When the Minnesota Wild traded for David Jiricek on November 30, they did so partly because the price was right. They got a blue-chip defense prospect for Daemon Hunt and four draft picks. You can argue the draft capital (a first, second, third, and fourth-round pick, staggered between 2025 and 2027) is a lot, and… Continue reading The David Jiricek Trade Is Still the Right Call – Minnesota Wild
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First Call: Brett Favre wants Aaron Rodgers to choose Vikings; Steelers reportedly sign Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell
In “First Call” for Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a running back. A third team may be in the mix for Aaron Rodgers. Some former Steelers are part of moves in the AFC North. We will also look at what lies ahead for Robert Morris in the NCAA Basketball Tournament after clinching the Horizon… Continue reading First Call: Brett Favre wants Aaron Rodgers to choose Vikings; Steelers reportedly sign Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell
The Chiefs Fall While Allen Gets the Call
Vikings Territory Breakdown The 2024-25 NFL season came to a crashing climax (at least for the fans of the Kansas City Chiefs who were hoping for a three-peat), as the Philadelphia Eagles (whose fans may have made things come crashing down after the game) walloped KC in a good old-fashioned blowout of a Super Bowl.… Continue reading The Chiefs Fall While Allen Gets the Call
With the Jets and Aaron Rodgers parting ways, should the Vikings make a call?
Could Aaron Rodgers and the Vikings recapture the same magic Minnesota had with Brett Favre? MINNEAPOLIS — With the news that the New York Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, some Minnesota Vikings fans are already toying with the idea of him throwing on a purple jersey like his former Green Bay predecessor.… Continue reading With the Jets and Aaron Rodgers parting ways, should the Vikings make a call?
Ex-Vikings WR Adam Thielen Makes Final Call on NFL Retirement
Getty Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen. Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen isn’t going anywhere just yet. Like many relevant NFL players did over the course of the past week, Thielen appeared on radio row at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans where he spoke about his plans for the future. Now… Continue reading Ex-Vikings WR Adam Thielen Makes Final Call on NFL Retirement
Wild Call Out Connor McDavid For Dirty Play – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild The Minnesota Wild did not just lose the game on Wednesday night to the Edmonton Oilers, but they potentially lost winger Marcus Johansson for the foreseeable future. During play, Johansson was attempting to play the puck and a passing Connor McDavid — you know, the supposed best player in the world — just… Continue reading Wild Call Out Connor McDavid For Dirty Play – Wilderness Walk
Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call
In the Rams-Vikings wild-card game on Monday night, Minnesota caught a bad break at a key moment early in the game. The Rams jumped out to a 10-point lead, but the Vikings were chipping away. First, Minnesota got on the board with a field goal; then, the Minnesota defense seemed to make a splash play… Continue reading Matthew Stafford non-fumble, explained: Why Vikings defensive touchdown vs. Rams was overturned on controversial call
Seattle’s Byron Murphy says critical facemask penalty was a BS call
On Sunday in Seattle, Sam Darnold and the Vikings were on the right side of a facemask penalty that helped keep Minnesota alive in a come-from-behind victory over the Seahawks. With 4:03 left in the game and the Seahawks leading 24-20, Darnold dropped back to pass on a 2nd-and-10 from the Minnesota 46-yard line when… Continue reading Seattle’s Byron Murphy says critical facemask penalty was a BS call
Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson takes aim at Vikings WR Jordan Addison after PI call
Grabbing his first interception since a pick-6 in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson finally found himself on the highlight reel in Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings. Having been on film and in the headlines for all the wrong reasons since the Hail Mary fail against the Washington Commanders,… Continue reading Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson takes aim at Vikings WR Jordan Addison after PI call
Why do the Vikings call trick plays?
During his first year as Vikings coach, Kevin O’Connell defended a trick play call at the goal line during a December loss to the Lions. It ended in a strip-sack on former running back Dalvin Cook. Afterward, O’Connell said they’d practiced the play a lot and he trusted all players to perform in that moment.… Continue reading Why do the Vikings call trick plays?