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Looks Like Alexander Will Man The Slot - JustinTime18™ - 07-30-2017
The slot corner job belongs to Mackensie Alexander
In OTAs, Newman took some reps at nickel, but that hasn’t been the case so far in Mankato. Alexander, a second-round pick in 2016, has gotten all of the work in the slot. He will be under the microscope this season after spending most of his rookie year on the bench and struggling in limited snaps. On the first day of pads, he was aggressive, which we can expect throughout camp because Alexander is known as having a chip on his shoulder.
The most interesting thing about the slot corner spot is that Antone Exum might win a roster spot by finding a place as the backup nickel CB. He was a shutdown corner in college, but moved to safety after being picked by the Vikings in the seventh round, but this year Mike Zimmer decided to try him at corner because he has strength and quickness.
Looks Like Alexander Will Man The Slot - Guest - 07-30-2017
Interesting on Exum. He is a tough minded SOB, might work. Maybe he can lose just a little muscle bulk and gain agility that way? Could be he's better in tight then out in space as a safety.
Alexander is extremely talented and I think he's in a much better mental state this year after getting his mind right this offseason.
Looks Like Alexander Will Man The Slot - Guest - 07-30-2017
Teams wouldn't throw to Alexander's side in college...he could be an absolute stud once fully endoctrinated to the ways of Zim...if he plays to his ability, we are a scary D...4 deep at CB...
Looks Like Alexander Will Man The Slot - Guest - 07-31-2017
This is a big one to watch...
Top 4 of all the story lines right?
Looks Like Alexander Will Man The Slot - Guest - 07-31-2017
Alexander will likely struggle some, but hopefully he locks it down. He must be promising enough to get all the reps.
Hopefully Exum can find a role. Injuries have slowed him down, but I wasn't that impressed with him at safety when he got the chance 2 years ago.