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Training Camp Talkers: Jefferson Feels 'Way More Confident' Heading into Year 2

Jul 28, 2021 at 03:00 PM

Lindsey Young

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Jefferson: I'm Way More Explosive and Confident Heading Into This Season

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Justin Jefferson's confidence is sky-high.
And why shouldn't it be? After last year navigating an all-virtual offseason program and spending the majority of his phenomenal rookie campaign playing in fan-less stadiums, this summer he's grateful for familiarity with Minnesota's offense and building increased camaraderie with his teammates.
Jefferson racked up 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020. And rather than looking to simply stave off a sophomore slump, he's setting the bar even higher in 2021.
"I started Week 3 [last year], so now being able to start from the first game of the season, it feels good," Jefferson said during his first in-person session with Twin Cities media members. "I feel a lot more confident, I'm ready for the season, and I know what to expect coming into the season, so everything is going to go a lot more smoothly.
"Going into this year, having a whole year with Kirk [Cousins] and the rest of the guys on this team, I feel way more confident," he later added. "I feel like I'm going to do even more, better than I did last year."

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Cousins also was asked about Jefferson "taking a next step" heading into Year 2, and the quarterback didn't bat an eye.
"If he were to have the exact same [production] he had last year and do it like 12 or 13 times, he's probably going to Canton, I would guess. I'm not saying that to put pressure on him, I'm just saying when you talk about 'what's the next step?' – it's not changing who he is; it's doing it again," Cousins said. "And then doing it again, and then doing it again, and I think it's more about consistency than it is about changing.
"I've learned how difficult that is in my career watching and observing how few guys are able to do that over double-digit years," Cousins added. "That's what I've challenged him to do, that's what he'll be challenging himself to do, but I think the key is also don't try to change anything or reinvent yourself. You're a great player, and just keep doing it."

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Eric Kendricks: "I've got some meaty boys in front of me" #Vikings

Kendricks was already one of the best MLBs in the game. Gonna be fun to watch what he does now that he's got some beef in front of him. 

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QB Kellen Mond is the first player on the field today at training camp (besides Colquitt warming up).

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Cameron Dantzler is getting significant reps at outside corner on the left side, Patrick Peterson on the right side, Mackensie Alexander in the slot - all with the first time.

First action for Dantzler this offseason. He did not practice this spring.