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Draft Preview: Investing In ReturnsPosted by on April 23, 2013 – 5:43 pm
How early would you be willing to draft a return specialist? This is a player who is categorized under a specific position, but you've drafted him to serve exclusively as a return specialist for your club, at least for the first season of his career while he develops at his standard position.
Think of Devin Hester, for example. While he is listed as a receiver and has played that position for the Bears recently, the 2013 plan for Hester is to focus primarily on return duties. If Devin Hester were eligible in this year's draft, where would you be willing to select him?
Keep that question in mind as you analyze the group of players we've compiled as draftable return specialists. Also keep in mind that elite prospects at standard positions who also project to be returners are not included in this piece, such as West Virginia's Tavon Austin, Oregon's Kenjon Barner, LSU's Tyrann Mathieu and Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson.
As usual, we want you to be involved. Let us know what you think by leaving your thoughts in the comments section below this entry or by emailing me for possible inclusion in a future Pick 6 or Monday Morning Mailbag.
Immediate Game-Changers
WR Marquise Goodwin (Texas)
— Fastest timed player at the Combine (4.27 in the 40)
— Olympic track athlete (Participated in London Games)
— Explosive measurables besides speed (132.0-inch broad jump)
— Career kickoff return numbers: 44-985-1 (22.4 average)
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: Goodwin may develop into a solid NFL WR one day, but short arms, small hands and a need for improved route running make the primary KR role a better fit in Year 1.
WR Ace Sanders (South Carolina)
— Has potential as WR in NFL, but will instantly upgrade return game
— A true game-breaker who scouts describe as "quick twitch" with great feet, agility and instincts
— Set school record with 429 yards on 28 punt returns in 2012
— Career punt return numbers: 72-578-3
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: One of the more electric playmakers in this draft, Sanders could step in as an elite punt returner immediately and provides intriguing potential as a kickoff returner as well. Rare acceleration ability combined with rare awareness of where the creases will open.
RB Onterio McCalebb (Auburn)
– In 4 seasons at Auburn, had career kickoff return numbers of: 53-1,360-2 (25.7 average)
— Had returns of 100, 99 and 83 yards
— Fastest 40 time for RBs at Combine (4.34) – great accelerator
— Long, lean, wiry frame but doesn't take big hits and has limited injury history
— No punt return history
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: A gadget player for Auburn's dynamic offense, McCalebb was an all-purpose yardage machine and is a great candidate to focus on return role during the early stages of his career. He has big-time playmaking ability, reaches top speed quickly and has elite change of direction ability.
WR Denard Robinson (Michigan)
— A+ athlete with experience playing QB, RB and WR and was 2010 Big 10 Offensive Player of the Year as a QB.
— Transitioning to new position in the NFL (WR) and worked as a returner during pre-draft build-up
— Explosive measurables, great top-end speed (4.43), experienced playmaker
NFL.com Grade: 2nd-3rd Round
Summary: Robinson just has too much equity built up in terms of making big plays in big games to write him off as he switches positions coming into the NFL. He struggled fielding kicks and punts during Senior Bowl week, but has worked tirelessly since to improve and definitely has the "it" factor to him.
Will Compete For Starting Role
RB Kerwynn Williams (Utah State)
— Accomplished and experienced college kickoff returner with career numbers of: 91-2,272-1 (25.0)
— Full-time kickoff returner as freshman (53-1,444-1)
— Also returned punts occasionally (15 career punt returns)
— Developed as a RB behind NFL talent and started as a freshman, so he could have visions of developing into RB role in NFL down the road.
— 4.46-4.48 in 40-yard dash, top Combine performer in 20-yard shuttle (4.15), explosive in vertical, broad jumps
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: Another yardage machine, Williams leaves Utah State as the school's and conferences all-time leader in all-purpose yardage. Appears to have potential as an NFL RB, but could be a difference-maker as a returner while that development takes place.
RB Theo Riddick (Notre Dame)
– Career kickoff return numbers: 47-1051-0 (22.4)
— Was Notre Dame's primary kickoff returner in 2009 – 37-849-0 (22.9)
— Versatile player at Notre Dame – started at WR (2010) and led team in rushing (2012)
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Rounder
Summary: You can question whether or not Riddick has the long speed necessary to be an elite returner, but he does have excellent change of direction ability, is a proven versatile commodity and is known as a hard worker and team-first guy.
RB Michael Ford (LSU)
— Has just one season with return experience at LSU – kickoff return numbers of : 20-549-0
— Ran solid 4.5 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine, but Pro Football Weekly has him listed with a 4.46
— His 38½ vertical leap indicates explosiveness.
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Rounder
Summary: Ford was not heavily used as a RB at LSU, so there's plenty of tread on the tires and he may cherish a role as a possible primary returner. Time speeds in drills are impressive, production at LSU doesn't help his stock.
WR Jasper Collins (Mount Union)
– Was primary punt returner for 3 seasons – 38-605-3 (15.9)
— Snubbed by Combine but estimated 40-time is 4.55
— Helped Mount Union go 15-0 in 2012 as team's leading receiver (no returns in '12)
NFL.com Grade: Ungraded
Summary: Hard to gauge true value as a returner because he stepped away entirely from that role as a senior. Solid 40-yard dash time combined with 15.9-yard average per punt return indicates he might have ability to fill this role in the NFL.
WR Alan Bonner (Jacksonville State)
— Productive and experienced returner in college – full-time role as a freshman and sophomore, but eventually became starter at WR.
— Career kickoff return numbers of: 46-1,020 (22.2) and career punt return numbers of: 87-972 (11.2)
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: Scouting reports describe Bonner as not explosive, but it's hard not to like his experience and production as a returner in college. The fact that he's experienced at both kickoff and punt return is a plus.
RB Chris Thompson (Florida State)
— Limited kickoff return experience at FSU: 8-183
— Pro Football Weekly has him with a 4.45 time in 40-yard dash
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: Big-time talent as a RB at Florida State, but injuries (broken back, ACL) derailed his chances of becoming a top-flight prospect as a ball-carrier. But that's the rub here. Can he use his RB skill set in combo with elite track speed to be a returner at the NFL level and open the door for one day ascending the depth chart to carry the rock for an NFL team?
CB Greg Reid (Valdosta State)
— Electric playmaker for Florida State and then Valdosta State with some potential as a DB
— Was a kickoff and punt returner in college, posting totals of 63-1,553 (24.7) as a kickoff returner and 89-1,117-3 (12.6) on punt returns
NFL.com Grade: 4th-7th Round
Summary: The NFL.com scouting report on Reid says: "Electric returner. A threat to take the ball to the house any time he touches the football due to elusiveness and tremendous open-field vision." The report also sites an ACL injury and off-field concerns as reasons he'll go undrafted.
