In this episode, Darren and Dave Stefano, your seasoned bloggers, cover three primary themes. They start with an in-depth analysis of Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s evolution and explore whether they might alter their free agency philosophy this year. This is particularly important given the Vikings’ significantly improved cap space heading into free agency. Darren… Continue reading Will Kwesi Finally Land a Big Fish?
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Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach
Jul 30, 2010; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs a drill with running backs coach Eric Bieniemy at training camp at Blakeslee Field at the Minnesota State University. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears have been quite the tumultuous organization in the last few years. They can’t… Continue reading Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach
Local Insider Reveals New Kevin O’Connell Contract Details with Vikings
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings checked one thing off of their offseason to-do list recently, when they announced a contract extension with head coach Kevin O’Connell. It was the most obvious task to start with. KOC sets the tone in Eagan. Given all the O’Connell trade rumors that were floating around in the… Continue reading Local Insider Reveals New Kevin O’Connell Contract Details with Vikings
Pro Bowl Honors & Vikings Birthdays Galore
It’s time to move forward. I skimmed through the (Jan. 27) Mailbag because it was depressing. Everyone is either down on the team or knows better than the coaches. All you have to know is that the owners and coaches will do everything they can to get the Vikings a championship trophy. That being said,… Continue reading Pro Bowl Honors & Vikings Birthdays Galore
Vikings QB Daniel Jones Projected to Replace Super Bowl Champ
Getty Daniel Jones #13 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after a game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Minnesota Vikings have not divulged much about their plans at quarterback beyond having veterans Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones and rookie J.J. McCarthy in-house to evaluate. While two of them could return, it is all but certain that all… Continue reading Vikings QB Daniel Jones Projected to Replace Super Bowl Champ
NFC Notes: Bears’ New Defensive Strategy, Lions’ Growth, Vikings’ Patience
The NFC teams are reshaping their strategies heading into the next season. The Bears are looking to implement a more aggressive defense under new DC Dennis Allen, emphasizing a traditional Bears grit. The Lions are focusing on player development, with RB Sione Vaki aiming to excel beyond special teams. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah… Continue reading NFC Notes: Bears’ New Defensive Strategy, Lions’ Growth, Vikings’ Patience
Vikings predicted to sign Jets underrated $58 million pending free agent
The Minnesota Vikings have multiple areas to address during the 2025 offseason, with the cornerbacks room certainly being among them. Not only did the Vikings finish with a bottom-five pass defense in 2024, giving up 242 yards per game, Minnesota also has three pending free agents at cornerback in Byron Murphy, Stephon Gilmore and Shaquil… Continue reading Vikings predicted to sign Jets underrated $58 million pending free agent
Byron Murphy Scores TD & Defensive MVP; Justin Jefferson Adds TD in NFC’s Pro Bowl Win
Marcus Spears, Michelle Beisner-Buck and Laura Rutledge added sideline and on-field commentary throughout the day. Things got a little silly down the stretch of the Flag Game, with players switching positions and Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing quarterback for the NFC, but athletes showed all afternoon they welcome competition in any form. Goff, Sam Darnold and Baker… Continue reading Byron Murphy Scores TD & Defensive MVP; Justin Jefferson Adds TD in NFC’s Pro Bowl Win
Ex-Packers WR disrespects Sam Darnold with foolish suggestion
By throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns during the 2024 NFL season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Sam Darnold earned himself an opportunity to cash in during free agency later this year for the first time in his pro career. Despite Darnold’s much-improved performance in 2024, FS1 analyst and former Green Bay… Continue reading Ex-Packers WR disrespects Sam Darnold with foolish suggestion
NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired DC Dennis Allen said they want to build an “attacking” defense: “We want to take the fight to the offense… [A defense] you come to expect from the Chicago Bears.” (Scott Bair) The Bears are expected to interview Tulane OL coach Dan Roushar for their OL opening on Friday, per the Bernstein… Continue reading NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings