Why signing Albert Wilson was underrated move by Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to have more explosive plays and elite firepower on offense. Yes, they have two great receivers in Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. Running back Dalvin Cook has made three consecutive Pro Bowls. But quarterback Kirk Cousins also has a new weapon in the recently signed Albert Wilson. Wilson is going to be the team's gadget player, which means he'll use his speed, athleticism and versatility in multiple ways. He will be the team's quiet X-factor on offense.

Wilson has played in the NFL for seven years. He spent the first four with Kansas City and the last three in Miami. His best season came in 2017 with the Chiefs when he had a career-best 554 receiving yards. But the Georgia State alum isn't a typical, true receiver. He also has seven rushing touchdowns in his career, along with a career mark of 5.9 yards-per-carry on a 27 career rush attempts. Keep in mind that he has zero fumbles. He is very sure-handed when the ball is in his hands. He can line up anywhere on the field from the slot to the backfield. The Florida native is a problem when he is the focal point of the offense at any given time. 

Rest assured, Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings are going to use every bit of Wilson's skill set. He could be a deep-threat at receiver, or he could be utilized in pre-snap motion. He has game-breaking speed (4.43), which is his superpower on the field. He is not a true receiver. He is not a true running back. He is a versatile skill-position player who defenses will have a hard time stopping. This was a sneaky-good signing by Minnesota GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. It will pay huge dividends in the long run for the Vikings in 2022.