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| | Not a very good endorsment for the coaching staff. - Register Free, Access All |
 | | Hovan, a first-round draft pick in 2000 whose productivity declined significantly over his final two seasons with Minnesota, said he's now getting the best guidance he's ever had in his career - from coach Jon Gruden, defensive co-ordinator Monte Kiffin and defensive line coach Rod Marinelli. |
 | | HOVAN'S RETURN: Chris Hovan's last words with the Vikings were "Goodbye, Minnesota," a terse phrase he uttered several times on his way out of the locker-room last January when the season ended. |
 | | Asked if he still thinks back about his time with the Vikings, Hovan praised three people in the front office, Paul Wiggin, Scott Studwell and Rob Brzezinski, for the help in his development, but he didn't go beyond that. |
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