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Vikings appear to be content with offensive line heading into 2024
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[quote=Dave post_id=5685 time=1716522318 user_id=14364] Outside of the quarterback situation, the two big question marks on the Vikings’ offense revolve around the left guard and wide receiver No. 3. We might know one answer already. If you listen to offensive coordinator Wes Phillips speak, it sounds like the Vikings are content entering the 2024 season with Blake Brandel as the starting left guard. When [url=https://x.com/Vikings/status/1792994251065737389]speaking to the media[/url], Phillips said Brandel has “earned the right” to be the starter. “I’m really excited about Blake [Brandel],” Phillips said. “I feel like he gets bigger every time I see him, he’s just a massive man on the inside. He’s in great shape, he’s always been very coachable. You talk about technique, fundamentals, footwork, hand placement, all the things that are critical for the O-line. One false step from an o-lineman could be a catastrophe. It’s been very encouraging so far with him stepping into that starting spot on the left there and I think it’ll only grow from there. The more experience and the more reps he gets, he’s been a guy that any time he gets put in a game at several positions has come through for us. We haven’t forgotten that and I think he’s earned this opportunity.” The Vikings are still linked to Dalton Risner, but it’s starting to look more and more bleak that Minnesota might re-sign the veteran guard. Minnesota has two legit tackles in Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill. Both Garrett Bradbury and Ed Ingram are serviceable, but it still remains to be seen how Brandel—or whoever Minnesota chooses—will be at left guard. Brandel was the No. 4 run-blocking offensive lineman last season. He graded out with a 63.8 grade. But his pass-blocking was one of the worst on the entire team. He had a 52.2 grade and allowed eight pressures in his limited playing time in 2023. Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Vikings Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Vikings Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/23/vikings-appear-to-be-content-with-offensive-line-heading-into-2024/ [/quote]
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Topic review: Vikings appear to be content with offensive line heading into 2024
Vikings appear to be content with offensive line heading into 2024
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Dave
» May 23rd, 2024, 8:45 pm
Outside of the quarterback situation, the two big question marks on the Vikings’ offense revolve around the left guard and wide receiver No. 3. We might know one answer already. If you listen to offensive coordinator Wes Phillips speak, it sounds like the Vikings are content entering the 2024 season with Blake Brandel as the starting left guard. When
speaking to the media
, Phillips said Brandel has “earned the right” to be the starter. “I’m really excited about Blake [Brandel],” Phillips said. “I feel like he gets bigger every time I see him, he’s just a massive man on the inside. He’s in great shape, he’s always been very coachable. You talk about technique, fundamentals, footwork, hand placement, all the things that are critical for the O-line. One false step from an o-lineman could be a catastrophe. It’s been very encouraging so far with him stepping into that starting spot on the left there and I think it’ll only grow from there. The more experience and the more reps he gets, he’s been a guy that any time he gets put in a game at several positions has come through for us. We haven’t forgotten that and I think he’s earned this opportunity.” The Vikings are still linked to Dalton Risner, but it’s starting to look more and more bleak that Minnesota might re-sign the veteran guard. Minnesota has two legit tackles in Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill. Both Garrett Bradbury and Ed Ingram are serviceable, but it still remains to be seen how Brandel—or whoever Minnesota chooses—will be at left guard. Brandel was the No. 4 run-blocking offensive lineman last season. He graded out with a 63.8 grade. But his pass-blocking was one of the worst on the entire team. He had a 52.2 grade and allowed eight pressures in his limited playing time in 2023. Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Vikings Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Vikings Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.
https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2024/0 ... into-2024/
Outside of the quarterback situation, the two big question marks on the Vikings’ offense revolve around the left guard and wide receiver No. 3. We might know one answer already. If you listen to offensive coordinator Wes Phillips speak, it sounds like the Vikings are content entering the 2024 season with Blake Brandel as the starting left guard. When [url=https://x.com/Vikings/status/1792994251065737389]speaking to the media[/url], Phillips said Brandel has “earned the right” to be the starter. “I’m really excited about Blake [Brandel],” Phillips said. “I feel like he gets bigger every time I see him, he’s just a massive man on the inside. He’s in great shape, he’s always been very coachable. You talk about technique, fundamentals, footwork, hand placement, all the things that are critical for the O-line. One false step from an o-lineman could be a catastrophe. It’s been very encouraging so far with him stepping into that starting spot on the left there and I think it’ll only grow from there. The more experience and the more reps he gets, he’s been a guy that any time he gets put in a game at several positions has come through for us. We haven’t forgotten that and I think he’s earned this opportunity.” The Vikings are still linked to Dalton Risner, but it’s starting to look more and more bleak that Minnesota might re-sign the veteran guard. Minnesota has two legit tackles in Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill. Both Garrett Bradbury and Ed Ingram are serviceable, but it still remains to be seen how Brandel—or whoever Minnesota chooses—will be at left guard. Brandel was the No. 4 run-blocking offensive lineman last season. He graded out with a 63.8 grade. But his pass-blocking was one of the worst on the entire team. He had a 52.2 grade and allowed eight pressures in his limited playing time in 2023. Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Vikings Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning An error has occured Please re-enter your email address. Thanks for signing up! You'll now receive the top Vikings Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.
https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/23/vikings-appear-to-be-content-with-offensive-line-heading-into-2024/
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