| Marcus
McCauley
Scout.com Headlines: |
DB Making Visits To Top AFC/NFC Teams 
-by PatriotsInsider.com
Nov 27, 2009 |
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 |
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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 203
40: 4.37
| Date of Birth: |
09/03/1983 |
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: CB |
Pos Rank: #6 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
Closing Speed |
Size |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Anticipation |
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| After a terrible campaign in which McCauley did not meet the expectations of NFL scouts, he continued his poor play in the post- season. Offers the size, speed and abilities to start in the NFL, yet he must quickly rebound and get his act together. |
| Biography: |
Three-year starter and previous All-Conference selection who posted
56 tackles and broke up seven passes last season. Junior totals were
45/1/7. Suffered a concussion during the second game of his senior
campaign then was benched late in the year for poor play.
Pos:
Physically gifted cornerback who has previously shown the ability
to shut down opponents. Fluid transitioning to run with receivers,
diagnoses the action and has a quick break to the ball. Runs with
opponents laterally or stays with them down the field. Physical, will
mix it up and voluntarily defends running or screen plays. Rarely
challenged by opposing quarterbacks. Terrific athlete who easily
adjusts or contorts running full speed to defend the throw.
Neg:
Did not consistently play aggressive football as a senior. Bit on
play action passes, pump fakes and showed minimal instincts last year.
Slow getting his head back around then positioning himself against
opponents to make a play on the ball. |
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