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Article: VIKINGS; NFL Scouting Combine: Runs through Tuesday in Indianapolis; Williamson given OK to catch on elsewhere; The Vikings are willing to trade the disappointing first-round pick and appear ready to seek free-agent receivers.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- February 23, 2008
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Byline: Judd Zulgad; Staff Writer
Indianapolis, Ind. -- Troy Williamson's time of 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2005 NFL Scouting Combine played a major role in the Vikings' surprising decision to take the South Carolina wide receiver seventh overall in the draft.
Three disappointing years later, the Vikings have made another decision on Williamson at the combine. Coach Brad Childress gave Williamson's agent permission to shop his client for the purpose of making a trade.
David Canter said he conducted discussions with "eight to 10 teams" and that "there already have been offers exchanged."
There had been speculation the ...
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