Three Vikings Talk About Raiders WR Davante Adams
Davante Adams is still considered one of the best wide receivers in the National Football League. This week, Adams was recognized by three Minnesota Vikings ahead of their week 14 matchup in Allegiant Stadium. Justin Jefferson is the first Viking who gave recognition of Adams to the media this week. Jefferson has familiarity with Adams when both would go head to head in the NFC North when Adams was with the Green Bay Packers.
“It’s always fun to see him on and off the field honestly. He’s a fantastic player. I always watched him growing up and seeing him in Green Bay. I always watched his releases, his route running. I’ve been a fan of Davante ever since I could run routes. So, it’s been a pleasure really to follow behind him, to really learn from him, to see the good things he does every single week even though he’s getting doubled and tripled just like I am. It’s always cool to talk to him and chop it up with him, but he’s definitely one of the best in the game.”
Las Vegas Raiders Davante Adams gets recognition from three Minnesota Vikings© Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports © Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores also gave recognition of Adams to the media this week. This season is Flores’s first year as taking over as the Vikings defensive coordinator. “Obviously, he’s one of the best receivers in the league. He’s fast, great route runner, great hands, combat catcher, run after – he’s really for the entire package. They get him the ball in a myriad of ways, when he’s doubled or there’s a lot of attention paid to him. … Specific to Davante, one-on-one, it’s a tough matchup for anyone in the league. We’ll have to pay close attention to him.” Lastly, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave recognition of Adams to the media this week. This season is O’Connell’s second year as the Vikings’ head coach and has a coaching record of 19-10.
“He’s a complete player. He can win every which way you ask a receiver to do it. He’s great with the ball in his hands as far as maximizing some of those yards after catch opportunities, great ball tracking skills when he gets down the field, and he’s got the strength and physicality to really separate versus tighter coverage in those intermediate areas. So we’ve got to have a plan for him, it’s going to be a challenge for our defense.” Sunday will be Adam’s sixteenth career game playing against the Vikings and the first time playing them while wearing the Silver and Black. The Silver and Black will return home to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 10, at 4:05 p.m.
