The New Tight End Keeps Getting Praised by Vikings Coaches

Josh Oliver has a believer in offensive coordinator Wes Phillips.

Indeed, the new tight end has commonly been praised by the OC for both his ability as a blocker and as a pass catcher. Phillips’ press conference from earlier in the week continued the trend as the OC kept unpacking what makes Minnesota’s TE2 so special.

Sep 18, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver (84) reacts during the game against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports.“I think you have a guy like Josh,” Phillips notes, “and you have to use him.” Immediately thereafter, Phillips explains that Oliver is capable of handling blocks against edge…