T.J. Hockenson traded to MIN

[RedzoneMonster 102]

I’d say slight upgrade for Hock. Slight upgrade for Swift and ASB as well. 

[jrokh 569]

7 minutes ago, RedzoneMonster said:

I’d say slight upgrade for Hock. Slight upgrade for Swift and ASB as well. 

I hope so, not sure it helps the Hoch, but he could be a nice safety valve for Cousins…

[weepaws 2,460]

Big time help for MR Cousins, the middle of the field will be open for Hockensen to tally of the ff points.  

 

[IGotWorms 3,315]

Wow, that’s surprising. Thought Hockenson was a building block for the Lions.

Decent haul though.

Good move for Minny this year but did they give up too much? I can see the case for going big as they’re probably more competitive now than they can hope to be again anytime soon, but are they really a championship-caliber team? Guess it comes down to Cousins

[Mike FF Today 608]

 

[ZeroTolerance 582]

35 minutes ago, IGotWorms said:

Wow, that’s surprising. Thought Hockenson was a building block for the Lions.

I imagine they simply didn't intend to pay him his likely asking price after next season (and clearly they aren't close to competing before 2024).

[joneo 529]

Traded away too much. Detroit won this trade. 

[jrokh 569]

Trade capital isn’t that much. The Vikings essentially swapped a 2nd for a 4th in this year’s draft and a 3rd for a 4th in next year’s draft. They got a guy who was a top ten overall draft pick. 

[easilyscan 559]

As a lifelong Vikings fan, I like the move, but think they overpaid. Sure, he was the 8th overall pick in the 2019 draft, but he only had one good (not great) year.

Hopefully he's the link the Vikings have been missing for 61 years 

 

Career Receiving			Receiving									Fumbles
Season	Team	Type	G	Rec	Tgt	Yds	Y/G	Y/R	YAC/R	Long	TD	Fumb	FumL
Total	-	Reg	47	186	287	2,068	44.0	11.1	5.0	81	15	0	0
2019	DET	Reg	12	32	59	367	30.6	11.5	5.8	39	2	0	0
2020	DET	Reg	16	67	101	723	45.2	10.8	4.8	51	6	0	0
2021	DET	Reg	12	61	84	583	48.6	9.6	3.5	33	4	0	0
2022	DET	Reg	7	26	43	395	56.4	15.2	8.3	81	3	0	0

[weepaws 2,460]

I think it’s a very wise investment by the Vikings , it’s a big move for Cousins 

[skinsrule05 30]

I think this is a good tick-up for Hock.  With Detroit getting healthier he was going to be even more of an after thought.  Now he will be a top red zone threat.

[GobbleDog 816]

Vikings play this Sunday -vs- Redskins. 

Will Hock suit up? 

[weepaws 2,460]

I think he plays. 

[polecatt 403]

What does this mean for JJ?

[weepaws 2,460]

I think this is very good for Jefferson 

[Ray_T 591]

7 hours ago, RedzoneMonster said:

I’d say slight upgrade for Hock. Slight upgrade for Swift and ASB as well. 

I'm not sure about that.  does cousins have a history of using his TE's?    I dont think so.

thats not to say he wont use Hock.  hes likely never had a TE as talented as he is.  but its not necessarily a lock that he will be better.

[AxeElf 787]

This will play havoc with Irv Smith Jr.'s fantasy value going forward.

[easilyscan 559]

8 minutes ago, AxeElf said:

This will play havoc with Irv Smith Jr.'s fantasy value going forward.

 

IRV SMITHTE, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Irv Smith (ankle) is expected to be sidelined 8-10 weeks.

Well, that helps explain some of the motivation behind the T.J. Hockenson deal for Minnesota. Smith would miss most if not all of the remainder of the season with this injury timetable. The 2019 second-rounder has played just 20 games in the last three years and will likely be available in free agency. 

[taco breath 419]

dropping irv in deep bench dynasty.

[DrG 94]

We could see Goff implode second half.

[weepaws 2,460]

Goff needs help, their talent needs to get healthy and on the field. 

[rallo 132]

I'm biased as a fan of the Hawkeyes, but this is a big upgrade over Irv Smith Jr... nice for Cousins, but even better for Dalvin Cook and the running game, IMO... Hockenson is a great run blocker at the TE position.

[weepaws 2,460]

I think it even helps Jefferson, Thielen hasn’t been doing anything.