Hockenson’s participation in this dissatisfaction should assist his relationship with the first year of starting team JJ McCarthy. The elder tight ended that he was constantly in contact with his QB – letting him know that he can be trusted in the right place, even if the play breaks down.
“We want you here in the place within a certain timing,” Hockenson said of the Vikings offense, “but on the other hand, JJ is a player. O’Connell wants us to open.”
Hockenson played with Matthew Stafford in Detroit for two seasons and Jared Goff for one and a half. In Minnesota, he was a target for Kirk Cousins and played last year with Sam Darnold. Hockenson stated that Stafford’s ability to extend plays and spinning was different from Goff and Cousins, which were more timing. The former soldier stated that McCarthy has a little bit of both styles in his game.
“JJ is a lot like staff and a bit like Kirk,” Hockenson said. “Just depend on the paths and what we are doing.” I want you here at this time, but on the same hand I want you to get open. I’m going to trust you. “
McCarthy’s ability to extend the play could add other aspects to O’Connell’s violation. But such a play also needs chemistry with its receiver who takes time. Given the injuries to this dissatisfaction, it could not be there by the bat – but it could have a tight end.