Article: We've seen the future, and it's -- comfortable; Times have changed at training camp. Now, the old-school, hard-hitting approach is unnecessary - and possibly counterproductive.(SPORTS)

Byline: MARK CRAIG; STAFF WRITER

The way Vikings coach Brad Childress is conducting training camp is in step with how most of his peers are handling their players this summer.

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips even joked about his camp during HBO's "Hard Knocks," saying it has gone from what reporters called "Camp Cupcake" a year ago to "Camp Marshmallow" this year.

Meanwhile, in Terre Haute, Ind., Colts coach Tony Dungy stopped practice recently to tell players there was too much contact.

In Jacksonville, Fla., Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio let players wear sunglasses and baseball hats during a practice.

And in Flagstaff, Ariz., Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt ...

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