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Vikings Coach Praises “Popular,” “Goofy,” and “Weird” Depth Player

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Nick Muse won over a lot of Vikings fans during the offseason, so the comments from a recent Vikings coach aren’t altogether surprising.

Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips spent some time unpacking what makes Muse so unique at his press conference. In response to a question about Muse’s growth, Phillips suggests that the tight end’s progression needs to be measured “from the day he got here through this training camp.” A “good football player,” Muse is “probably the most popular guy on [the] team.”

NFL: Preseason-Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks
Aug 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Nick Muse (34) catches a pass for a touchdown over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) during the first half at Lumen Field.