Thielen Was Apparently Nearly a Patriot

[Ian]

Interesting. It appears that despite the on-field interaction between he and Belichick, the Patriots did make a play for him:

Adam Thielen tells Barstool Sports that he was almost traded during time with Vikings

Former Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen had one of the best runs in franchise history, it turns out that he was almost traded during it.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Steve102]

 

[Ross12]

Kind of surprising but not surprising at the same time? Bill was always kinda like that. "Hey, you're actually not afraid to come give me **** - I like you, you son of a *****."

He's not the player he once was but he would've helped.

 

[rkarp1]

interesting
we heard the Pats were in on Diggs to the very end when he went to Buffalo

 

[h0c2000]

So instead of Thielen we get Sanu. What's not to like!

 

[TheRainMaker]

From how the article puts it, it would've been for the 2023 season. It wouldn't have been a good fit with him as the #1 WR. He was at his best Diggs and Jefferson were giving him favorable matchups.

 

[rkarp1]

So instead of Thielen we get Sanu. What's not to like!

"we were in cap hell" our hands were tied!

 

[Zuma]

 

[Ian]

Kind of surprising but not surprising at the same time? Bill was always kinda like that. "Hey, you're actually not afraid to come give me **** - I like you, you son of a *****."

He's not the player he once was but he would've helped.

Surprised by this news given the animosity that appeared to exist. However, I think your assessment is probably spot on. Heat of the moment exchange, but mutual respect by both.