The time is now for Trae Waynes.
With Xavier Rhodes nursing an injury, a window has opened for Waynes to see more practice time with the first team. Perhaps he will even get the start this Sunday against San Diego.
Waynes is well-aware of the opportunity he is being given (via St. Paul Pioneer-Press):
“I just want to keep getting better and better, and preseason’s the time to do it,” Waynes said. “The season’s right around the corner. I’m trying to make the most of the reps I get and (use) the experience and get some time under my belt.