Super Bowl LIX did not go well for the Kansas City Chiefs, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times, turned the ball over three times, and was under constant duress from the Eagles’ defensive line. Philadelphia dominated in that area, got a great game from Jalen Hurts, and… Continue reading How did top free agent guard Trey Smith play in the Super Bowl?
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Packers 8th, Vikings and Bears Tied
As is tradition, we spend the day after the big game talking about the odds for teams to get to the next one. On Monday morning, we learned that the Chiefs and Ravens have the best odds, followed closely by the now defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Our area teams are very well represented in the… Continue reading Packers 8th, Vikings and Bears Tied
One New Vikings Mock Draft Is Quite Spiffy
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) gets away from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defense on a long run in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. Super Bowl LIX… Continue reading One New Vikings Mock Draft Is Quite Spiffy
Ex-Viking Nick Muse shotguns beer with Saquon Barkley after SB victory
What a year it was for former Vikings tight end Nick Muse, who got to shotgun a beer with Saquon Barkley after the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory on Sunday. Originally a seventh-round pick out of South Carolina in 2022, Muse had done enough to stick around for a third season in Minnesota, making the… Continue reading Ex-Viking Nick Muse shotguns beer with Saquon Barkley after SB victory
Ugh. Adam Schefter has started the ‘Aaron Rodgers to Vikings’ speculation
News broke on Sunday that the New York Jets have informed Aaron Rodgers that they’ll be moving on at the quarterback position in 2025. And perhaps unsurprisingly, it took all of one day for the NFL’s preeminent insider to stir up speculation around the idea of Rodgers completing the Brett Favre career arc and signing… Continue reading Ugh. Adam Schefter has started the ‘Aaron Rodgers to Vikings’ speculation
Packers 8th, Vikings and Bears Tied
As is tradition, we spend the day after the big game talking about the odds for teams to get to the next one. On Monday morning, we learned that the Chiefs and Ravens have the best odds, followed closely by the now defending champion Philadelphia Eagles. Our area teams are very well represented in the… Continue reading Packers 8th, Vikings and Bears Tied
NFL Insider tabs Vikings free agent QB as fit for the Browns
Plenty of speculation has been about Sam Darnold’s future and where he will play in 2025. But another veteran quarterback on the Minnesota Vikings’ roster in 2024 could be an option for quarterback-needy teams next year. On Sunday, Tom Pelissero discussed the Cleveland Browns’ approach to free agency and the draft in acquiring a quarterback.… Continue reading NFL Insider tabs Vikings free agent QB as fit for the Browns
2025 NFL Draft Scouting: Quinshon Judkins Could Boost Vikings RB Depth
Quinshon Judkins, a standout running back from Ohio State, is positioning himself as a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. With impressive collegiate stats and notable performances, he could be a valuable addition to the Minnesota Vikings, who are seeking to enhance their ground attack. Judkins has demonstrated a powerful ground game, showcasing speed,… Continue reading 2025 NFL Draft Scouting: Quinshon Judkins Could Boost Vikings RB Depth
Philly’s Super Bowl Win Explains Minnesota’s Donatell Dalliance
Kirk Cousins was perplexed playing against the Minnesota Vikings’ new-look defense in training camp. It wasn’t the first time he had seen something like it. Still, there was a learning curve he would have to overcome. “That family of defense has caused a lot of people problems, and it’s because it puts a lot of… Continue reading Philly’s Super Bowl Win Explains Minnesota’s Donatell Dalliance
Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
“Mahomes is very, very good when you rush five or six – at reading it, seeing the blitz – and then making big plays off of it,” Fangio told reporters after the game. “So the plan was not to do it much.” Fangio is a great coach. And, yes, coaching is important. But without Philly’s… Continue reading Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings