Vikings' Andre Patterson 'surprised' to see how well 340-pound Michael Pierce can pass rush

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Aug. 13—Vikings co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson has seen plenty in his 18 years as an NFL assistant. But he hasn't come across many 340-pound guys who can rush the passer like Michael Pierce. Minnesota signed the 6-foot nose tackle in 2020 before he opted out last season due to the coronavirus pandemic. When he showed up this year, Patterson knew Pierce was a top-notch run-stopper, ...

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