Vikings vs Rams preseason week 4: 5 things to watch for
By Adam Carlson
Final safety battle
Antone Exum was already given his release (he cleared waivers and returned to the team on the Reserve/Injured List), but there are still players who need major evaluation at the safety position to determine who other than Harrison Smith will be the last line of defense for the squad.
Andrew Sendejo has put together a solid preseason and may have cemented another year as starter, but youngster Jayron Kearse has been making some big plays that may encourage the team to take a long, hard look at him for the future.
Meanwhile, veteran Michael Griffin is struggling to fit in with the team after signing as a free agent this offseason, but has an experience advantage over guys like Kearse and Anthony Harris.
If the team is planning on keeping 5 safeties, they could be set. However, in my opinion, Michael Griffin could be the odd man out unless in turns in one heck of a performance against the Rams. Even then, it might be too little, too late.
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