It’s early. [3] On August 31, He was released. Tackled by S Joey Browner. I’m using an online business opportunity I’m just so happy that I found out about it…….. Read More. I know you’re not arguing JJ it no good because he is only slot (false) and because he takes the slot from Thielen and Thielen is only good in the slot (false). From 1985 to 1990, Browner appeared in six straight Pro Bowls and received first-team All-Pro honors in three of those seasons. Before the draft I actually argued that I would not be surprised and would support it if any team selected JJ as the first WR overall. Unless “most” refers to people in your household or something like that, you are wrong. Again, it’s early. https://www.google.com/amp/s/vikingsterritory.com/2020/general-news/is-justin-jefferson-percy-harvin-2-0/amp. We know they are trying him all over to see what he is capable of. He was ranked as the 44th defensive end by scout.com. it’s been one week of practice with all this covid bs. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Okay, three points. He began his pro career being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft. Jefferson? American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Now Antoine Winfield is unsigned. The slot concern is overblown. He recorded a PR of 50.04 seconds in the 400-meter dash. You’d think that a shoe-in receiver would be able to dominate this Vikings defense and it’s depth or lack thereof. So, I have and have had concerns about his ability to adapt to press coverage in the NFL, for example. Will defensive backs be drafted early? That money has yet to be paid, per the report. It is one reporter with an impression based on his unknown previous expectation and entirely countered by what Kubiak, the actual OC, publicly states. Browner Jr. attended Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California. DB Joey Browner (1983, USC) 8 / 28 ... who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds (third-fastest among his position group) at the combine. But ultimately, they gave way in the stretch. 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Vikings trade defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to the Baltimore Ravens, Bargain Blocker Performing Well For Vikings. Thielen is arguably the best slot receiver in the league, and does a lot of damage down the field from there. Literally TWO DAYS ago you published an article saying “Jefferson may finally break the Randy Moss curse of first-round WR busts.” This site is a farce. Keith Browner Jr. (born April 7, 1988) is an American football Defensive end who is currently with the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Browner, a six-time Pro Bowl selection for the Vikings from 1983 to 1991, will run against incumbent Mike Maguire in November, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He lost in court but ran as a write-in on the ballot and lost in the election too. Former Vikings star Joey Browner is running for mayor in Eagan, Minn., despite the fact that he still owes money there after his last failed city council run. Browner squinted and shrugged. He started every Vikings regular-season game from 1990-99, as well as a record 11 consecutive Pro Bowls. Table the training camp stuff. It is not new to him. Long criticized by fans, the 2012 secondary showed heart in Minnesota. Jefferson ran unchecked out of the slot in 2019. “Meanwhile, while Jefferson is capable of spectacular plays, he hasn’t shined against the second-team defense quite as much as you’d expect. Most draft experts and pundits thought is was either good value or even a steal. We can maybe all keep in mind a couple players who were given starting spots early and then benched after a game of live action who went on to be pretty good. "If you … I raised some concerns about Treadwell’s drops at OTA’s when he was a fresh faced yet “pro ready” and consensus “A+” pick, and that aged great. This is not the “isn’t the best news” you say that it is. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The judge ordered Browner to pay the city $510 to cover court costs for his suit. He is faster than two of them, bigger than one, as big as another, more productive than all three, and has a better catch percentage (hands) than all three of the others, and it from a college program, offensive system, and against tougher competition than most or all three of the others. Who were they? Browner submitted his paperwork to officially run for office 10 minutes before Tuesday’s deadline. Joe, you wrote “Most called it a reach by the Vikings at the time” as per the draft selection of JJ. We know Gary Kubiak says JJ is exactly who and what they thought they were getting when they drafted him. 1-10-WAS28 (1Q: 10:26) Tom Rathman ran inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Especially when coaches have lauded Jefferson for his knowledge of the offense. His future is still plenty bright. Follow on Twitter: @vtPTSD, © 2020 Vikings Territory / Phantom Resources | All Rights Reserved, Three Deep w/ Wobby – Bye Week Blues w/ VERY Special Guest Bryant McKinnie, Vikings victims of unfortunate circumstance, Four Assumptions Following the Yannick Ngakoue Trade, Former Vikings Linebacker, Matt Blair, Passes Away at 70, Morning Joes – The Ngakoue Trade/Bye Week Blahs, DE Danielle Hunter to Undergo Season Ending Neck Surgery. Browner, a six-time Pro Bowl selection for the Vikings from 1983 to 1991, will run against incumbent Mike Maguire in November, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Also, Spielman has taken multiple receivers in the first round (from the SEC btw) and none have been extended beyond their rookie deals. Joe Johnson started purplePTSD.com back in 2015 & purpleTERRITORYradio.com in 2019, and purchased VikingsTerritory.com before the 2017-18 season , used to write for VikingsJournal.com and is the host of the ’Morning Joes’ & ‘About the Labor’ Podcasts, as well. This is not a 5’10”, 4.6 40 yard dash guy like, say, Chad Beebe. I truly feel this reporter is talking out both sides of his mouth here..so at the mid-point or end of the season he can say he was right about Jefferson either way.. believing teddy is a good qb discredits this guy’s ability to evaluate talent. Is the Ngakoue Trade a One-Off or a Harbinger of Things to Come? Key block delivered by Bill Fralic. You know, actually physical contact at the start of his routes. Before the draft there were some who said JJ was a better prospect than Jeudy, Lamb, or Ruggs. [4] On October 29, 2012, He was signed to the practice squad.[5]. ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout and Rivals may conflict in their listings of height, weight ... is the son of former NFL linebacker Keith Browner and the nephew of former NFL defensive end Ross Browner and former six time Pro Bowl safety Joey Browner who played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983-1991 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992. So, it is a bit concerning that Jefferson isn’t shining as much as you’d expect (a subjective standard), because the Vikings have a lot of question marks and cardboard cutouts of Trae Waynes behind their starting corners. And why not? So, do we believe Kubiak (just as good as expected) or some reporter (tiny bit not as good as whatever that reporter expected)? This is exactly where one would expect him to be, again, WEEK 1 of training camp. Also, it isn’t “news”. You seem to view this as a Minus 1 Thielen, when, if in some reality JJ was only as good as Thielen in the slot then, when on the field at the same time, we are actually Plus 1 Thielen. 22 prospect among defensive ends and also was ranked as the 78th prospect among defensive ends in the state of California according to Rivals.com. ?oldid=129335. Joey Browner. That can only mean that he is acclimating to. That probably means that, especially without the benefit of pre-season games, Jefferson will start the season as the third receiver behind Adam Thielen and Bisi Johnson. JJ has played outside extensively in the past (2018). He is right where he should be. Unless otherwise stated, all photos are provided with permission from the Minnesota Vikings and courtesy of Vikings.com and the Vikings’ photographers. 2 wide receiver Week 1.”. In addition, he was timed at 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash and had a one step vertical leap of 37 inches at just 9% body fat. So with deep threat Stefon Diggs living his dream in Buffalo, that could hurt the passing offense at it’s (second) weakest point (see: the offensive line). Browner sued the city of Eagan in 2008 when he claimed that he missed a deadline to file for the city council race because of inadequate directions regarding the process. Micheal Gunter, the Tulsa all-time rushing leader, was taken in the fourth round. He is the son of former NFL linebacker Keith Browner and the nephew of former NFL defensive end Ross Browner and former six time Pro Bowl safety Joey Browner who played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1983-1991 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992.