Can I get one good reason Treadwell is on the team in 2018?

Because he's consistently been getting much better separation this year, seems well liked in the locker room, and has largely been limited by both Thielen and Diggs dominating the outsides of the field. 

Depth.  This is a violent game.  Look how long it took Trae Waynes to figure it out (3rd season).  
I'm actually glad that Jarius has been getting more snaps this year.  How many years ago were we faced with such roster placeholder WRs as...Koren Robinson, Troy Williamson...want me to go on?

But you asked, and I answer...depth.

@"Geoff Nichols" said: Because he's consistently been getting much better separation this year, seems well liked in the locker room, and has largely been limited by both Thielen and Diggs dominating the outsides of the field. 

Because he's third on the depth chart and took a nice step forward in his 2nd season.  It wasn't that long ago that WR's often took 2-3 years to realize their potential.  Fact is that is still the case more often than not.

I don't think he will be.  Or at the very least he shouldn't be.  I need to go and find my post from last week where I was betting a 12 pack that he would be off the team by next season.  I think I had at least one taker.

Also, during the last and most crucial play of the game on Sunday, it was also very telling that it was Wright who was out on the field, not Treadwell.

On a positive note, Wright continues to make plays when he is on the field, I'm glad to finally see him getting on the field more.

@"Clanzomaelan" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: Because he's consistently been getting much better separation this year, seems well liked in the locker room, and has largely been limited by both Thielen and Diggs dominating the outsides of the field. 

Interesting question... It seems like Wright is always open... How is it possible that guy is constantly in the doghouse?

@"Geoff Nichols" said:

@"Clanzomaelan" said:

@"Geoff Nichols" said: Because he's consistently been getting much better separation this year, seems well liked in the locker room, and has largely been limited by both Thielen and Diggs dominating the outsides of the field. 

Interesting question... It seems like Wright is always open... How is it possible that guy is constantly in the doghouse?

I don't think he's necessarily in the doghouse. Its more about how the roster has unfolded. The thing with Wright is that you can use him out of the slot and the Vikings wanted to run bunch formation against the Saints defense to cause confusion. Treadwell is purely an outside receiver, which limits his use with that type of game plan. 

Theilen came in the league and tore it up his first and second year as well.  Dude nearly set records as a rookie.

I imagine Tready is on the team because there isn't someone else taking his roster spot.  He's looked much better as of late as well.  I can't imagine Floyd sticking around to be our 4-5th receiver next year so Treadwell will get his chances. 

So many excuses for this guy. You'd think with all the coverage geared toward Thielen/Diggs, he'd get some sneaky catches or a TD or two. Nope. Nada. 

Just like Waynes, some wanted to label him a bust and move on.  Silly to think a young talented player isn't worth developing.  2nd year WR, yeah, I think he is worth the time and patience.

@"StickyBun" said: So many excuses for this guy. You'd think with all the coverage geared toward Thielen/Diggs, he'd get some sneaky catches or a TD or two. Nope. Nada. 

These games in the playoffs are too evenly matched and too important to have a player on the field simply taking up space.  Even if you think he has potential, which I don't, I don't see how you can argue that he should be out there on the field during the playoffs.

Cuz Rick's ego trumps the coaches game plan.  Of course, Zimmer and Shumur figure they don't need to win as much as keep Rick's ego stroked.

SMH

@"greediron" said: Just like Waynes, some wanted to label him a bust and move on.  Silly to think a young talented player isn't worth developing.  2nd year WR, yeah, I think he is worth the time and patience.

Treadwell has shown nothing.  Ever.  It would be comparable to a corner who gets targeted by the opposing qb and fails.  There are other guys that want his time and will do more. 

I'm thinking Floyd is gone for sure, which means that Coley is more likely to be active, right?  And when Wright accepted an incentive-based contract re-write to stay here, did he also get to be a free agent after the season?

@"A1Janitor" said:

@"greediron" said: Just like Waynes, some wanted to label him a bust and move on.  Silly to think a young talented player isn't worth developing.  2nd year WR, yeah, I think he is worth the time and patience.

A corner is on an island.  And Wayne's showed signs like Rhodes did.  He made mistakes, but Zimmer knows secondary.

Treadwell has shown nothing.  Ever.  It would be comparable to a corner who gets targeted by the opposing qb and fails.  There are other guys that want his time and will do more. 

25 games played.  8 starts.  

38 targets.  21 receptions.  215 yards. 
 
First round pick. 

@"A1Janitor" said: 25 games played.  8 starts.  

38 targets.  21 receptions.  215 yards. 
 
First round pick. 

Hell - CP has 83 catches for 762 yards.  4 tds. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"A1Janitor" said: 25 games played.  8 starts.  

38 targets.  21 receptions.  215 yards. 
 
First round pick. 

Brutal. Any way you slice it.

Treadwell is also a decent blocker.