NFL analyst gives respect to Minnesota Vikings receiver room

The wide receiver position is historically interesting for the Minnesota Vikings. From Gene Washington and Ahmad Rashad to Randy Moss and Cris Carter, there have historically been great receivers who have worn the purple and gold.

That tradition continues today as the Vikings have the best receiver in the National Football League, Justin Jefferson, as well as an emerging star, Jordan Addison. Even with the best receiver in the NFL, the position group as a whole doesn’t always get the most love.

ESPN’s Mike Clay projected every player and ranked the position groups. He placed a high premium on the Vikings’ receivers, ranking them ninth in the NFL.

That’s a pretty fair mark for the position group that doesn’t have much depth after Jefferson and Addison. Sure, there are intriguing talents in Jalen Nailor and Brandon Powell, but no one has yet proven they can be a WR3 in the NFL.

There’s also no team in front of them that insults the Vikings. Sure, the Chicago Bears wide receiver room isn’t elite, but it has three very good players. Same with the Tennessee Titans.

If the Vikings can find a way to get a talented third receiver, watch out.

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