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- Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen sits down with former Vikings superstar Randy Moss to discuss his unorthodox journey to the NFL and how he landed on his hometown team.
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Proof you should never give up on your dreams.
John Bob BIG FACTS
Great story. Rooting for this guy
Or at least try your hardest for them and if they don’t work out, have a backup plan
Love hearing these kind of stories, the Thielens, and Doug Baldwin’s of the NFL world. Under acted and come out and dominate. Shows major work ethic.
Larry Fitz was a ball boy for the Vikings.
Something in the water.
S-MSniper #Motivation
Ephemis Priest But Fitz was a huge prospect coming out of high school and out of college. Everyone knew he was dominant. The ball boy gig was only temporary and never intended to be his actual job beyond his teen years lol comparing Fitz to Thielen or Bladwin makes no sense.
And Hogan
Now let’s hope he can get a ring this year
"I'm not gonna sugar coat it, you're white."
-Randy Moss
NOTE: NOT THE ACTUAL QUOTE 😂😂
Leave it to black people to always bring up race. Seriously, no one cares except black people.
@@jonlau3686 lol
Good interview. Randy Moss is being himself. Probably the most incredible athlete in last 20 years. Rooting for the Vikings this year.
Thank you for making my fantasy team Better
Gregg Steinbucks Agreed! I drafted him as a bit of a late round 3rd or 4th string WR......
Randy gave him a gem at the end. Good to see Thielen getting some respect in the league. He's a great wideout.
Randy was a holy terror could flat out run and catch anything thrown. Loved this interview kept it real , let's face it not many white guys playing receiver or d- back. Loved Randy giving some pointers at the end. Just love football stuff.
I've been a Viking now for 48 seasons. I bleed Vining Purple, & AZ Wildcats Red! I've thought about a "Adam Thielen" type of story since perhaps early High School; wondering if ever there was a Football Player with no quit in his heart, plays for his State University, & then play for the local Pro Football Team. Mr. Thielen's story not only touched me deep within my heart, I even had my two kids, who were born into Viking Nation, & are now both Doctors, & very humble good kid who truly care about ppl, & their country. I called them, & said that they had to learn & listen to Mr. Thielen's interview with Raby Moss. Adam reminds me of a Mexican Fighter who doesn't ever give up in a fight, & brings it hard with pure Heart. No doubt, there's no one out there that's more proud of Mr. Thielen's success with my Vikings than I. He's every parents dream child, & the type of guy that any man would be honored & vastly respected for dating his daughter. His parents must be so proud of their son. Now to Mr. Randy Moss: As a Viking, once you became comfortable in your position, you became a Team Spirit killer. I've read a lot about you through various Viking Publications regarding your juvenile antics with all aspects of your life while you were in Minnesota. I once counseled my Daughter & Son NOT to be like you as a Football player or person. It will forever sadden me to think that "What if" of happened if you were the mature person with wisdom when you were young & dynamic as a football player. You're the reason why Robert Smith retired early, & Chris Carter's patience... Nonetheless, congratulations on you HOF induction. Respectfully written, Santiago Murillo, Esq.
Thielen is for real everyone! He catches almost everything! He's fast, big, strong, and a passionate player with a chip on his shoulder. I'm impressed with his poise, and embracing stardom. The guy was an undrafted practice squad player. And now a star receiver for the team he idolized his whole life! That's GANGSTA
Wow great tip by randy at the end
I'm not gonna lie, I had absolutely no clue what he was saying.
+Patchy lol basically said, when your going up against a zone team, you know where you need to be in a zone team, so you have all the options in the world on how to get there to shake some guys off you while you're heading there
BboyZoinks ah ok I see, the lingo was throwing me off haha.
Man I love this guy, such an inspiration
Thielen is legit
Renzo Andolcetti Did you see the catch he made vs the Saints!!!!
Okay Randy, this guy idolized you as a kid... ask him the QB question.
Nope.
Ephemis Priest o
I bought a Thielen jersey when you still had to custom order them and he was only playing special teams. Spielman is smart for singing this kid!
