Outshined Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I think he might be on the field a lot this year. Harvin impressive in debut August 2nd, 2009 – 8:28 PM by Chip Scoggins MANKATO — The Vikings wasted little time showing how much they plan on using first-round pick Percy Harvin in his first practice after signing his contact. Harvin started practice by working on kickoff returns. As a receiver in team drills, he lined up in the slot and split out wide. He took handoffs in the backfield and it's a good bet we'll probably see him used in the Wildcat formation at some point in camp. Harvin clearly has a unique skill set and the Vikings are hoping to maximize his speed and playmaking ability by using him in a variety of roles. Coach Brad Childress said Harvin has a high "football IQ" and the staff believes he can handle everything that is being thrown at him. "We aren't going to spoon feed him," Childress said. "We are going to challenge him." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I think he might be on the field a lot this year. This guy has a ton of upside. I hate using the "u" word so flippantly, but in this case, I think it fits 100%. I'm glad I grabbed him in a dynasty league. He's going to have good PPR value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 He's going to have good PPR value. Only when Childress is gone and they find themselves a QB. Of course, by then, Childress will have put him on special teams on both sides of the ball and he'll have a career ending injury. But good luck with him in your dynasty league D, good pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Wow, is this guy ever being lined up to be the next Vick/Bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Wow, is this guy ever being lined up to be the next Vick/Bush. But this would require coaching.... EPIC FAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Only when Childress is gone and they find themselves a QB. Of course, by then, Childress will have put him on special teams on both sides of the ball and he'll have a career ending injury. But good luck with him in your dynasty league D, good pick up. See, I think it's just the opposite. I think this is one of those guys that will be good only until the physical skills start to deteriorate. Frankly, I don't think he's smart enough to actually learn a position. Kind of like Vick. I think he starts off great guns as they use anything and everything to get the ball in the kids hands - he's faster and shiftier than most everyone else he'll be on the field with. Screens (RB and WR), tosses, reverses and bombs (T-Jax does have a strong arm, and it doesn't take much to go long to Harvin). JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I hope he is smarter than he sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I think he might be on the field a lot this year. Harvin impressive in debut August 2nd, 2009 – 8:28 PM by Chip Scoggins MANKATO — The Vikings wasted little time showing how much they plan on using first-round pick Percy Harvin in his first practice after signing his contact. Harvin started practice by working on kickoff returns. As a receiver in team drills, he lined up in the slot and split out wide. He took handoffs in the backfield and it's a good bet we'll probably see him used in the Wildcat formation at some point in camp. Harvin clearly has a unique skill set and the Vikings are hoping to maximize his speed and playmaking ability by using him in a variety of roles. Coach Brad Childress said Harvin has a high "football IQ" and the staff believes he can handle everything that is being thrown at him. "We aren't going to spoon feed him," Childress said. "We are going to challenge him." How would a guy like Childress know if someone has a high football IQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Only when Childress is gone and they find themselves a QB. Of course, by then, Childress will have put him on special teams on both sides of the ball and he'll have a career ending injury. But good luck with him in your dynasty league D, good pick up. Yeah, I probably should have indicated "at some point in the future". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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