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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 14: Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the first half of a preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Vikings offense is still trying to find its rhythm amid their 5-0 start to 2026.
One of the guys who fell by the wayside during the crash was WR Jauan Jennings. Jennings signed in the offseason to a deal that will pay him up to $13 million. Even with a base rate of $8 million, the Vikings aren’t seeing much of a return on their investment.
In the movie, Jennings opens up, but Kyler Murray doesn’t connect with him. That’s not to say that Murray is playing badly; he is one of the most accurate QBs in the league when he is played. The ball doesn’t find its way to Jauan Jennings.
For that reason, the rumor mill is swirling, as Jennings is clearly a better receiver than his 2 catches for 9 yards on the season would lead you to believe.
For that reason, Jennings received several options, one of which was the best and the other was the worst place.
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings: Best and Worst Landing Spots
Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report recently released a list of the top five WR trade targets that could be available. On that list, of course, is the Vikings’ own Jauan Jenning.
In Davenport’s opinion, the worst landing spot for Jennings is in Pittsburgh.
“The Steelers could use another wide receiver,” Davenport began. “The Michael Pittman Jr. trade hasn’t produced the expected results, and Roman Wilson is expected to miss several weeks with a hand injury. Mike McCarthy’s West Coast offense isn’t a good fit for Jennings either.
But Jennings will need time to develop a rapport with Aaron Rodgers, potentially limiting his immediate role. If Jennings ends up in Pittsburgh, he could end up in the same situation as in the Twin Cities: an afterthought on offense.
On the other hand, the best place for Jennings to land is in Las Vegas.
Davenport explained: “..the Raiders are coached by Klint Kubiak, who runs a variation of Shanahan’s West Coast offense. The team is a better scheme fit for what Jennings does well, and he could be had for a mid-to-late Day 3 pick.”
In theory, whoever made the deal with the Vikings wouldn’t have to pay so much.
Insider Drops Some Insights About Trade Strategy
Alec Lewis of The Athletic appeared in KFAN this morning and had some interesting insights. He talked about how he believes Nolan Teasley will approach the deadline.
“I don’t think he will miss any opportunity that could lead to the improvement of this team. That’s very cliché, and that’s probably very common to hear. But I really think their actions behind the scenes, and their willingness to answer calls to a lot of different players, kind of proves that, from what I’ve kind of gathered so far..”
Lewis seems to know a thing or two. He continued, “I just expect Nolan Teasley and this front office to be really, really active, whether it’s making a bunch of moves or not. I expect that to be the case over the next three weeks.”
Buck up, because Minnesota can roll and deal over the next few weeks.
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