Bro that case Keemun question was answered perfectly. Tough question
So nice to see the graciousness and respect on Randy Moss's part. Adam Thielen obviously isn't anywhere near the transcendent athlete Moss was and is probably getting more hype than he would otherwise because he's a classic underdog, small school white guy in a skill position story. Still, Moss shows no resentment or jealousy and is obviously interested and maybe even a bit inspired by this guy's rise to the upper echelons of the league. Hopefully they can remain friends over the years and Moss can take Thielen under his wing and mentor him a bit.
Moss one of the best to ever do it hall of fame receiver why would he hate on em, he put Minnesota on the map no one thinks about the vikings without mentioning the days when Randy moss played for them
Victor Almanza well us old guys think of Bud Grant Fran Tarkington, Chuck Foreman , Ahmad Rashad as putting Minnesota on the map
zyxwut321 well he had 1200 yards last season and was picked 36 out of 100 for the NFL's best by his peers........so overhyped? I would say he is the real deal Holyfied
zyxwut321 a lot of guys who play against him say he is one of the best period.....just sayin watch the top 100 players video of him.....those cover guys give him all kind of respect and that is why he was voted 36 in the top 100 players just recently. Always open, fast and catches everything . What's not to like?
Love Henry Anderson wish that I could be there with you some time soon
Great interview.
I love this dude. Single handily carrying my fantasy team. You and Diggs best WR duo in the league #SKOL
AyshunPryde probably not THE best but I love these guys too. Diggs is the spectacular one, thielen the reliable.
So cool getting to meet your NFL hero and becoming one of the leagues best receivers! Way to go Adam THE-LION!!
I love Moss's route-running tutorial to Thielen at the end. Priceless.
Adam thielen been carrying me in fantasy for the past 2 seasons. I love this man.
Awesome to see 2 great W. Moss the 🐐 one of the best to ever play the game. Theilen is becoming a legit WR. Skol
i became a fan during the dante/moss era too, if not for the Vikings i wouldn't onow football, adam living the dream!
Thielen is my idol
Got that Thielin Feelin Baby!!
D WiLL ooga chokka hooked on a theilen
They need 2 switch voices...then it’ll seem legit 😂😂😂😂
4:48 serious knowledge
MY GUY MN RAISED!
Randy Moss straight roasted that guy. I think he's dead from that absolute scorched earth comment 2:49
Superbowl LII will be Vikings vs Patriots. Vikings will have home field advantage.
MOST H8D Unfortunately Pats will have referee advantage. #StackedDeck
It’ll be in Minnesota but there won’t be that big of a home field advantage. Of the fans 1/3 will probably be actual Vikings fans
MOST H8D Sorry Vikings are good but the Eagles got QB play all over them.
Christopher Pool Steeler fan here. That QB had 340 yards against them. That QB is on a Learning curve. That QB is flat out dangerous with legs and that arm that has touch and power.
Christopher Pool okay look. The NFL reserves tickets to a certain percentage of the league. Not really sure the actual numbers but take this as an example. Vikings fans get 20% of the tickets the opponent also gets 20%. The host team city (Minneapolis) gets to sell 15% of the tickets. The rest is split between the other 28 teams, media, celebrities,etc so in the end only about 35% of the crowd are Vikings fans. Hence 1/3 ratio
That's right Moss give him some info I like Adam he's good an can get better
Jst got done with his whoop interview had too come back too this gives me soooo much hope for my dreams
he’s killing i️t for me in fantasy this year
Good player
so glad i drafted this guy.
I like how Moss doesn't beat around the bush. Refreshing.
Can’t imagine growing up watching moss as your hero and then playing for the same team and then being interviewed by moss.
I'm black and I wish you well bro...Great perseverance and very motivating!
Santana H wtf does it matter if you’re black?
Santana H why does it matter if you're black, wtf is that all about??
I’m white and I’m glad that you’re black
im brown and im glad that this white is glad that youre black
snoozefest I'm purple and I'm glad that you are glad that he is black
Moss dropped a gem at the end.
Thielen and Randy!
The ending Adam was focused on Moss advice and now he's the best WR in the game.
