Tag: offense

Gopher Football Media Day 2025 – Offense (Part 1)

Drake Lindsey, Greg Johnson, Frank Bierman and Marcellus Marshall met the media on Wednesday. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Vikings Offense Receives Telling Praise

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

NFC Insights: Lions’ Offense with Goff, Packers, and Vikings Moves

The NFC is seeing significant roster and coaching dynamics as teams strategize for the upcoming season. New Lions offensive coordinator John Morton aims to leverage his familiarity with quarterback Jared Goff while making adjustments to the offense. The Packers are considering cap savings with the potential departures of key players, like cornerback Jaire Alexander. The… Continue reading NFC Insights: Lions’ Offense with Goff, Packers, and Vikings Moves

Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA, which continues to offer intrigue leading up to the trade deadline. The Timberwolves got a much-needed win Wednesday over the Bulls, but bigger things swirl around them. The Lakers, Warriors and Spurs all made blockbuster trades that could impact this year’s playoff race. And the arbitration to… Continue reading Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux

What Happened To the Wild’s Offense? – Minnesota Wild

What if I told you that the Minnesota Wild were ranked in the top 10 in the NHL in goals per game through the first quarter of the season?  However, they have been slipping down the rankings since then. It’s almost February, and they are 19th in the NHL with 2.36 goals per game.  Minnesota’s… Continue reading What Happened To the Wild’s Offense? – Minnesota Wild

Film Breakdown: Why CJ Ham is the Unsung Hero of the Minnesota Vikings Offense

The Minnesota Vikings are packed with game-changers, but some players don’t always get the recognition they truly deserve. In this Film Breakdown, we’re shining the spotlight on CJ Ham—a player who perfectly exemplifies the heart and grit of a Minnesota Viking. While much of the spotlight has been on the flashy stars, it’s no surprise… Continue reading Film Breakdown: Why CJ Ham is the Unsung Hero of the Minnesota Vikings Offense

PFF tabs a Vikings player on offense to breakout in 2025

Every season is filled with players who come out of nowhere to have stellar seasons and become “breakout” stars. This season, one of those players was none other than Minnesota Vikings‘ quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold came from draft bust and relegated backup to having a career season and leading the Vikings to the playoffs. Every… Continue reading PFF tabs a Vikings player on offense to breakout in 2025

Minnesota Vikings Target Pro Bowl Guard Trey Smith to Boost Offense

The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for the offseason and focusing on upgrading their interior offensive line after a disappointing playoff exit. Central to their plans is the potential signing of Trey Smith, a Pro Bowl guard from the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith, a valuable run blocker with a strong track record, is coming off… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Target Pro Bowl Guard Trey Smith to Boost Offense

Patrick Reusse on the Wolves’ rut, Wild’s grit and Vikings offense

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included another close but ultimately unsatisfying Timberwolves loss to Memphis. More questions about late-game personnel and offense turned a five-point lead into a two-point defeat. Will Minnesota even make the play-in? Reusse isn’t convinced they will.… Continue reading Patrick Reusse on the Wolves’ rut, Wild’s grit and Vikings offense