Others To Consider
CB Adrian Bushell (Louisville)
— Moved around during college career but settled at Louisville for 2 seasons
— Had 2-year KOR total of 26-609-1 (23.4)
Summary: Bushell had moderate production in college and lacks elite athletic traits, but he needs major refinement at CB so he's a candidate for primary return duties.
CB Mike Edwards (Hawaii)
– Moved around in college, settled at Hawaii for 2 seasons
— 2-year kickoff return total of 84-2,301-3 (27.4)
— Named Mountain West Special Teams POY in '12 for return production (30.4 + 3 TDs)
Summary: His size and technique deficiency makes him a candidate for primary return duty in the NFL.
CB Khalid Wooten (Nevada)
— Experience and solid production as both kickoff returner and punt returner
— Kickoff return total of 23-493 (21.4) and punt return total of 19-242 (12.7)
Summary: Wooten is a classic "height-weight-speed" prospect who will use special teams roles to stick on a roster in hopes of developing into a defender.
Tags: Ace Sanders, Adrian Bushell, Alan Bonner, Chris Thompson, Denard Robinson, Greg Reid, Jasper Collins, Kerwynn Williams, Khalid Wooten, Marquise Goodwin, Michael Ford, Mike Edwards, Onterio McCalebb, Theo Riddick
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vikings.com Blog Is On The MovePosted by on April 23, 2013 – 11:18 am
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New Faces Welcomed To Vikings Offseason ProgramPosted by on April 23, 2013 – 5:40 am
Vikings Launch Offseason Program
Five Vikings Poised For Breakout Seasons
The launch of the Offseason Program means a return to Winter Park for many Vikings players. But it also marks the arrival – for the first time – at Winter Park for other Vikings players. There are several veteran players who are new to the Vikings, and they'll begin the process of assimilating to their new team this week.
Vikings fans are familiar with Christian Ponder, Kyle Rudolph, Everson Griffen and Chad Greenway. They are not familiar with Matt Cassel, TJ Conley, Greg Jennings, Greg McCoy and Roderick Williams. Now is a great time to get to know them.
Here's a look at a few fresh faces now playing for the Vikings (you'll get to know all of them as the offseason program progresses)…
We got Greg!
The Vikings reached across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border to nab a big-time Packers playmaker once again this offseason, signing WR Greg Jennings to conclude the first week of NFL free agency. After being a thorn in the Vikings side for the past 7 seasons, Jennings will now be a helping hand for the Vikings. He instantly upgrades the receiving corps and provides that group of players on the roster with a leader. The signing of Jennings was met with wild excitement from a Vikings fan base that has watched the former Packers pass-catcher torch them for 63 receptions and 10 TDs in 15 games vs. the Purple.
Calling for backup – Cassel signed
On the same day the Vikings made a big splash in signing Jennings, they also secured another QB to add to the mix behind Ponder. The Kansas City Chiefs released Matt Cassel early in free agency, and the Vikings immediately swooped in to pick him up. Cassel is an experienced passer in the NFL (62 starts) who was Tom Brady's backup in New England when the Patriots went 16-0 and advanced to the Super Bowl in 2007. Also, when asked to play, Cassel has responded. He guided the Patriots to an 11-5 record after Brady went down with a knee injury in Week 1 of the 2008 season and he was also a Pro Bowler as the Chiefs starter in 2010, passing for 27 TDs and authoring a passer rating of 93.0.
From North of the border to the NFC North
The Vikings have reached into the Canadian Football League (CFL) with success in the past. Bud Grant became the second head coach in franchise history after leading the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to 4 Grey Cup titles over 10 seasons. This offseason the Vikings once again reached into Canada to try and improve the franchise, signing CB Roderick Williams. He measures in at 5-10, 180 pounds and he's 26 years old. Williams is technically an undrafted rookie because this is his first NFL contact, but he's played at a high level in the CFL for 3 seasons, collecting 11 INTs and 1 all-star honor for the Edmonton Eskimos in that time.
Edmonton released Williams, who attended the same school as Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier (Alcorn State), from his contract specifically so he could pursue an opportunity in the NFL. That opportunity will be with Frazier and the Vikings.
An extra leg
It's not uncommon for teams to carry an extra kicker or punter during the offseason program and training camp, and the Vikings moved early in the offseason to add a punter to their roster in TJ Conley. An undrafted free agent in 2009 after playing college football at the University of Idaho, Conley joined the NY Jets from 2009-2011 and was a free agent in 2012. He was the Jets starting punter in 2011, the only year he recorded statistics, and in that season he punted 92 times in 16 games for a gross average of 42.7 and a net average of 38.8. None of his punts were blocked and none were returned for TDs, while 32 of them landed inside the 20 and 32 were returned for an average of 7.5 yards.
The real McCoy
Sometimes one team's trash is another team's treasure. The Vikings will test that theory with CB/return specialist Greg McCoy. He was a 7th-round pick of the Chicago Bears out of TCU in 2012 and was cut on final cutdown day heading into the regular season. McCoy then spent time on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. He had 7 INTs in 51 career college games at TCU and he was named his conference's special teams player of the year in his final season after averaging 30.6 yards per return and scoring 2 TDs on 37 kickoff return attempts.
Tags: Greg Jennings, Greg McCoy, Matt Cassel, Roderick Williams, TJ Conley
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Small School Spotlight: RB Kerwynn Williams (Utah State)Posted by on April 22, 2013 – 10:49 am
The "small school" tag is not the only stigma this nimble, smooth-striding RB will have to overcome to make it in the NFL. He'll also be characterized as a one-year starter who faced lesser competition. To his defense on those two charges, he played behind a pair of 2012 draft picks – Seattle 4th-rounder Robert Turbin and Tampa Bay 7th-rounder Michael Smith, and when he finally did assume a starting role in 2012 he dominated.
Here was his senior line as a RB: 218 carries for 1,512 yards (6.9 per carry) and 15 TDs. He also had 45 receptions for 697 yards and 5 TDs as a pass catcher out of the backfield, illustrating his ability to play all 3 downs as a versatile offensive weapon (20 total TDs). During his time at Utah State, Williams was also a talented returner, the type of player the Vikings could be looking to add in this draft. In 4 seasons at Utah State, Williams totaled 91 kickoff returns for 2,272 yards (25.0 per return) with 1 TD, and he was also an occasional punt returner (15 career punt returns). As a freshman, he was the full-time kickoff returner, averaging 27.2 yards per return with a TD.
The production is obviously there, in several facets of the game. The raw ability is there, too, as Williams was a top performer among RBs at the Combine with a 4.48 time in the 40-yard dash and a 4.15 time in the 20-yard shuttle. He also recorded explosive measurements in the broad jump and vertical leap.
Outside of the small-school, one-year starter and lesser competition tags, Williams will also be docked for his size – he measures in at 5-8, 195 pounds. Maybe that will prevent him from ascending a depth chart and becoming a bell-cow type of RB in the NFL. But maybe it won't, either. Regardless of that, this small-school prospect who glides swiftly across and down a football field like a hockey player down the ice could be an impact player as a returner and receiver out of the backfield.
Tags: 2013 NFL Draft, Kerwynn Williams, Small School Spotlight
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Five Vikings Poised For Breakout SeasonsPosted by on April 22, 2013 – 5:57 am
Every NFL team has star players who are relied upon year-in and year-out to perform at a premium level. But on a year-in and year-out basis, successful NFL teams also have players who take huge steps in their development to push their team to the next level.
That is what you call a breakout season, and if the Vikings are to follow up last season's success with another playoff-caliber campaign, they will need breakout seasons from several players. So with the offseason program launching today, what better time to identify candidates for breakout seasons in 2013.
DT Christian Ballard
Career games played/started: 32/2
2012 Role: Reserve DT, part of regular rotation
2013 Outlook: A reserve player as a rookie in 2011, Ballard became part of the rotation in 2012 and saw his production increase – he even registered his first career sack. In 2013, though, Ballard has an opportunity to take an even larger leap than he did from 2011 to 2012. Perhaps Ballard's best trait is his versatility, as he can line up at DE or DT and he's also been a special teams contributor for Mike Priefer's group. It won't be a surprise to see the Vikings address the DT position in the draft, but it also won't be a surprise to see Ballard perform at a level that will make it hard for that rookie DT to walk into a starting spot.
RG Brandon Fusco
Career games played/started: 19/16
2012 Role: Starter/split time with Geoff Schwartz
2013 Outlook: A 6th-round pick in the 2011 draft, Fusco came to the Vikings from Division II school Slippery Rock and over a year earned a starting role blocking for the best RB in the NFL. The reason Fusco was able to overcome the small-school stigma and crack the starting lineup in his second season is because of his toughness and determination. Those are the same traits he's going to need in 2013 to prevent this year's version of Brandon Fusco (whoever that may be) from supplanting him in the lineup. We talk a lot about unknown commodities coming out of college and becoming house-hold names in the NFL – Fusco has the work ethic and desire to be another example of this.
S Mistral Raymond
Career games played/started: 20/8
2012 Role: Opened season as starter, injured, rotated with Jamarca Sanford
2013 Outlook: The Vikings are poised to once again hold a robust competition for a starting safety spot next to Harrison Smith. In 2012, Raymond won this competition over Sanford and rookie Robert Blanton, but an injury early in the season derailed his season for a bit. Fortunately, Raymond returned to action in 2012 but not as the full-time starter. The same cast of characters will return in 2013 to battle for a starting spot, and there may even be more names added to the mix once the NFL draft begins later this week. As a 6th-round pick who has battled and defeated personal and professional adversity before, expect Raymond to shine this offseason and training camp.
CB Josh Robinson
Career games played/started: 16/6
2012 Role: Rotational CB
2013 Outlook: After making all the dances and starting 6 of them as a rookie and intercepting 2 passes along the way, Robinson, a 3rd-round pick, turned out to be one of the draft's better value selections for the Vikings. His performance in 2012 will likely land him in a starting position on the depth chart to begin the offseason program. But his development is not done. There are still improvements Robinson can make to his game, and there will also be plenty of competition added to the position before the team heads to Mankato for training camp this summer.
WR Jarius Wright
Career games played/started: 7/1
2012 Role: Inactive until Week 10, regular contributor over final half of the season
2013 Outlook: The diminutive Arkansas product showed flashes of potential in training camp and the preseason last year, but a high ankle sprain limited him in the first half of the regular season. Wright hit his stride at just the right time, though, as an ankle injury to Percy Harvin opened the door for him to step in. Wright finished the season with 22 receptions for 310 yards and 2 touchdowns, and now he's poised to earn a spot in the starting lineup and continue in 2013 where he left off in 2012 as a versatile receiver who can play inside or outside but who excels from the slot.
Tags: Brandon Fusco, Christian Ballard, Jarius Wright, Josh Robinson, Mistral Raymond
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The Boys Are Back In Town – Vikings Launch Offseason ProgramPosted by on April 22, 2013 – 5:25 am
This is a big week for the crop of prospects hoping to be selected in the 2013 NFL Draft, with the 1st-round set to begin on Thursday evening and the draft scheduled to conclude by Saturday afternoon. But it's also a big week for many current NFL players, including members of the Vikings.
The Vikings 9-week voluntary offseason program begins Monday and runs into June, which essentially means many Vikings players will be in and around Winter Park for the next 2 months preparing and training for training camp and ultimately the 2013 season.
Under provisions and rules set forth by the brand-new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Vikings offseason program will consist of three phases, with each phase governed by a different set of rules that will regulate the players' interaction with coaches, contact during workouts and drills, and more.
Phase One (April 22-May 3): Limited to strength and conditioning, and physical rehab. No position coaches on field. No footballs, exception being quarterbacks may throw to uncovered receivers. No helmets permitted.
Phase Two (May 6-May 24): All coaches on field. "Perfect Play," individual player instruction drills, special teams drills on a "separates" basis. No live contact. No individual or team offense vs. defense. No helmets.
Phase Three (May 27-June 14): All coaches on field. Ten Organized Team Activities (OTAs) during four-week period. One mandatory minicamp during week three or four. No live contact. No individual offense vs. defense. Kicking team vs. return team permitted. Team offense vs. team defense permitted. Helmets permitted.
OTA Dates
OTA #1-3: May 28-30
OTA #4-6: June 4-6
OTA #7-10: June 10-13
Minicamp Dates
Rookie Minicamp: May 3-5
Mandatory Minicamp: June 18-20
As if the NFL draft wasn't enough this week, the abyss of the NFL offseason is pushed even further into the rear view mirror thanks to the launch of the offseason program. Let the fun begin!
Tags: 2013 Offseason Program
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Top 5 Draft Picks In Vikings History (Pre-Super Bowl Era)Posted by on April 21, 2013 – 7:05 am
The 2013 NFL Draft is just 5 days away, and in honor of that we're going to look at the 5 best draft picks in Vikings history. NFL.com ran a feature story earlier this month that looked at each NFL team's top 5 picks in the pre-Super Bowl era (this takes Fran Tarkenton out of the picture, for example), and what's written in this blog entry is what was included in the Vikings section of the NFL.com story.
Let us know what you think by leaving your thoughts in the comments section below this entry.
5. LB Scott Studwell (9th round, 250th overall in 1977)
A linebacker for 14 seasons, Studwell is the standard by which all other Vikings 'backers are measured. He is the franchise career leader in combined tackles (1,981), defensive tackles (1,928), single-season tackles (230 – 1981) and single-game tackles (24 at Detroit 11/17/85). One of the most enduring figures in Vikings history, Studwell is in his fourth decade with the franchise and in 2013 enters his 22nd season working in the front office.
4. WR Randy Moss (1st round, 21st overall in 1998)
Moss put together one of the best debut seasons of all-time, hauling in a NFL rookie single-season record 17 touchdowns and averaging 19.0 yards per catch for a Vikings team that went 15-1 and scored a then-NFL record 556 points. An elite vertical threat throughout his 16-year career, Moss set the NFL single-season receiving record in 2007 with 23 scores and currently ranks second in NFL history behind only Jerry Rice with 156 touchdown receptions.
3. OT Ron Yary (1st round, 1st overall in 1968)
In 1968 Yary became the first offensive lineman to be drafted first overall in NFL history, and the Hall of Famer's blend of size, speed and strength helped usher in a new era of offensive line play. He assumed a starting role midway through the 1969 season and was a fixture there for the rest of his career, missing only two games during his career due to injury. Yary was named an All-Pro in six consecutive seasons, played in seven Pro Bowls and started in four Super Bowls.
2. DT Alan Page (1st round, 15th overall in 1967)
A Hall of Famer (1988) and member of the vaunted Purple People Eaters, Page was a mainstay in a dominant Vikings defense that became legendary and led the franchise to four Super Bowls in the 1970s. Page was named to the Pro Bowl nine times in 12 seasons with the Vikings, and in 1971 he became the first defensive player to earn NFL MVP honors. Page played in 236 straight games and had a knack for the impact play, recording 148.5 sacks, 28 blocked kicks and 23 fumble recoveries.
1. RB Adrian Peterson (1st round, 7th overall in 2007)
Peterson hit the ground running as a rookie by leading the NFC in rushing yards (1,341), setting a new NFL single-game rushing record of 296 yards, and helping the Vikings set a new team rushing record (2,634) yards). He earned Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2007 and was named MVP of the Pro Bowl. In six seasons with the Vikings, Peterson has authored five of the franchise's top six rushing seasons and in 2012 he became just the seventh player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards while going on to earn NFL MVP honors.
*Not included on this list but worth mentioning is quarterback Fran Tarkenton, a third-round selection in 1961 (pre Super Bowl era).
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Alan Page, Randy Moss, Ron Yary, Scott Studwell
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Draft Preview: Drilling Down On Defensive TacklesPosted by on April 20, 2013 – 9:33 am
Vikings fans have a very high standard when it comes to defensive tackles. After all, this is the home of the Purple People Eaters, of Keith Millard, of John Randle and Henry Thomas, and of the Williams Wall. So we approach this category with great respect to what fans demand out of their defensive tackles.
We also approach the preview of this position group knowing that we're painting with a broad brush in categorizing them as defensive tackles. When it comes to defensive tackles, there are 3-techniques, there are under tackles, there are 5-techniques and there are nose tackles. There are players who fit primarily in the 3-4 or 4-3, and there are defensive tackles who can fit in both. Our goal here is not to distinguish between these categories, rather, the point is to assess this class of players and see which of them can help the Vikings defense continue to improve.
Without further ado, here's a look at this year's crop of defensive tackles. We'll group them into four categories and place them alphabetically within each category. As usual, we're interested in your feedback, so leave your thoughts in the comments section below this entry or email them to me for possible inclusion in a future Pick 6 or Monday Morning Mailbag.
Sharrif Floyd (Florida) – Having played both DE and DT at Florida and with elite size/athleticism combo, Floyd is likely to be the first DT off the board next week.
Johnathan Hankins (Ohio State) – Those looking for a Pat Williams clone will find something close with this 6-3, 320-pound gap stuffer. At this point he doesn't have the instincts and cat-like quickness Williams had to be a game-changer in the NFL, but maybe he'll get there one day.
Star Lotulelei (Utah) – In a 4-3 scheme such as the Vikings, Lotulelei is the perfect match to Kevin Williams. A heart condition could cause him to slide, but my guess is his ability to dominate centers and overpower double-teams will be too appealing to allow him to slide even close to the Vikings.
Sheldon Richardson (Missouri) – At 6-2, 294 pounds, Richardson has the size and strength to anchor in the run game but he also possesses the athleticism to rush the passer, run sideline-to-sideline and chase plays down from the backside. Would be a steal for the Vikings at #23.
Sylvester Williams (North Carolina) – Completely dominated two practices I watched at the Senior Bowl and was a game-changer during that game. He can play three downs, is great in short-area battles and has the strength to anchor and the motor to chase. Would be a nice complement to Williams in the Vikings defensive front.
Instant Impact
Jonathan Jenkins (Georgia) – Tremendous size at 6-4, 336 pounds and with 34-inch arms, Jenkins is the type of defender whose impact is not measured in the stat sheet. He eats up blockers and yields opportunities for others. It's fair to question his fit in a 4-3 and he might be better-suited as a nose tackle in a 3-4 alignment.
Kawann Short (Purdue) – The 2-time team captain at Purdue seems to be a polarizing player among scouts, but it's hard not to like his 48.0 career tackles for loss and school record 8 blocked kicks in 4 productive seasons. His size (6-3, 299 pounds) and production combo is impressive.
Brandon Williams (Missouri Southern State) – Suggesting a 2nd-round grade on a player with concerns that include durability, level of competition and height deficiency sounds like suggesting a reach. But when you look at Williams' production, raw ability and athletic traits, I think a 2nd-round grade makes sense. In 4 seasons at Missouri Southern State, Williams set the school record with 27.0 sacks, totaled 52.5 tackles for loss, batted down 14 passes and earned the 2012 Division II National Defensive Player of the Year award. For good measure, he bench pressed 225 pounds 38 times at the Combine and was a standout at the Senior Bowl.
Eventual Starters
Jordan Hill (Penn State) – You're more impressed with his technique, movement skills and pass-rushing ability than his sheer strength versus blockers and destructiveness versus the run.
Bennie Logan (LSU) – His athleticism and size along with his pedigree (played at LSU) will intrigue teams who think they'll buy low on a potential star. But proponents of Logan's will point to a lack of production, an inability to beat double teams and stamina as concerns.
Akeem Spence (Illinois) – At 6-1, 307 pounds and with moderate-to-solid production in college, Spence is a lunch pail guy with lots of starting experience in a Big 10 program. He's strong and has good range vs. the run, but needs to improve his explosiveness off the ball and technique versus double teams.
2-Down Run-Stuffers
TJ Barnes (Georgia Tech) – A 6-6, 369 massive nose tackle who will likely be a 2-down player but who could develop into a legitimate run-stopper. Would be nice to have him on the field in short-yardage and goal line scenarios.
Kwame Geathers (Georgia) – Another massive run-stopper at 6-5, 342 pounds, Geathers has NFL bloodlines because his father, two brothers and uncle all played or play in the League. Geathers didn't have tremendous production, but he played an important role on a SEC defense. Maybe more of a fit for 3-4 teams?
