| Bryant
McKinnie
Scout.com Headlines: |
Vikings aim to break decade-long streak 
Even with a 10-6 record last year, the Vikings didn’t have a winning record on the road.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 5, 2009 |
Pro Bowl honors vs. Super Bowl aspirations
Those Vikings hoping to earn Pro Bowl honors would rather be forced to decline the invitation.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 21, 2009 |
McKinnie finds joy in mentoring Loadholt
A pair of oversized offensive tackles have struck up a good mentor-pupil relationship.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 14, 2009 |
Vikings hoping familiarity helps second time
The Vikings weren’t sure what to expect from the Lions the first time around.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 13, 2009 |
Vikings set sights on improvement
Despite playing well in the first half of the season, the Vikings see areas for improvement.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 12, 2009 |
Vikings have great expectations
With a three-game lead in the NFC North, the Vikings are turning their attention to loftier goals.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 9, 2009 |
Ex-teammates intrigued with Birk matchup
Meeting up with Birk on Sunday brings a number of intriguing angles into play.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 14, 2009 |
VikingBuzz BLOG
Vikings fortunate to have Chester Taylor as Peterson’s backup at running back
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 8, 2009 |
Training Camp Photo Gallery: OL
Offensive linemen in our position-by-position photos from training camp
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 13, 2009 |
Vikings get testy before first test
The Vikings ended training camp with a practice that had players chippy and coaches chirping.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 12, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ht: 6-8
Wt: 346
| Date of Birth: |
09/23/1979 |
| Junior College: |
Lackawanna |
|
|
| Biography: |
How Acquired: Taken in the first round of the 2002 draft by the Vikings with the seventh overall selection.
Injury History: Missed eight games in 2002, but that was due to a contract holdout, not injury. He has started every game since his second game as a Viking.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: FoxSports.com Player Page
2008: Played in his 100th regular-season game in the season finale, starting 99 of them at left tackle. Has blocked for four of the top six single-season rushers in Vikings history and three separate 1,000-yard rushers in Adrian Peterson, Chester Taylor and Michael Bennett.
2007: After the 2007 season, had the longest consecutive games played (88) and started (87) streak among active Vikings. Was part of an offensive line that led the way for the Vikings’ league-leading rushing attack, which set franchise records with 2,634 yards and 5.33 yards per carry.
2006: Started all 16 games at left tackle, extending his consecutive games started streak to 71 games. With the signing of Steve Hutchinson, the Vikings made sure that they would lock up the left side of the line for years to come, giving McKinnie a seven-year contract extension worth $48.5 million and a league-record $18.15 million in guaranteed money for an offensive lineman.
2005: Started all 16 games to increase his consecutive starts total to 55 games. He was the only Vikings offensive lineman to start every game during the season, as injuries and ineffective play led to the Vikings starting six different combinations of lineman during their 16 games.
2004: Started every game for the Vikings, moving his consecutive starts to 39, despite battling back problems. Also started both playoff games.
2003: Started every game, extending his consecutive starts to 23. Helped pave the way for the NFL’s No. 1-ranked offense.
2002: Split time in his first game after signing on Nov. 2 and started the remaining seven games at left tackle.
College: Won many awards during his two seasons at Miami — first-team All-Big East in 2000 and 2001, CNN/SI National Player of the Year in 2001, Outland Trophy winner as the finest offensive lineman in college in 2001, and All-America in 2000 and 2001. Played two years at Lackawanna Junior College before transferring to Miami. He went from a defensive end in high school to an offensive tackle at Lackawanna. He redshirted his first season at Miami and went on to a stellar two-year career.
Personal: At Woodbury (N.J.) High School he put the shot, threw the discus and ran the 400 meters. Lettered twice in track and field. Donated a complete weight room to Lackawanna Junior College. He has an interest in the music industry and worked as a celebrity DJ at a New York City dance club during the 2003 offseason.
|
|
