There’s an eight-year age difference between Vikings locker neighbors Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel. It’s one of the things Turner, the 21-year-old rookie outside linebacker, said Wednesday has been the biggest adjustment from college to the NFL. There’s also 27-year-old Jonathan Greenard a few lockers down, and 30-year-old Jihad Ward in the vicinity. “I… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner is soaking up knowledge
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Brian Flores reveals ‘several one-on-ones’ with rookie Dallas Turner
Rookie edge rusher Dallas Turner has not had the impact many thought the Alabama product would have after being selected No. 17 overall in the draft by the Vikings. Turner has had limited chances to make an impact on the Vikings’ defense, playing just 202 snaps through 14 weeks. However, with Patrick Jones II injured,… Continue reading Brian Flores reveals ‘several one-on-ones’ with rookie Dallas Turner
Vikings rookie Dallas Turner feels like he’s ‘just getting started’
And Turner left feeling as if he’s headed in the right direction near the end of a quiet first year. Turner finished with three tackles and a hit on Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins while being one of the primary backups behind starters Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel. The Vikings’ No. 3 edge rusher, Patrick… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner feels like he’s ‘just getting started’
Checking in on Dallas Turner as the Vikings’ Season Hits the Stretch Run
Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Safe to say that Dallas Turner was facing huge expectations. After all, snagging the talented pass rusher from Alabama required Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to ship out no shortage of draft capital to hop up to No. 17. After eleven games, though, Mr. Turner has been having a quiet season. He’s the fifth… Continue reading Checking in on Dallas Turner as the Vikings’ Season Hits the Stretch Run