Through three games last year https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey , Vikings receiver Adam Thielen had 32 catches and 338 yards. Through three games this year, Thielen has only 11 catches and 173 yards.The reduced output “doesn’t matter to me, as long as we win,” Thielen told PFT via phone after Sunday’s 34-14 win over the Raiders. Thielen explained that he continues to focus on all the little things that go with running routes and getting open, and that he simply tries to make the most out of every opportunity that comes his way.“It’s definitely not harder Derek Carr Jersey White ,” Thielen said regarding the change in the focus from passing to running. “It’s just different.”The very different focus on running — led by the incredible skills of third-year running back Dalvin Cook — makes it easier to pass via play action. Which is exactly what the Vikings did in scoring their first touchdown of the day. With quarterback Kirk Cousins faking the handoff and rolling left, Thielen popped wide open. So open that it almost became a problem.Thielen said it’s actually harder to catch a pass when he’s that open than when he’s blanketed, because there’s a chance he’ll loose his focus when he takes it for granted.He made the catch. And he scored again on a short running play at the goal line, punctuated with a spike so aggressive that it almost seemed like he was sending a message. Was he?“No,” Thielen said. “I just didn’t know what else to do.”The Vikings have shown they know what to do to win games: Combine old-school offense with old-school defense. It was a fitting combination on the day they recognized the ultra-old-school 1969 Vikings Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , who won the last NFL championship before the merger. Another addition to the Raiders front office is on his way. Mike Mayock has lured Philadelphia Eagles Director of Pro Scouting Dwayne Joseph to Oakland as part of his overhaul of the scouting..."Another addition to the Raiders front office is on his way. Director of Pro Scouting Dwayne Joseph to Oakland as part of his overhaul of the scouting department.As Stratton notes, Joseph is expected to hold the title of Pro Director, replacing Dane Vandernat who was let go in late January.Mayock has connections inside the Eagles organization from his days as a preseason color analyst for the team.This is the second reported addition to the Raiders football operations in the past few days. They have also hired a new Director of College Scouting Jim Abrams.These are both top positions in the front office. It’s important to get those positions filled first so they may have input on filling out the scouting department.The Raiders’ scouting department began its major overhaul a week prior to the draft, sending most of them home with the intention on many of them not returning. This is not unusual as Mayock was hired at the end of last season and was still working with former GM Reggie McKenzie’s scouting departement.Follow @LeviDamien