Vikings Players, The Tweets: April 19

Dustin Baker |

Apr 19, 2021

Jan 3, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports.

The following tweets are from Minnesota Vikings players from the last 24 hours (as of 4/19/2021).

Former purple linebacker has advice.

My PSA to all NFL players:
Show up to offseason training. Everything you need to improve is right there and it’s shown to be safe. Don’t let others control your career. #NFL
— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) April 19, 2021

C.J. Ham retweets a message of peace.

Teach your kids how to fight. pic.twitter.com/PSYKNeKBE7
— Lecrae (@lecrae) April 19, 2021

Adam Thielen enjoyed this golf tweet.

How good is @ColtKnost on tv golf!?!? Dude is a breath of fresh air. Come on @cbssports get this guy locked up long term. #futureisbright
— Guy Ruthmansdorfer (@gmoneymagic) April 19, 2021

Cris Carter hits up the Hosea part of the bible today.

“For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.”
Hosea 6:6
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) April 19, 2021

Former Vikings LB Chad Greenway is proud of his vodka.

Look at these bottles ????#gettheduckout https://t.co/SIpj6vgD4y
— Chad Greenway (@chadgreenway52) April 19, 2021

Alexander Mattison gets in on the religious side of things.

My life is in your hands ????????
— Alexander Mattison (@AlexMattison22) April 19, 2021

The Vikings main account opines on the Harrison Smith vs. Troy Polamalu debate.

How far apart is the greatness gap between @HarriSmith22 and Troy Polamalu?

That fan question and more are answered in this week's Monday Morning Mailbag.

????: https://t.co/nD7cpavbZZ pic.twitter.com/8oQ8AMTYlg
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 19, 2021

Probably derived from this tweet in January.

Harrison Smith has played in 130 games thru 2020.

Thru first 130 games of career–

Troy Polamalu:
653 Tackles
10 Sacks
30 INT
44 Tackles for Loss
8 Forced Fumbles
4 TDs

Harrison Smith:
747 Tackles
13.5 Sacks
28 INT
39 Tackles for Loss
7 Forced Fumbles
4 TDs
— Dustin Baker (@DustBaker) January 4, 2021

Jake Bargas in North Carolina.

No place like Chapel Hill! Being back home and seeing so many familiar faces brought back the best of memories. Had to rock the Javonte fit ???????????? #GoHeels https://t.co/GMTvLIqmz9
— Jake Bargas (@jbargas22) April 18, 2021

Former RB Robert Smith has a love-hate relationship with Twitter.

Me trying to give up Twitter https://t.co/mCcz21KLRs
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) April 18, 2021

Vikings DE Jordan Brailford randomly retweets this microwave life lesson.

I almost skipped this vid & I’m so glad I didn’t. Def needed this ✨ pic.twitter.com/twhpc8uCII
— Lizerella (@elizalana__) April 19, 2021

John Randle wants you to GoFund these folks.

https://twitter.com/aliciacain/status/1382854624126861313?s=20

And a tweet from ex-WR Diggs.

When you get confused just work harder !!!
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) April 19, 2021

Ben Leber bets money that Vikings will trade out of the 14th pick — and also liked this tweet.

New Bet Alert: @nacholeber bets @CarlyAplin $100 that the Vikings move back in the 2021 NFL draft from pick 14.
— PowerTripBets (@PowerTripBets) April 19, 2021

Burleson being goofy.

This made me smile from ear to ear! https://t.co/1sLUDeGfeF
— Nathaniel E Burleson (@nateburleson) April 19, 2021