Vikings Training Camp 2018: Previewing the wide receivers
By Chris Schad
The Starters:
Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen
Not since Randy Moss and Cris Carter dominated opposing secondaries in the late 90s and early 2000s have the Vikings had a receiving duo like Diggs and Thielen.
Both are able to make their impact in a variety of ways and with new offensive coordinator John DiFilippo at the controls this year, it’s possible that we haven’t even seen these two scratch the surface of their potential.
All eyes will be on Diggs throughout camp until he signs an extension. But even without the off-field drama, he figures to be a key part of this passing offense.
Diggs missed a pair of games in 2017, but still wound up with a career-high eight touchdowns and has room for more growth in his fourth season.
Meanwhile, Thielen enjoyed a coming out party last year posting a monster season with 91 catches and 1,276 yards. His four touchdowns were a little low. But with Cousins at the helm, it’s possible that Thielen could visit the end zone more in 2018.
Barring injury, the Vikings’ starting receiver spots are set in stone and both could be looking toward monster seasons.