Breaking: TJ Hockenson to the VIkings

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https://twitter.com/DailyNorseman/status...00483?s=20&t=JsPq_0PeeUWyERkEteihKQ

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https://twitter.com/FriesFootball/status...21347?s=20&t=JsPq_0PeeUWyERkEteihKQ

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https://twitter.com/Purple_Post/status/1...02791?s=20&t=GTOEKz0zN4KvhAisYXs3JA

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I can't wait to see the roster moves this week...

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Who did the Packers trade for? Oh, that's right. They're not in the position to be buyers.  B)

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this isn’t just a replacement for ISJ, it’s an upgrade, he’s averaging 15.2 ypc… he should also be a huge help on 3rd downs, I’m stoked!!! 

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Some numbers and Info:Hockenson  6'5  - 245lbs   - only 25 yrs old

Made Pro Bowl 2020 - First down machine in 2020 with 67 catches and 40 FD's - move the chains
Overall career of 108 FD's on 186 catches - impressive
No Fumbles
2021 missed end of season with broken finger/thumb suffered vs Vikings and the Lions only victory
2019 missed end of rookie season with broken right ankle
Comparison I noticed from last year - almost the same stats for Hockenson (12 games) as Conklin had for us in 16 games and Conklin had a very good year for us.  

Like this trade more than the rumored Gesicki trade because Hock is an all-around rec TE that can block very well.  Hockenson is going to be a big help in the run game as well as an outlet for Kirk. 

Checks all the boxes of a good trade - 25, former Pro Bowl 

SEASON	GP	REC	TGTS	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	FD	FUM	LST
2019	12	32	59	367	11.5	2	39	19	0	0
2020	16	67	101	723	10.8	6	51	40	0	0
2021	12	61	84	583	9.6	4	33	32	0	0
2022	7	26	43	395	15.2	3	81	17	0	0
	47	186	287	2,068	11.1	15	81	108	0	0

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Couple of Grades:
CBS
Vikings acquire T.J. HockensonVikings get: TE T.J. Hockenson, 2023 fourth-round pick, 2024 conditional fourth-round pick
Lions get: 2023 second-round pick, 2024 third-round pick
With Irv Smith Jr. banged up, Minnesota needed some help at tight end. Instead, they got a massive upgrade. Hockenson has battled his own injuries, but when healthy, he's easily a top-10 pass catcher at his position, rounding out an already-impressive Vikings group that includes Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. All the Vikings are surrendering, to secure Hockenson through at least 2023 on a reasonable deal, is essentially the equivalent of a second-rounder. Detroit has reason to sell, to be sure, but why did their trade chip have to be one of their few proven building blocks, who will now play them twice a year and be difficult to replace even with the improved draft capital?

Vikings grade: A
Lions grade: D+


SB Nation:
T.J. Hockenson traded to the Minnesota VikingsFull deal: Minnesota Vikings acquire tight end T.J. Hockenson, a 2023 fourth-round pick and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick. Detroit Lions receive a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick.
Lions grade: C+
Vikings grade: A-
The Vikings are one of the surprise teams this season, sitting at 6-1 and holding the second-best record in the NFC, behind only the Eagles, who the Vikings lost to earlier in this season. One of the weaknesses in Minnesota right now, however, is the tight end position. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is currently 30th in QBR when targeting tight ends this season, out of 33 qualified passers.
With tight end Irv Smith Jr. also expected to be sidelined for eight-to-ten weeks with a high ankle sprain, this is a perfect move for the Vikings, who did not give up much to acquire Hockenson from a division rival.
As for the Lions’ perspective, granted there are rumblings that the organization might not reach a long-term deal with the tight end, who is set to become a free agent following the 2023 campaign. The Lions picked up his fifth-year option this past offseason, meaning Hockenson is under contract for next year. Given that there was still time to work out a long-term deal, it seems that Detroit could have gotten more in this deal.

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64% receptions---but look at that first down#  move sticks

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SCORE VIKINGS!!!