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greediron · 08-15-2017, 07:55 PM

From http://www.mnvikingscorner.com/2017/08/u...l?spref=tw

Daniel House does a good job reviewing several areas and players. I enjoy the article and he seems to balance the preseason game with plenty of knowledge from training camp. That really bolsters a great breakdown with some depth.

08-16-2017, 12:19 PM

As you said, this is a good read and great breakdown that adds to a lot of the positional battles we are all watching.

Just so I can be the first to ask...does Beavers have a shot at winning the RT job over Remmers??
There is a bit of a logjam at DT: I don't think they can carry 5 (Joseph, Tom Johnson, Datone Jones, Shamar Stephen, Jaleel Johnson). Tom Johnson seems to be a big favorite of many fans, but I thought he had declined last year even before getting hurt. I don't think both he and Jones will make the team.
House sure makes it sound like Eric Wilson is well ahead of Elijah Lee - can anyone who observed practices comment? I thought Wilson was the better college prospect, but they used a draft pick on Lee..

08-16-2017, 02:16 PM

Doubt Beavers is winning the starting job. Will be happy if he improved enough to make the roster.

at DT, I think Datone eventually wins the job. He was a former 1st round pick, right? Tom J is a good pass rush guy, but gets mauled in the run game. But I think he makes the team unless the other johnson shows he is ready. If we keep only 4, it would probably mean cutting Tom or Jaleel.

08-16-2017, 02:45 PM

I would really love to hear some report or see evidence in a preseason game that Datone Jones is making plays - but I have not yet. I'm glad we signed him because he was a very good prospect coming out of college and I think GB mis-used him for 4 years. But resurrecting his career is an experiment, and it might not work.

08-16-2017, 03:05 PM

http://www.vikings.com/news/lunch-break/...0c7d25d104

it isn't much, but if anyone can help him resurrect his career, it is patterson.

08-16-2017, 07:13 PM

Thanks Greediron. Hey, Patterson said Jones is improving - that's a start. Smile

08-16-2017, 07:59 PM

I have to admit, I was impressed with Willie Beavers. If his performance against the Bills was any indication, he might just make this team. Looked like he belonged at right tackle.

08-16-2017, 08:03 PM

That is a huge step. If he can be a viable option at RT for the future, it solidifies our line in a big way.

Looking forward to seeing a bit more of these guys Friday.

08-16-2017, 10:01 PM

Quote: @Jor-El said:
I would really love to hear some report or see evidence in a preseason game that Datone Jones is making plays - but I have not yet. I'm glad we signed him because he was a very good prospect coming out of college and I think GB mis-used him for 4 years. But resurrecting his career is an experiment, and it might not work.

He's the damn Invisible Man... I haven't heard boo about him from any beat reporters or any guys that fashion themselves scouts on Twitter.

Joseph and Stephen (most likely) are locks at NT, but there will be a serious battle at 3T. Tom Johnson will have a spot locked down as a pass rushing specialist if we keep 3 guys there. If not... It's anyone's guess who wins the starting spot and is the backup.

The one wild card in all this is Jaleel Johnson. I don't know if the team is looking at him as a NT or 3T... I doubt he gets cut since he was a 4th rounder as had a nice sack against the Bills. But where is the team looking at him? If it's at NT, he could bump Stephen off the final 53... Plenty to sort out here.