The Vikings could potentially replace fan favorite Adam Thien in this draft, allowing a talented wide receiver to play a secondary role in the offense.
of Minnesota Vikings After many “Thielens” felt separated from their home, But they knew it was time to go.
Bad talk aside, the newest and youngest member of the Vikings’ 2023 team could be a top receiver prospect ready to step into Adam Tien’s shoes.
With the 23rd overall pick in the upcoming draft, Minnesota’s biggest concerns are everywhere: The Vikings could use their first-round pick anywhere from quarterback to cornerback. The wide receiver unit, which currently consists of Justin Jefferson, KJ Osbord and Jalen Regor, could also use some reinforcements, especially Regor’s impressive chemistry with Cousins in 2022.
In a very talented passing threat pool, NBC Sports Edge Kyle Dvorchak The Vikings took Boston College’s Zayflowers early. This is the reason.
After cutting Adam Thien, the Vikings are going to start KJ Osborne as their second wideout and…Jalen Reagor at WR3. If they leave the first day of the draft without a receiver they will add a free agent but I doubt they want to go that route. Flowers takes slot duties and plays with enough physicality to go outside when needed.
Clearly, few around the league are confident about Regor’s future and may not believe he lives up to his first-round potential. The Vikings’ trade with the Eagles may not be a good one, but Minnesota could start a course correction early and take Flowers to replace Reagor for that third wideout spot.
The Vikings could draft Boston WR Zay Flowers to absorb Adam Thien’s old snaps.
Per Jeremy Fuller of ESPNThe collection of flowers is increasing this season. Compared to the other top receiving prospects (Jackson Smith-Njigba, Jordan Addison, Jalin Hyatt, etc.), Flowers was not a prolific quarterback or part of a winning college program. Boston College went 3-9 in 2022, but Flowers put together one of the best seasons of his career that year (1,000-plus receiving yards, double-digit touchdowns) and proved he can thrive despite his stout supporting cast.
Entering the NFL, Flowers could make an immediate impact as a slot man.His closest draft comparison is Tyler Lockett.) and help the Vikings forget all about Thielen by the time the new season rolls around. He’s a versatile YAC monster and chain mover, and his physical build makes him perfect for his key role.
So far this season, Flowers has played the Las Vegas Raiders, the New England Patriots and visiting. Dallas Cowboysteams holding picks from No. 7 overall to No. 26 overall.
That gives you an indication of how different his draft projections are, so it doesn’t seem likely that the Vikings will take him at 23rd overall.
Flowers may not have the intangible emotional connection Thielen has with Vikings fans, but in time, he could develop into the feisty and explosive force Minnesota needs to boost its passing attack. Adam Thielen’s heartbreaking journey to rescue begins now.