Found September 16, 2009 on Vikings War Cry:
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Slowly but surely, the Minnesota Vikings continue to build their receiving corps. Three years ago, it was perhaps the worst set of receivers in the NFL. Featuring butter fingers receiver Troy Williamson, the passing game carried with it no serious threat to opposing defenses. Then in 2007, along came then rookie receiver Sidney Rice. The tall, swift, athletically gifted receiver has shown good pass catching skills in his brief NFL career. Unfortunately, injuries have served to slow his rise on the NFL scene. Hopefully, this year he can stay healthy and finally turn the corner into becoming a prominent threat, and league-wide household name. Last year the Vikings added deep threat wide receiver, Bernard Berrian. His 2008, career high 20-yard-per-reception average, was second best in the league. Berrian consistantly made defenses pay for keying on the running game, with an all-time NFL record 99 yard touchdown reception, and a career high seven touchdowns. Berrian gave the offense bal...
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