In light of Percy Harvin's recent comments and Jerome Simpson's three game suspension, a national media talking head was asked who the Minnesota Vikings starting receivers to begin the season would be if Harvin were to hold out. It was a stupid question to begin with as Harvin will not be holding out. This talking head somehow came up with Michael Jenkins and Devin Aromashodu as the Vikings starters. It's a real stretch to assume that Aromashodu makes the team. Jenkins likely will but it's certainly no guarantee. If the national media is to make comments about the Vikings, or any team, they really should find out a little more. Simpson will eventually start opposite Harvin. He's been terrific so far in offseason work but won't be available for the first three games. At least the talking head was aware of that. Good for him. I'd pick Stephen Burton or rookie Greg Childs to cover for Simpson on opening day before I'd even think about either Jenkins or Aromashodu. I see the receiver locks on the Vikings right now this way:
Percy Harvin
Jerome Simpson
Stephen Burton
Greg Childs
Jarius Wright
With Simpson out for the first three games the Vikings will likely keep a sixth receiver. That could be Bryan Walters or Manny Arceneaux before either receiver the talking head selected as starters. The Vikings are in a serious youth movement and that could count against Jenkins. His experience could be a plus but it may end up hurting him. There's no telling right now. The local media is a little more aware of things as they should be. The national media should do more research before they make some reckless prediction. So there.
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