Isidora to start at center for Vikings against 49ers

My guess is Brett Jones might start at LG? I'd prefer that over Compton. Reiff-Jones-Isidora-Remmers-Hill and lets ride.

@"StickyBun" said:

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.@vikings will start Danny Isidora at center this week making his 2nd NFL start; his first at center. It’s not “a can of corn” going into the pivot for the first time. Snaps can be an issue. I wish #63 well. #BaldyBreakdowns

I think Danny Isadora could be a helluva center, even better there than at guard, but my God, he's had how many snaps there this summer? A handful? That's a pretty bold move. 

I figured this was the route that was going to be taken when Zimmer said Center is is Isidora's natural position, he also has ideal size for a center.  Now the ultimate question is this, does it allow Jones to just stay at guard for the entire season, or once Elfien is healthy does he switch over to guard and Isidora stay at center.  They are obviously impressed with his skillset to essentially change his positions after a week or two at the new position.  

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@"StickyBun" said:

Brian Baldinger‏Verified account @BaldyNFL 16m16 minutes ago

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.@vikings will start Danny Isidora at center this week making his 2nd NFL start; his first at center. It’s not “a can of corn” going into the pivot for the first time. Snaps can be an issue. I wish #63 well. #BaldyBreakdowns

I think Danny Isadora could be a helluva center, even better there than at guard, but my God, he's had how many snaps there this summer? A handful? That's a pretty bold move. 

i guess my question is can he read and make line adjustments or will Remmers be doing that since he has the most experience in our system?

pretty bold to start 1 guy in the same spot as your starters last year. the entire unit turned over. could be an interesting year. 

Jones just got here. He may have surprised everyone with how quickly he picked up the plays and assignments, but it is a bit much to expect him to start week 1.  Give him another week or 2. 

holy shite how many shotgun snaps will he have to make

Ok so what's the deal with Elflein? 

@"Vikergirl" said: Ok so what's the deal with Elflein? 

He's back practicing but they said he wasn't going to start week 1. Hasn't practiced enough. 

If Jones can hold up at LG, I like Isidora as a backup Center/OG.  Anything to keep Compton on the sidelines.

Wow, who would have bet on that last spring?

We certainly have some position flexibility along the line.  Hopefully we don't have to use it this year.

Gonna be interesting but when isn't the Vikes OL interesting?

Wow... I like Isi but crazy! played a half there in his career, high school, college, and the NFL. He sure must've done well. I bet Kirk is doing the reads. Could he or Elf play RG which would let Remmers play RT and Hill be another bench warmer? Cut Compton!

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@"Vikergirl" said: Ok so what's the deal with Elflein? 

He's back practicing but they said he wasn't going to start week 1. Hasn't practiced enough. 

@"1VikesFan" said: Gonna be interesting but when isn't the Vikes OL interesting?

I know. I'll take less interesting for that unit in a heartbeat. Hopefully, they can overcome this juggling to pull out a win in Week 1.

they have to win... i somehow happend to reside in a small pocket of niner fans whos shit talking is second to none.  this has to be a win or I will never hear the end of it.

I don't know why they didn't get Isadora more reps? As soon as they found out Easton was gone they should have started getting reps...

@"purpleloki" said: I don't know why they didn't get Isadora more reps? As soon as they found out Easton was gone they should have started getting reps...

Edison played well in week 1.  Maybe Elfliens recovery was much slower than expected.  Dunno, but seems kind of a critical spot, so you would think they had a plan.  Maybe Isadora played so well that they scrapped the plan of having Edison starting and went all in on Isadora.  Obviously they felt Edison wasn't so valuable that they couldn't expose him to the waiver wire.

@"greediron" said:

@"purpleloki" said: I don't know why they didn't get Isadora more reps? As soon as they found out Easton was gone they should have started getting reps...

Edison played well in week 1.  Maybe Elfliens recovery was much slower than expected.  Dunno, but seems kind of a critical spot, so you would think they had a plan.  Maybe Isadora played so well that they scrapped the plan of having Edison starting and went all in on Isadora. 

@"Vikergirl" said: Ok so what's the deal with Elflein? 

Just started practicing, it'll take a few weeks.