Anyone Left In The Diggs >> Theilen Crowd?

Lol. It's a tough choice when you have both of them. I love them both and they both contribute. 

They're both great. I do think that defenses shade their coverage more to Diggs, so Thielen gets more favorable matchups, but he's made the most of those opportunities. His body control is off the charts and he's turned into a modern Cris Carter. Can anyone confirm if Peterson was matched up Diggs all game?

I love the fact that they are so tight.  close friendship that will continue after their playing days are over.

@"Caactorvike" said: I love the fact that they are so tight.  close friendship that will continue after their playing days are over.

@"Tyr" said: They're both great. I do think that defenses shade their coverage more to Diggs, so Thielen gets more favorable matchups, but he's made the most of those opportunities. His body control is off the charts and he's turned into a modern Cris Carter. Can anyone confirm if Peterson was matched up Diggs all game?

Uncle Sam...?  ;) B)  

They're both wonderful. We were due after such a long, wr drought.

I just hope their egos (and Brezinski's prowess) allow them both to be here a very long time. 

@"purplefaithful" said: They're both wonderful. We were due after such a long, wr drought.

I just hope their egos (and Brezinski's prowess) allow them both to be here a very long time. 

Both great WRs, both interchangeable as #1 WRs. Thielen is on a historic pace right now, fun to watch.

It's a mute argument.....both are great members of our team. Both are play makers, which gives Cousins many targets. 

Both are awesome. Right now Thielen is showing just how incredible he can be when you try to take away Diggs, next week it might be Diggs. That's the beauty with these guys. The question is irrelevant because the answer to it will be different almost every week. 

Peterson wasn't on Diggs exclusively, but that's where he spent most of his time. 

The Cardinals had a choice, Peterson on Diggs and their number two corner on Theilen or vice versa.  They had to pretty much choose their own poison.  Either a big game for Theilen or a big game for Diggs. 

1+1=3

Take away one and watch how much better DC's sleep at night before playing the Vikings...

I remember being told to take off my purple shades by a poster here when I said AT was our best WR two years ago.  I love Diggs, but AT just seems to have a special understanding of the game that very few players achieve.

How about Tready?  He actually had more catches and yards than Diggs yesterday.  Good for him, and the Vikes!

Adam Thielen apologized for sounding like a broken record, which is funny, because he is becoming the embodiment of a broken record.
Sunday afternoon, he became the first receiver in the Super Bowl era to start a season with six straight 100-yard games, moving him within one of the record, set by Charley Hennigan in 1961.
Thielen is making history while writing one of the greatest Minnesota sports stories of all time, prompting a new question: To whom does he compare historically?
He doesn’t leap like Randy Moss. He doesn’t beat defenders with size like Cris Carter or Terrell Owens. He doesn’t sprint past defenders like Isaac Bruce.
Strangely or factually, Thielen appears to compare most to Jerry Rice, the NFL’s all-time leading receiver and perhaps the greatest football player ever.
Thielen’s career achievements are not and probably never will be comparable to Rice’s, but he’s doing a fair impression this season.
Both are listed at 6-2, 200 pounds. Neither is known for exceptional leaping ability or straight-line speed, although neither area is a weakness on the field.
Both run precise and deceptive routes, work the sideline as well as the middle of the field, and appear faster than their stopwatch time when pursued by defenders.
Sunday, Thielen caught 11 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings’ 27-17 victory over Arizona. He holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first six games of a season (and the Vikings record for any six consecutive games) with 58.
“Man, I think Adam is just special,’’ running back Latavius Murray said. “I think what he’s doing has never been done, and it’s cool just to be a part of it.
“He makes every play. One day, maybe we’ll be saying that someone else reminds us of Thielen.’’
Thielen has passed a series of tests in the NFL. He had to get noticed, at an open tryout. He had to make the team by excelling on special teams. He had to break into the lineup, win the trust of his quarterbacks and produce enough to secure a long-term contract.
Now he’s facing the ultimate test for an NFL receiver — producing as the focal point of opponents’ game plans.
“When it comes to running routes, that man is nice,’’ said safety George Iloka. “He has a crazy route package. All of his routes start out the same, but at the top of the route he has a lot of sauce. That’s why he’s always open against DBs. He’s a great player, a better teammate and a good man.’’
Iloka reprised Murray’s thought, saying, “In years to come people will compare other players to him. Like, ‘Man, that guy is like Thielen.’ ”
Thielen’s 58 catches have been good for 712 yards and four touchdowns. He’s on pace to catch 155 passes for 1,899 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Vikings’ team records in those categories: 122, 1,632 and 17. Rice’s single-season bests in those categories: 122, 1,848 and 22.
“I know he doesn’t think there’s a ball he can’t catch, for sure,’’ Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said. “That’s how he is in practice every day. He laid out in practice the other day and goes, ‘Why did I do that?’
“He comes over and talks to me during games about stuff that’s going on and it’s always about, ‘These guys can’t guard me.’ ”
Thielen celebrated his touchdown by doing what he called the “Dead Arm Dance.’’ Then he offered his typical, humble postgame interview, and that’s when he apologized for sounding like “a broken record.’’
In the other locker room, another great Minnesota-born receiver, Larry Fitzgerald, offered congratulations. “I’m really happy for Adam,’’ Fitzgerald said. “Every single week he continues to raise his level of play. He makes tough plays and consistent plays and does a great job in the running game, and he’s been a sparkplug for his team all season. You saw it again today.’’
The broken record keeps breaking records.

