Percy Harvin OTA special (1 Viewer)

[Ed Wood]

Looks promising. Would be more promising, I think, if he had some brains in the organization like Parcells or Don Coryell but it looks like the Vikes are at least trying.

“I can’t tell you where I’ll end up. We’re kind of doing a little bit of both — a little bit of plays running out of the backfield and some slot. They’re just trying to get me used to all the positions and I guess toward the end we’ll figure out what I’ll play.”

“I’m just trying to come in and be a contributor, whether that’s catching 100 passes or whatever it is, special teams. I just want to contribute to the team and be on the field and help any way I can.”

http://blogs.startribune.com/vikingsblog/?p=2879

 

[Football Jones]

As a Harvin owner in a dynasty league, I wish the Vikes would just let him concentrate on playing WR. Just because he was used as a combination WR/RB at Florida & was successful, doesn't mean he'll be able to do it in the NFL. Lots of guys could do that in college & be good at it. In fact, I think they're asking for trouble. I know Harvin isn't going to be running up the middle too many times, but I wouldn't expose him to a better chance of injury by using him on a lot of rushing plays.

It's not like he's an NFL-ready WR. Let him learn the WR position first & forget about the hybrid crap (at least for now). I don't believe he'll be a difference-maker as a combination WR/RB. That said, it might be exciting from a fan standpoint. We'll see what happens, but from a FF viewpoint, I wish they would trash the idea until he becomes proficient at the WR position.

 

[Football Jones]

BTW, there's other ways to utilize his running ability. Bubble screens, reverses, etc. I wouldn't mind lining him up in the backfield in a special package or two, but not as a full-time hybrid.

 

[twitch]

I think Harvin owners will have to trust that Minnesota's coaches know what theyre doing here. He's going to be used as a WR unless Peterson gets hurt, and he'd possibly be called on to carry occasionally. But its not a bad idea to keep opponents guessing at this point, and move Harvin around, something he's already used to anyway, to help him grasp a solid overall picture of that O. But dont doubt for a second that Vikings' coaches understand he's a WR first and foremost, and he'll be used that way predominantly.

As a non-Vikings fan, Im pretty psyched to see what this kid brings to the table. Im set at this point to draw a slight comparison to the Rams' acquiring Torry Holt back in '99 to pair with Faulk and Bruce. The Vikes obviously already have Peterson and Berrian, who I see as a serious playmaker with a QB who can actually get him the ball with regularity. You throw Harvin's playmaking into this mix, and its extremely dangerous, imo.

 

[Adebisi]

catching 100 passes

<_<

 

[kremenull]

This is exactly what the Vikes should be doing with Harvin, lining him up all over the field from out wide to the backfield and everywhere in between. There are only a very few, select guys in the NFL who could actually do this....And the list, off the top of my head, is extremely short....Westy, R.Bush, McFadden, Slaton, and now Harvin.....that's probably it. And before you Chris Johnson backers chime in, he's not there yet as a receiver, not even close. Forte is not dynamic enough, although he could line up all over but he wouldn't pose as much of a threat to the defense as these aforementioned guys. Defenses will be shaking in their boots having to worry about where these guys will be lined up on every play.....'cause they all can hit the "homerun" on any play

 

[bcr8f]

I have faith in Childress' ability to screw everything up.

 

[Ripleys]

I have faith in Childress' ability to screw everything up.

 

[Biabreakable]

I been thinking about this. I wanted Jerry over Harvin but since the Vikings drafted Harvin I think they need to get some instant impact from him.

There are 2 main reasons I can see where lining Harvin up as a RB would have advantages.

1. It makes it easier to go in motion before the snap. He doesen't have to be on the LOS.

2. May be able to escape the jam more easily due to designed picks that quickly get him open in space.

3. Play action to Peterson will get respect if the QB disguises it well. Then throw the screen to Harvin.

But we have not seen a very effective screen game from Childress yet. So we'll see.

I wonder if AD can throw the ball.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I have faith in Childress' ability to screw everything up.

Hey! That's MY shtick! Percy Harvin is a rich man's Reggie Bush. He's going to be deadly in YAC and the Vikes love to throw the 5 yard slant/seam pass.

 

[RJS113]

As a Harvin owner in a dynasty league, I wish the Vikes would just let him concentrate on playing WR. Just because he was used as a combination WR/RB at Florida & was successful, doesn't mean he'll be able to do it in the NFL. Lots of guys could do that in college & be good at it. In fact, I think they're asking for trouble. I know Harvin isn't going to be running up the middle too many times, but I wouldn't expose him to a better chance of injury by using him on a lot of rushing plays.It's not like he's an NFL-ready WR. Let him learn the WR position first & forget about the hybrid crap (at least for now). I don't believe he'll be a difference-maker as a combination WR/RB. That said, it might be exciting from a fan standpoint. We'll see what happens, but from a FF viewpoint, I wish they would trash the idea until he becomes proficient at the WR position.

I look at this from a different perspective. I think Harvin will be a huge playmaker, and the Vikings should get the ball in his hands as many ways as possible. I know he had a lot of injuries in college, but he was always willing to play through them, and I do think he has the build to take a pounding in the NFL.As far as fantasy goes, I think him playing both positions only helps him. He's going to get carries on top of his receptions, so this gives him a leg up over other receivers. How'd you like to be able to start Reggie Bush at receiver? I'd almost compare it to when some league allowed teams to play Marques Colston at TE his rookie year even though he is a WR.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

He is going to be the steal of the draft (both NFL and fantasy).