Cory Grissom (South Florida) – Big and powerful run-stopper with moderate production and 3 years of starting experience. At 6-1, 306, most reports say he can fit in a "30" or "40" front but will most likely be a 2-down player.
Jessie Williams (Alabama) – The former rugby player from Australia played 2 seasons at Alabama and possesses the strength to play at the NFL level. Teams that like him will be okay with his lack of experience and will look forward to developing a raw, 6-3, 323-pound playmaker from one of the best programs in the country.
Could Make Roster
Josh Boyd (Mississippi State) – Good size at 6-3, 310 pounds and production early in his career. He caught scouts' eyes a year ago when teammate Fletcher Cox was being watched and was eventually chosen in the 1st round. Most reports site Boyd's effective swim move, but they also point out his dip in production without Cox and point out his small hands and short arms.
Everett Dawkins (Florida State) – One of the harder players for me to get my arms around. Not a bunch of production and seemed to change positions and wait a bit at Florida State. Has good size (6-2, 292 pounds) and played a regular role on some good teams.
Montori Hughes (Tennessee Martin) – Gigantic frame at 6-4, 329 pounds but scouts say he doesn't play to his size enough. Can anchor versus the run, occupies blockers and fights double teams, needs to mature more.
Previous Draft Previews
Sorting out the inside linebackers
Rounding up the receivers
Corralling the cornerbacks
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Vikings Join Tony and Lauren Dungy to Benefit Athletes In Action-Minnesota This Saturday, April 20Posted by on April 19, 2013 – 10:48 am
The Minnesota Vikings are joining former NFL head coach and best-selling author Tony Dungy in hosting "An Intimate Evening with Tony and Lauren Dungy" this Saturday, April 20, at North Oaks Golf Club (54 E. Oaks Road, North Oaks, MN 55127).
The sold-out event, which begins at 5:00 p.m. CT, will open with remarks and an invocation by Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier. Vikings Vice President of Legal Affairs & Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Warren and former Vikings executive and NFL alum Paul L. H. Olson will serve as the event emcee and host, respectively. To highlight the evening, Dungy, who has remained committed to the Twin Cities community following his coaching stints with the University of Minnesota and the Vikings, will present the inaugural Tony Dungy 'Uncommon' Award to a surprise honoree in recognition of "Uncommon Leadership Through Character and Faith."
All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to Athletes in Action-Minnesota, a Christian athletic ministry that works with professional and amateur coaches and athletes.
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Reacting To Vikings 2013 Regular Season SchedulePosted by on April 18, 2013 – 4:30 pm
The NFL has released its 2013 schedule, which means the teams and locations on the Vikings slate have now been assigned dates and times. Here's a game-by-game list of the games as well as a few of my thoughts (home games in BOLD).
Week 1 – at Detroit Lions
Week 2 – at Chicago Bears
The schedule-makers didn't do the Vikings any favors with assigning back-to-back road division games to open the season, but with a Week 4 London game in the fold and schedule rules associated with that arrangement there's really not much the NFL could do. This is a formidable challenge for the Vikings right out of the gate.
Week 3 – Cleveland Browns
A treat for Vikings fans in the home opener – Adrian Peterson vs. Trent Richardson.
Week 4 – Pittsburgh Steelers (London)
A much-anticipated opportunity for the Vikings as they join the NFL's effort to expand the game globally. It's technically a home game, but this marks the third time in the season's first four weeks that the Vikings will be on the road.
Week 5 – BYE
Too early for a bye, but the NFL madates a bye week for teams following their game in London.
Week 6 – Carolina Panthers
A cool home game for the Vikings and fans, as Cam Newton and that flashy Panthers offense come to town. It would be a perfect time for the Vikings offense to click on all cylinders.
Week 7 – at NY Giants (Monday Night Football)
The Vikings first of two games (hopefully) at MetLife Stadium this season (site of Super Bowl XLVIII)
Week 8 – Green Bay Packers
Arguably the most challenging stretch of games in the schedule begins with a home tilt against border rival Green Bay.
Week 9 – at Dallas Cowboys
Week 10 – (Thursday) Washington Redskins (NFL Network)
Two games vs. NFC East opponents in the span of four days with a Sunday game in Dallas and a Thursday game on NFL Network against RG3 and the Redskins. RG3 should be healthy and full-speed by this point.
Week 11 – at Seattle Seahawks
Don't need to write much to build the hype here. Darrell Bevell, Heath Farwell, Percy Harvin and Antoine Winfield go against their former team.
Week 12 – at Green Bay Packers
Not a bad time to travel to Lambeau Field.
Week 13 – Chicago Bears
Week 14 – at Baltimore Ravens
A road trip to see the defending Super Bowl champs in early December.
Week 15 – Philadelphia Eagles
Week 16 – at Cincinnati Bengals
A tougher-than-you-think matchup for the Vikings as they go on the road late in the season to play a tough Bengals squad.
Week 17 – Detroit Lions
An interesting choice to close Mall of America Field, but there's a good chance it's a game with meaning because it's a division game and it's the final game of the season.
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We, in the U.S., look to the EU and other countries as examples of what "could be." GMO labeling has been the norm there for years now. Just about every GMO speaker or book speaks to the importance of labeling.
When questions are not misleading, every poll shows the vast majority in the US want GMOs labeled. So why don't we have labeling here in the United States? The short answer is that the FDA made policy in 1992 that stands today. Even though there is clear evidence acquired through the Freedom Of Information Act that their scientists knew about possible health problems when they officially established this position, in a letter dated April 12, 2011, they still state that they are not aware of any data that shows genetically engineered food to be any different than non-GMO food and that there is no data that suggests genetically engineered foods are not safe. They don't consider long term effect or the unknown important. End of story.
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Right now there is legislation of one sort or another in 14 states to label GMO foods. One of those efforts is in my state of California. AB 88 would require mandatory labeling of GE fish if it's approved by the FDA. We were all very excited when it made it out of committee last week. However, when I look at it with clear eyes, I see that it only made it out of committee by one vote. And that was after the chair allowed it to be voted on again because it lost the previous week. It now goes to the appropriations committee, which we fear might be a difficult battle. Then it has to go to the floor of the assembly, then the senate, then get signed off by the governor. Our California State Grange tried to get a labeling bill two years ago. No one would touch it.
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) has had labeling legislation on the hill for 5 years. It has gone nowhere. Alaskan legislators united to propose a national bill to ban GE salmon. Where do these bills stand now? Where are the bills in the other states? Do we really think they can go very far when there are so many hurdles and random decisions that are removed from us? Legislators vote with all sorts of considerations in mind, not just what his/her constituency wants.
