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Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Depth chart changes



Well, according to the Vikings' official Web site, there have been a few tweaks to the depth chart.

Most important, Mike McMahon is still listed behind Brad Johnson as the No. 2 quarterback. But don't read too much into that, since J.T. O'Sullivan is third.

What is interesting, though, is the fact that Mewelde Moore (knee) has been moved to the bottom of the depth chart, below even Adimchinobe Echemandu. Listed behind starter Chester Taylor is Ciatrick Fason.

Other observations:

* Jim Kleinsasser is still listed as the No. 1 tight end, followed by Jermaine Wiggins and Richard Owens.

* Marcus Robinson is listed as the backup receiver to both Troy Williamson and Travis Taylor. Koren Robinson is currently not listed. Chris Jones and Billy McMullen are listed behind Marcus Robinson.

* Rookie Cedric Griffin and Dovonte Edwards are listed behind starters Antoine Winfield and Fred Smoot. Ronyell Whitaker and Dustin Fox are listed behind Griffin and Edwards.

* Behind Pat Williams, veteran Ross Kolodziej is ahead of C.J. Mosley.

* Heath Farwell, the team's preseason tackling leader, is listed behind E.J. Henderson at weak side linebacker.

* Rookie Greg Blue is listed third on the depth chart at strong safety, behind starter Darren Sharper and veteran Willie Offord.

None of these are real shockers, and they shouldn't be considered etched in stone. But the depth chart shows the clear concern at receiver, if nothing else. Billy McMullen is a veteran. But he still hasn't really impressed much in practice or in games. Meanwhile, Hank Baskett, whom the Vikings traded for McMullen, remains firmly entrenched as a starter. At this point, McMullen even seems to be outplayed by Jason Carter and Chris Jones.

Coach Brad Childress and Co. could be second-guessed big-time, even if McMullen makes the roster. Childress would look like he's been outfoxed by his old club, the Philadelphia Eagles, who made the unusual trade of a veteran who was a former third-round pick for an undrafted rookie.

At this point, McMullen/Childress have a lot of catching up to do since Baskett is a hit in Philly.

2 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

Larry,

You are right. The site is a little unreliable.

3:05 PM  
Blogger Critic said...

Larry - when you can contribute more than complaints, come on back. Or, put your own site together and fix the problems.

10:09 PM  

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