http://www.startribune.com/adam-thielen-thrives-in-vikings-spotlight/497532481/

@"HappyViking" said: I remember being told to take off my purple shades by a poster here when I said AT was our best WR two years ago.  I love Diggs, but AT just seems to have a special understanding of the game that very few players achieve.

How about Tready?  He actually had more catches and yards than Diggs yesterday.  Good for him, and the Vikes!

This week, caught everything coming his way and some important catches too.  Important part of our offense right now having that competent 3rd WR to find if they are focused on 1 and 2.

said safety George Iloka. “He has a crazy route package. All of his routes start out the same, but at the top of the route he has a lot of sauce. That’s why he’s always open against DBs. He’s a great player, a better teammate and a good man.’’

@"greediron" said:

@"HappyViking" said: I remember being told to take off my purple shades by a poster here when I said AT was our best WR two years ago.  I love Diggs, but AT just seems to have a special understanding of the game that very few players achieve.

How about Tready?  He actually had more catches and yards than Diggs yesterday.  Good for him, and the Vikes!

Gotta give major props to Treadwell.  After that horrible GB game (and many wanting to outright cut him), he has turned in several solid games.  Big first down against the Eagles and some great blocking on a 1st down for Diggs.

This week, caught everything coming his way and some important catches too.  Important part of our offense right now having that competent 3rd WR to find if they are focused on 1 and 2.

@"HappyViking" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"HappyViking" said: I remember being told to take off my purple shades by a poster here when I said AT was our best WR two years ago.  I love Diggs, but AT just seems to have a special understanding of the game that very few players achieve.

How about Tready?  He actually had more catches and yards than Diggs yesterday.  Good for him, and the Vikes!

Gotta give major props to Treadwell.  After that horrible GB game (and many wanting to outright cut him), he has turned in several solid games.  Big first down against the Eagles and some great blocking on a 1st down for Diggs.

This week, caught everything coming his way and some important catches too.  Important part of our offense right now having that competent 3rd WR to find if they are focused on 1 and 2.

I felt I was patient with Treadwell, but I completely gave up on him after that GB fiasco.  It says quite a bit about his character that he can put that game and other poor games behind him, and just continue to work at getting better.

I've noticed his improved play, and the big dude isn't easy to bring down either.  He's a strong runner, and breaks tackles for those tough yards.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"HappyViking" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"HappyViking" said: I remember being told to take off my purple shades by a poster here when I said AT was our best WR two years ago.  I love Diggs, but AT just seems to have a special understanding of the game that very few players achieve.

How about Tready?  He actually had more catches and yards than Diggs yesterday.  Good for him, and the Vikes!

Gotta give major props to Treadwell.  After that horrible GB game (and many wanting to outright cut him), he has turned in several solid games.  Big first down against the Eagles and some great blocking on a 1st down for Diggs.

This week, caught everything coming his way and some important catches too.  Important part of our offense right now having that competent 3rd WR to find if they are focused on 1 and 2.

I felt I was patient with Treadwell, but I completely gave up on him after that GB fiasco.  It says quite a bit about his character that he can put that game and other poor games behind him, and just continue to work at getting better.

I've noticed his improved play, and the big dude isn't easy to bring down either.  He's a strong runner, and breaks tackles for those tough yards.

I rode Tread hard for awhile now, but he's making some places now at least. Not invisible. A nice surprise but still mild as far as productivity.