Vikings should go all-in on J.J. McCarthy, add $80.1 million, former All-Pro WR

Despite another brutal exit in the first round of the playoffs, Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah feels the franchise has “laid the foundation for a really competitive, sustained team.” Whether that team will feature Sam Darnold at quarterback in 2025 remains an unsolved mystery. Neither the GM nor head coach Kevin O’Connell has committed to… Continue reading Vikings should go all-in on J.J. McCarthy, add $80.1 million, former All-Pro WR

NFC Notes: Lions Coordinators, Jeff Hafley, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings

Lions While cleaning out their lockers on Sunday, several Lions players noted that while they feel their title window is still open, there is no telling what the future can hold during the upcoming offseason. “I feel like it happens to teams every year,” DT Alim McNeill said, via The Detroit News. “Players move in and out.… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions Coordinators, Jeff Hafley, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings

One Potential Brian Flores Suitor Hires New Coach

Over the course of last weekend, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores had a trio of interviews with teams who are looking for a new head coach. On Monday, one of those three teams decided that they were going to go in a different direction. The Vikings’ NFC North rivals, the Chicago Bears, have announced… Continue reading One Potential Brian Flores Suitor Hires New Coach

Vikings Top Candidate to Add Nick Chubb to Replace Aaron Jones

Getty Running back Aaron Jones of the Minnesota Vikings. All things being equal, the Minnesota Vikings should be more than fine offensively if Aaron Jones returns to the roster next season — but extenuating circumstances could result in a new starting running back in 2025. Jones amassed 1,546 yards from scrimmage and 7 total TDs… Continue reading Vikings Top Candidate to Add Nick Chubb to Replace Aaron Jones

Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears

The NFL world was turned upside down on Monday afternoon when the unthinkable happened: Ben Johnson finally took a head coaching job. The now-former Lions offensive coordinator made the leap to lead a team of his own, but he isn’t traveling far.  Not only is Ben Johnson not going beyond Detroit, but he isn’t having to… Continue reading Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears

Vikings must deal with the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores

It was B-Flo. Doing work. “When you’ve played as long as I have, you don’t feel great every day,” veteran safety Harrison Smith said Monday following the playoff loss to the Rams. ”But playing, especially this year in this defense — some of the most fun I’ve had. And that starts with [Flores].” Of the… Continue reading Vikings must deal with the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores

Report: Josh McCown will only leave Vikings for head coach job – MSN

Report: Josh McCown will only leave Vikings for head coach job  MSN Both Packers coordinators finish head-coaching interviews  Packers Wire Jets’ Top Coordinator Candidate Ruled Out, Spoiling Massive Vikings Exodus  Sports Illustrated NFL Insider Strikes Down Potential Coordinator Option For Patriots  NESN Jets Complete Interview With Josh McCown for Head Coach Position  newyorkjets.com Source link

Vikings Have a “Secret Superstar”

Jul 28, 2022; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackles Brian O’Neill (75) and Blake Brandel (64) perform a drill during training camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings employ a superstar named Justin Jefferson. Although there is one other name in every offseason folks want to put… Continue reading Vikings Have a “Secret Superstar”

The Bills Got a Little Screwed by the Vikings

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025. © Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. The Buffalo Bills will return to the AFC Championship for the first time in four years… Continue reading The Bills Got a Little Screwed by the Vikings

Insider ‘truly’ believes Vikings will sign Sam Darnold, use J.J. McCarthy as trade ba

The NFL is a fickle business. When a quarterback doesn’t meet the biggest moments, their success in other games is quickly overshadowed, like a needle lost in a haystack. Just ask Kirk Cousins. After his 2022 season with the Vikings, he knows all too well that throwing short of the sticks on fourth-and-8 in a… Continue reading Insider ‘truly’ believes Vikings will sign Sam Darnold, use J.J. McCarthy as trade ba