Hitchcock's departure left second-year man Kenny Wright and converted wide receiver Robert Tate as the starting cornerbacks. Pressure on Green increased to draft defensive help after selecting quarterback Daunte Culpepper and Dimitrius Underwood, a defensive end who was released before the season, in last year's draft. Last year was the first time Green had complete control of the franchise's player personnel moves. Minnesota must replace defensive ends Duane Clemons, who left for Kansas City, and Chris Doleman, who retired. The pair had 17 sacks between them.
Competition is always good.
Boireau played two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Junior College before transferring to Miami, where he started just one season. I don't want to be too light in the behind,' Boireau said. The only offensive player the Vikings picked among their first seven selections was running back Doug Chapman of Marshall, who was taken in the third round. I'm going to go in and compete. Football is the same everywhere.