Jefferson's frustration?
Only 3 games with 100+ receiving yards in the last 423 days. That's 23 NFL games spanning more than a year.
And this season? Zero 100-yard receiving games.
Hard to believe when you consider that from 2020–2024, Jefferson averaged roughly 7 games per season with at least 100 receiving yards.
To be clear, I'm not putting this on Jefferson. The quarterback play has been a major issue, and defenses know exactly where the ball needs to go. Jefferson draws double and even triple coverage, yet the Vikings haven't consistently found ways to make defenses pay for it.
At some point, isn't it on the coaching staff and quarterback to find ways to get their best playmaker involved? Whether that's quicker throws, better route concepts, or using Jefferson to create opportunities for others.
He's too talented to be this underutilized. What needs to change?
IceRatz16 wrote:
Only 3 games with 100+ receiving yards in the last 423 days. That's 23 NFL games spanning more than a year.And this season? Zero 100-yard receiving games.Hard to believe when you consider that from 2020–2024, Jefferson averaged roughly 7 games per season with at least 100 receiving yards.To be clear, I'm not putting this on Jefferson. The quarterback play has been a major issue, and defenses know exactly where the ball needs to go. Jefferson draws double and even triple coverage, yet the Vikings haven't consistently found ways to make defenses pay for it.At some point, isn't it on the coaching staff and quarterback to find ways to get their best playmaker involved? Whether that's quicker throws, better route concepts, or using Jefferson to create opportunities for others.He's too talented to be this underutilized. What needs to change?
Murray can't get him the ball is pretty much the bottom line.
hogjowlsjohnny wrote:
Murray can't get him the ball is pretty much the bottom line.
And the previous games he wasn’t getting the ball? Pre-Murray.
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here”
Shakespeare
JustInTime wrote:
And the previous games he wasn’t getting the ball? Pre-Murray.
Wasn't it also a QB problem?
hogjowlsjohnny wrote:
Wasn't it also a QB problem?
Yes. Now, nothing says it's the coaching from Jefferson. Preparation seems to be Jeffersons main complaint when it comes to how to turn around this offense. Coaching? Or a QB that won't put in the damn work and has serious work ethic problems. I will take what we heard out of Arizona for $500 Alex.
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