Not many people get an opportunity to play for there hometown team. I’m happy Vikings believe in Mr Thielen
Keep it up bro I am need big plays for my fansty team in playoffs 😂😂
This dude got me to the championship in Fantasy despite having lost Odell. Real MVP
Moss and Woodson should just have their own show.
They are good guys that are entertaining and arguably the best ever at their position
Love Henry Anderson
Easily my 2 favorite Viking receivers ever!
Broncos have Phillip Lindsay. These are my favorite NFL stories right now.
I really hope he isn’t a one year wonder we need more good receivers In this league
he did great last year
Naa, he’s not just getting lucky which is what tends to happen with one year wonders. He is making plays himself, he’s got great hands and route running capabilities. He’s good and will continue to be good.
He was great at the end of last year
Yeah, last year he went for 69 catches, 967 yards, and 5 TD's. Wasn't even a featured receiver all year. You could see the type of player he was early on, before he really took any offensive snaps.
He’s been good ever since he put on a uniform. Dude got like 2 balls thrown to him per game his rookie season and he caught every single one. That’s how he got playing time. And then the rest is history. All these dudes that don’t watch football closely talking.
Literally been wondering all season how he is running past people... But at 4.4 forty you can run past most corners... We don't have one wr in Carolina running that fast besides McCaffrey at rb
Randy would be a great coach
Imagine Moss with Thielen mentality when he was still playing, crazy, but it is what it is I guess.
He'd be past Rice right now.
That's why heart always beats talent.
Mike Lewis never went to college, drove a Beer truck for work out of high school, Butt ran a 4.2 , try out with the eagles , then try out with the saints and the rest is history.
im back
He needs a a football life. His story to the league is one of the best in professional sports
Not just one of the best white WRs in the NFL, one of the best WRs period. People have no idea that Thielen started ripping up secondaries back in 2016. Started on special teams and now he's been a Pro Bowl starter 2 years in a row.
SKOL SKOL SKOL! ! !
Ive liked the vikings since petersons big runs but my Panthers come first...
Bug moss fan too
Big not bug
How are you feeling now?
Rip keenum
damn lets see if he gon use that tip
I love his answer to the white guy playing receiver question. Is a black quarter back offended when asked a similar question? I am interested in why he had to go the route he did, just to play in the NFL. He isn't the only white college or pro player that has had to walk on or pay to exhibit their talents. Hell why should any player,black or white, forced to take that route? I think scouts and recruiters need a better system of evaluating players.
Nick Martin not really because black quarterbacks aren’t rare while white skill positions players are extremely rare
Edgar A Sorry, but your statement is not supported by the facts. Quarterbacks have just recently started breaking through the racial barrier in more numerous numbers. But they are still in the minority according to a recent census. In 2014 they were 18%, and today are a lil less than 20%. Also whites at skills positions are not extremely rare. Skill positions are defined on offense as anyone eligible to receive the ball. With that being the case, tight ends are more numerous as Whits than blacks. Running backs make up 12.5% and receivers at 17% unless you are just concentrating on New England, lol.
But if you still don't get it, I can switch the situation and question to a black pu her or kicker.
Nick Martin smaller High school in western Minnesota . Not a lot of blue chippers in Minnesota and only 1 D-1 school in state so he played way off the beaten path
@@eda639 That'd be like asking a black rocket scientist how they feel about being in a field traditionally reserved for white men. Nobody ever does that tho cuz, ya know, manners.
I love Moss but did he really have to ask that race question? Was that even necessary? And overall, Moss could have thought of better questions. Keep working on it Randy.
Donald D I think it was necessary. With such a culture where people are divided. When a smart black man asks a question showing whit is not a dominant race. It really puts race in perspective.
Sassy Oooohy that made absolutely no sense.
Donald D there was nothing wrong with the question. Trust me people are surprised that he's playing so well for a white guy.
The race question? Was he making fun of whites? He was just stating that the positioning is predominantly black receivers stop being butthurt I see you all over this comment section so just shut the fuck up and watch the video.
Agreed. If this interview was tyrod taylor and the same type of ? was being asked.. Racism would be suggested
Bye 2025 I will be in the NFL come back in late 2024 you’ll see. Watch Me.
