Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Despite just 19 preseason snaps, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy might be one of the best-equipped signal-callers from the 2024 draft class. That’s despite playing the least out of all of the top quarterbacks taken, including Spencer Rattler of the New Orleans Saints. McCarthy missed the 2024 season due to… Continue reading Vikings Offense Receives Telling Praise
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Is Vancouver the Wild’s Best Marco Rossi Trade Destination? – Minnesota Wild
The result of the Marco Rossi saga will be one of the defining storylines of this Minnesota Wild offseason. Teams are beginning to circle on the talented young center, making him one of this offseason’s most coveted trade pieces. The Vancouver Canucks look like a suitor for Rossi is the Vancouver Canucks. “I definitely hear… Continue reading Is Vancouver the Wild’s Best Marco Rossi Trade Destination? – Minnesota Wild
Darius Garland and Jaire Alexander could help Minnesota teams. But are they worth it?
This dawned on me as necessary Monday when pondering the news that Garland underwent offseason toe surgery that will keep him out 4-5 months and likely will mean he misses games at the start of the 2025-26 season. All we know at this point is that Garland was the subject of trade rumors last offseason… Continue reading Darius Garland and Jaire Alexander could help Minnesota teams. But are they worth it?
Cam Akers Reportedly Gets Saints Tryout At Minicamp After Texans, Vikings Stints
Running back Cam Akers is reportedly getting a tryout with the New Orleans Saints at their minicamp, according to NewOrleans.Football Nick Underhill. The former second-round pick in 2020 was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams, where he spent his first three seasons, posting a career-high seven touchdowns and 786 yards in 2022. He split last… Continue reading Cam Akers Reportedly Gets Saints Tryout At Minicamp After Texans, Vikings Stints
New Vikings DT named as ‘under-the-radar star’ for 2025
Do the Vikings have an “under-the-radar star” on their roster this year? There are several names who could fit that mold, from ascending younger players to former Pro Bowlers who have maybe been overlooked a bit due to recent injuries. CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell, in picking a player for the Vikings to fall under that… Continue reading New Vikings DT named as ‘under-the-radar star’ for 2025
Where Would Rossi Go In A 2020 Redraft? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild aren’t in a rush to trade Marco Rossi. However, Rossi will likely be on a new team by this upcoming draft or July 1. Rossi experienced a demotion in the lineup during the playoffs while veterans like Ryan Hartman and Freddy Gaudreau got more ice time. Rossi wants to play for a… Continue reading Where Would Rossi Go In A 2020 Redraft? – Minnesota Wild
Should Vikings pursue newly released Packers corner Jaire Alexander?
If there’s one thing this scary-looking Vikings defense still needs, it’s another quality starting cornerback — a veteran who can raise the floor and ceiling at a position group that’s currently Minnesota’s most glaring non-quarterback question mark. If that player is a star, even better. That’s why we wrote last week that the Vikings should… Continue reading Should Vikings pursue newly released Packers corner Jaire Alexander?
Vancouver Canucks ‘Very Interested’ In Wild’s Marco Rossi – Wilderness Walk
Maybe it was just because he was on Vancouver radio that particular day, but according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo, during a hit on Sportsnet 650, the Vancouver Canucks are one team that are looking heavily into acquiring center Marco Rossi from the Minnesota Wild. “I definitely hear from really good sources that Vancouver really… Continue reading Vancouver Canucks ‘Very Interested’ In Wild’s Marco Rossi – Wilderness Walk
Surprise Summer Cut Candiates for the Vikings
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Blake Brandel (64) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images. It’s time to start thinking about potential Minnesota Vikings roster cuts at the end of the summer, as that portion of the… Continue reading Surprise Summer Cut Candiates for the Vikings
Justin Jefferson’s important message to Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
Justin Jefferson has done an excellent job of establishing himself as one of the elite receivers in the NFL. As Jefferson prepares for his sixth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he knows he can make the toughest catches under the most difficult of circumstances. However, Jefferson will be working with his third starting quarterback in… Continue reading Justin Jefferson’s important message to Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy