Why T.J. Hockenson’s extension matters for Justin Jefferson’s Vikings future
EAGAN, Minn. — Last November, the day after the Minnesota Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said something interesting. More relevant to Adofo-Mensah’s point, though, Hockenson’s arrival allowed the Vikings offense to further stretch the field. Understanding why requires a review of last season, an assessment of how Hockenson changed the complexion of the Vikings offense and a glimpse at what coach Kevin O’Connell could cook up this season. GO DEEPER New mindset for Vikings offensive line: It's time to run the ball more efficiently So the Vikings figured they had to take a swing, and that led them to Hockenson, a player whom O’Connell had long respected, a player whom O’Connell had studied as he was watching Matthew Stafford tape in Los Angeles.
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