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DAILY CLIPS SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2018 LOCAL NEWS: Sunday, August 19, 2018 Pioneer Press Vikings DE Brian Robison says NFL’s new rules to improve safety too ‘confusing’ By Chris Tomasson https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/vikings-de-brian-robison-says-nfls-new-rules-to-improve-safety-too-confusing/ Vikings’ Ifeadi Odenigbo dominates after ‘sign from God’ By Dane Mizutani https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/a-sign-from-god-ifeadi-odenigbo-dominates-after-switching-positions-mid-game/ Vikings RB Latavius Murray vows to ‘be better’ after fumbling twice vs. Jaguars By Chris Tomasson https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/vikings-rb-latavius-murray-vows-to-be-better-after-fumbling-twice-vs-jaguars/ Vikings’ Mike Boone impresses as running back competition heats up By Dane Mizutani https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/vikings-mike-boone-impresses-as-running-back-competition-heats-up/ Vikings’ Kai Forbath on missed field goal: ‘That’s a kick I should make’ By Dane Mizutani https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/vikings-kai-forbath-on-missed-field-goal-thats-a-kick-i-should-make/ Bob Sansevere: Kirk Cousins needs to be the difference maker when games count By Bob Sansevere https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/bob-sansevere-kirk-cousins-needs-to-be-the-difference-maker-when-games-count/ Charley Walters: Vikings need to beef up offensive line. 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By Charley Walters https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/charley-walters-vikings-need-to-beef-up-offensive-line-now/ Vikings lackluster on offense, fall 14-10 to Jaguars in home preseason opener By Chris Tomasson https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/vikings-lackluster-on-offense-fall-14-10-to-jaguars-in-home-preseason-opener/ Vikings RB Dalvin Cook sits out Saturday, return next Friday seems likely By Chris Tomasson https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/18/vikings-rb-dalvin-cook-sits-out-saturday-return-next-friday-seems-likely/ Star Tribune Vikings come up short in rocky 14-10 preseason loss to Jaguars By Ben Goessling http://www.startribune.com/vikings-come-up-short-14-10-in-rocky-preseason-loss-to-jaguars/491184981/ Kirk Cousins watch: A snapshot of the Vikings' QB's performance vs. the Jaguars By Andrew Krammer http://www.startribune.com/kirk-cousins-watch-a-snapshot-of-the-vikings-qb-s-performance-vs-the-jaguars/491185371/ Vikings transition to all-digital tickets without a glitch Saturday By Nicole Norfleet http://www.startribune.com/vikings-transition-to-all-digital-tickets-without-a-glitch-saturday/491185791/ Can the Vikings sustain league's top defense (and does it matter)? By Michael Rand and Chris Hine http://www.startribune.com/can-the-vikings-sustain-league-s-top-defense-and-does-it-matter/491191141/ Vikings.com 5 Takeaways from the Vikings Loss to Jacksonville By Mike Wobschall http://video.startribune.com/use-it-as-a-chance-to-get-better-says-cousins-about-loss-to-jaguars/491192641/ Odenigbo, Vikings Pressure Jaguars QBs Throughout Game By Lindsey Young https://www.vikings.com/news/odenigbo-vikings-pressure-jaguars-qbs-throughout-game Action Reaction: Vikings, Jaguars Coping with Rules Changes By Craig Peters https://www.vikings.com/news/action-reaction-vikings-jaguars-coping-with-rules-changes Vikings 2nd-Team Defense Reps Well Against Jaguars Starters By Lindsey Young https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-2nd-team-defense-reps-well-against-jaguars-starters Mike Boone's Big Performance Heats Up Vikings RB Battle By Eric Smith https://www.vikings.com/news/mike-boone-s-big-performance-heats-up-vikings-rb-battle Jaguars Outlast Vikings in Defensive Skirmish By Craig Peters https://www.vikings.com/news/jaguars-outlast-vikings-in-defensive-skirmish Vikings Honor Life & Memory of Tony Sparano By Craig Peters https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-honor-life-memory-of-tony-sparano VIKING Update Notebook: Odenigbo shines in unanticipated role By John Holler https://247sports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/Article/Ifeadi-Odenigbo-comes-up-big-after-being-forced-to-defensive-end- 120809847/ Boone proves himself with strong Week 2 performance By John Holler https://247sports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/Article/Mike-Boone-proves-himself-with-strong-Week-2-performance-120808434/ 1500 ESPN Chad Beebe making a push in Vikings’ receiver race By Matthew Coller http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/08/chad-beebe-making-push-vikings-receiver-race/ Zulgad: Kirk Cousins, Vikings’ first-team offense have plenty of work left to do By Judd Zulgad http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/08/zulgad-kirk-cousins-vikings-first-team-offense-plenty-work-left/ Dalvin Cook could make return on Friday against Seahawks By Judd