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The #Vikings have solved their TE issue, as they are trading for promising #Jets TE Chris Herndon in exchange for draft pick compensation, sources say. Agent
@malkikawa later confirmed the deal. Herndon steps right in following Irv Smith’s knee injury.
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Nice. Kid was a pretty decent prospect coming out of The U. I like it.

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25-year-old former fourth-round pick who had 502 yards as a rookie. Missed most of 2019, then fell off a bit in 2020.
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Wow, he's kind of been a tease. Flashed quite a bit though. Probably do a helluva lot better in this offense. But does this mean that ISJ is out for the year? 

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Chris Herndon began offseason as #Jets starter before giving way to a four-man rotation (Kroft, Griffin, Wesco)

Herndon is an OK blocker, but he drops passes, lacks explosiveness, and seemed disinterested at times.

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@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, he's kind of been a tease. Flashed quite a bit though. Probably do a helluva lot better in this offense. But does this mean that ISJ is out for the year? 
That's my fear as well. Hopefully not, but better to be prepared than risk having it blow up in their faces.
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@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, he's kind of been a tease. Flashed quite a bit though. Probably do a helluva lot better in this offense. But does this mean that ISJ is out for the year? 
Don't know yet. Surgery is later this week. I think it's a depth move.
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@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, he's kind of been a tease. Flashed quite a bit though. Probably do a helluva lot better in this offense. But does this mean that ISJ is out for the year? 
I thought they won't know for sure until they open up his knee. Isn't his procedure on Thursday of this week?
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I love Minny’s flier on Chris Herndon

Vikes needed another TE even if Irv was healthy because of the way they like to play O

Herndon’s been stuck in football purgatory, it’s juice worth the squeeze to see how he’ll perform next to quality players

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Source confirms this is happening. Senior offensive assistant Rick Dennison was in New York with Herndon during his rookie year, so he’ll have some familiarity with the offense.

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Replying to @YOULIKETHATPOD and @Louie031818Good blocker, solid receiver (solid YAC), very inconsistent hands. Gets into mental slumps. Have to hope he can get his mojo back.
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Herndon played with 4-12 and 2-14 Darnold squads. No one lived up to their potential on those teams. His upside is big. Great trade for the Vikings.
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The Jets have traded disappointing TE Chris Herndon to the Minnesota Vikings, a source confirmed. The former fourth-round pick never quite lived up to his potential in his three years with the Jets.Show this thread
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The Vikings have traded draft picks to the Jets for Chris Herndon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Vikings starting tight end Irv Smith is expected to miss the start of the season with a knee injury, and backup Tyler Conklin is injured as well. Herndon is likely to play a lot right away.
The 25-year-old Herndon is heading into the final season of his rookie contract. He started 13 games for the Jets last season and had 31 catches for 287 yards and three touchdowns.

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An anonymous scout told Bob McGinn Football that Miami (FL) TE Chris Herndon has big upside.

"Still developing," the scout told McGinn. "He’s got big-time up side. He can develop and do both (block and catch). He can be a starter eventually." Herndon didn't get as much run as some of the other tight ends in the class because he was playing behind David Njoku, and the 6-foot-3, 254-pound tight end also had some medical issues. His draft stock has picked up as of late, and there's a real chance Herndon comes off the board late on Day 2.
SOURCE: Bob McGinn FootballApr 25, 2018, 3:02 PM ET

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@"BarrNone55" said: https://twitter.com/i/status/1432791047365607425
if you are going to only do it right once in a while... making it against the packers is a good time to do it.
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Back in 2018, his Rookie Season, Chris Herndon finished…

9th in yds per reception (12.9)
7th in yds per target (9)
8th in yds per route run (2.3)
9th in TDs (4)

averaging 4 targets, 2.8 catches, and 36 yards.

Steal

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Hmm... waiting to hear what we gave up. If it's a 6th or 7th I don't mind the move. Hope he can get up to speed quickly.

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@"pattersaur" said: Hmm... waiting to hear what we gave up. If it's a 6th or 7th I don't mind the move. Hope he can get up to speed quickly.


We have two 6ths, no 7th. I believe it was first reported as a swap of picks.

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@"pattersaur" said: Hmm... waiting to hear what we gave up. If it's a 6th or 7th I don't mind the move. Hope he can get up to speed quickly.


He was 4th on their roster, so I'd be pretty surprised if it's more than a 7th. That he's still very young might push it to a 6th. 

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He has starting experience and played under Dennison before, so hopefully that makes his transition a little quicker. Not expecting a ton out of him, but if he can block well and serve as an outlet receiver until Smith gets back, then I'd be happy with the move.

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