The Vikings split up one of the league’s most-dangerous receiving tandems this offseason by trading Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for a chest of draft picks.
Diggs’ partner-in-crime for the last few years Adam Thielen addressed the trade and sounded disappointed, but also understanding that the NFL is indeed a business.
“Obviously, it’s a bummer that he’s not here because it was such a fun duo to be able to work off one another and things like that, whether it be practice or games,’’ Thielen told KFAN radio via the Pioneer Press. “So, I’m definitely going to miss that, but it will be fun to see him have success somewhere else.’’
The question now is who will Minnesota bring in to help take pressure of Thielen. Tajae Sharpe likely isn’t the answer. Bisi Johnson had a solid rookie season for a seventh-round pick, but probably isn’t ready for a starting job. Chad Beebe hasn’t been able to stay healthy.
The Vikings could use one of their two first-round picks on a receiver in a draft that is loaded at the position.
Before the Vikings made the Diggs trade, they were thin at wide receiver. It now has to be a major focus for Rick Spielman, otherwise this offense is going to sputter in 2020.
