“Regarding his long-term future, Blackmon will likely see the slot as his primary position. The same could be said if a boundary cornerback suffers an injury or struggles. If the Vikings want to kick Byron Murphy to the outside, Blackmon will likely be able to kick inside and play his fair share of snaps in the slot. Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles series Book 1) Kindle Edition by Jeffrey Archer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 45,842 ratings Book 1 of 7: The Clifton Chronicles See all formats and editions Kindle Edition £0.00 This title and over 1 million more are available with Kindle Unlimited £5. “Given that Blackmon will likely need to earn his playing time, this versatility should help him find the field more often. When he played inside, Blackmon was a feisty player who made contributions in the run game, though it was inconsistent. “Blackmon normally operated on the boundary last season but also saw his fair share of snaps in the slot. “Blackmon will likely be able to play a similar role as Needham, especially if his college tape is any indication. Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland moved all over the field, including slot cornerback, under Flores, and cornerback Nik Needham played inside and out under Flores,” Fielder wrote. “Flores’ entire defense is built on versatility. Blackmon has some of those qualities, making him particularly suited for a Flores-coached defense with the Vikings.

Vikings Wire noted that Minnesota defensive coordinator and former NFL head coach Brian Flores likes certain qualities in players.

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