Change through government takes decades. With 28 foods in front of the USDA/FDA to be considered for deregulation I don't believe we have decades to wait.
The EU has labeling, not because the government simply decided that it was a good idea after decades of waffling and bills getting lost in committee. They got quick, decisive change because large numbers of people united behind their stated goals, and, with one voice, DEMANDED labeling.
The US has 24 states that have the initiative process as part of their governance. This is a process by which the people can organize and get to ballot any law they want enacted. Since March, California has been organizing to get an initiative written and on the ballot for 2012. Michigan and Washington state are starting campaigns. The process is simple but made complicated by the enormity of the project. We have to organize a whole state to get the law to the ballot. That's about 800,000 signatures in CA to make sure we get enough to qualify. Then we have to have a very sophisticated campaign to make sure we win the vote.
Oregon tried a labeling initiative in 2002. They were pummeled at the ballot because of a deceptive media campaign. We cannot allow that to happen again. It won't if we unite as a movement and get support from the whole country. We can expect biotech to feel threatened by this and put all their resources into fighting it. They know that what we do in CA, MI and WA will impact the whole country: this is a national issue being fought at a state level. We need the nation's support.
Our effort to get GMOs labeled is two campaigns- 1) get the law to the ballot, then 2) get the majority to vote YES on the ballot. The campaigns are different, but both require organizing, bodies and money.
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-In this first phase in California, we need key people in each county who want to be part of the organizing team. We're looking for individuals and groups from all walks of life who want to become food activists to make this a broad based campaign. We need community educators to help spread the word about GMO issues so folks can make informed decisions for their table today, then their vote in 2012. Signature gathering starts this fall but we cannot wait to get organized. We need to be fully operational before we hand in the wording of the initiative so we can get that required number of signatures in the 150 days the state allows us. What are you willing to do to get GMOs labeled? Are you willing to give it some of your time for 20 weeks? We just started a Signature Gathering Pledge Program. http://labelgmos.org/2011/05/the-pledge/ We've had great response in just one week of minimal outreach. We need thousands more pledges to make sure we can get this done.
- Spread the word! The more people who know about this effort, the more we can find those who want to work with us to get this done. Talk to your organizations and ask them to come on board. We are very excited that in a very short time, both our California State Grange http://www.californiagrange.org/ and the Organic Consumers Association have come out in support of this effort. We need more groups and organizations to join us: religious, farmers, consumers, civil rights, parenting, sustainability, vegans, political, environmentalists, animal rights, health - ANY organization comprised of people who eat are invited to collaborate and partner with us. It's all about that unified stand across a broad spectrum of voters.
- The campaign needs monetary support from the whole country. Initiatives are expensive. Even with a lot of volunteers to decrease professional signature gathering costs, I've been told that it still takes $1-1.5M to get an initiative to the ballot to ensure we get the numbers needed. Once the law is on the ballot, it will take LOTS more funding in the second phase for a very slick political and media campaign combined with personal community outreach.
Sound like a lot? It is. But let us not forget that Obama raised $ 656,357,572 through unity in the electorate that responded to his message. That's obviously more money than we are looking at, but it reminds us that when a campaign has a message that speaks to a broad group of people, it can raise more money than one might expect; and ours is just such a message. If there is a (or more) professional fund raiser who is committed to this issue, please contact us. http://labelgmos.org/contact/
- If you live in a state that has initiatives, you still have time to organize and make our collective voice even louder. Contact us http://labelgmos.org/contact/ so we can support each other and not have to re-invent the whole campaign wheel every time. If you have expertise in campaigns or anything else you can imagine would be useful, please join us so we have the best campaign possible to ensure victory in every state.
- Point people to our website http://labelgmos.org/ so they can get involved.
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We are taking a strong stand for labeling. We are ready to join the rest of the people in the world who have been actively protesting GMOs and demand what we want. An initiative movement does not replace what others have been doing, nor does it mean we don't continue with other efforts: voting with our dollars; getting signatures for the Organic Consumers' Association's "Truth in Labeling" campaign; educating people like the Institute for Responsible Technology's "tipping point" campaign to help open the eyes of consumers to their supreme power over what companies do; putting pressure on store and food producers to get Non-GMO Project certification for every state; actively putting pressure on legislators as individuals and by responding to petitions brought to us by groups like the Food and Water Watch and Credo ; supporting the Center for Food Safety fighting for us in court, etc. These efforts are, in fact, the very reasons we have enough support to run a successful campaign today, so we have to keep up the pressure and continue supporting the groups behind it. Every angle, every campaign moves us forward. Take a moment to get on the mailing lists of your heroes and you'll be happy you did.
United, we really can get foods labeled here in the US. We need to get this GMO situation under control and it starts with knowing what we're eating. If you're tired too of watching history unfold however it does, we hope you'll join us in making it instead. It's about to get really interesting.
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The Tap House specializes in Baltimore Style Pit Meat. This preparation involves rubbing a high-quality piece of meat with a special housemade spice mixture and allowing it to marinate for three days. The meat is then seared on a specially installed pit grill which chars the outside and cooks it juicy and tender on the inside. Finally it is sliced paper thin and served on a kaiser roll. A variety of meats are pit grilled in this fashion and served according to your desires. Popular choices include the Pit Beef served with raw onions and homemade horseradish sauce or the Pit Pork served with buttermilk coleslaw and sweet habanero barbecue sauce. Additionally, a diner can choose from a menu including gourmet hamburgers, home baked pretzels, ale steamed mussels, shells & cheese and a full selection of desserts. Vegetarian options are available and our staff would be happy to accommodate dietary needs.Continued
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Lyndale Tap House reviews from OpenTable diners
13 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food3.5Service3.7
- Ambiance3.5Noise LevelEnergetic
hot spot (5)neighborhood gem (4)vibrant bar scene (4)good for groups (2)fit for foodies (2)late-night find (2)great for brunch (2)Show More
- Amazing!LoloDVIPDined on 11/1/2014Lyndale Tap House is my all time favorite place to go to for brunch. The breakfast burrito is mouth watering!Special Features:
- Not Quite TheregoodeaterVIPDined on 10/5/2014We had lunch here on a weekend. I think this place has a lot of promise, but there needs to be more attention paid to food preparation. Fries came out cooked very inconsistently - my husband's were good, but mine were undercooked and cold. Server handled it well and brought out a new order, but unfortunately these were hot but still undercooked. I had the pit beef sandwich, and again it was lukewarm. Bun wasn't toasted. Some attention to detail in the kitchen would make us far more likely to return.
