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Vikings OC Wes Phillips Speaks on the Versatility of TE Josh Oliver and the Position as a Whole in 2023

The Minnesota Vikings have left fans wondering many questions over the past few months of the offseason with massive turnover taking place across their roster, specifically defensively.

However, one of the first questions occurred with their initial free agency acquisition, TE Josh Oliver. What exactly would he be able to bring to the table in Minnesota when T.J. Hockenson is already there? Why did the Vikings choose to sign a tight end first rather than a different position of need?

Since the signing, many have spoken about the potential impact and versatility of Oliver. Last year with the Baltimore Ravens, he proved to be one of the very best run-blocking tight ends in all of football, with PFF grading him at a strong score of 74.