Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have more than a few areas to address this offseason. They have a boatload of impending free agents, and for a team that hasn’t drafted well, they’ll need to supplement the roster. Will the Vikings Pull Off the Greatest Line Overhaul? Two of the most problematic areas on Minnesota’s… Continue reading Will the Vikings Pull Off the Greatest Line Overhaul?
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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
Eagles’ NFC title game win shows importance of RB position, offensive line
The Philadelphia Eagles romped over the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday, winning 55-23 to secure their second trip to the Super Bowl in the last three years. If there’s one lesson for the Vikings and other teams to take from the Eagles’ success this season, it’s how valuable an effective and… Continue reading Eagles’ NFC title game win shows importance of RB position, offensive line
2024 Vikings Position Recap: Offensive Line
2 Pressing Questions for 2025 1. How will the Vikings address interior Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said following the Wild Card loss there’s “no question” the interior pass rush was a problem throughout the 2024 campaign and will need to be addressed. He also noted, however, there are multiple ways to improve in that… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Offensive Line
Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth? – Minnesota Wild
It was a tale of two games for the Minnesota Wild’s defenders. Minnesota was down Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin against the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, Brock Faber returned from his upper-body injury against Nashville. As a result, Minnesota’s defensive pairings were: Under John Hynes, the Wild don’t allow many goals or shots,… Continue reading Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth? – Minnesota Wild
Three Vikings who could be in line for contract extensions this offseason
The Vikings have numerous decisions to make on players hitting free agency this offseason. They also could take action on a few players going into the final year of their contracts in order to keep them from becoming free agents in March of 2026. Last year, the Vikings got contract extensions done with stars Christian… Continue reading Three Vikings who could be in line for contract extensions this offseason
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
In between those bookends is an issue that can’t be ignored any longer. It’s the team’s No. 1 issue. An issue so big that the Vikings were prioritizing it ahead of re-signing Darnold even three weeks ago when the general public was thinking Darnold would either be given a giant long-term contract or the franchise… Continue reading Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell knows offensive line needs new parts
Vikings must address interior offensive line issues
Kansas City used a second-round pick on center Creed Humphrey, a sixth-round pick on 6-6, 321-pound right guard Trey Smith and turned to free agency to sign left guard Joe Thuney, who had helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls. Four seasons later, Humphrey and Thuney are first-team All-Pro on a No. 1-seeded Chiefs team… Continue reading Vikings must address interior offensive line issues
Can Zach Bogosian Fill the Void On Minnesota’s Blue Line? – Minnesota Wild
John Hynes worked overtime in the offseason to create depth and condition the Minnesota Wild, which has helped the team rank third in the Western Conference despite an onslaught of injuries. However, with Brock Faber, Jonas Brodin, and Jared Spurgeon out, there is still a major gap in the defense. Zach Bogosian may be playing… Continue reading Can Zach Bogosian Fill the Void On Minnesota’s Blue Line? – Minnesota Wild
Vikings vs. Rams odds, spread, line, time: 2025 NFL Wild Card picks, prediction from model on 31-14 run
The No. 5 seed Minnesota Vikings will visit the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Rams in an NFC showdown on Monday Night Football as part of the 2025 NFL Wild Card schedule. The Vikings didn’t win their division despite going 14-3 during the regular season. In Week 18, they lost to the Detroit Lions, 31-9,… Continue reading Vikings vs. Rams odds, spread, line, time: 2025 NFL Wild Card picks, prediction from model on 31-14 run