
The Facts: The Vikings wrapped up their offseason program last week, after which assistant HC Gary Kubiak became the latest to heap praise onto second-year receiver Beebe. Coordinator Kevin Stefanski already said Beebe has been “making a name for himself” in spring practices. “Let’s see how we end up,” Kubiak said. “I think we also have to look at the fact that [Beebe] has probably had as good an offseason as any player that I know on our side of the ball. He’s got a chance to be a really good player for us. It gives us good flexibility to be able to bounce around personnel-wise.”
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Beebe, who has been given looks as the No. 3 receiver and the punt returner this spring, was pleased but not ready to claim any victories. “Obviously those are kind words and I appreciate it,” Beebe said after practice. “But the work is never done. I’m only a second-year guy. I got a lot ahead of me to still do and prove.” That’s why Vikings coaches break for a five-week vacation high on Beebe, the shortest (5-10) and most promising youngster on an inexperienced receiver depth chart behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Should Beebe maintain his progress through training camp and the preseason, he’ll give Vikings brass something to think about as the offense pivots to predominantly two-tight end and two-receiver personnel.