Underused Vikings star Justin Jefferson won’t take the bait
Carlos Mendoza holds a degree in Journalism from the University of North Dakota and has covered local sports for over eight years. He previously worked at a public radio station, where he developed a knack for storytelling that highlights the cultural significance of sports in the community.
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The generational talent of star receiver Justin Jefferson is undeniable. It looks as if he s gliding while running routes. He can somehow maintain full speed in and out of breaks. And he regularly turns a 50-50 ball into an 80-20 ball at the catch point. As gifted as he is on the field, however, his most defining characteristic might be the way he carries himself off the field. It s unlike most of his peers who have played, or currently play, receiver in the NFL. You seldom hear Jefferson complain. You could make a pretty compelling argument that he should. That s neither here nor there, because it doesn t appear to be in Jefferson s nature. A seventh-year pro who last year became the youngest player in NFL history to record 8,000 career receiving yards, Jefferson is the antithesis of a diva. He always has been for a franchise that often had to ride the roller coaster with Randy Moss and Stefon Diggs. On Wednesday at TCO Performance Center, Jefferson was pressed abo