Vikings release WR Adam Thielen

[FaSho]

He wants to land with a contender, so we're out.

This would make sense if we hadn't won 12 games and made the playoffs the last 2 seasons.

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

This would make sense if we hadn't won 12 games and made the playoffs the last 2 seasons.

You think that makes us a real contender, huh?

 

[Mr_437]

Hopkins
Lamb
Beckham
Thielen
Gallup

This offseason rules.

Need more weapons to add to this group for QB1.

 

[DFWJC]

A few years ago, I would say I would be interested. But now, I am not so sure.

Father time....

 

[Teague31]

Everyone can cut ties with favorites. Everyone but Jerry

 

[zrinkill]

Hopkins
Lamb
Beckham
Thielen
Gallup

This offseason rules.

That's a lot of bullets for a broken gun

 

[jazzcat22]

That's a lot of bullets for a broken gun

Are you saying the gun slinger can't shoot, as to aim and hit?

 

[MAZEREZAM]

https://zonecoverage.com/2022/minnesota-vikings-news/where-is-adam-thielen-a-deep-dive/

 

[exciter]

It’s wild. He came out of nowhere and was an elite guy. Still can get it done. Perfect #2 guy for whomever gets him

He’s a #4 still asking to be paid like a #2 at this stage!

 

[DFWJC]

Theilan could help some team as a complementary asset.
I'm sure he no longer runs in the 4.4s like he once did.

WR3...WR2 at best

He does find that endzone though

 

[DFWJC]

https://zonecoverage.com/2022/minnesota-vikings-news/where-is-adam-thielen-a-deep-dive/

Wow...he was open a lot and Cousins wasn't looking for him.
I get that with Jefferson on the team, but still....

 

[MWH1967]

Don't want to purchase a name. Dallas needs a QB friendly younger talent.

 

[links18]

Thielen was a fan favorite in Minnesota. Sold a lot of jerseys, still they know when to cut ties. Meanwhile, Jerry and Stephen trying to find a way, anyway, to hold onto Zeke.

 

[Section446]

Eh...

 

[GuitarBytes]

We need speed. No thanks.

is speed needed? who says so? is the west coast offense based on speed?

 

[Sarge]

Tank is empty…….fumes.

 

[Carson]

He’s a #4 still asking to be paid like a #2 at this stage!

70, 716, 6 is not a bad line.

It’s not Tee Higgins or Jaylen Waddle. But it would work well with Gallup

 

[jsb357]

If he can't get two step separation from defenders, he won't help Dallas.

 

[exciter]

70, 716, 6 is not a bad line.

It’s not Tee Higgins or Jaylen Waddle. But it would work well with Gallup

He averaged 10.2 ypc. That would indicate to me, with those reception numbers that he was an afterthought in opposing teams game plan and that they were perfectly willing to let him make the reception, as he wasn’t any sort threat after the catch. Where do you realistically believe his number are going to be outside of a pass happy offers and without Justin Jefferson lining up across from him. He’s done!

 

[T-RO]

he was bad last year. Year before that was meh.

70 catches on 103 targets
716 yards

Cannot classify that as a bad year. He's getting older and isn't quite the same but he'd be a solid #3 receiver. Just wasn't quite worth his contract.