I guess it's okay to call somebody great after 1 good Year
jbhughes2012 Well I guess if you get voted in by your peers at number 36 in the top 100 list of NFL players.....2200 yards last two seasons skippy
Who's here in 2022 ?
At some point, the NFL has to stop equating race with position titles.
Yeah,it would be good.I really hope there will be more black qbs and white wr
Moss looks high as a kite
Hell ya. I always notice that
Hey Randy, why is the offensive line of the Patriots always non - black?
I bet Adam is thinking, "no way dude, I'm meeting Randy fucking Moss."
I was born 15 mins from where he from
Surprised the Patriots haven’t traded for him. Belichick loves collecting white wide receivers and former first round receivers.
Because he is not for sale. Patriots would have to trade Brady for him case closed.
@@selfhelp9685 lol exactly. And I for one dont want no pedophiles on the Vikings. They can keep Brady.. I got a Thielen.
"I'm never on the field like 'ah shoot I'm white'" -Adam Thielen
Haha didn't keep Keenum for long
Randy moss my dude but why he always sounded like Juwanna man 😂
*says he can catch the ball well*
*proceeds to drop 2 touchdown passes back to back*
PoopyDoopy39 that's his window to be graded by You? Mighty white of you......anyway number 36 in the top 100 players says he is pretty good. Players pick that list ya know? Not loud mouth experts on CZcams like you
I just uploaded a brand new adam thielen highlight video on my channel!
So he didn't play college ball or what
U of Minnesota mankato
Lun Hing Minnesota State - Mankato......Div ll. Wasn't recruited out of high school. Almost went Div lll to play basketball and football but Minnesota State gave him a $500 scholarship offer at least minute
Matthew Braun Minnesota State - Mankato actually
@@timallen609 if he wasn't recurited outside of hs, did he walk on?
“Oh shoot I’m white”
Imagine if someone told cam your pretty good for a black guy
@u_90 r_90 It ain't but ok.
Two best receivers in viking history.
Scott Baldock let's not forget about Carter
Gene washington
And I wrote that before Randy Moss said the position is dominated by “African Americans”. 💯
Of course you did. Same people always crying about race the first ones to bring it up 💯
Belichick: "SHUT THE F*CK UP"
1:55
Good idea. End up running against a bunch of dirtbags, fresh off the street, and look like a superstar.
4.45 is gonna get you drafted, if you can catch flies.
Bitcoin University and while your on your couch talking shit he's making bank... shut up lol
making bank, while being legit
Bitcoin University well he put up 1200 yards last year......with a journey man back up qb
Makes you wonder what would happen if NFL could see past color and take chances on whites guys at receiver or running back safety etc.
stand up product would go down.
@@offthetopbbq Just like it did with Thielen?
Run along dumbo👉
0:43 is Randy wearing sneakers
Cringed when Randy choked on that hater shout out.
Same here lol
3:29 Randy, what the heck is he supposed to say to that question
Cute!
My dream is to become the best saftey in the nfl thats white
Jacobe Allen study Harry the Hitman.....Mr All Pro Harrison Smith. Good luck . I have a son named Jacob Allen ....I had to take a double look ...lol my son plays DE and Left tackle so that threw me for a second looking at your name...lol
Uu
Underrated as fuck. Maybe cuz he is white
First
Je proved tht some white men can jump n be physical lmao congrats
We all can. We just dont tell anyone. 🤫
@@BillyJack85 no we all cannot lol
1:26 Iv got good ball skills, just not the ball skills the NFL is looking for..
that was a majorly underthrown ball, he had to jump and position so his back was towards the defender and caught with his mid-upper body.
Nooo, I mean me personally. in a dirty way
lul i had to reread it
I just want to know how him being white has anything to do with “the odds against him”??
because white people arent normally wide receivers...
Dick Assman yea just don’t see skin color being an “odd”....it’s all about will power and genetics
Dick Assman except in New England 😂
It's the same thing as other positions. You don't see as many black QBs, punters and kickers.
Trent well he wasn't recruited out of High School . Came with in a whisker of going Div lll to play basketball and football. To be a premier wideout in a couple years is pretty impressive . Definite underdog
Randy’s knees look shot smh