It’s still difficult to guess who will be the Minnesota Vikings’ backup quarterback to J.J. McCarthy next season. But it’s definitely not going to be Aaron Rodgers and it’s unlikely to be Kirk Cousins. There’s a 99 percent chance that Rodgers winds up with the Steelers, and for Cousins the most likely choice is the… Continue reading Vikings’ backup definitely won’t be Rodgers – Twin Cities
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What the insiders are saying about Minnesota Vikings’ backup QB pursuit
The Aaron Rodgers speculation is finally behind us. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday morning that the Vikings have rejected trade calls on J.J. McCarthy, are moving forward with the 22-year-old as their starting quarterback, and are not pursuing Rodgers. It’s the news the vast majority of Minnesota’s fan base has been longing for.… Continue reading What the insiders are saying about Minnesota Vikings’ backup QB pursuit
Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — As the Minnesota Vikings were recently reveling in their 14th victory, a two-point triumph over rival Green Bay that only became secure when Cam Akers made a tricky third down catch, coach Kevin O’Connell was asked in his postgame news conference to elaborate on what he liked about the fifth-year running… Continue reading Vikings appreciate Cam Akers as a backup running back so much they traded for him twice
Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter
Both Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings have remained mum on the veteran quarterback’s future as the team continues to pile up wins, their latest netting a 12-2 record entering Week 16. Darnold signed a one-year contract to join the Vikings this offseason. With career season highs in passing yards (3,530), passing TDs (29) and… Continue reading Vikings named potential landing spot for $5 million backup QB with 8-4 record as starter
Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are the best team in the NHL, and Kirill Kaprizov is the best player in the league right now. After years of suffering, the Wild are pleasing the fan base by entertaining them with dominance. The Florida Panthers ended their suffering by becoming Stanley Cup champions last year. The Wild recently traded… Continue reading Could Brock Nelson Be the Wild’s Backup Plan For Eriksson Ek? – Minnesota Wild