Tag: national

National radio guys drum up Garrett and Watson for McCarthy trade idea

A trio of ESPN Radio personalities think the easy solution for the Cleveland Browns in their sticking point with Myles Garrett is trading him to the Minnesota Vikings for J.J. McCarthy. “Myles Garrett for J.J. McCarthy. Who says no?” Hembekides said Monday on ESPN Radio. Uh, Paul. The Vikings would say no to that because… Continue reading National radio guys drum up Garrett and Watson for McCarthy trade idea

National Reporter Confirms Sam Darnold’s Demand for Vikings Front Office as QB Clears Stance on NFL Future

It’s 2025, and the biggest free-agent QB in the market is possibly Sam Darnold. Imagine saying that to someone before 2024—they would have surely made fun of you. But that’s where Darnold has proved everyone wrong with his explosive year in Minnesota. Signed on a one-year deal, Darnold was only seen as a starter until… Continue reading National Reporter Confirms Sam Darnold’s Demand for Vikings Front Office as QB Clears Stance on NFL Future

National Champion Defensive Tackler Tyleik Williams Fits Vikings 2025 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings enjoyed a surprising 2024 season with 14 wins but were eliminated from the playoffs, highlighting the need for improvements, particularly on defense. As they look towards the 2025 NFL Draft, experts from PFF have identified Tyleik Williams, a defensive tackle from Ohio State, as a strong fit for the team. The Vikings’… Continue reading National Champion Defensive Tackler Tyleik Williams Fits Vikings 2025 NFL Draft

National Champ defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF

The 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings was surprisingly successful, even if it ended on a sour note. At the start of the season, most analysts and football fans wouldn’t have predicted a 14-win season and playoff berth for the Vikings. Still, that sour note lets the team and fans know that there’s still a lot… Continue reading National Champ defensive player named NFL Draft fit for Vikings by PFF

Another national analyst thinks Vikings should trade J.J. McCarthy

Add ESPN’s Mike Greenberg to the list of national commentators who have preposterously suggested the Minnesota Vikings should trade rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. In light of Sam Darnold’s outstanding season, speculation has ramped up about what Minnesota will do at the quarterback position this offseason. The Vikings brought in Darnold last offseason to be the… Continue reading Another national analyst thinks Vikings should trade J.J. McCarthy

Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend

EAGAN, Minn. — When you study Kevin O’Connell’s career arc, so much about his head-coaching success makes sense. As a backup quarterback in New York, he helped then-Jets starter Mark Sanchez stay calm. As an assistant coach in Cleveland, he garnered the respect of then-Browns veteran Josh McCown. O’Connell shepherded Dwayne Haskins’ college-to-pro transition in… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend

Czech National Coach Speaks Against Jiricek Trade – Wilderness Walk

Not everyone loves the Minnesota Wild acquiring David Jiricek in the fan base, and it appears even out of our little State of Hockey circle, some people are perplexed. Per a Czech sports reporter, the head coach of the Czechia national team and long-time coach in the top domestic division, Radim Rulik, spoke vehemently against… Continue reading Czech National Coach Speaks Against Jiricek Trade – Wilderness Walk

National pundits praise Sam Darnold as ‘clutch’ and the ‘real deal’

Sam Darnold has been clutch when it’s mattered the most this season for the Minnesota Vikings. Over the past two weeks, Darnold has led two game-winning drives to help stretch the Vikings’ winning streak to five games. Now, Darnold appears to have caught the attention of the national media after helping his team improve to… Continue reading National pundits praise Sam Darnold as ‘clutch’ and the ‘real deal’