 sneaks a peak into the backfield against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.</p>
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<p>When the Minnesota Vikings entered the offseason, they needed to replace some departing defensive starters. Ivan Pace Jr., an undrafted free agent, helped <a href=)
shore up a linebacker spot.
Blake Cashman Has Been More Than a Homecoming
His talent shined last year, and he was already going to be an asset for Brian Flores. However, it was obvious he needed a running mate.
Minnesota fans are more than familiar with Blake Cashman. The Eden Prairie native played for the Minnesota Gophers before being a fifth-round draft pick by the New York Jets. His career had largely been marred by injury, and it wasn’t until the last two seasons with the Houston Texans that he really showed off what he could do.
 after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.</p>
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<p>This year, the Vikings have seen Cashman miss time due to a turf toe injury, but what he has done when he was healthy has been beyond unexpected. Not only does Cashman pair incredibly well with Pace Jr. in the middle, but he looks the part of a top-tier linebacker across the league. Flores has put him in advantageous positions, and Cashman continues to rise above almost every occasion.</p>
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Ted Schwerzler is a blogger from the Twin Cities that is focused on all things Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. He’s active on Twitter and writes daily for Minnesota Sports Fan. As a former college athlete and avid sports fan, covering our pro teams with a passion has always seemed like such a natural outlet.
