vike daddy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 TJ Hockenson arrived in Minnesota last fall via a rare midseason trade with division-rival Detroit. He's embraced everything — from learning the Vikings offense on the fly to attending Wild playoff games with teammates and a recent Twins game where his first pitch on SKOL Night was "just a bit outside," to borrow from Bob Uecker's Harry Doyle character in Major League. The bonding opportunity with teammates, he said, is his favorite part of training camp. It's an appreciation that has grown through his first four-plus seasons. Hockenson: "You look back at it, and it's a thing you're going to miss. It's one of those things where you get to be with the guys 24-7. Just the camaraderie, the brotherhood, it's incredible. No distractions outside of anything, just hanging with the boys. You get done here, you go study at the hotel with them, and that's something you'll always miss when you're done playing, so that's just something you take in, especially me going into my fifth year and kind of learning that." "When you're in your first few years, you're like, 'This sucks,' but now it's incredible to be here with the guys and enjoy these moments." https://www.vikings.com/news/2023-tj-hockensons-growth-in-offense 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, vike daddy said: Hockenson: "You look back at it, and it's a thing you're going to miss. It's one of those things where you get to be with the guys 24-7. Just the camaraderie, the brotherhood, it's incredible. No distractions outside of anything, just hanging with the boys. You get done here, you go study at the hotel with them, and that's something you'll always miss when you're done playing, so that's just something you take in, especially me going into my fifth year and kind of learning that." So true, I have very fond memories of exactly this, even at the D3 level of college football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 18 hours ago, Sad People said: Excited to watch Cine this year. Was a fan of him at Georgia. That looked like a lazy route by (soon to be unemployed) Jalen Reagor. I'll give Cine credit though. Nice play and you can't always choose who you're going up against. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: That looked like a lazy route by (soon to be unemployed) Jalen Reagor. How? Please explain what was lazy about that. It was a hitch and the ball was out late and high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: How? Please explain what was lazy about that. It was a hitch and the ball was out late and high. I've watched it ten times. Yes, the pass is bad, but it looks like Reagor opened up late without any suddenness, and then doesn't attack the ball, taking one step away from the defender, giving Cine space to make a play on the ball. Reagor isn't a good route runner so its not that surprising or anything new. https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2022/3/10/22969646/eagles-all-22-film-review-jalen-reagor-philadelphia-wide-receiver-effort-routes-highlights-analysis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: I've watched it ten times. Yes, the pass is bad, but it looks like Reagor opened up late without any suddenness, and then doesn't attack the ball, taking one step away from the defender, giving Cine space to make a play on the ball. After you wash out as an ineffective GM, you could try your hand at being a position coach. I meanz, you gotz all da right wordz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, SteelKing728 said: I've watched it ten times. Yes, the pass is bad, but it looks like Reagor opened up late without any suddenness, and then doesn't attack the ball, taking one step away from the defender, giving Cine space to make a play on the ball. Reagor isn't a good route runner so its not that surprising or anything new. https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2022/3/10/22969646/eagles-all-22-film-review-jalen-reagor-philadelphia-wide-receiver-effort-routes-highlights-analysis Yeah, this isn’t that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, vike daddy said: After you wash out as an ineffective GM, you could try your hand at being a position coach. I meanz, you gotz all da right wordz. I'm more interested in discussing football instead of other posters, but thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP_allday2869 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) . Edited July 31, 2023 by AP_allday2869 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 good rep from both players. JJ being JJ, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 My wish has been that the starting corners are Evans and Blackmon with Murphy in the slot. That's ideal to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, JDBrocks said: good rep from both players. JJ being JJ, though. with Murphy reduced to a rag doll on the ground too, and then yelling at himself about it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Former USC teammates and 2023 draft classmates Jordan Addison and Mekhi Blackmon split a couple of reps, with Blackmon recording a pass breakup on one and Addison winning an out route. Addison also showed up later in the practice in the lower red zone. Cousins worked the right side of the field but didn't see anyone open, so he turned and lofted the ball to his left. Addison smoothly jumped up and hauled in the catch for a touchdown. https://www.vikings.com/news/2023-pads-make-debut-defensive-pressure-increases?fbclid=IwAR3dl9y8zrieqFliqfs0xvfZd-AfhbsYWq4utVmo9OxxaiB1yKgDYHWzG7k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBrocks Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 57 minutes ago, vike daddy said: with Murphy reduced to a rag doll on the ground too, and then yelling at himself about it. lol The more I watch football, the more I appreciate how thin the lines are between average, good, great, elite, and generational professionals are. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 43 minutes ago, JDBrocks said: The more I watch football, the more I appreciate how thin the lines are between average, good, great, elite, and generational professionals are. think of the Olympics. where a hundredth of a second makes a difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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