Vikings WRs coach Keenan McCardell talks about Thielen and Jefferson
Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell was once a part of a menacing wide receiver duo himself.
McCardell, alongside fellow wideout Jimmy Smith, made the Jaguars passing attack lethal in his former NFL days.
Now, McCardell is coaching a position group that has a similar duo: Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. McCardell can see the similarity:
“I had this conversation with Adam [on Tuesday], and I was just like, ‘You guys are similar to myself and Jimmy Smith.’ I think you guys push each other,” McCardell said, via Vikings.com. “You guys have fun playing with each other. I said I want you guys to continue that, because I’ve been a part of that. I understand that.”
Thielen and Jefferson made the passing attack effective last season, but if the Vikings offense wants to make strides, the unit has to rely on the passing game more. Let’s see if McCardell and newly promoted offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak can make that happen.
