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Sunday slant: Vets say speeches unnecessary

Posted December 30, 2012 on min.scout.com
PLAYERS: Kevin Williams,  Antoine Winfield
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings
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The Vikings have had a couple points in the season where veteran speeches have paid off. But after 15 games and nearly four months with the playoffs at stake, players like Kevin Williams and Antoine Winfield, with 10 or more years of experience, believe in the first- and second-year players. Plus, a lot of interesting statistics and quotes between the Packers and Vikings.
Original Story: http://min.scout.com/2/1253156.html
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