Many times this offseason, the topic has been the amount of money the Minnesota Vikings spent on free agency, but all that work will soon prove to be the right decision for the franchise to reach postseason excellence. Pro Football Focus writer Dalton Wasserman recently reviewed each NFC team and identified their best offseason decisions.… Continue reading Vikings pulled a page from the Eagles’ playbook this year (and it’s genius)
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Eagles schedule preview: Minnesota Vikings
When and Where: Week 7 at the Minnesota Bird Death Machine Last season: Rode the Sam Darnold train for 16 games, then rode the Sam Darnold derailment for 2. Added: Ryan Kelly, Eric Wilson, Isaiah Rodgers, Will Fries, Jonathan Allen Lost: Sam Darnold, Cam Robinson, Cam Bynum, Stephon Gilmore, Jonathan Bullard, Shaquill Griffin, Dalton Risner,… Continue reading Eagles schedule preview: Minnesota Vikings
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
Chargers, Saints, Sirmon, Wilber, Eagles, Vikings, Chiefs, Steelers
Jim Harbaugh now has former Michigan offensive and defensive coordinators on his staff. A year after bringing Jesse Minter with him, the Chargers HC is hiring Kirk Campbell from Ann Arbor, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. Campbell moved up to Wolverines OC following Harbaugh’s exit but was in place as QBs coach during the team’s unbeaten… Continue reading Chargers, Saints, Sirmon, Wilber, Eagles, Vikings, Chiefs, Steelers
Eagles star projected to leave Philadelphia for $63 million mega deal with Vikings
The Philadelphia Eagles are riding high after throttling the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, but Philly’s star-studded roster is almost certain to undergo significant turnover this offseason. The Eagles have over 15 players scheduled to hit free agency this March, and four of them rank among the best at their position in linebacker… Continue reading Eagles star projected to leave Philadelphia for $63 million mega deal with Vikings
Eagles finally broke the ‘Kirk Cousins curse’ with Super Bowl victory
The “Kirk Cousins curse” has finally been broken. 13 years into Cousins’ NFL career, the Eagles became the first team to overcome the magic. Up until Sunday, no team had ever lost to Cousins in the regular season and went on to win the Super Bowl. That notably included last year’s 49ers, who lost to… Continue reading Eagles finally broke the ‘Kirk Cousins curse’ with Super Bowl victory
Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
“Mahomes is very, very good when you rush five or six – at reading it, seeing the blitz – and then making big plays off of it,” Fangio told reporters after the game. “So the plan was not to do it much.” Fangio is a great coach. And, yes, coaching is important. But without Philly’s… Continue reading Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
Super Bowl champion Eagles were built with brilliance
Roseman has the ability to be both bold and surgical. He sensed Carson Wentz, the quarterback he drafted to lead his team for a decade, was not up to the task. So he drafted Hurts, considered by most at the time to be a long shot, run-first athlete more than a fully developed quarterback. Turns… Continue reading Super Bowl champion Eagles were built with brilliance
A Chiefs Super Bowl win over Eagles should be loved by Vikings fans
Vikings fans should be Chiefs fans on Sunday, and not because Kansas City’s barbecue is better than in the Twin Cities. The Chiefs are a dynasty. It’s hard to root for a dynasty if it’s not your team, you say. Travis Kelce is over-commercialized, you say. Taylor Swift gets too much airtime during games, you… Continue reading A Chiefs Super Bowl win over Eagles should be loved by Vikings fans