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He quoted Cousins, who said this spring that “the next level is all about winning” and pointed out the Vikings performance in past seasons when they weren’t as highly touted by the national media.
Zimmer’s team has responded favorably to disappointing seasons, resurging when expectations have waned a bit. That almost assuredly will be a popular narrative again as camp opens.
The Vikings rank fourth among all teams with 40 regular-season wins in the past four seasons, trailing the Patriots (50), Chiefs (45) and Steelers (43).
Waynes, Melvin Gordon partner on dodgeball tourney with special guest Bo Jackson
Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes and Chargers running back Melvin Gordon go way back.
The natives of Kenosha, Wisconsin, are longtime friends who have remained close throughout their respective NFL journeys.
Most recently, Waynes and Gordon joined forces to host a charity dodgeball tournament back in their hometown. According to Mike Johnson of the Kenosha News, Waynes had a prior commitment that didn’t allow him to attend the event, but he assisted in the planning and execution of the day, along with his parents and Gordon’s parents.
In addition to Waynes and Gordon, another special guest drew plenty of fan attention at the tournament: former NFL Pro Bowler and MLB All-Star Bo Jackson.
Johnson wrote:
Anyone old enough to remember the iconic “Bo Knows” commercials for Nike can recall the mythology surrounding what a terrific all-around athlete Jackson was in his heyday.
“Melvin and his mother (Carmen) support my philanthropic ventures,” Jackson said. “It’s just only right to be reciprocal to give back.”
The dodgeball tournament took place at Indian Trail High School, and approximately 300 young people and adults participated. A “sizeable throng of spectators” purchased tickets to the unique event.
Gordon signed autographs after the tournament, and fans also received autographed photos sent ahead of time by Waynes.
According to Johnson, all proceeds were donated to the Mahone Physical Education Activity Fund and the Indian Trail track-and-field team.