Walsh receives his chance; A key contributor on special teams, hard-working Chris Walsh will take over as the Vikings' third receiver.(SPORTS)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: July 25, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

Chris Walsh does not have to look far for inspiration. His role models surround him. Players who seized opportunity and shed their previously limited roles, forcing others to see them anew.

Brad Johnson. Jeff Brady. Robert Griffith. Will Walsh emerge as the Vikings' next rags-to-riches story? Once, all three Vikings starters were bit players, pegged as career backups or assigned only special-teams roles. Today, they are key players, having earned respect - not to mention wealth - from their increased status.

And now, it is Walsh's turn. Entering his fifth NFL season, he ...

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