Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been present at the NFL’s recent award show. Following last season, Kevin O’Connell was named Coach of the Year. The only other Vikings coach to win the trophy was Hall of Famer Bud Grant. Finalist Sam Darnold, meanwhile, couldn’t win his Comeback Player of the Year award.… Continue reading Vikings Have a Sneaky Award Candidate
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The Vikings’ Cut Candidate Who Shouldn’t Be
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Extend the man. For some, tight end Josh Oliver is among the Vikings cut candidates. He shouldn’t be. Rather, the bully blocker is someone who appears quite likely to extend his deal, lessening his 2025 cap charge while also attaching him to the roster for the foreseeable future. The Vikings’ Cut… Continue reading The Vikings’ Cut Candidate Who Shouldn’t Be
ESPN Names Vikings’ Cut Candidate
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of decisions to make in the 2025 offseason. Everything begins at the vital quarterback spot, as starter Sam Darnold will be an unrestricted free agent in March if the Vikings don’t hand him a new deal via contract extension or the franchise tag. ESPN Names Vikings’… Continue reading ESPN Names Vikings’ Cut Candidate
Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been on coach watch for weeks as defensive coordinator Brian Flores has drawn some interest from the Jaguars, Bears, and Jets for their vacant head coach spots. However, all three have hired different candidates. While there could be some late traction with the Saints or Raiders, so… Continue reading Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
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 GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah candidate for NFL Executive of the Year
Kevin O’Connell should be a lock for Coach of the Year after guiding the Vikings a hundred miles past preseason projections. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah also deserves to be in the discussion for NFL Executive of the Year for constructing a roster that aligned with the coaching staff’s wishes and vision while also clearing considerable… Continue reading Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah candidate for NFL Executive of the Year
Vikings ‘Dark Horse’ Candidate to Reunite With QB Kirk Cousins
Getty Quarterback Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings never seem to have it easy when it comes to the quarterback position — even when they get good seasons from their starters, which they often have in recent years. Sam Darnold represents the current conundrum, as he has been awesome in 2024 but… Continue reading Vikings ‘Dark Horse’ Candidate to Reunite With QB Kirk Cousins
Vikings Considered Candidate for Running Back Prospect
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings made a major change to the running back room in back-to-back offseasons. In 2023, the team parted ways with star runner Dalvin Cook, and his past two seasons show that they picked the exact right moment to do that. In March of 2024, one-year starter Alexander Mattison… Continue reading Vikings Considered Candidate for Running Back Prospect
Vikings Executive Floated as Candidate for GM Job He May Not Want
Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The last major shake-up for the Minnesota Vikings organization involved changes at both the general manager and head coach positions. At this point, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn’t going anywhere this offseason, and head coach Kevin O’Connell is almost guaranteed to sign a very lucrative contract extension. That doesn’t necessarily mean the front… Continue reading Vikings Executive Floated as Candidate for GM Job He May Not Want