The Minnesota Vikings were aggressive at the trade deadline in acquiring tight end T.J. Hockenson and he has been a difference-maker for the purple and gold.
Through four games, Hockenson has been a favorite target of quarterback Kirk Cousins and they have built a special connection. He has 35 targets that have turned into 26 receptions for 192 yards and a touchdown. His presence has also extended to helping Justin Jefferson get open and it’s made a big-time impact across the board.
After the game on Sunday, Hockenson was asked about what it’s like to be around Cousins and his answer paints a beautiful picture.
“The guy is special in the fact he truly is a leader. He truly is one of those guys who will take a shot, get back up and say, ‘That wasn’t you, it was on me.’ To have a guy like that lead the huddle is special. It gives you a sense of confidence and a sense of poise that’s rare to be around. I’ve been around a couple like that, but to have a guy like that in the huddle…Winning games starts with him. Going through this whole process, it starts with him.”
Tremendous words of positivity from Hockenson who has been a member of the Vikings for a mere 26 days. What he said about Cousins is the epitome of how things are different from the last regime with Mike Zimmer.
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