Post by Danchat on Jun 23, 2024 17:15:07 GMT -6
I'd like to hear what you guys think about what Pace's role for the 2024 season. I initially thought he would play the same role with Cashman as a 1 for 1 replacement with Hicks, but this report seems to indicate that Pace Jr would wear the green dot, and presumably be an every-down player or close to every down.
Vikings LB Ivan Pace “Top Contender” To Serve As Defensive Signal-Caller
Will Pace no longer be used for particular matchups, and if so, who is going to be off the field then - will Cashman be the one leaving the field on certain plays (he was never a full-time player in Houston, he'd usually play 75% of the snaps), or perhaps Metellus will have his LB role scaled back?
I want your vote and some logic behind what you think Flores will do this season.
Vikings LB Ivan Pace “Top Contender” To Serve As Defensive Signal-Caller
At present, second-year linebacker Ivan Pace appears to be the “top contender” to serve in that role for the Vikings in 2024, per ESPN.
That should not come as much of a surprise. Even as an undrafted rookie, Pace took over green dot responsibilities when veteran Jordan Hicks was forced to miss four games with a leg injury last season, and he played in 100% of Minnesota’s defensive snaps during that time. In all, he appeared in all 17 contests (11 starts) and racked up 102 total tackles to go along with 2.5 sacks and an interception.
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The ESPN report indicates that the team is considering Cashman and Grugier-Hill for the green dot role, but it would nonetheless seem that Pace, in light of his rookie-year performance and the fact that he handled those duties last season, would have a leg up.
That should not come as much of a surprise. Even as an undrafted rookie, Pace took over green dot responsibilities when veteran Jordan Hicks was forced to miss four games with a leg injury last season, and he played in 100% of Minnesota’s defensive snaps during that time. In all, he appeared in all 17 contests (11 starts) and racked up 102 total tackles to go along with 2.5 sacks and an interception.
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The ESPN report indicates that the team is considering Cashman and Grugier-Hill for the green dot role, but it would nonetheless seem that Pace, in light of his rookie-year performance and the fact that he handled those duties last season, would have a leg up.
Will Pace no longer be used for particular matchups, and if so, who is going to be off the field then - will Cashman be the one leaving the field on certain plays (he was never a full-time player in Houston, he'd usually play 75% of the snaps), or perhaps Metellus will have his LB role scaled back?
I want your vote and some logic behind what you think Flores will do this season.