If you're going up to Blakeslee, do what the players will be doing regularly -- hydrate. New a reminder? Think of coach Brad Childress' words to describe the Brett Favre saga: "It's a fluid situation."
The Free Press does have some Vikings news this morning, namely a feature on second-year linebacker Jasper Brinkley. Brinkley (pictured), who made an impact on special teams last season, was thrust into a starting role when E.J. Henderson was lost for the last four games of year and the playoffs after suffering a horrific leg injury (broken femur). Brinkley said one of the reasons he was prepared for the task was the fact that Henderson took him under his wing early in the season. Read more here.
The Associated Press, meanwhile, did a story on safety Husain Abdullah, who, beginning Wednesday, will be fasting during daylight hours for Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting and prayer. Abdullah will be working with the Vikings' nutritionist to make sure he remains healthy during the holiday. Abdullah says he will not even have a cup of water between sunrise and sunset during Ramadan.
Check back following today's practices for blog updates from Chad Courrier and Jim Rueda.
(Photo by John Cross)
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