Proof you should never give up on your dreams.

@stillsearchin3457

5 жыл бұрын

John Bob BIG FACTS

@LoSoNBanks22

5 жыл бұрын

Great story. Rooting for this guy

@famguy218

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ephemispriest8069

6 жыл бұрын

Larry Fitz was a ball boy for the Vikings. Something in the water.

@joshtaylorrva8271

6 жыл бұрын

S-MSniper #Motivation

@matador7457

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@tune6000

6 жыл бұрын

And Hogan

@sandystevens1410

6 жыл бұрын

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 😂😂

@jonlau3686

2 жыл бұрын

Leave it to black people to always bring up race. Seriously, no one cares except black people.

@ogreman-lll-957

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonlau3686 lol

Good interview. Randy Moss is being himself. Probably the most incredible athlete in last 20 years. Rooting for the Vikings this year.

Randy gave him a gem at the end. Good to see Thielen getting some respect in the league. He's a great wideout.

Thank you for making my fantasy team Better

@brianscalag.o.a.t3911

6 жыл бұрын

Gregg Steinbucks Agreed! I drafted him as a bit of a late round 3rd or 4th string WR......

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.

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.

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

@xIPatchy

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna lie, I had absolutely no clue what he was saying.

@BboyZoinks

6 жыл бұрын

+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

@xIPatchy

6 жыл бұрын

BboyZoinks ah ok I see, the lingo was throwing me off haha.

Man I love this guy, such an inspiration

Great interview.

So cool getting to meet your NFL hero and becoming one of the leagues best receivers! Way to go Adam THE-LION!!

Bro that case Keemun question was answered perfectly. Tough question

I love Moss's route-running tutorial to Thielen at the end. Priceless.

i became a fan during the dante/moss era too, if not for the Vikings i wouldn't onow football, adam living the dream!

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!

Adam thielen been carrying me in fantasy for the past 2 seasons. I love this man.

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.

@kmsf915pulse2

6 жыл бұрын

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

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

Victor Almanza well us old guys think of Bud Grant Fran Tarkington, Chuck Foreman , Ahmad Rashad as putting Minnesota on the map

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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?

@rhondaraza8749

4 жыл бұрын

Love Henry Anderson wish that I could be there with you some time soon

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 love this dude. Single handily carrying my fantasy team. You and Diggs best WR duo in the league #SKOL

@skyzgone2953

5 жыл бұрын

AyshunPryde probably not THE best but I love these guys too. Diggs is the spectacular one, thielen the reliable.

Got that Thielin Feelin Baby!!

@daveloth5795

6 жыл бұрын

D WiLL ooga chokka hooked on a theilen

Jst got done with his whoop interview had too come back too this gives me soooo much hope for my dreams

Okay Randy, this guy idolized you as a kid... ask him the QB question. Nope.

@donnellthurmond9008

5 жыл бұрын

Ephemis Priest o

4:48 serious knowledge

Thielen is my idol

Thielen is legit

@dwightlove3704

4 жыл бұрын

Renzo Andolcetti Did you see the catch he made vs the Saints!!!!

That's right Moss give him some info I like Adam he's good an can get better

They need 2 switch voices...then it’ll seem legit 😂😂😂😂

Can’t imagine growing up watching moss as your hero and then playing for the same team and then being interviewed by moss.

MY GUY MN RAISED!

Keep it up bro I am need big plays for my fansty team in playoffs 😂😂

Moss and Woodson should just have their own show. They are good guys that are entertaining and arguably the best ever at their position

I'm black and I wish you well bro...Great perseverance and very motivating!

@ericrusso9938

6 жыл бұрын

Santana H wtf does it matter if you’re black?

@Cammyd4fun

6 жыл бұрын

Santana H why does it matter if you're black, wtf is that all about??

@Rombocky

6 жыл бұрын

I’m white and I’m glad that you’re black

@dirtydan9153

6 жыл бұрын

im brown and im glad that this white is glad that youre black

@nandov1831

6 жыл бұрын

snoozefest I'm purple and I'm glad that you are glad that he is black

he’s killing i️t for me in fantasy this year

Not many people get an opportunity to play for there hometown team. I’m happy Vikings believe in Mr Thielen

I like how Moss doesn't beat around the bush. Refreshing.

Randy Moss straight roasted that guy. I think he's dead from that absolute scorched earth comment 2:49

This dude got me to the championship in Fantasy despite having lost Odell. Real MVP

Thielen and Randy!

so glad i drafted this guy.

Superbowl LII will be Vikings vs Patriots. Vikings will have home field advantage.

@MafiaboysWorld

6 жыл бұрын

MOST H8D Unfortunately Pats will have referee advantage. #StackedDeck

@no2deh3rman

6 жыл бұрын

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

@loutolomeo9860

6 жыл бұрын

MOST H8D Sorry Vikings are good but the Eagles got QB play all over them.

@loutolomeo9860

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@no2deh3rman

6 жыл бұрын

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

The ending Adam was focused on Moss advice and now he's the best WR in the game.

Good player

Love Henry Anderson

Easily my 2 favorite Viking receivers ever!

Moss dropped a gem at the end.

Broncos have Phillip Lindsay. These are my favorite NFL stories right now.

