EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Opponents might have incorrectly limited possibilities for Adam Thielen, but the Vikings don’t plan to do so.
The receiver emerged as a starter last season and responded with career bests of 69 receptions, 967 yards and five touchdowns.
Thielen did the brunt of his damage as an outside receiver in 2016, but he has recently seen a little more action in the slot. Playing in the middle of the field gives slot receivers more options for routes that can significantly benefit from a rhythm between passers and receivers.
Quarterback Sam Bradford, who quickly developed chemistry with Thielen in their first season together, is working on the coordination when Thielen slides inside.