Zulgad http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/08/dalvin-cook-make-return-friday-seahawks/ The Athletic After a brief but sparkling opener, Vikings’ top offense sputters vs. Jaguars By Chad Graff https://theathletic.com/479033/2018/08/18/vikings-lose-jaguars-kirk-cousins-latavius-murray-offense-mike-zimmer/ Welcome to the new NFL, where every tackle is going to have you fearing a flag By Jon Krawczynski https://theathletic.com/478953/2018/08/18/vikings-jaguars-antwione-williams-aj-bouye-new-nfl-tackle-rule-penalty-flag-mike- zimmer/ NATIONAL NEWS: Sunday, August 19, 2018 ESPN Six Vikings exit preseason game with injuries, some season-ending By Courtney Cronin http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24411188/minnesota-vikings-lose-6-players-injury-preseason-game Jaguars beat Vikings 14-10 in defense-dominated exhibition By AP http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401030997 Vikings honor Tony Sparano before preseason game By Courtney Cronin http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24410054/minnesota-vikings-honor-tony-sparano-prior-preseason-game Six Vikings exit preseason game with injuries, some season-ending By Courtney Cronin http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/26840/brian-oneill-makes-strides-in-expedited-preseason-test CBS Sports Vikings flagged for new roughing the passer rule on questionable play, freaking everyone out By Will Brinson https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/vikings-flagged-for-new-roughing-the-passer-rule-on-questionable-play-freaking-everyone- out/ NFL.com What we learned from Saturday's preseason games By Around the NFL Staff http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000949099/article/what-we-learned-from-saturdays-preseason-games Vikings honor Tony Sparano before matchup vs. Jags By Kevin Patra http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000949044/article/vikings-honor-tony-sparano-before-matchup-vs-jags PUBLICATION: Pioneer Press DATE: 8/19/18 Vikings rookie tackle Brian O'Neill has 'a long way to go,' but gets positive early reviews By Andrew Krammer The Vikings came away impressed with rookie cornerback Mike Hughes’ debut in the preseason opener. Another rookie might not contribute as much this season, but is showing early signs of improvement at a critical position. Tackle Brian O’Neill, the former Pittsburgh tight end currently in just his fourth year playing offensive line, also received good feedback from coaches, including head coach Mike Zimmer. “O’Neill played pretty well,” Zimmer said. “Some of the things we were working on that he had been doing previously, he did not do, which was good. In the running game he was pretty good, getting to the second level blocking his guys. I thought he improved this week.” It was one exhibition against Broncos backups, and specifically only 47 snaps, but enough for a popular film-grading site like Pro Football Focus to bestow upon him a ‘clean’ record on 23 pass-blocking snaps. The truth is he made mistakes, like most players. For instance, O’Neill and running back Mack Brown got their wires crossed on a blitz pickup, leading to a free runner on Kyle Sloter during his nine-yard touchdown throw to Chad Beebe. There are even finer points Vikings coaches are trying to clean up with him ahead of exhibition No. 2 against the Jaguars on Saturday. “There’s a lot to improve on,” O’Neill said. “There’s a lot of details I need to clean up just like there is at a lot of positions. “Got a long way to go in both [run and pass blocking],” O’Neill added. Ideally, the Vikings might want to let O’Neill take a redshirt rookie season, play some special teams and get stronger. He’s already added three pounds, weighing in recently at 300.4 pounds, O’Neill said, since the Vikings drafted him. Strength and conditioning coach Mark Uyeyama is focused on building out O’Neill’s frame, which was listed as a 6-foot-6-inch, 290-pound tackle at the University of Pittsburgh. O’Neill said he tries to intake about 6,000 calories per training camp day, which includes nearly three hours of outdoor practices and additional weight lifting sessions. “That’s what I know during camp I need to be around to continue to maintain and gain, and continue to gain muscle mass,” O’Neill said. “We’re starting to do that in the weight room more, too.” However, O’Neill will still remain busy in the starting lineup. Right tackle Rashod Hill rolled his ankle in practice Monday. Even though Hill returned after being evaluated by athletic trainers, Hill was unable to participate in Tuesday morning’s walkthrough, when O’Neill took first-team reps at right tackle and second- team reps at right guard. The Vikings have also worked O’Neill as a backup left tackle in training camp, preparing him for the likely role of swing tackle this season. PUBLICATION: Pioneer Press DATE: 8/19/18 Vikings’ Ifeadi Odenigbo dominates after ‘sign from God’ By Dane Mizutani Ifeadi Odenigbo was chilling on the Vikings’ sidelines on Saturday afternoon at U.S.