The two rookies emerged last year as key pieces but both know they have to improve in Year 2
EAGAN — Jordan Addison put it bluntly when he was asked about building chemistry with new quarterbacks Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy.
But with KJ Osborn exiting in free agency to sign with the Patriots and no additional receivers brought in outside of re-signing Brandon Powell, it’s now Addison’s show and the expectations only increase from here. The former Pitt and USC star also only pulled in nine of 22 contested catches , which could be improved with more experience and strength in Year 2.
However, there is some context required, like the fact that Garrett Wilson was supposed to play with Aaron Rodgers and instead ended up with Zach Wilson and friends. Pittsburgh’s George Pickens graded a 68.8 as a rookie and then shot up to 75.3 in 2023. Christian Watson and Treylon Burks battled injuries.
On the defensive side, the Vikings have another Year 2 player that they expect to be a big piece of the operation for years to come: Ivan Pace Jr. “It definitely did because in college it revolved around me and I didn’t have to do much communication but I came here and it made me think more and I had to break down what our defense was doing and what the offense was doing so it helped a lot,” Pace Jr. said.The Vikings defense is finally built to last, rather than scratching together just enough pieces for one year as has been the case in recent seasons.
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