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6 former Vikings from the Mike Zimmer era that could help in 2022

By Adam Carlson

Sep 29, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) argues in the third quarter with field judge Steve Zimmer (33) at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) argues in the third quarter with field judge Steve Zimmer (33) at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports /
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(Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Xavier Rhodes - Minnesota Vikings
(Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Xavier Rhodes /

Xavier Rhodes, cornerback

It’s great that the Minnesota Vikings brought back Patrick Peterson and drafted Andrew Booth Jr. to help out Cameron Dantzler as the outside corners, but Kris Boyd and Harrison Hand leave depth to be desired.

Back when Xavier Rhodes was with the Minnesota Vikings, he was getting a lot of media attention for shutting down some of the best and most dynamic wide receivers in the NFL on his way to an All-Pro First Team nod and three Pro Bowl appearances.

Rhodes could easily step in and be the starter opposite Patrick Peterson and allow 2022 second-round pick Andrew Booth Jr. and 2020 third-round pick Cameron Dantler more time to prepare to be the future of the positions.

Although the Vikings don’t have a lot of holes in their starting unit on defense, Rhodes in his prime would automatically take the team to the next level and not have to rely on the development of young draft picks.

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