Hartman: Tackle Johnson's progress pleases Vikings

  • Article by: SID HARTMAN , Star Tribune
  • Updated: August 29, 2011 - 6:34 AM

Charlie Johnson, under scrutiny after replacing Bryant McKinnie, says the line is rapidly improving.

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Daniel888Aug. 28, 1110:29 PM

Good to see Johnson is doing better. I just lost respect for Matt Birk giving a thumbs up for Bryant McKinnie. Does McKinnie owe him money or what?

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bruisedupAug. 28, 1110:48 PM

Peyton Manning accepted less money so the Colts would resign players like Charlie Johnson who was a team player and played 4 offensive line positions for the Colts. Even if Anthony Costanzo plays well for the Colts Johnson was a valuable member of their offensive line and one sports writer for the Colts stated that the Colts "stabbed Manning in the back" by not resigning Johnson. Johnson is a 6th round draft pick who is an effort guy that has gotten continually better for the Colts and he will do the same for the Vikings. Our local sports media (excluding Sid) need to relax and watch Johnson do a great job for the Vikings.

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rememberAug. 28, 1110:52 PM

It sounds like Johnson is a great replacement. McNabb is much more mobile than Farve was so the O line will need to keep working. Is Seantrel Henderson staying with Miami? He should make his move now.

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vikefan1969Aug. 29, 11 6:03 AM

CJ is looking much better...now Phil needs to step up his game on the right...I do like what the rookie D Love has shown...wondering if he might move to the right side and do some work there now.

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klide2Aug. 29, 11 6:25 AM

That is a closet packer fan making all of those ridiculous statements about sid and the Vikings. A Viking fan might offer rational criticism, but that was just cheese obvious. Charlie Johnson will be a very good left tackle for the Vikings. It looks like the top rookie at this point appears to be Ballard. This kid looks to make a meaningful impact.

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casasantaAug. 29, 11 6:31 AM

Charlie's right. Most of us looming in the comment section haven't played a down in the NFL, but we sure have an opinion... "Sofa Experts"!

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mackdaddy4Aug. 29, 11 7:11 AM

I appreciate Birk's hard work and intelligence, but he is a puzzlement. It must be some kind of OL bonding thing. You never hear them criticize each other (except for the "Superstar," of course).

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ironwolf1950Aug. 29, 11 8:04 AM

Sofa experts pay your salary!

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bgoldwaterAug. 29, 11 8:16 AM

Sid, you've already done a puff piece of Charlie Johnson and word out of Indy is that Peyton Manning has yet to even practice with their first round rookie LT. Sid, you're losing all credibility with this offseason cheer leading that you're doing.

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ToddWAug. 29, 11 8:54 AM

At least we're hearing Tyrell Johnson name finally this preseason. Unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons, again! When will this end? signed, Sofa Expert 102,585.

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