Kevin O’Connell says Brian O'Neill will not be on PUP to start training camp but he'll remain on a pre-determined plan designed to get him ready for Week 1
Danielle Hunter has reported to camp, KOC says. "It's going to be a day to day thing. ... We'll continue to work through the contractual side."
Kevin O’Connell said Andre Carter sustained a soft-tissue injury training this summer. He’s hopeful the #Vikings won’t have Carter on the PUP list for too long.
KOC on Jordan Addison's situation: "I was disappointed, but it was a mistake. He's obviously owning that mistake and knows that's something that can't happen again."
O’Connell on Hunter: “He loves the Minnesota Vikings. He feels really strongly about Mike Smith as his position coach. But I’d be naive to not know there’s another part of that process, which is the business side of things.”
O’Connell said both he and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah have talked with Jordan Addison since he was pulled over for reckless driving last weekend. O’Connell: “I was disappointed. It was a mistake, and I think he’s owning that mistake and knows something like that can’t happen again.”
KOC says that Addison will be a full participant in camp.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah now speaking at TCO. Asked if he expects Danielle Hunter to be a part of the team this year, he says "I'm really excited to see him." Not quite a definitive answer. Danielle is in the building but not practicing as negotiations continue. Does Danielle Hunter need a contract before he’d practice? GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: “There’s a lot of things we’re trying to work through with him. We haven’t seen him since last season. So that, amongst many other issues, we’re trying to work through with his representatives.”
KAM insists that talks with Cousins' representation will happen in the future but they haven't found a good solution at the moment with his contract.
Adofo-Mensah also says dialogue with Justin Jefferson is "ongoing." Doesn't sound like there was much contract discussion in the last month or so as players and personnel took time off.
Adofo-Mensah said he talked recently with T.J. Hockenson’s agent about a possible contract extension for the #Vikings tight end, as well. “Another person that fits what we want to bring in the long term. We’re going try to find a solution for that, as well.”
Harrison Smith has a lot of praise for Josh Metellus, saying he learns a lot from him. "He could sit up there right now and run a meeting as a coach."
O'Connell on Team's Outlook As Camp Begins, Hunter's Status Moving Forward, Addison's Recent Incident and More :
www.vikings.com/video/o-connell-on-team-s-outlook-as-camp-begins-hunter-s-status-moving-forward-addisoAdofo-Mensah on Current View of 'Competitive Rebuild' Approach, Hunter Reporting To Camp, Cousins' Contract Status and More :
www.vikings.com/video/adofo-mensah-on-current-view-of-competitive-rebuild-approach-hunter-reporting-toSmith on Impressions of Flores So Far, Keys To Learning A New System, Watching 'Quarterback' on Netflix and More :
www.vikings.com/video/smith-on-impressions-of-flores-so-far-keys-to-learning-a-new-system-watching-quaCousins Shares Thoughts on Netflix Series, Future With The Vikings, Leaving A Legacy and More :
www.vikings.com/video/cousins-shares-thoughts-on-netflix-series-future-with-the-vikings-leaving-a-legaCousins: Rather Then Settling For Being Good, We Need To Focus On Being Great :
www.vikings.com/video/cousins-rather-then-settling-for-being-good-we-need-to-focus-on-being-great
