“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the approach the Minnesota Vikings are taking with their offensive line.
The Ravens’ offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak told reporters on Thursday that the team intends to keep veteran Rashod Hill at left tackle despite the return of highly-rated rookie Christian Darrisaw.
“Rashod is our guy,” Kubiak said via ESPN. “Good to have Christian back in practice; he’s getting better. He’s only had a few days, so we have to build him up and do it the right way. Really pleased with his progression.”
The Vikings selected Darrisaw with the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and he was a favorite to start at the left tackle right away. However, the Virginia Tech product had to undergo groin surgery in August, which opened the doors for Hill to step in and claim the starting job.
While Darrisaw is probably the franchise’s LT of the future, he will obviously have to wait a bit longer before taking that role.
“I think that’s a discussion for down the line,” Kubiak said when asked when Darrisaw could make his way into the Vikings’ lineup.
According to Pro Football Focus, Rashod Hill allowed eight pressures on quarterback Kirk Cousins through the first three weeks of the season. However, they resulted in only one sack.
