MANKATO, Minn. — Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer, General Manager Rick Spielman and players reflected this week as they reported to training camp about the retirements of Phil Loadholt and Kevin Williams.
Loadholt (2009-15) announced his retirement Monday, and Williams (2003-13) signed a one-day contract with Minnesota on Wednesday to officially retire as a Viking on Thursday.
“Man, it’s kind of scary, actually, being that I’ve been in the league for so long,” Brian Robison said Friday on the first day of practice for his 10th Vikings camp.
Robison’s locker at Winter Park was in close proximity to Williams, giving him a front-row seat for an unadvertised and impromptu comedy show and a large part of Williams’ “helluva career.