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?
I take zero credit for this photo. Got it from a friend. But it is interesting. Kyler had all day on this play, his 2-4 reads are wide open. Hell his check down is wide open. I mean, I think freaking Brosmer finds a read on this play. Just plain awful play. Hard to put full blame on KOC.
Cricket wrote:
https://x.com/VikesVV/status/2117353799094620639?a=fpmk7bYE6V2DSwbTNbE&s=20
Anyone watching that and thinking the play call is the issue? Turns out, Murray doesn't throw to in breaking routes. Might be a problem in KOC's offense.
Canthony wrote:
I take zero credit for this photo. Got it from a friend. But it is interesting. Kyler had all day on this play, his 2-4 reads are wide open. Hell his check down is wide open. I mean, I think freaking Brosmer finds a read on this play. Just plain awful play. Hard to put full blame on KOC.
Look at that again. KM can't see 3 of those 4 receivers.
greediron wrote:
Anyone watching that and thinking the play call is the issue? Turns out, Murray doesn't throw to in breaking routes. Might be a problem in KOC's offense.
You have to be able to trust and throw the ball before their break. Murray struggles big time with that. A lot of third down play calls are timing plays. Murray, if you don't have the timing down then maybe you should put in more work.
Watch this for the end — body-language communication between Jefferson and Kyler tells a story. https://t.co/eHZeUD3Yyl
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StickierBuns wrote:
https://x.com/thorku/status/2117361144172052814?a=s3L713qNJd43Lf2eExo&s=46
Said this on multiple occasions yesterday.
Canthony wrote:
Said this on multiple occasions yesterday.
Think the Giants will accept a 2nd rounder for JJM?
StickierBuns wrote:
https://x.com/thorku/status/2117361144172052814?a=s3L713qNJd43Lf2eExo&s=46
I could understand this one if it weren't the the dozen other bad throws. This one is a timing play, the LB and Hutchinson mess that up, Murray has to double clutch, has already stepped forward. So his body is all off for the throw. I could accept that.
But man, he is an NFL QB. Gotta find a way to get that to Jefferson.
What if, KOC instituted the "Randy Ratio" for Justin Jefferson and simply did not announce it like Mike Tice did? Force that darned ball to him at least 10-12 times per game? Force it to Jordan Addison 6-8 times a game. It is not this hard! pic.twitter.com/ZDlgCIg4Gq
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Watching wrs run all over last night and having Tanner McKee hit passes and move an offense had me really in my feelings lol. I just dont understand how its so difficult for us.
nawlinsvike1 wrote:
Watching wrs run all over last night and having Tanner McKee hit passes and move an offense had me really in my feelings lol. I just dont understand how its so difficult for us.
It's every week dude. McKee. Minshew. Black. McCarthy. Lock. Bagent.
None of them are world beaters but somehow they're able to have good games and operate on offense. It's unbelievable the offense is this much of a struggle for the Vikes this year.
greediron wrote:
Look at that again. KM can't see 3 of those 4 receivers.
Looks like he is looking at the only one that is covered. Anyway, he is almost always late with his throws and inaccurate. I don't see that changing. I don't see how KOC can have any confidence in this guy!
hogjowlsjohnny wrote:
Looks like he is looking at the only one that is covered. Anyway, he is almost always late with his throws and inaccurate. I don't see that changing. I don't see how KOC can have any confidence in this guy!
When KOC punted on 4th and 5 in the 4th quarter with 3 mins to go is when I knew full well he didn't trust Murray to make the play. Instead, you give it back and expect the absolutely gassed defense to make a quick stop to get it back. He simply didn't trust his QB to make the play
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