Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens The Washington Post Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why – The Athletic The Athletic Podcast: Will the Vikings use their franchise tag? + The ideal Minnesota sports owner Star Tribune NFL Insider: Vikings ‘More Likely to Let’ Sam Darnold Leave Than… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s status with Vikings in focus as NFL’s tag window opens – The Washington Post
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Vikings Free Agency Should Focus on 2 Players
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings will possess about $60 million in available cap space to spend on in-house and external free agents in seven weeks, the seventh-most in the NFL as of January 22nd. Vikings Free Agency Should Focus on 2 Players Dead money from the contracts of Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter will… Continue reading Vikings Free Agency Should Focus on 2 Players
The Vikings coaching situation we should focus on is Brian Flores’
In the middle of the Vikings’ 2009 season, which would end oh-so-close to a Super Bowl appearance, head coach Brad Childress received a contract extension to stay with Minnesota through the 2013 season. He still had a season-and-a-half left on the original five-year deal he signed upon arrival in 2006, but the Wilf family had… Continue reading The Vikings coaching situation we should focus on is Brian Flores’
Vikings focus on rookie Dallas Turner’s coverage skills
The Vikings officially opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., who has missed the last four games on injured reserve due to a hamstring strain. The team also signed cornerback Ambry Thomas, a 2021 third-round pick by the 49ers, to the practice squad. He started 11 games over three years for San… Continue reading Vikings focus on rookie Dallas Turner’s coverage skills
Pro Football Focus’ 3 highest-graded Seahawks vs. Vikings on defense in Week 16
The Seattle Seahawks fell short of upsetting the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, dropping their Week 16 contest 27-24. Mike Macdonald’s defense struggled to get stops. Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 246 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson was unstoppable, totaling 10 catches for 144 yards and two scores. Kevin O’Connell… Continue reading Pro Football Focus’ 3 highest-graded Seahawks vs. Vikings on defense in Week 16
Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return Comes into Focus
Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Barring a sudden setback or lingo change, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. should return to the club in Week 17 for a game at home against the Green Bay Packers. Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return Comes into Focus The starting inside linebacker has missed the last three games on injured reserve due… Continue reading Ivan Pace Jr.’s Return Comes into Focus
Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
The rub lies in what the Vikings define as “clean” versus PFF. Outside evaluators dissect results, whereas coaches and players focus on the process. O’Neill might not have allowed a defender to obviously get in Darnold’s way, but he can think of plays in which he messed up and didn’t face consequences. “What I’m talking… Continue reading Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
Jefferson sees double; Vikings focus on overall offense
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has been forced to dig deeper into play designs and game plans to help keep quarterback Sam Darnold and the offense on track. EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route, determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep, but he’s hardly… Continue reading Jefferson sees double; Vikings focus on overall offense