The Mann show

The Vikings released veteran Todd Pinkston last week to make room for him, and they've held off signing veteran Quincy Morgan because of him.
He is Maurice Mann, a first-year receiver.
A former fifth-round pick, Mann is intriguing to the Vikings for several reasons. First, he has explosive speed. According to his NFL.com prospect profile, Mann ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds. Second, Mann knows this offense, having played in it at Nevada, where the Vikings got another somewhat overlooked receiver, Nate Burleson.
In fact, Mann played with Burleson one season.
"He did most of the work," Mann said. "He had 138 catches, what can I do? I was his decoy."
Mann, though, appreciated playing alongside Burleson, and they reunited in Seattle during training camp. But Mann was cut by the Seahawks and signed to the practice squad.
Mann said he is more than willing to compete and contribute as a kickoff returner. But he had only limited success at Nevada, averaging a modest 20.7 yards per return.
But Mann had better make a quick impression. A glut of veterans are looking for jobs.