- Packers were on TVShellyVIPDined on 9/4/2014Great food- Restaurant and bar was packed- Thursday Night- First Green Bay Packer game of the season. Extremely loud but a lot of fun watching everyone.Special Features:
- Just the Beer is GoodCannoli4415Dined on 8/21/2014We went to the a Lyndale Taphouse early on a Thursday night- while it has a huge bar, we went for the food. Our onions rings were not cooked all the way and extremely doughy on the inside. We also ordered a sangria and a cranberry vodka. The Sangria was great and strong bug my friend had the feeling they were just drinking cranberry cocktail... I ended up choosing the cashew chicken salad sandwich. It was served on stale ciabatta that crumbled in the corners as I tried to hold it. Otherwise- it was medicore chicken salad. My friend had order the fish and chips. It's two small (about 5 inches) pieces of walleye on a bed of the best handcut fries-- for $15. They do have walleye bites on their appetizer list for cheaper...our mistake.
- danabeth1VIPDined on 8/8/2014always a go to restaurant, love the turkey sloppy joes and brisket sandwichSpecial Features:
- The following 196 reviews are from the Lyndale Tap House reviews archive.
- Disappointing mealLoriVIPDined on 5/31/2014Three of us went to the restaurant for lunch on a Saturday. The entrees we had were good, but the accompaniments left much to be desired....the French fries were largely inedible (burnt to a crisp) and the coleslaw side was wilted and so small it was almost laughable. When we pointed the condition of the French fries out to the manager he just nodded and walked away. Not an incentive to come back when there are so many other restaurants to try.
- Great place for lunchluv2dineVIPDined on 5/10/2014Service was good and prices were pretty reasonable. Burger and fries were great. Portions are pretty big, which is great for someone like me who appreciates that and doesn't let food go to waste. Definitely would love to return soon!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lyndale TapRhino34VIPDined on 4/13/2014Excellent service - very good food - and the beer choices were seemingly endless. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with onion rings & a Surly beer - quite nice. The televisions shifted to the NHL playoffs - great spot to have a beverage, eat tasty food and enjoy a sporting event. When the weather heats up the outdoor option will be full although Lyndale can be a busy street. Don't forget to pay for parking if you park on the street. Thank you for a great meal Lyndale Tap House!Special Features:
- This is our new favorite SundayMaryDined on 3/16/2014This is our new favorite Sunday breakfast spot. Best Bloody Mary's.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Brunch for a HangoverMinneapolisTravelerDined on 3/16/2014I actually love eating here whether I am hungover or not, but if you just spent the night out in Minneapolis on a Friday or Saturday, this is THE place to go the following morning. I recommend you make reservation though because it can get really busy after 11:30 a.m. The free mimosa with your brunch entree is a nice a touch, and the servers are always very relaxed and nice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lyndale Tap HouseTinsterDined on 1/31/2014Great food with fast, friendly service. It can be scary to try new places, especially when you're going for a special occasion! We were both glad to have tried Lyndale Tap House. The food was amazing. The server made excellent recommendations on what to try. I don't venture into Uptown often but when I do again, I'll definitely be heading back to Lyndale Tap House!Special Features:
- Food was good and the serviceJoeSDined on 1/9/2014Food was good and the service was outstanding. Great place to meet with people and catch up. Good beer selection with many local varieties.Special Features:
- not this timeKristinVIPDined on 12/21/2013Typically this is a very good restaurant but I think they forgot the sauces this time. Not much flavor in all 3 sandwiches. I would go back however as this was an oddity.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- InconsistentFamily3VIPDined on 11/8/2013Very loud. Appetizer was cold from kitchen. Waitress never smiled or followed up with us. Disappointing for dinner. Previous experience for late lunch on a Saturday was great.Special Features:
- Food was very well prepared.u17cqniDined on 10/20/2013Food was very well prepared. The French fries were exceptionally good and they did not overload your plate with them. Would go back for the food but quite noisy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WE had a great time with awesomeMamaRDined on 10/5/2013WE had a great time with awesome food and great service. We had a toddler with us and still had a good time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food, Confusing ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 9/21/2013Our food was great, even though the server asked me to change my order (they ran out of chicken salad) right as my friends' entrees were being delivered, which was awkward. Our server wasn't very strong - we had to flag her down several times (to order more drinks, to ask for our checks) and whenever she would stop by on her own, it was confusing. For example, she asked "Do you want to order another round of drinks before happy hour ends?" we looked at each other to see who wanted to and before we could answer her, she walked away! Then she came back with our checks – um, okay. One of my friends asked me, "Didn't you guys want to order more drinks?" and we told the server yes. She was confused and we were confused. It was very strange.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The FoodCornerMouse1Dined on 9/14/2013The food was good but a bit overpriced for what you got. I ordered the fish and chips with fries. An abundance of fries, but only two small pieces of fish and a tiny, tiny portion of slaw. At the Longfellow Grill in Minneapolis for the same price there would be more fish, fewer fries and/or lots of delicious slaw.Special Features:
- Good Beer, Good Food, Good ServiceclaysadDined on 9/13/2013What a good time! The food was delicious, the beer was awesome, and the service was great. Two-for-one beer, too, when I went!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Promising Menu, Average FoodPartyof4Dined on 9/7/2013The menu at Lyndale looks very promising. Our group of 4 had a hard time choosing what to order. The pit burgers are a major draw. My dad and I both ordered the Pit Pork sandwich. I like moderate spice, while my dad can handle very spicy foods. We both were unpleasantly surprised, though, at how spicy this was given the description of a "sweet" habanero sauce with buttermilk colesaw (which you'd think would tame the heat). Neither of us were expecting/wanted so much heat based on the description. The other 2 in our group enjoyed their meal. The fries are very good. Our service started well, and became slower and slower.
