passed his two-game audition at weakside linebacker and will be the starter at that position.
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The Vikings' two-week project at weak-side linebacker appears to have been a success.
Vikings coach Mike Tice said E.J. Henderson has played well enough to remain the starter there.
"He looked great. I'm proud of him," Tice said. "He's had a great preseason, great training camp, and he played real well (Friday night), made a tackle in space, over by their bench, which was one of our questions." Tice added that he was particularly pleased because Henderson did not pout when the team traded for veteran Sam Cowart to replace him at middle linebacker.
"It's paid off for him. So good for him," Tice said.
Henderson was not available for comment. But he said Thursday night that he was adjusting to the speed of the game. He also reiterated his intentions.
"I want to do what I've got to do to get out there with the other 10 guys," he said.
Meanwhile, Tice said Dontarrious Thomas, who Henderson supplanted as the starting weak-side linebacker, continues to play well, giving the Vikings depth. Now, Tice said he needs to figure out whether rookie free agent Heath Farwell is a legitimate prospect, so Farwell will get a chance to play special teams with the first-string units Friday against the San Diego Chargers.
Tice said Farwell, Raonall Smith and Rod Davis are battling for the final spot at linebacker.
Vikings | Henderson Looking Like a Starter
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 06:01:06 -0700
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson passed his two-game audition at weakside linebacker and will be the starter at that position.
Also...
link:
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/football/
The Vikings' two-week project at weak-side linebacker appears to have been a success.
Vikings coach Mike Tice said E.J. Henderson has played well enough to remain the starter there.
"He looked great. I'm proud of him," Tice said. "He's had a great preseason, great training camp, and he played real well (Friday night), made a tackle in space, over by their bench, which was one of our questions." Tice added that he was particularly pleased because Henderson did not pout when the team traded for veteran Sam Cowart to replace him at middle linebacker.
"It's paid off for him. So good for him," Tice said.
Henderson was not available for comment. But he said Thursday night that he was adjusting to the speed of the game. He also reiterated his intentions.
"I want to do what I've got to do to get out there with the other 10 guys," he said.
Meanwhile, Tice said Dontarrious Thomas, who Henderson supplanted as the starting weak-side linebacker, continues to play well, giving the Vikings depth. Now, Tice said he needs to figure out whether rookie free agent Heath Farwell is a legitimate prospect, so Farwell will get a chance to play special teams with the first-string units Friday against the San Diego Chargers.
Tice said Farwell, Raonall Smith and Rod Davis are battling for the final spot at linebacker.
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