Two things with Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie

On his offseason workout plans: "Normally, I take a little bit (of time off). This year, I'm not going to take that long. I'm going to take a day. I want to drop some pounds and get back to my college size, and come back and get back even better. In the past, I had injuries I kept to myself. I had to chill for, like, three weeks. How much do I want (to drop) to get to my college size? About 20 pounds. (It's for) quickness, endurance, just a lot of stuff. I'm getting older, too. When you get older, you have to make sure you handle those things. I just hired a personal trainer to travel with me in the offseason, even if I'm on vacation. I'll get up and get these workouts in."

On the 2010 season: "I'm glad it's over. It was just a rollercoaster ride. I feel like everybody was able to hang in there and fight, but this just was a long journey. The stadium collapsing, that definitely stands out to me. And then having to play at the University of Minnesota's facility, that stands out the most right now."

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