Autographs!

Shane Frederick here after a rather quiet workout on Thursday afternoon. The stands were full but they didn't make much noise until after the practice ended.

As the players were walking off the field, all of a sudden there was so much screaming and yelling that a media member said, "Is Justin Bieber over there or something?"

No, it wasn't Bieber, rather it was Adrian Peterson, who hasn't practiced over the last two days, but gladly went over to sign autographs for many adoring fans. Peterson was joined by rookie corner back Chris Cook and quarterback Tarvaris Jackson for a spell, but they went into the locker room long before Peterson finished. A.P. signed for more than 15 minutes before finally waving goodbye and heading in.

Staying on the subject of autographs, fans have found a new place to stake out for signings. Now that the players are staying in Minnesota State's Sears dorms, many are going out the back door of the Otto Recreation Center and biking back to Sears. But fans are waiting for them on the berm near the Otto parking lot.

The end of practice also marked the end of Week 1 of training camp. One week to go.

(Photo by Shane Frederick)