| 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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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 203
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09/03/1983 |
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How Acquired: Was a third-round draft choice of the Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Future Contract Status
2007: Didn’t get an interception, but had 10 passes defensed, along with 62 tackles, including one for a loss, and one quarterback hurry. Also had three special teams tackles. Tied with running back Adrian Peterson for the rookie lead with nine starts. Started four of the final six games for an injured Antoine Winfield. McCauley and Brian Robison were the only Vikings rookies to play in all 16 games.
2007 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).
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