{"id":10762,"date":"2022-03-19T14:15:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T14:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2022\/03\/19\/thielens-restructure-kendricks-update-commitment-to-mediocrity\/"},"modified":"2022-03-19T14:15:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T14:15:17","slug":"thielens-restructure-kendricks-update-commitment-to-mediocrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahrir2day.com\/news\/2022\/03\/19\/thielens-restructure-kendricks-update-commitment-to-mediocrity\/","title":{"rendered":"Thielen’s Restructure, Kendricks Update, Commitment to Mediocrity"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\t\t\t\t\tNov 16, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) shot a touchdown in the first quarter against Chicago Bears cornerback Buster Skrine (24) at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/p>\n

The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by PurplePTSD.<\/em> Today, the March 19th edition, Speaking of the Hip Mania. If you have any questions, please email them at DustinBakerNFL@gmail.com. <\/p>\n

Also note: These are opinion-based answers. Some answers will be incorrect from time to time. But we try to keep that to a minimum.<\/p>\n

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Q: Did Adam Thielen actually raise a salary to help the Vikings?<\/h2>\n
December 26, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) in action against the Los Angeles Rams at US Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A: Not really.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Player restructuring deals involve shifting money around. The full details of Thielen’s new contract are of course not yet available. When cash-strapped teams are looking for money, they start with veteran contracts.<\/p>\n

Thielen was willing to waste money. Earlier this week, the Vikings simply turned Harrison Smith’s roster bonus into a signing bonus, requiring no security input.<\/p>\n

Thielen’s willingness to move money helps the team. Although, he probably did not lose a lot of money in the deal. If that changes when the contract comes to light, we will correct the record. <\/p>\n

Q: Kendricks seems like the next dude for a restructuring. Or would they trade him?<\/h2>\n
June 11, 2019; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) talks to outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during practice at the TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A:<\/strong> An Eric Kendricks<\/strong>‘ Trading is highly unlikely<\/strong>. It felt plausible last week, but with the signing of Jordan Hicks, Minnesota should line up its two big name linebackers for 2022.<\/p>\n

Yes, Kendricks is the next candidate to approach a Thielen-like movement of money<\/strong>. It is not clear when this will happen. <\/p>\n

Anthony Barr is the mysterious one. He may or may not play for the 2022 Vikings, and we predict he will not. <\/p>\n

Q: Why are Vikings always so average and will they ever get over the hump?<\/h2>\n
Aug 19, 2021; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is watching during a joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A:<\/strong> Throughout history, the Vikings net <\/em>average<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In the Super Bowl era, Minnesota has the fifth-best winning percentage in the entire NFL. But all other top 14 teams over winning percentage have a Super Bowl trophy – except the Vikings. They win a lot – make the playoffs a lot – but do not win a championship. This is why they feel “mediocre”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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And, as of late, the team is flat-out average. Since the arrival of Kirk Cousins, the Vikings have ranked 15th in the NFL for winning percentage. For some reason, the vaunted Mike Zimmer stopped defending impressed<\/em> in 2020 and 2021, caused secure mediocrity. <\/p>\n

It’s up to Kevin O’Connell to get the band over the top. <\/p>\n

Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated in 2007 from the University of Minnesota. My YouTube Channel, <\/em>VikesNow<\/em>Debut in March 2022. He<\/em> organize a podcast<\/em> with Bryant McKinnie, who joins every Wednesday<\/em> Raun Sawh<\/em><\/a> in the<\/em> Sally from Minneapolis<\/em><\/a>. His Viking fandom dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos’ and The Doors (the band).<\/em><\/p>\n

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