Kevin and Pat Williams Back at Practice
November 21, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Minnesota Vikings
National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams were back at practice today. They returned from several days of meetings and hearings without a verdict in their appeal regarding four-game suspensions for violating the league’s policy on steroids and related substances. The “Williams Wall” had nothing to say about the matter and Vikings head coach Brad Childress couldn’t offer much input, either:
“Because I wasn’t there, I don’t know. I have no idea. I just know that they had a forum and it was pretty comprehensive.”
As it turns out, Kevin and Pat did not travel alone. Vikings owner Zygi Wilf went with them. If that doesn’t show how important these two players are to the organization, I don’t know what would. The Vikings’ 2008 season is pretty much in jeopardy based on the league’s decision here. Currently tied for first in the NFC North with Chicago and Green Bay, the Minnesota defense (and strength of their team) would be crushed by the loss of either starting defensive tackle. A decision is expected the first week in December.
Source: StarTribune.com
