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Eric Kendricks leads all ILBs in Run Stop % as per @PFF: 7 "stops" on 40 run plays (17.5%), with only 1 missed tackle
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Kendricks is also @PFF's 5th highest rated ILB in coverage. On 44 coverage snaps, he's allowed 2/6 for 7 yards (0.16 YPCS)
@mattvensel Mike Zimmer said Saturday night was Trae Waynes' best performance of the preseason. Played with good technique, he said. #Vikings
@christomasson Mike Zimmer says the guys who need to play Thursday will play sounds like hodges will play
@christomasson Mike Zimmer said he hasn't told players so wouldn't say if teddy will play thurs my guess is no
@christomasson Zimmer reiterates not that concerned about Blair Walsh
@christomasson Mike Zimmer says Cordarrelle Patterson continuing to work at receiver doesn't shed much light on his receiver situation
@christomasson Mike Zimmer said George Edwards quote about trae Waynes starting week one was misinterpreted talking about all players. In other words don't count on trae Waynes starting week one
@mattvensel Zimmer said roster cuts are so much tougher this year because the talent level here has improved. #Vikings
@Andrew_Krammer Zimmer: #Vikings final three moves before Tuesdays deadline will be made "soon." Said IR could factor in. Bykowski still on active roster
@Andrew_Krammer Asked Zimmer about rotating LBs in regular season like he did Sat. w/ Hodges in base, Eric in nickel: "If we have the quality," they will.
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Note ... oing083115• With five preseason games this year, Zimmer noted a couple benefits, including an extra game to try things out and less of a need to see some players, likely starters, in extended situations. Bridgewater has played two snaps in the second quarter through four exhibitions.
"We've been able to look at the nickel position a little bit more," Zimmer said. "We've been able to maybe not play the guys as long in a bunch of games, more short-term, short-term. I think that's helped us in doing those things quite a bit. It's allowed us to, I don't know if tinker is the right word, but move guys around."
I agree Heinicke has been pretty good in the preseason and think Turner is the prefect guy to develop him.Texas Vike wrote:
Heinicke is a perfect 3rd string QB. Great guy to develop and season over time.
Kafka was cut today, I saw.
DK Sweets wrote:Also, if Teddy ever got hurt and Heinicke had to start for us, we could just drink a bunch of heineken and laugh about the whole thing.
Zing..Texas Vike wrote:
In that case, I'd rather find a QB named Lagunitas or Surly.
Just go with two QBs. Seems like we have a great guy to develop every two years, and they dont develop, or last two years. You don't develop QBs, you find them, draft them, and start them.halfgiz wrote: I agree Heinicke has been pretty good in the preseason and think Turner is the prefect guy to develop him.
Would like to see him stay.
1) I don't think anybody is calling him great, just worthy of a roster spot.Demi wrote:
Just go with two QBs. Seems like we have a great guy to develop every two years, and they dont develop, or last two years. You don't develop QBs, you find them, draft them, and start them.
Did you sleep through Brad Johnson's career?Demi wrote:Just go with two QBs. Seems like we have a great guy to develop every two years, and they dont develop, or last two years. You don't develop QBs, you find them, draft them, and start them.
I could understand if Heineke didn't look as good, but i wouldn't want to lose hi. To another team right now.Mothman wrote: Did you sleep through Brad Johnson's career?
I think I actually understand your point but I'd rather see them go with 3 QBs. In the injury-plagued NFL, it's not unusual for teams to need to play the third QB on their roster. The Rams were down to theirs before the end of the week 1 opener against the Vikes last year. The Vikes were forced to start their 3rd QB in week 5. I think it's preferable to have a player who's been in the system and practicing with the team that can step in if needed.
