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Marcus McCauley Scout.com Headlines:
Jobs in jeopardy? 8 vets on the roster bubble
As the Vikings’ overall roster improves, the competition for roster spots gets more heated.
-by VikingUpdate.com Sep 4, 2009
Contracts to consider after 2010
Looking two years out, the LBs could be affected by contracts set to expire after the 2010 season.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jul 9, 2009
CB McCauley moving forward
Marcus McCauley is getting plenty of proving time this offseason after a trying 2008 season.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jun 10, 2009
Backup D-backs will be in high demand
See what the Vikings' backup DBs had to say about their formidable assignments in the desert.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 12, 2008
Notebook: Reserve D-backs making plays
The use of several reserve defensive backs has helped the Vikings pass defense improve.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 1, 2008
Notebook: One Scary Moment
Notes and quotes on a scary moment, surprise starters, substitutes, former Vikings and penalties.
-by VikingUpdate.com Aug 24, 2008
Positional Analysis: Cornerback
Jared Allen's pass-rushing presence could be the biggest boon for the cornerbacks.
-by VikingUpdate.com May 30, 2008
Woods to stay with Vikings
Defensive backs coach Joe Woods will remain with the Vikings
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 4, 2008
Statistical Improvement Against the Pass
Is the Vikings pass defense actually better than has been portrayed?
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 28, 2007
Matchup to Watch: Moss vs. McCauley
Antoine Winfield might not play, and even if he does he won’t be at full strength.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 23, 2007
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Marcus McCauley
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 203
Position: CB
Date of Birth: 09/03/1983
Experience: R
High School: Cordova HS
(Rancho Cordova, CA)
College: Fresno State


Biography:
McCauley should have a great chance to compete for the role of nickel back as a rookie and could eventually work his way into a starting role in the coming years.

Predraft Analysis: Fifth-year senior…Three-year starter who had 132 tackles, 22 passes broken up, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in that span…Excellent size and very good speed for a CB his size…Good upper-body strength and solid at press coverage at the line…Adept at reading the quarterback and jumping routes…Has a good flip in his hips to run with receivers deep down the field and make plays…Has good hand jolt at the line that can force receivers outside the hash…Is willing in run support…Team leader with a good character that will fit in with most teams…Doesn’t make nearly the interceptions he should—just one pick in 25 games over the last two years and none as a senior…Was benched briefly during his senior year because he was pressing too hard and made mistakes over the top…Doesn’t have good lower-body strength…Tries to make the kill shot and too often misses and allows the opponent to get much bigger gains than they should…Ran a 4.40 40 at the Combine with 17 reps, a 36-inch vertical jump and a 10-9 broad jump (second best among CBs that jumped).