Star Tribune · Aug 27, 2019
Vikings tackle Rashod Hill improving as fill-in for Brian O'Neill
There's a reason Rashod Hill was doing extra wind sprints on his own after Monday's non-padded morning practice for the starters and select veterans assured of making the Vikings' final 53-man roster.
His boss, coach Mike Zimmer, wants the big swing tackle in better shape than he's shown while filling in for Brian O'Neill, the starting right tackle who will miss the entire preseason because of an injured right elbow.
"I would say Rashod has improved," Zimmer said. "He has to continue to work on his hand placements. There's been times typically at the beginning of the drive or the series or the game that he does pretty well.
