But there was an unlikely pressure source Thursday night in Minnesota’s preseason opener as rookie cornerback Horace Richardson led all players with three quarterback hurries.
Richardson, who played 18 of Minnesota’s 75 defensive snaps, brought the heat late in the game. He mainly blitzed on Buffalo’s final offensive drive, but found himself in an unfamiliar role.
“I had a couple hurries in my younger days, but for the most part I was a cover guy,” Richardson said. “I got here and I get to play inside more, so it’s pretty fun.”
Richardson nearly had a sack on his first blitz through the gap but Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman was able to get the throw off before his knee touched the ground.