Justin Jefferson makes bold statement that should scare the rest of the NFC
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made a comment this week that should scare the rest of the NFC (and probably the entire league). Jefferson, who has been participating in the Vikings' joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this week, was asked about the pressure of being perceived as the top wide receiver in the […]
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made a comment this week that should scare the rest of the NFC (and probably the entire league).
Jefferson, who has been participating in the Vikings' joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this week, was asked about the pressure of being perceived as the top wide receiver in the NFL.
The former LSU standout was quick to note that he doesn't see it as pressure.
"If anything, it brings confidence just to say that I'm the number one receiver, that I'm having that notoriety," said Jefferson. "I never did growing up, so now having it is definitely good. But there's always room to go forward, room to get better. And I'm definitely not the most perfect, so I always got to work on my craft and better myself."
Jefferson, who was rated as a three-star recruit coming out high school, clearly know he's the best wide receiver in the league, which is why a reporter followed up by asking the three-time Pro Bowler how he stays humble.
And Jefferson dropped a quote that should get Vikings fans fired up.
"Just wanting to be the best of all time," explained Jefferson. "Want to have that gold jacket on at the end of my career. So there's definitely room for me to keep going, room for motivation. And not everybody thinks I'm number one, so that's my motivation."
Jefferson has been incredible during his first three years in the NFL — 324 receptions for 4,825 yards and 25 touchdowns over his first three seasons is an absolutely ridiculous stat line.
And the scary thing for the rest of the league is that Jefferson has gotten better every season he's been in the league. Each year he's caught a few more passes for more yardage. And that will be his goal again in 2023 (which won't be easy after totaling 1,809 receiving yards last season).
Jefferson is confident without being arrogant. He knows there's always going to be someone chasing him. He knows there will be young players who arrive in the NFL with similar talent. But he's committed to continuing to improve. And he's motivated, too.
Motivation can be a powerful thing, which is why I wouldn't doubt that Jefferson one day could go down as the best wide receiver to ever play the game.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson gets hit with major disrespect from unlikely source
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson gets hit with major disrespect from unlikely source
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