Minnesota is currently the victim of its own success, as Justin Jefferson’s absence suggests.
Back in the 2020 NFL Draft, Rick Spielman laughed in real time as Philadelphia opted against selecting Justin Jefferson. The always-professional GM very gladly picked the man who’d make the griddy famous. Since then, #18 has firmly entrenched himself as (at the very least) being among the game’s best receivers. There’s a supremely persuasive case to be made that he’s the best, but let’s no go down that path right now.
