The David Jiricek Trade Is Still the Right Call – Minnesota Wild

When the Minnesota Wild traded for David Jiricek on November 30, they did so partly because the price was right. They got a blue-chip defense prospect for Daemon Hunt and four draft picks. You can argue the draft capital (a first, second, third, and fourth-round pick, staggered between 2025 and 2027) is a lot, and… Continue reading The David Jiricek Trade Is Still the Right Call – Minnesota Wild

Reinforcements Are Arriving Right On Time For the Red-Hot Iowa Wild – Minnesota Wild

Things down in Des Moines looked ugly earlier this year.  The Iowa Wild’s start to the season was less than ideal. They were 0-6-1, and their top prospects were floundering. That was surprising, given that they hired Brett McLean in the offseason and had some veteran additions mixed in with the youth. It looked like… Continue reading Reinforcements Are Arriving Right On Time For the Red-Hot Iowa Wild – Minnesota Wild

Justin Jefferson: We’re right there, we just have to be more consistent

The Vikings won 14 of their first 16 games during the 2024 season, but any dreams of a long run into the postseason went up in smoke over the next two weeks. A loss to the Lions in the final game of the regular season meant they didn’t win the NFC North and a loss… Continue reading Justin Jefferson: We’re right there, we just have to be more consistent

Vikings QB Goes Viral … for All the Right Reasons

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings might just have a swell dude on tap for their quarterback of the future. Vikings QB Goes Viral … for All the Right Reasons J.J. McCarthy didn’t play at all in the regular season of his maiden voyage campaign, but that hasn’t stopped fans from daydreaming about him… Continue reading Vikings QB Goes Viral … for All the Right Reasons

Head coach vacancy has to be right fit

EAGAN, Minn. — Brian Flores paused during a reflection on his path through the NFL, unabashed by his goal of getting another head coaching job, to make clear how much he has appreciated his experience as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. “It’s been fantastic here in Minnesota,” Flores said, “so it would have to… Continue reading Head coach vacancy has to be right fit

If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation – InForum

As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in Inglewood, California, their defensive coordinator, Brian Flores, has started to garner interest from a number of teams searching for their next head coach. As of Tuesday, the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets had reportedly requested… Continue reading If Brian Flores is going to leave the Vikings, it needs to be the right situation – InForum

Brian Flores says he’d need ‘right situation’ to leave Vikings

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is entering another round of head coaching interviews. “Any time you’re mentioned in head coaching conversations or receive requests, it’s an honor,” Flores said Tuesday, while adding that he is “locked in” on the Vikings’ wild-card matchup with the Rams on Monday night. On Monday, the Jets requested an interview… Continue reading Brian Flores says he’d need ‘right situation’ to leave Vikings

Are the Vikings Still Moving In the Right Direction?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is once again time for us to take the pulse… Continue reading Are the Vikings Still Moving In the Right Direction?

The studs, duds, right and wrong from Vikings-Seahawks

EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings left Lumen Field in Seattle with a victory after a shining late-game drive from Sam Darnold and clutch defense to close things out. Let’s take a closer look at what right and wrong in the game… Darnold and Jefferson’s chemistry When Sam Darnold targeted Justin Jefferson against the Seahawks, he… