Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen talks to Mike Silver about how the Vikings got to their current 5-1 record, and then look back at the many coaches who told Thielen he was not cut out for college and professional football, his atypical path to the NFL, a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals where Adam "Pacman" Jones punched him in the face, and the moment in the 2018 Playoffs when legendary coach Bill Belichick told him to shut the !@#$ up. He also discusses the trade between the Vikings and Buffalo Bills which saw Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson swap teams, Kirk Cousins' pregame speeches, and trying to figure out which player on the Vikings was dating Lizzo. #volume #Herd

<p>Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen talks to Mike Silver about how the Vikings got to their current 5-1 record, and then look back at the many coaches who told Thielen he was not cut out for college and professional football, his atypical path to the NFL, a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals where Adam "Pacman" Jones punched him in the face, and the moment in the 2018 Playoffs when legendary coach Bill Belichick told him to shut the !@#$ up. He also discusses the trade between the Vikings and Buffalo Bills which saw Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson swap teams, Kirk Cousins' pregame speeches, and trying to figure out which player on the Vikings was dating Lizzo. #volume #Herd</p>

Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author. 

<p>Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author.&nbsp;</p>

Open Mike

Vikings' Adam Thielen calls Bill Belichick a "cheater" & being punched by Pacman Jones

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