Presser Points: Zimmer on Evaluations During 'Different' Preseason

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3. Wait and see


Zimmer was asked about the status of Riley Reiff, who did not practice Sunday or Monday.


"Let's just see where things are today, OK? I don't want to speculate on anything right now," Zimmer said.


Reiff has been working at left tackle with the first team for most of camp.


Right tackle Brian O'Neill shifted to left tackle on Sunday during the final camp practice that was open to media members.


4. Down the line


Zimmer was asked about the progress of Rashod Hill, who has carved out a role as Minnesota's swing tackle/sub for the past four seasons and made 16 regular-season starts along the way, as well as second-year pro Olisaemeka Udoh.


"Rashod has improved an awful lot since he's been here," Zimmer said. "I think his record is [10-5-1] as a starting player, so we have a lot of confidence in Rashod. He's a big, strong guy that does a nice job in pass protection. He's played well when he's been in there."


As for Udoh, who first appeared in last year's Week 17 game against Chicago, Zimmer said, "He's a big, strong athlete."


"Obviously there's some things to clean up with him, but he has good feet, he's a smart guy, very athletic," Zimmer said. "Yeah, he's done well."