Vikings’ Jordan Addison’s father responds to Shannon Sharpe’s criticism.

October 29, 2024 emilysportnews-admin NFL 0

Vikings’ Jordan Addison’s father responds to Shannon Sharpe’s criticism.

 

After Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison shared a cryptic Instagram post that fueled rumors about his dissatisfaction with the offense, his father responded to Shannon Sharpe’s critique of his son.

 

 

 

Amid speculation that Addison was unhappy with his role, Sharpe commented that the young receiver shouldn’t expect to demand a bigger part as a No. 2 wideout. “Sit down. You’re not Jerry Rice or Randy [Moss]. If you were a top-five guy like Tyreek Hill or Ja’Marr Chase, it would be different,” Sharpe stated on the October 27 episode of the “Nightcap” podcast. “You’re a No. 2. I don’t know what you’d be anywhere else, but I know what you are in Minnesota.

 

 

 

 

In response, Addison remarked, “Do your homework,” which garnered significant support from Vikings fans. One fan highlighted Addison’s performance in a game against the San Francisco 49ers, where, in Minnesota’s first game without Justin Jefferson due to injury, he recorded 7 catches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.

 

 

 

 

 

“Poor Unc has NO IDEA what Addison was doing as a WR1,” the fan posted on X (formerly Twitter), a sentiment echoed by Rolando Addison. “Say it again for the people in the back; I don’t think UNC heard you.”

 

 

 

 

Jordan Addison Clears Up Cryptic Social Media Post After Rams’ Loss

After the Vikings’ Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Jordan Addison posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “Free 3,” which many interpreted as a plea for help and a potential indication that he wanted to be traded before the league deadline.

 

 

 

Addressing the post after practice on October 28, Addison downplayed any concerns about his role. “People just try to make something out of anything,” he said, according to ESPN. “It ain’t nothing.

 

 

 

He explained that the phrase originated during his fall camp at Pittsburgh in 2020, sharing a photo from that time. “People need to do their homework before they start saying stuff.

 

 

 

 

This season, Addison has struggled in a Vikings offense that has attempted the fewest passes in the league through eight weeks, recording just 14 receptions for 231 yards and 1 touchdown. His performance in the loss to Los Angeles was particularly disappointing, as he had only 2 catches for 22 yards on 3 targets.

 

 

 

 

“Obviously, I wish I could be doing a little bit better,” Addison acknowledged. “But I’m doing everything I can. I’m learning every week, watching film, and just trying to improve. I’m looking forward to having a good game this week.

 

 

 

 

He emphasized that by staying consistent, more opportunities will arise. “Just keep getting open. That’s my job as a receiver, and that’s what I’m going to keep doing,” Addison added.

 

 

 

Vikings Pass Catchers Room Only Getting More Crowded With T.J. Hockenson’s Return

There are several reasons for Addison’s decline this season, but if there was any time for him to thrive, it would have already happened with T.J. Hockenson out of the lineup the first half of the year.

 

 

 

 

Hockenson was activated to the 53-man roster last week and should return soon, making more competition for targets from Sam Darnold.

Game script has played a factor in the Vikings passing less this season, but it’s also a different offense than what Addison was accustomed to with Kirk Cousins a year ago.

However, the squeaky wheel tends to get the grease in the NFL. Expect Addison to see some extra looks from Darnold this week.

 

 

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