Any word on Cashman hammy yet?

[purplefaithful]

Okuda got a concussion at the very end of the game. So there goes our entire CB depth.

No problem, we had 4 corners on the roster...

Unless there is someone with a pulse on the practice squad?

Doh!

[badgervike]

Okuda got a concussion at the very end of the game. So there goes our entire CB depth.

The last I heard was that Okudah was still in evaluation for a concussion (last play of the game) and traveled home with the team.  I have not seen a concussion confirmed as of yet or that he's been placed in protocol.

[purplefaithful]

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman will miss some time after leaving Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears with a hamstring injury. 

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Cashman and running back Ty Chandler are both expected to be out for a period of time, but added that he expects them both to return.

"I don't have a real timetable as far as what that looks like from a standpoint of the next few weeks," O'Connell said.

O'Connell also provided an update on cornerback Jeff Okudah and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, who both left Monday's game with head injuries, saying both have been placed into the concussion protocol.

"They're both doing well but they are indeed in the protocol and they will work their way through that here over the next few days, and we'll see where they're at for the football game," O'Connell said.

The injuries came in a game where left tackle Christian Darrisaw and safety Harrison Smith both sat out as Darrisaw continues to work his way back from a season-ending knee injury and Smith works his way through a personal health matter. O'Connell said they will both continue to ramp up their work throughout the week, but their status for Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons is still unknown.

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[MaroonBells]

More than anything, I just want to get Darrisaw back. Check out the blocking on this out to Jefferson. Every one of our linemen is stonewalling his guy, except Skule. Put Darrisaw there and it changes a lot. 

[kmillard]

Hope Van Ginkel is back this week. Dallas Turner may have to step up.

[comet52]

The defense fell off without Cashman last year.   We'll see how it goes this time.

Okudah injured is hardly news.  His only operating modes are injured or playing poorly.

[purplefaithful]

The defense fell off without Cashman last year.   We'll see how it goes this time.

Okudah injured is hardly news.  His only operating modes are injured or playing poorly.

Oh it will fall off, how much?

Maybe less than last year if front 7 can get home quicker. Hopefully this is where Hargrave and Allen make their $$.

[greediron]

The defense fell off without Cashman last year.   We'll see how it goes this time.

Okudah injured is hardly news.  His only operating modes are injured or playing poorly.

Last year that meant Asamoah was the starter.  This year we have Wilson.  I feel much better with Wilson that Asamoah.  Hopefully we can ride it out until Cash returns.