RpMc Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 https://www.vikings.com/video/training-camp-highlights-august-2 okay Holton Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 9 hours ago, RpMc said: https://www.vikings.com/video/training-camp-highlights-august-2 okay Holton Hill. Going to be tough to keep Newman on if Hill keeps looking like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 19 minutes ago, wcblack34 said: Going to be tough to keep Newman on if Hill keeps looking like that. I don't think so. I think there's still a spot for Newman regardless. It's more likely that either Sherels is cut or they only carry 5 LBs (Barr, Kendricks, Gedeon, Wilson, Brothers/Downs). Newman's ability to play either CB or S will keep him on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Can't wait to see Hill in game-action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, swede700 said: I don't think so. I think there's still a spot for Newman regardless. It's more likely that either Sherels is cut or they only carry 5 LBs (Barr, Kendricks, Gedeon, Wilson, Brothers/Downs). Newman's ability to play either CB or S will keep him on the roster. Sherels holds far more special teams value. If Alexander grabs the nickel job, and Hill continues to shine, there's no point in keeping Newman, since he doesn't play special teams. The only way I'd see it is if he becomes a backup safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 I still think, with Zimmer's attachment to him, there's no way that Newman isn't on the final 53. Even if he doesn't play at all, he's going to be there as a pseudo-coach. The likelier scenario is that Hill makes the 53, but is inactive every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 That’s just a waste of a roster spot. Despite his attachment, I can’t see Zimmer keeping Newman just as a pseudo coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Klomp Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I think with Hill, it's easy to just think he's a UDFA so it's surprising to see him perform this well in camp. But it's important to remember that he wasn't a UDFA because of his on-field ability or measurables. I don't think there's any way we'll be able to sneak him onto the practice squad at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFeist Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Just now, Klomp said: I don't think there's any way we'll be able to sneak him onto the practice squad at this point. Not a chance. I think any thought of getting him on to the practice squad went out the window during OTAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcblack34 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 36 minutes ago, Klomp said: I think with Hill, it's easy to just think he's a UDFA so it's surprising to see him perform this well in camp. But it's important to remember that he wasn't a UDFA because of his on-field ability or measurables. I don't think there's any way we'll be able to sneak him onto the practice squad at this point. And Sherels is still a top returner and special teams player. He's just more valuable than Newman if Newman is going to be nothing more than a 4-5 CB. Rhoades, Waynes, Hughes, Alexander, Hill, Sherels That just makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Could we see a trade? If Hughes steps into the nickel role, Holton Hill is having a great camp, Sherels is a key contributor on every special team, and Newman can play all three (separating slot and outside corner) DB positions... could we trade Mackensie Alexander? Does he have a long term role on this team? Could we move him to address... say the offensive line? around cut time, you often see teams trade players where they have a ton of depth, for areas they don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I'd rather hang onto him. What happens when Waynes' moves on assuming we don't resign him? Rhodes, Hughes, Hill, ???, ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RpMc Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 At this point, I’m assuming we do re-sign him, but that’s also down the road and not taking into account other additions made at the corner position. We do know that Zim likes drafting them. just putting it out there as a discussion topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 It certainly is a valid discussion topic. If your assumption is that we re-sign Waynes' I'd be fine with trading Mac. With that being said we've invested a lot into the DB group with high-end picks. With established starters in place it would be nice to spend mid-round picks and develop them. Really like where we are at depth-wise with the DB group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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