I’ve mentioned it before, and I’ll mention it again: If the Vikings get the chance to find a young talented kicker and preemptively replace Ryan Longwell they should pounce.
It appears they are doing their due diligence with one of this Draft class’s best legs.
On Tuesday, the Vikings will meet with Missouri Western kicker Greg Zuerlin. This will be the second time the Vikings have met privately with Zuerlin.
Zuerlin led the nation in field goals made per game with 2.3 and also broke NCAA and MIAA records by making 21 consecutive field goals. During a recent private workout with the Bengals Zuerlin impressed onlookers by nailing a 57 yard try.
Amazingly, Zuerlin was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this offseason, so his pro day and private workouts are likely to warrant plenty of attention.
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I wonder how high he will end up going. I don't imagine they would want to use anything higher than a 6th rounder unless he convinces them that he'll be able to beat out Longwell. I don't see them carrying two kickers on the active roster.
Vikes need a new kicker period.