Laquon Treadwell was back on the practice field Tuesday, doing limited work after returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out since July 31. And as Treadwell resumed his bid for the Vikings’ third receiver spot after a solid showing in the Vikings’ offseason program, the 2016 first-round pick offered some insight on a rookie season that fell far short of expectations.
Treadwell, who caught just one pass and was targeted only three times last year, said his underwhelming rookie year was a result of relying too much on his talent, rather than refining his technique enough to beat defensive backs who were now as skilled and as competitive as he was.