Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look

In terms of Xs and Os, I gravitate towards the defensive side of the ball. I’m a fan of the innovators; the proactive rather than reactive, and schemes that dictate how the offense responds, not vice versa. Seeing them on the schedule, film sessions included an equal measure of expletives and Advil. The Bill Belichicks,… Continue reading Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look

The Packers And Vikings Just Helped Ryan Poles Look Brilliant

Ryan Poles sensed a problem as free agency approached. He needed help for the Chicago Bears’ interior offensive line. However, as information flowed in about the market, one thing became apparent: It was going to get expensive fast. Rather than bite the bullet and prepare his coffers, Poles became proactive. He traded 4th and 6th… Continue reading The Packers And Vikings Just Helped Ryan Poles Look Brilliant

Insider suggests Vikings will look to extend coordinators this spring

The Minnesota Vikings completed the first of their offseason priorities when they signed coach Kevin O’Connell to a multiyear contract extension. One of the next orders of business will be keeping O’Connell’s coaching staff with him. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips both have contracts that expire after the 2025 season, and… Continue reading Insider suggests Vikings will look to extend coordinators this spring

What Would A Marco Rossi Long-Term Deal Look Like? – Minnesota Wild

Marco Rossi is a hockey blogger’s dream. Drafted 9th overall, he was undersized but supremely skilled. That combination made him a content factory. Following the draft, Rossi experienced life-threatening complications from COVID-19 and has gritted his way back to a development path typical of a top-ten draft pick.  Even during that development, he’s been reluctantly… Continue reading What Would A Marco Rossi Long-Term Deal Look Like? – Minnesota Wild

A Closer Look: NFL Draft Disappointments: Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders

A Closer Look: NFL Draft Disappointments: Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders Information courtesy: [email protected] Kansas City Chiefs Name Number Drafted Year Drafted How many NFL Seasons? Jonathan Baldwin  26 2011 3 Clyde Edwards-Helaire 32 2020 4 Green Bay Packers Name Number Drafted Year Drafted How many NFL Seasons? Jamal Reynolds… Continue reading A Closer Look: NFL Draft Disappointments: Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders

Does the Yakov Trenin Contract Look Better In Light Of the Expected Cap Explosion? – Minnesota Wild

The NHL salary cap can seem like a scary, unfamiliar beast to those outside league circles. In reality, it’s a simple concept you’ve seen on TV a dozen times.  At each side of a ludicrously long mahogany table, two groups sit across from each other, prepared to hammer out a deal. There are different flavors… Continue reading Does the Yakov Trenin Contract Look Better In Light Of the Expected Cap Explosion? – Minnesota Wild

Revenge Wasn’t A Good Look For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

“There’s not a lot of money in revenge.” – Inigo Montoya“Revenge is like serving cold cuts.” – Tony Soprano The Minnesota Wild seemingly went onto the ice with one thing on their minds on Saturday night, and it didn’t much involve winning a hockey game. Earlier this week, the Wild made it clear that they… Continue reading Revenge Wasn’t A Good Look For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

Kevin O’Connell & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Look Forward to Building on Vikings Foundation

But instead of securing the victory and the spoils of a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs, the Vikings fell to the No. 5 seed. The loss created a rematch with the Rams, who dropped from the No. 3 to the No. 4 spot after opting to rest multiple starters in Week… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Look Forward to Building on Vikings Foundation

A Look at the Vikings’ 2025 Opponents

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have one game left in the regular season, taking on the Detroit Lions for the NFC North crown, the NFC’s No. 1 seed, and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. It’s arguably the most important regular season game in franchise history. Minnesota is 14-2 through Week 17 and has won… Continue reading A Look at the Vikings’ 2025 Opponents

How Did Eriksson Ek Look In His First Game Back? – Minnesota Wild

On Sunday, Joel Eriksson Ek returned from his third injury this season for the Minnesota Wild’s game against the Ottawa Senators. The Wild center missed 2 games in early October for a broken nose, followed by one game in November for an undisclosed injury. He missed a total of 11 games for this injury, which… Continue reading How Did Eriksson Ek Look In His First Game Back? – Minnesota Wild