Suddenly, a lot of people want to talk to Stacy Coley, a rookie seventh-round draft pick, backup receiver and Vikings roster bubble battler.
That’s what happens when a fresh face flashes at a time when the preseason is young and the team’s offensive rut is old and all-too-familiar.
The Vikings’ starting offense netted 24 yards and one first down while running 13 plays to open Thursday’s 17-10 preseason victory at Buffalo. Two possessions later, Coley matched those 24 yards and that first down with one head-turning run after the catch that capped a game-high 38-yard gain.
“Run after the catch comes second nature to me as a receiver,” said Coley, who’s also competing for the kick return job.