Marcus Spears, Michelle Beisner-Buck and Laura Rutledge added sideline and on-field commentary throughout the day. Things got a little silly down the stretch of the Flag Game, with players switching positions and Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing quarterback for the NFC, but athletes showed all afternoon they welcome competition in any form. Goff, Sam Darnold and Baker… Continue reading Byron Murphy Scores TD & Defensive MVP; Justin Jefferson Adds TD in NFC’s Pro Bowl Win
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Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon
Derrick Harmon, you are the newest member of the Minnesota Vikings … in a mock draft that likely means absolutely nothing other than recognizing players who could hear their name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Nobody really knows what’s going to happen when the draft starts April 24, and the… Continue reading Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon
Vikings address defensive line, pass-protection issues
Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams in Round 1: Drafting Williams would go a long way toward improving a run defense that looked outmatched against Detroit in 2024, as Williams graded positively on 27.1% of run plays last season, a top-five rate in the nation. Help for the offensive line: Georgia’s Ratledge specializes in pass protection. He gave… Continue reading Vikings address defensive line, pass-protection issues
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
The scheme helped the Vikings improve from 28th to 13th in points allowed from 2022 to 2023, and Flores oversaw a set of defensive changes before the 2024 season that led to the Vikings signing Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel and Blake Cashman, as well as key role players like Jihad Ward and Kamu Grugier-Hill,… Continue reading Defensive coordinator Brian Flores seems likely to stay with Vikings
Jaguars interviewing Vikings’ Daronte Jones for defensive coordinator on Monday
After hiring Liam Coen as head coach, the Jaguars are beginning the process of filling his first staff. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is interviewing Minnesota defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones for the position. Jones, 46, is in his second stint with Minnesota. He was the club’s DBs coach… Continue reading Jaguars interviewing Vikings’ Daronte Jones for defensive coordinator on Monday
National Champion Defensive Tackler Tyleik Williams Fits Vikings 2025 NFL Draft
The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a surprising 2024 season with 14 wins but were eliminated from the playoffs, highlighting the need for improvements, particularly on defense. As they look towards the 2025 NFL Draft, experts from PFF have identified Tyleik Williams, a defensive tackle from Ohio State, as a strong fit for the team. The Vikings’… Continue reading National Champion Defensive Tackler Tyleik Williams Fits Vikings 2025 NFL Draft
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL got stronger on Friday after latest report – AtoZ Sports
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL got stronger on Friday after latest report AtoZ Sports Miami Dolphins’ former coach, Brian Flores, may be odd man out this NFL hiring cycle Palm Beach Post As head jobs disappear, Brian Flores seems likely to return to Vikings in 2025 Sports Illustrated One Potential Brian Flores Suitor… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL got stronger on Friday after latest report – AtoZ Sports
National Champ defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF
The 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings was surprisingly successful, even if it ended on a sour note. At the start of the season, most analysts and football fans wouldn’t have predicted a 14-win season and playoff berth for the Vikings. Still, that sour note lets the team and fans know that there’s still a lot… Continue reading National Champ defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF
Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions’ offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota’s coaches about a job on his staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have requested an interview with Vikings defensive backs coach/passing… Continue reading Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
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