Safety corp remains thin

vike daddy · Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 66816

Mistral Raymond will be out for the next three to five weeks because of a dislocated ankle. Raymond's timetable was estimated after he visited a specialist this week to evaluate the seriousness of the injury he suffered Sunday.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/171435121.html?refer=y
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SteelKing728 · Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 11009 Location: Pittsburgh

So Sanford will be a starter for about 5 weeks then, huh?

Whats our schedule look like again?

At Detroit
Tennessee
at Washington
Arizona
Tampa Bay (TNF)

Well, out of those 5, I think Stafford/Hill and RG3 will give us the toughest time.

But it doesn't matter. Cover Zero can't cover. Just tackle well/play ST.
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Klomp · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:23 pm Post subject:

vikingsrule · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject:

I am glad that Raymond wont miss much time. I hope they can get Robert blanton out there, I personally think he has starting potential.

An outside the box option at Safety could be AJ Jefferson or Brandon Burton. They both have the size and probably are on par with Raymond in terms of being physical in run support. Just though I would throw two names out there outside of the usual Safetys.

I expect Blanton to get his first playing time of the year against Detroit.

solidvikingfan · Joined: 26 Feb 2012 Posts: 138 Location: Rapid City SD

https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/251424159727489024

Only other changes -- TE Kyle Rudolph (quad) from DNP to limited and Andrew Sendejo (ankle) from limited to DNP. #Vikings

Looks like our safety depth could be even thinner.
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GoneWithTheWind · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:48 pm Post subject:

Man this injury worries me.

Especially this week facing Megatron. If he gets passed Cook a couple times we could be in danger of giving up some big plays if the pass rush can't get there cause Sanford could cover a girl scout.

If I were Alan Williams I would dial up some extra blitzes this week and try to make sure there isn't time for Calvin to get deep.

SteelKing728 · Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Posts: 11009 Location: Pittsburgh

I have a feeling this could get ugly.

I really, really, really hope our coaches realize Sanford sucks, and give Robert Blanton some time on defense. He cannot possibly be worse than Cover Zero.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:38 am Post subject:

^ I agree, I think Sanford should be the SS in Cover 3 looks with Harrison Smith patrolling deep. Sanford isnt a horrible player if he can play down hill and around the LOS.

sportskid_021 · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 2:17 pm Post subject:

@markcraignfl: Tyrell Johnson working out for #Vikings right now
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