Minnesota Vikings: Preliminary 53-man roster analysis

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Dec 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) kicks a 37 yard field goal as punter Jeff Locke (18) holds in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Specialists: Blair Walsh, Jeff Locke, Kevin McDermott

Well guys, Blair Walsh is sticking it out. Just 5/11 through the preseason, Walsh is no longer the dependable the kicker he was two and three years ago. Something is clearly off and it’s tough to place exactly what it is. What we know is that Walsh is missing kicks by the handful and it doesn’t look to be stopping.

I’ve questioned whether Walsh can overcome his struggles and, frankly, I’m not certain he can. There are other kickers available and the Vikings would be wise to at least consider them.

At punter, Jeff Locke may have a decent season. He averaged 44.2 yards per punt for the second consecutive season and, while Pro Football Focus has him as their lowest graded punter, he’s definitely serviceable.

I’d elaborate more on long snapper Kevin McDermott but, frankly, he does his job and everything expected of him.

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