Randy would be a great coach

He needs a a football life. His story to the league is one of the best in professional sports

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

Imagine Moss with Thielen mentality when he was still playing, crazy, but it is what it is I guess.

@BillyJack85

4 жыл бұрын

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.

I really hope he isn’t a one year wonder we need more good receivers In this league

@PedroSchmith

6 жыл бұрын

he did great last year

@TheSMSpider

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@boatboystrackclub6528

6 жыл бұрын

He was great at the end of last year

@DrewManning

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@ljvue

6 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

Ive liked the vikings since petersons big runs but my Panthers come first... Bug moss fan too

@knight5188

6 жыл бұрын

Big not bug

@Lanceolson4586

9 ай бұрын

How are you feeling now?

damn lets see if he gon use that tip

im back

Rip keenum

I guess it's okay to call somebody great after 1 good Year

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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 ?

Moss looks high as a kite

@Robert-bm3pb

6 жыл бұрын

Hell ya. I always notice that

SKOL SKOL SKOL! ! !

Bye 2025 I will be in the NFL come back in late 2024 you’ll see. Watch Me.

I was born 15 mins from where he from

I bet Adam is thinking, "no way dude, I'm meeting Randy fucking Moss."

At some point, the NFL has to stop equating race with position titles.

@yeenash7578

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah,it would be good.I really hope there will be more black qbs and white wr

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.

@sassyoooohy2842

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@donaldd4136

6 жыл бұрын

Sassy Oooohy that made absolutely no sense.

@jeromepowell9245

6 жыл бұрын

Donald D there was nothing wrong with the question. Trust me people are surprised that he's playing so well for a white guy.

@2x622

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@onward-fp2fz

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. If this interview was tyrod taylor and the same type of ? was being asked.. Racism would be suggested

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.

@eda639

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Martin not really because black quarterbacks aren’t rare while white skill positions players are extremely rare

@623professormartino

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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

@BillyJack85

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Two best receivers in viking history.

@joshuawilson8173

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Baldock let's not forget about Carter

@jonrosso6872

5 жыл бұрын

Gene washington

Haha didn't keep Keenum for long

Surprised the Patriots haven’t traded for him. Belichick loves collecting white wide receivers and former first round receivers.

@selfhelp9685

5 жыл бұрын

Because he is not for sale. Patriots would have to trade Brady for him case closed.

@BillyJack85

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

Hey Randy, why is the offensive line of the Patriots always non - black?

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*

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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 KZread like you

I just uploaded a brand new adam thielen highlight video on my channel!

“Oh shoot I’m white”

So he didn't play college ball or what

@mbraun325

6 жыл бұрын

U of Minnesota mankato

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

Matthew Braun Minnesota State - Mankato actually

@jarenventures

3 жыл бұрын

@@timallen609 if he wasn't recurited outside of hs, did he walk on?

Imagine if someone told cam your pretty good for a black guy

@deeznutz8320

3 жыл бұрын

@u_90 r_90 It ain't but ok.

3:29 Randy, what the heck is he supposed to say to that question

And I wrote that before Randy Moss said the position is dominated by “African Americans”. 💯

@BillyJack85

4 жыл бұрын

Of course you did. Same people always crying about race the first ones to bring it up 💯

My dream is to become the best saftey in the nfl thats white

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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

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.

@yourmotherssidepiece1591

6 жыл бұрын

Bitcoin University and while your on your couch talking shit he's making bank... shut up lol

@thomasgibbons1935

6 жыл бұрын

making bank, while being legit

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

Bitcoin University well he put up 1200 yards last year......with a journey man back up qb

Cringed when Randy choked on that hater shout out.

@facesofevil728

3 жыл бұрын

Same here lol

Belichick: "SHUT THE F*CK UP"

0:43 is Randy wearing sneakers

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.

@offthetopbbq

6 жыл бұрын

stand up product would go down.

@BillyJack85

4 жыл бұрын

@@offthetopbbq Just like it did with Thielen? Run along dumbo👉

Cute!

Uu

Underrated as fuck. Maybe cuz he is white

First

Je proved tht some white men can jump n be physical lmao congrats

@BillyJack85

4 жыл бұрын

We all can. We just dont tell anyone. 🤫

@Alejandro-mv1lh

2 жыл бұрын

@@BillyJack85 no we all cannot lol

1:26 Iv got good ball skills, just not the ball skills the NFL is looking for..

@mustysmells817

6 жыл бұрын

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.

@alexanderlp8641

6 жыл бұрын

Nooo, I mean me personally. in a dirty way

@mustysmells817

6 жыл бұрын

lul i had to reread it

Randy’s knees look shot smh

I just want to know how him being white has anything to do with “the odds against him”??

@kialjalahur2028

6 жыл бұрын

because white people arent normally wide receivers...

@trent6972

6 жыл бұрын

Dick Assman yea just don’t see skin color being an “odd”....it’s all about will power and genetics

@LifeAccordingToDom

6 жыл бұрын

Dick Assman except in New England 😂

@SuperAngryWalrus

6 жыл бұрын

It's the same thing as other positions. You don't see as many black QBs, punters and kickers.

@timallen609

5 жыл бұрын

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