Vikings Training Camp Outlook & Insights: Special Teams

Normally I wouldn’t include a training camp preview section on special teams, but this year it seems worthwhile as there are likely to be more significant changes and competition.

So, let’s have a look, starting with the camp competitions.

Competition is Good

For incumbent special team specialists, job security is relatively low this year overall. Long-snapper Kevin McDermott and punter Ryan Quigley beat off competition in the recent past to keep their jobs, and are unopposed in training camp this year. But kicker Kai Forbath and Kick and Punt Returner Marcus Sherels are facing very real competition for their jobs.

Kick and Punt Returner Competition

Well, the kick returner competition is already…