Fairy Tale “Do Over” Pretty Wild for Vikings Draft

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images. For some reason, various NFL media outlets enjoy publishing “alternate histories” of recent drafts. Fairy Tale “Do Over” Pretty Wild for Vikings Draft They don’t make much sense in general — because who cares what might have happened in hindsight? Some attack such publications from an angle, “Here’s what this team should… Continue reading Fairy Tale “Do Over” Pretty Wild for Vikings Draft

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain has been asking around the league about the Bears new HC Ben Johnson. Fishbain cites an anonymous league source who said Johnson has an impeccable reputation.  “You’re not going to hear a bad thing about him,” the source said. As for Chicago’s needs, most of Fishbain’s sources pointed to their… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as OLB coach

The New England Patriots are set to hire Mike Smith as their new outside linebackers coach, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss on Wednesday. Smith has had a lengthy coaching career that goes all the way back to his work as a linebackers coach in 2009 at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He most recently… Continue reading Patriots reportedly hiring former Vikings assistant as OLB coach

Browns Named Ideal Fit for Vikings Free Agent

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. Minnesota Vikings left tackle Cam Robinson was probably a half-season rental for the purple team in 2024, and he might head back to the AFC and join the Cleveland Browns. Browns Named Ideal Fit for Vikings Free Agent That’s the latest and greatest theory from CBS Sports, an outfit that named… Continue reading Browns Named Ideal Fit for Vikings Free Agent

Bison Add Nine to 2025 Football Recruiting Class

Story Links National Signing Day coverage on GoBison.com is presented by First Western Bank   FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek announced the addition of nine players to the Bison program on Wednesday, Feb. 5, the first day of the regular signing period for Division I football.… Continue reading Bison Add Nine to 2025 Football Recruiting Class

What Are the Wild’s Ideal Defensive Pairings When Brodin Returns? – Minnesota Wild

For the first time since Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Jared Spurgeon on January 2, the Minnesota Wild had a fully healthy defensive corps for their showdown against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. But with Brodin’s return, the Wild finally have the luxury of deploying their defensemen however they’d like. They have eight to choose from,… Continue reading What Are the Wild’s Ideal Defensive Pairings When Brodin Returns? – Minnesota Wild

Is Jimmy Garoppolo a veteran QB option for Vikings if Darnold leaves?

In a world where Sam Darnold departs in free agency next month, the Vikings will need to add a veteran quarterback to pair with J.J. McCarthy for the 2025 season. That QB has to be a solid backup who can potentially step in and play early in the year in the unlikely event McCarthy isn’t… Continue reading Is Jimmy Garoppolo a veteran QB option for Vikings if Darnold leaves?