08-15-2021, 01:18 PM
From PFF:
Cameron Dantzler Disappointment — The fact Dantzler was even playing in this game was a bad sign for the former third-round cornerback who flashed in his debut 2020 season. The Vikings rested almost anybody of consequence, so Dantzler playing suggests he has a lot of work to do to build on an encouraging rookie campaign.
He didn’t do anything to help that by being part of a disastrous coverage play in the Minnesota secondary that saw Drew Lock connect with K.J. Hamler for an 80-yard touchdown. Even if Dantzler was expecting help from the safety, he looked like he was running in sand compared to Hamler's speed.
Asim Rose Was a Bright Spot — There wasn’t much to be encouraged about from the Vikings, who started badly and proceeded to get worse, but Rose — an undrafted rookie — ended up with a major role in the game, gaining 100 rushing yards from 25 carries. Minnesota's offensive line wasn’t good, and 74 of those yards came after contact.
Rose had eight first downs and broke a couple of tackles. He also chipped in as a receiver, catching one of the two passes thrown his way for another 18 yards. With the Vikings resting starters and rookie Kene Nwangwu getting banged up, Rose enjoyed a much bigger opportunity to impress and was one of the few Vikings players to emerge from the game with any credit.
Cameron Dantzler Disappointment — The fact Dantzler was even playing in this game was a bad sign for the former third-round cornerback who flashed in his debut 2020 season. The Vikings rested almost anybody of consequence, so Dantzler playing suggests he has a lot of work to do to build on an encouraging rookie campaign.
He didn’t do anything to help that by being part of a disastrous coverage play in the Minnesota secondary that saw Drew Lock connect with K.J. Hamler for an 80-yard touchdown. Even if Dantzler was expecting help from the safety, he looked like he was running in sand compared to Hamler's speed.
Asim Rose Was a Bright Spot — There wasn’t much to be encouraged about from the Vikings, who started badly and proceeded to get worse, but Rose — an undrafted rookie — ended up with a major role in the game, gaining 100 rushing yards from 25 carries. Minnesota's offensive line wasn’t good, and 74 of those yards came after contact.
Rose had eight first downs and broke a couple of tackles. He also chipped in as a receiver, catching one of the two passes thrown his way for another 18 yards. With the Vikings resting starters and rookie Kene Nwangwu getting banged up, Rose enjoyed a much bigger opportunity to impress and was one of the few Vikings players to emerge from the game with any credit.
, but Dantzler isn't the greatest athlete nor all that fast. He strikes me as more of a system guy who can work a game plan pretty well. Given that preseason really doesn't have much of a game plan, I'm wondering if he could be one that shows poorer in preseason than in regular season. I hope that is the case anyway.