Day 15 Training Camp/Joint Practice Notes
Another big day. Would be nice for an improvement out of the CBs and the OL today.
Let's hope for no injuries
@"BarrNone55" said:College teammates at NC State.Garrett Bradbury and Bradley Chubb get into a scrum but it’s quickly separated.
@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1425923213792514056Maserati revving up B) After being thrown to by Browning this TC, he may never speak to Nate Stanley again :p
Mike Zimmer had high praise for James Lynch; he said the defensive tackle has exceeded expectations and improved quite a bit during camp. The Vikings see him as a three-technique, but have moved him into the nose tackle spot to see how he looks there.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) August 12, 2021
Prepping for the first preseason game.#VikingsCamp pic.twitter.com/Sh5QbqP5ZH
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 13, 2021
Wyatt Davis (#51) can sure move. Nice rep from him here. pic.twitter.com/2jNrBUB9A2
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) August 12, 2021
"He's very confident, very cocky," Mike Zimmer said. "Likes to jab a little, talk a little bit."
Hmmmm. We had another 5th round pick like that. Maybe we should just trade him now for Buffalo's first right now.
@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1425918619758825478Davis has the potential to be a starting guard. Honestly, Udoh should probably be a RT in the NFL....ideally the top swing tackle backup behind Darrisaw and O'Neill in a perfect world.
I still believe this is the best lineup the Vikings could have: Darrisaw-Cleveland-Bradbury-Davis-O'Neill and Udoh top swing OT. But shit happens and that probably won't ever be the way it goes down. Right now, I still don't see what others see in Ezra Cleveland. I also don't trust having two starting guards over 6'5" tall. Its a leverage problem. JMO.
Oli Udoh, once again, outplays Dakota DozierFor the entirety of training camp, the Vikings had Oli Udoh and Dakota Dozier split reps at right guard with the first-team offensive line. In this humble observer's opinion, the competition there isn't even close. Frankly, there isn't one. The job needs to be Udoh's.
The third-year converted tackle was one of the biggest breakout stars of this year's camp, along with K.J. Osborn and Browning. His combination of size, strength, and athleticism appear to translate very nicely at guard. All camp long, Udoh made things happen in the run game, pass protected well, and won most of his 1-on-1s.
Dozier had some solid moments, but on the whole, he wasn't nearly as good. Plus, there's an entire 16-game season of tape that tells you the veteran was one of the worst offensive linemen in the NFL last season. Why go back to that well when Udoh offers a higher floor and ceiling?
The trend continued on Thursday. Dalvin Cook broke off a few nice runs towards the right side, with Udoh and Brian O'Neill opening up lanes. Dozier was driven back in the pocket far more frequently than Udoh was.
@"BarrNone55" said: Oli Udoh, once again, outplays Dakota DozierFor the entirety of training camp, the Vikings had Oli Udoh and Dakota Dozier split reps at right guard with the first-team offensive line. In this humble observer's opinion, the competition there isn't even close. Frankly, there isn't one. The job needs to be Udoh's. The third-year converted tackle was one of the biggest breakout stars of this year's camp, along with K.J. Osborn and Browning. His combination of size, strength, and athleticism appear to translate very nicely at guard. All camp long, Udoh made things happen in the run game, pass protected well, and won most of his 1-on-1s. Dozier had some solid moments, but on the whole, he wasn't nearly as good. Plus, there's an entire 16-game season of tape that tells you the veteran was one of the worst offensive linemen in the NFL last season. Why go back to that well when Udoh offers a higher floor and ceiling? The trend continued on Thursday. Dalvin Cook broke off a few nice runs towards the right side, with Udoh and Brian O'Neill opening up lanes. Dozier was driven back in the pocket far more frequently than Udoh was.
If Dozier starts, I'm going to lose my shit. Seriously.
