Vikings' Sam Howell continues to have a rough training camp and preseason
At least it seemed it, until training camp and the preseaosn showed us a version of the former Tar Heel that has become alarming to watch unfold.
Howell has struggled in preseason games, and in practices. Heading into the preseason finale, Max Brosmer is pressing him for the backup role, so he needed a good week of practice before Friday's game against the Titans. As Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz reports, that good start did not happen.
He writes, "The Vikings backup quarterback situation was the hottest topic of discussion around the team this offseason. They were in the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes, which would have created a unique situation between him and J.J. McCarthy. Instead, they brought in Sam Howell, and that seemingly solved the problem."
Practice is the home for mistakes, not the game. So is this alarming? Of course not, but it speaks to the lack of momentum he is carrying in this competition, while all we are seeing and hearing is how well and athletic Brosmer is looking under center.
Friday will be very important for Howell and the Vikings as a whole.
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