While most of his teammates were at the Mall of America on Monday night enjoying the Vikings' annual Christmas party, defensive back Terence Newman was back at Winter Park studying game film.
There are many reasons why Newman is still playing in the NFL at 37, and dedication to his craft is one. Newman said he didn't hear about the party until he arrived at the practice facility, but he didn't budge when it was suggested there was still time to get to it.
"It's a big game this week," he said. "I didn't go.