@"StickyBun" said:@"BarrNone55" said: Oli Udoh, once again, outplays Dakota DozierFor the entirety of training camp, the Vikings had Oli Udoh and Dakota Dozier split reps at right guard with the first-team offensive line. In this humble observer's opinion, the competition there isn't even close. Frankly, there isn't one. The job needs to be Udoh's. The third-year converted tackle was one of the biggest breakout stars of this year's camp, along with K.J. Osborn and Browning. His combination of size, strength, and athleticism appear to translate very nicely at guard. All camp long, Udoh made things happen in the run game, pass protected well, and won most of his 1-on-1s. Dozier had some solid moments, but on the whole, he wasn't nearly as good. Plus, there's an entire 16-game season of tape that tells you the veteran was one of the worst offensive linemen in the NFL last season. Why go back to that well when Udoh offers a higher floor and ceiling? The trend continued on Thursday. Dalvin Cook broke off a few nice runs towards the right side, with Udoh and Brian O'Neill opening up lanes. Dozier was driven back in the pocket far more frequently than Udoh was.
If Dozier starts, I'm going to lose my shit. Seriously.
You keep track of youtr shit? I ussually just flush…but to each their own.
@"StickyBun" said:@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1425918619758825478 Davis has the potential to be a starting guard. Honestly, Udoh should probably be a RT in the NFL....ideally the top swing tackle backup behind Darrisaw and O'Neill in a perfect world.I still believe this is the best lineup the Vikings could have: Darrisaw-Cleveland-Bradbury-Davis-O'Neill and Udoh top swing OT. But shit happens and that probably won't ever be the way it goes down. Right now, I still don't see what others see in Ezra Cleveland. I also don't trust having two starting guards over 6'5" tall. Its a leverage problem. JMO.
I wouldn't worry too much about their height. Best guards in the NFL--Quenton Nelson, Joe Thuney, Brandon Scherff--all 6-5. I think the Vikings like the added size inside (that's what she said).Agree that Udoh, with his vine-like arms and athleticism, seems better suited outside, but if he's among the best five, you gotta get him on the field.
Cleveland will be a revelation this year at LG.
Happy purple Friday! 💜💛 @JJettas2 pic.twitter.com/mGrXFNEmbc
— The Purple Code (@ThePurpleCode1) August 13, 2021
In the final @Vikings Training Camp Live show, I had a chance to catch-up with DT @DalvinTomlinson about his first #Vikings camp and how he's tapping into his wrestling background to improve his game. #SKOL pic.twitter.com/GQoiA9xpzu
— Tatum Everett (@tatumeverett) August 13, 2021
@"BarrNone55" said:It didn't take long for Ihmir Smith-Marsette to get comfortable with the Vikings. He danced in the end zone after a TD and celebrated with Justin Jefferson."He's very confident, very cocky," Mike Zimmer said. "Likes to jab a little, talk a little bit."
Hmmmm. We had another 5th round pick like that. Maybe we should just trade him now for Buffalo's first right now.
From all of the Vikings cam on insta, the riddles/questions, he seems goofy and young versus cocky and diva.
He has the physical talent, but could have a .10 head like Patterson did. Let's hope he matures as time goes on because no doubt he has a lot of tools to use.
Become one bro, don't be one
@"StickyBun" said: https://twitter.com/GoesslingStrib/status/1425930301222572034Glad to hear it. I like Lynch a lot for plenty of reasons. He's strong, stout, but has pass rushing moves, a bit of a motor and on his first play in the NFL got a sack.
Him being our 5TH DT is a luxury.
DL rotation could be huge this year IF WONNUM and LYNCH continue to progress on their upward path.
@"Skodin" said:@"StickyBun" said: https://twitter.com/GoesslingStrib/status/1425930301222572034 Glad to hear it. I like Lynch a lot for plenty of reasons. He's strong, stout, but has pass rushing moves, a bit of a motor and on his first play in the NFL got a sack.Him being our 5TH DT is a luxury.
DL rotation could be huge this year IF WONNUM and LYNCH continue to progress on their upward path.
Indeed. And the LBs will be fresh with the big 2 up front.
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