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Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2017

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 11: Minnesota Vikings #2 Kai Forbath kicks a field goal during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 11, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 11: Minnesota Vikings #2 Kai Forbath kicks a field goal during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on December 11, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. /

Special Teams

Kicker

Kai Forbath
Marshall Koehn

Punter

Ryan Quigley
Taylor Symmank

Longsnapper

Kevin McDermott

Once again, the veterans seem to have the advantage over the rookies on the depth chart. Still, competition should continue to be fierce for both the punting and kicking gigs for the Minnesota Vikings this season.

Last season, Forbath was impressive 15 for 15 on field goal attempts, even connecting on a 51 yard attempt despite questions about his kick power. Extra points weren’t as automatic for the veteran, as he missed 3 of his 14 tries. The door will be open for Koehn to unseat him, but for now it is Kai’s job to lose.

On the other hand, Kevin McDermott should be feeling great this season as he enters the preseason with no competition for his job and should be considered a lock for the team’s final roster.

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