- BrunchBrunchDined on 9/1/2013This is our go to Sunday brunch place. We love coming here with friends and even bring our infant with us. Love the food and free mimosa with breakfast!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Would recommend!IrvNAndiDined on 8/10/2013The atmosphere made it easy to visit. Not too loud, casual and fun. Good beer and the food was excellent! Will definitely stop again.Special Features:
- Good ExperienceBeaualexDined on 8/8/2013The Happy Hour provides very good value for money on both food and drinks. The pulled pork and beef are excellent! They have a good selection of quality locally brewed ales. Our waitress was very pleasant and gave knowledgable background on the beers. Great venue if you plan on enjoying a show at Jungle Theater -- another Minneapolis gem!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brunch at the bar..OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/4/2013Bars have the best brunch!! The lyndale tap was great, get the sausage it was fabulous! Plus, a free mimosa kn a high ball was a nice surprise.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Highly recommendLuvoffoodDined on 7/18/2013The beet salad was phenomenal and the pit sandwiches were delicious and very well flavored! Happy Hour was amazing! Fries were a bit soggy but sandwich and salad made up for that!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Went for pit sandwichesDaisyVIPDined on 7/18/2013Great pit beef or pork sandwiches - and fantastic service!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Stellar FoodDanielleDined on 7/17/2013The Chef who wrote this menu really knows how to put flavors together in new combinations that will have your taste buds singing. The meat was juicy on the sandwiches and the salads were fresh. We had a great time and would highly recommend this place to people who love food, beer and are okay with a loud bar atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not impressedFoodieDined on 7/16/2013Food was mediocre, ordered salad and sandwich the salad came out 2-3 min after the sandwich. Bartender was not very friendly although the fact that he was extremely busy and the only person behind the bar could attribute to his attitude. HH drink specials were decent. Go for drinks, skip the grub.Special Features:
- Super Bar Food !FoodiegirlVIPDined on 7/6/2013We make the stop here before a show at the Jungle Theatre, and it was a perfect choice. Awesome pit beef, great cocktails, and we were in and out in record time.Special Features:
- Nice for pre-theatre diningsvenskatjejVIPDined on 7/5/2013We took advantage of the happy hour specials, but stayed for dinner before heading to the Jungle. A fun spot for a two-generation group.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food/Great portionsSchwamDined on 6/15/2013Interesting selection of burgers, pit beef and pork (and other sandwiches), salads, and some main courses. My Lyn-Lake burger (burgers, fried egg, greens, parmesan sauce, smoked bacon, and more) was properly cooked and very tasty. Everything coming from the open kitchen in the back of the restaurant appeared to be very adequate and nice prepared.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great server made our night!HatetocookDined on 4/24/2013GREAT service. Our waiter was wonderful and made the experience memorable. Best fries ever and Pit sandwich was good. We would eat there again.Special Features:
- Daily Happy Hour 4 - 7 isvalzyDined on 4/20/2013Daily Happy Hour 4 - 7 is good deal for drinks and starters. This place is very loud...hard to carry on a conversation across the table. My pit beef sandwich was on the dry side. The fries were great, hand cut and fried to deep golden. Bottom line, this place is OK but not a stand out in my eyes.Special Features:
- "Fancy" brand ketchup. OverdoneOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 4/20/2013"Fancy" brand ketchup. Overdone fries. Seems like lots of people there for 2 4 1 beer.....food, not so much. We won't be going back.
- Our server despite being aOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/2/2013Our server despite being a bit busy was wonderful, always checked to see how we were doing and made sure everything was just how we wanted it.Special Features:
- Give your review a title (optional)OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 2/21/2013The food was just ok. My server was rude! And I paid with cash, she didn't give me all my change back!!!!
- Great food, I would recommendPartyof4Dined on 2/9/2013Great food, I would recommend any of the Pit sandwiches. Our waiter came back frequently until we were ready to order, then checked-in occasionally as we ate, which was nice. Would have been nice to have just a little more light to read the menus. My mother had to get out the flashlight app to read hers. Other than that, it was great!
- Great Happy Hour, good beereatfoodVIPDined on 1/28/2013Great Happy Hour, good beer on 2-1's and great food.
- Hostess was extremely niceKateVIPDined on 12/21/2012Hostess was extremely nice and it seemed like a great atmosphere, but our service was horrible. Our waitress was weirdly abrasive and my food came out lukewarm. The menu itself was very interesting and looked to have good options. It's a neighborhood hotspot, so I'm sure I'll be back - I just might stick to the bar.Special Features:
- The food was wonderful! ThereMissRubyDined on 12/20/2012The food was wonderful! There were so many things on the menu I wanted to try - I'll just have to go back. I will say it get's a little dark to read the menu but overall great experience!Special Features:


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Obadiah Smith was born about 1672 in Charles City, Henrico, Virginia.
He died in 1746 in Henrico Co, Virginia or 1753 in Prince Edward, Virginia.
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- Wife: Mary Cocke
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Patients with acute severe airway obstruction commonly require aerosolized bronchodilators for relief. Helium: oxygen (He:O_{2}) mixtures have been employed as an adjunct to decrease airway resistance and to relieve respiratory distress experienced by these patients. However, the effect of He:O_{2} on aerosol delivery to the lower respiratory tract and pneumatic nebulizer performance has not been determined. METHOD: We compared aerosol delivery with a pneumatic nebulizer (HEART) while driven by He:O_{2} of 80:20 and oxygen at a variety of flow rates. For each experiment, we administered albuterol sulfate (40 mg) with 0.9% NaCl (72 ml) for ten minutes, collecting albuterol on filters distal the nebulizer output and distal to an upper airway/lung model (TTL) which simulated spontaneous breathing. Gas flow and volumes were monitored with a pneumotach/microprocessor (VenTrak) and albuterol was measured with spectrophotometry (n=3). Results: Nebulizer output (mean±SD) when operated at a flow of 10L/min was higher with O_{2} (610.9±39µg) than with He:O_{2} 80:20 (443±59µg; p < 0.005), as was delivery to the lung model (95.6±8 µg, 49±22 µg, respectively; p < 0.03). When He:O_{2} 80:20 flow was increased to 23 L/min, nebulizer output (590±2 µg) increased, and delivery to the lung model (289±15 µg) was greater than with O_{2} at 10 L/min (p < 0.0001). In summary, using standard operating conditions, the efficiency and drug delivery with a nebulizer was reduced when it was operated with He:O_{2} instead of O_{2}, however, when the He:O_{2} flow rate was increased by 250%, the delivery of albuterol to the lung model increased by more than two fold. CONCLUSION: He:O_{2} of 80:20 is less efficient than O_{2} in driving a pneumatic nebulizer at standard operating conditions.
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US, Pennsylvania, Carbon, Packerton
Lon. -75.62568, Lat. 40.86186, Alt. 669 ft
Beltzville Lake is a 949 acre body of water that attracts a lot of migrating waterfowl. The remainder of the park includes 15 miles of hiking trails that lead through a variety of habitats from mature deciduous and coniferous forest to fallow fields and successional habitats.
Freshwater lake, with several riparian habitats lining the streams that flow into and around the lake, mature deciduous and coniferous forests, fallow fields, successional habitats and SGL food plots planted for a variety of wildlife.
Target Birds:
Migrating waterfowl, neotropical migrants in spring and fall, Northern Shrike, many northern species that are much more difficult to locate south of here.
When To Go:
Birding is good here at any season. Migrating and wintering waterfowl can be found from October through April: the lake is a popular recreation area during the summer, but many species of warbler and vireo nest around the forests and fields surrounding the lake.
Hiking trails, bathrooms, boat rental
Getting There:
From the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476), exit the Turnpike at the intersection of US 209 (exit 74). Follow signs to Beltzville State Park, about 3 miles east of the turnpike. The main access points to the lake and trails are off of Pohopoco Drive, which borders the lake on the North.
Fishing and Boating are very popular at the lake during the summer months, and much of the park is open to hunting from September through February, so its best to try and plan your visit around these activities to maximize your enjoyment and birding.
Recommended Reading:
Birds of the Lehigh Valley, Eastern Pennsylvania Birding and Wildlife Guide