In the end, all it took to bridge the seemingly unbridgable gap between the Minnesota Wild and Marco Rossi was… another bridge. After neither side made ground on a long-term deal, the two parties kicked the can down the road for three years, with a contract that will carry a $5 million cap hit. Both… Continue reading The Wild May Regret Not Playing the Long Game With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
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Charlie Stramel May Hit the Apex Of His Long Development Journey This Season – Minnesota Wild
Charlie Stramel enters the most pivotal year of his development next season. It feels like we’ve been saying that for the last three years now. Stramel’s journey to become the senior leader for Michigan State has been long and arduous. His first two seasons at Wisconsin were disappointing (20 points in 67 games), but he… Continue reading Charlie Stramel May Hit the Apex Of His Long Development Journey This Season – Minnesota Wild
Veteran Addition May be MN Vikings Secret Weapon
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images This season is a big one for the Minnesota Vikings in that they are hoping to be breaking in a new franchise quarterback. J.J. McCarthy missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a season-ending knee injury. Kevin O’Connell showed how impactful he can be on a quarterback by turning Sam Darnold… Continue reading Veteran Addition May be MN Vikings Secret Weapon
Vikings continue diversity summit, despite NFL scrapping “accelerator” program for May 2025
The NFL seems to be tiptoeing through a political minefield, when it comes to coexisting with the current administration. The Vikings are exercising no such discretion, as it relates to one specific sticking point for the upper reaches of the executive branch. Via Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Vikings conducted their fourth… Continue reading Vikings continue diversity summit, despite NFL scrapping “accelerator” program for May 2025
The Wild May Have Locked Themselves Into the Wrong Time To Strike – Minnesota Wild
“Last week, I helped my friend stay put. It’s a lot easier than helping someone move. I just went over to his house and made sure he did not start to load s— into a truck.” — State of Hockey native Mitch Hedberg. After four years of largely staying put, the Minnesota Wild are itching… Continue reading The Wild May Have Locked Themselves Into the Wrong Time To Strike – Minnesota Wild
The Vikings’ FA Signing Who May Punch Above His Weight Class
Nov 21, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) and offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) and wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) and guard Ezra Cleveland (72) in action against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports At present, Christian Darrisaw is working back from… Continue reading The Vikings’ FA Signing Who May Punch Above His Weight Class
Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year
The regular-season finale between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings could shape not only the NFC playoff picture but also the Coach of the Year race at the NFL Honors in February. Next Sunday’s divisional clash at Ford Field — with the NFC North crown and the conference’s No. 1 seed on the line —… Continue reading Lions-Vikings may also decide NFL Coach of the Year
Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
EAGAN, Minn. — Crunchtime is upon us. Christmas is in the past, and the final stage of December football is here. The Minnesota Vikings are one of the NFL’s darlings, but their visions lie well beyond that. The reason for the belief lies in many of the features of this team we’ve discussed the last… Continue reading Vikings’ playoff hopes (and Super Bowl dreams?) may come down to these concerns
The Vikings WRs May Be Understated
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports It’s obvious and straightforward to call Justin Jefferson the best wide receiver in football. For whatever reason, it took Madden some time to figure that out. Bengals fans may argue that Ja’Marr Chase has a claim to the crown. They are wrong. It’s unequivocally a fact that Jefferson is the top… Continue reading The Vikings WRs May Be Understated
Kirk Cousins May Lose His Starting Job in Atlanta This Week
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Have you ever made a purchase you instantly regretted? Well, you’re in good company with the Atlanta Falcons. This offseason, the team signed the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback for a staggering $180 million. Unfortunately, what seemed like a promising investment has rapidly turned into a regretful decision.” While the Minnesota Vikings… Continue reading Kirk Cousins May Lose His Starting Job in Atlanta This Week