Post by Funkytown on Jan 15, 2020 15:56:42 GMT -6
“I didn’t want to be in a situation where I was going to be just another body in camp, and that wasn’t the feeling that I got from (the Vikings),” Sayles said. “They made it seem like I was going to really be able to compete to make the team.”
Sales, who is 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, was undrafted coming out of Division II West Georgia in 2017. That year, he spent time on the practice squads of Buffalo and the Los Angeles Rams before heading to Canada.
“I feel I’ve gotten a huge skill set boost,” he of playing in the CFL. “I think these last two years have made me more suitable to play the nickel position in the NFL, and I feel I had a lot of success in the CFL.”
The Vikings could use help at nickel cornerback. Mackensie Alexander, their top nickel back, is an impending free agent who might not be back. Mike Hughes can play the position, but he might be needed next season at outside cornerback.
Sales, who is 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, was undrafted coming out of Division II West Georgia in 2017. That year, he spent time on the practice squads of Buffalo and the Los Angeles Rams before heading to Canada.
“I feel I’ve gotten a huge skill set boost,” he of playing in the CFL. “I think these last two years have made me more suitable to play the nickel position in the NFL, and I feel I had a lot of success in the CFL.”
The Vikings could use help at nickel cornerback. Mackensie Alexander, their top nickel back, is an impending free agent who might not be back. Mike Hughes can play the position, but he might be needed next season at outside cornerback.
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“I believe right now Marcus will make the Vikings roster,” said Damon Talbot, owner of the website NFLDraftDiamonds.com. “I would be shocked if he doesn’t make it.”
Talbot is impressed by Sayles’ athletic ability. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds and has a 42-inch vertical leap.
“What don’t I like about him?” Talbot said. “I’m a huge fan of Marcus Sayles. I’ve broken down tons of film on him over the years. The thing that sticks out the most is his special teams ability. His athletic ability is off the charts. He can cover a speed guy (in the nickel). He’s fast. And he’s physical enough that he can play a bigger receiver.”
Talbot agreed that Sayles improved significantly during his two seasons in the CFL. Sayles believes he now has what it takes to stick in the NFL.
“The transition back to the NFL is going to be way easier,” he said. “I’m way more adjusted to when I came out of college the first time.”
Talbot is impressed by Sayles’ athletic ability. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds and has a 42-inch vertical leap.
“What don’t I like about him?” Talbot said. “I’m a huge fan of Marcus Sayles. I’ve broken down tons of film on him over the years. The thing that sticks out the most is his special teams ability. His athletic ability is off the charts. He can cover a speed guy (in the nickel). He’s fast. And he’s physical enough that he can play a bigger receiver.”
Talbot agreed that Sayles improved significantly during his two seasons in the CFL. Sayles believes he now has what it takes to stick in the NFL.
“The transition back to the NFL is going to be way easier,” he said. “I’m way more adjusted to when I came out of college the first time.”
... and neither is this Chris guy.