•The story of the weekend was Harvin. It doesn’t take a football genius to see that he is a special talent. His speed and athletic ability stand out whether it’s individual drills, 7-on-7 or full team drills. He definitely created a buzz amongst players, team personnel and media members with his versatility and playmaking. The Vikings now have two dynamic playmakers in Adrian Peterson and Harvin.

LINK

 

[Tanner9919]

I have faith in Childress' ability to screw everything up.

Hey! That's MY shtick! Percy Harvin is a rich man's Reggie Bush. He's going to be deadly in YAC and the Vikes love to throw the 5 yard slant/seam pass.

we've seen this movie before..smallish/fast, highly touted WR , the darling of the draft, flops once he hits the big league, where everyone is as fast as you are..Harvin was hurt for much of last season...he's just an injury waiting to happen..so in that sense, he really is another Reggie Bush...you're also assuming that Rosenfels/T Jackson/Favre can complete passes to guys wearing the same colored uniforms as they are..I remember another small and fast WR, Peter Warrick ( Fl. State wr) being given much love years back.what did he ever do in the NFL?! what about Jabar Gafney? Ike Hilliard? Florida is not known for producing NFL-type WR's and Qb'sQuick: name the last Florida WR to make it to the Pro Bowl.name the last Florida WR to catch 80 balls in a single season. how well can Harvin play in the NFC North, outdoors, in December? what about indoors on fake grass? does he have much experience playing on frozen turf, or in the snow/ice, freezing rain?it's rare to see a WR like Moss explode onto the scene like he did his rookie year..others like AJ have done it, Colston, CJ..Harvin is not in their class..nowhere near it.he also has problems with marijuana,apparently. not saying he won't be a decent WR, but he's more likely to be another Ike Hilliard than he is to being another Larry Fitzgerald/CJ/Marvin Harrison...

 

[Patoons]

I have faith in Childress' ability to screw everything up.

Hey! That's MY shtick! Percy Harvin is a rich man's Reggie Bush. He's going to be deadly in YAC and the Vikes love to throw the 5 yard slant/seam pass.

I'm starting to like this guy quite a bit the more I read. Loved his speed at Florida, but don't think he'll make a great WR. If the use him like Reggie and just give him the ball in open space, he's got the potential to be pretty valuable from both a NFL and FF standpoint.Tanner's got a good point with the playing outdoors in December comment, though. That's got to be somewhat of a concern. However, I could care less what school he went to. Virginia Tech isn't exactly known for it's WRs (other than Antonio Freeman) and that didn't stop Royal.

 

[gianmarco]

Quick: name the last Florida WR to make it to the Pro Bowl.name the last Florida WR to catch 80 balls in a single season.

This kind of stuff is so ridiculous and meaningless. There are guys that succeed at every position from almost any school regardless of whether or not their predecessors did the same.

 

[EBF]

I have faith in Childress' ability to screw everything up.

Hey! That's MY shtick! Percy Harvin is a rich man's Reggie Bush. He's going to be deadly in YAC and the Vikes love to throw the 5 yard slant/seam pass.

we've seen this movie before..smallish/fast, highly touted WR , the darling of the draft, flops once he hits the big league, where everyone is as fast as you are..Harvin was hurt for much of last season...he's just an injury waiting to happen..so in that sense, he really is another Reggie Bush...you're also assuming that Rosenfels/T Jackson/Favre can complete passes to guys wearing the same colored uniforms as they are..I remember another small and fast WR, Peter Warrick ( Fl. State wr) being given much love years back.what did he ever do in the NFL?! what about Jabar Gafney? Ike Hilliard? Florida is not known for producing NFL-type WR's and Qb'sQuick: name the last Florida WR to make it to the Pro Bowl.name the last Florida WR to catch 80 balls in a single season. how well can Harvin play in the NFC North, outdoors, in December? what about indoors on fake grass? does he have much experience playing on frozen turf, or in the snow/ice, freezing rain?it's rare to see a WR like Moss explode onto the scene like he did his rookie year..others like AJ have done it, Colston, CJ..Harvin is not in their class..nowhere near it.he also has problems with marijuana,apparently. not saying he won't be a decent WR, but he's more likely to be another Ike Hilliard than he is to being another Larry Fitzgerald/CJ/Marvin Harrison...

Ike Hilliard? Harvin is a better version of DeSean Jackson. You mentioned Peter Warrick as another small/fast WR. The problem with that comparison is that Warrick ran a 4.6 whereas Harvin runs in the 4.3 range. He's one of the best skill position athletes in the draft (maybe THE best). The reports coming out of minicamp are glowing. If you are still a Harvin hater, I suggest switching courses before it's too late. The cat will be out of the bag in a few months.

 

[ScottyFargo]

Harvin Will Be Dynamic in 2009

Whether it be the wildcat, where Harvin can get the ball via the direct snap and pick up an extra blocker, or aligned in various spots on the field removed from the formation — no different than how the Eagles use running back Brian Westbrook — just get him the ball in a favorable match-up with an open field in front of him. He’ll be an issue for defensive coordinators in the NFC North.

Judging from the amount of work he got at this week's minicamp (Access Vikings reporting he was the skill player who touched the ball the most) it's no secret that the Vikings are puzzling out all the different things he's capable of at the NFL level. He's going to be a difference maker, whether it's as KR, PR, slot reciever, or all of the above. I can't imagine that the Vikings will end up keeping the Wildcat, but the fact is they're seeing how it fits now that they've got Harvin...that's a pretty interesting change in offensive theory for the Vikings.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

lolcat offense