Tommy Armstrong just wants a chance. The Minnesota Vikings are giving him the one that most appeals to him.
"They want me to play kind of running back, but try me out at a bunch of other things because I'm an athlete," Armstrong said Saturday night. "I think that's the best fit for me because most teams weren't really sure because of the position change."
The Vikings saw the former Nebraska starting quarterback workout as a wide receiver in Lincoln and offered him a a chance to try out and earn a deal. "If I'm doing well enough, they'll sign me.