MANKATO, Minn. -- When Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn became purely a nickel cornerback a year ago, he vowed to become the best in the league at defending slot receivers. He's argued that, in the pass-happy modern NFL, nickel corners should be on the Pro Bowl ballot.
It would appears his teammates are taking up his cause, at least facetiously.
Vikings safety Harrison Smith strode to the podium for his press conference Friday wearing a shirt with a side profile of Munnerlyn on a coin -- you know, like what you'd see on a nickel.