One month from today is the first preseason game of the year in San Francisco.The 49ers had an awesome defense last season so if this 49ers team is anything like last year the Vikings offensive line will have a great challenge.
The loss of Steve Hutchinson and Anthony Herrera in the off season and now new first round pick left tackle Matt Kalil will be a huge change. The Vikings are pushing youth this season and no more evident then at left tackle.
The Vikings showed last season early that no one was safe case in point the release of Bryant McKinnie.
I am so exited to watch Kalil with veteran Charlie Johnson at left guard to make for a side Ponder can count on. My hope is Johnson will be a great communicator and work with Kalil.
2011 draft choice Brandon Fusco made the squad last season and seems to be liked by the coaches. He needs a good camp. I am pulling for him.I met him last season at camp. He has one of those personalities you pull for. A kid coming out of a small school like Slippery Rock having a chance to be a starter. This will be a great camp story to watch.
The right tackle, Phil Loadholt is vital in this upcoming season. He has been there the last few seasons and needs to step up and show leadership to the youngsters.
Center John Sullivan is the anchor of this unit. He needs to have a healthy season. I believe he is the leader that will give us the cohesiveness we need.
I look forward to camp to see what the coaches are thinking. The use of different line combinations could lead to show us who will start.
Next up will be wide receivers.
Thanks for reading.
Purplestick
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