MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s called “Welcome to the big leagues.” Taking that jump from college to NFL — a league that doesn’t ask for a résumé, just expects you to be ready.
Pat Elflein has had the biggest impact of first years players for the Vikings. He’s been maybe even better than they thought — a student who is committed to learning on the job.
“You gotta blink fast, you gotta prepare very hard every week. You gotta study your opponent and just be decisive,” Elflein said.
Ben Gedeon has made his name as a special teams player and an outside linebacker, his learning curve helped by the people around him on defense.