Did the Vikings Focus Too Much On Nostalgia When They Brought Back Thielen?
The bye week is a great time for reflection on the last postseason, the current situation, and what happened in between to get us here.
One of the Minnesota Vikings’ most anticipated moves happened just before the season kicked off when they brought back beloved receiver Adam Thielen.
While many fans were anticipating his return to his hometown team, there were reasons to be hesitant. When the league handed down Jordan Addison’s three-game suspension for a “wet reckless,” there seemed to be even more reason to bring back Thielen.
On August 27, the team acquired Thielen in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, a move that was well-received by fans.
This move added depth to the receiver room and gave J.J. McCarthy a clearer option at WR2 while Addison was out. Thielen then became a solid veteran No.
While this move added depth to the receiver room and gave J.J. McCarthy a clearer option at WR2 while Addison was out.
Author summary: Vikings bring back Adam Thielen.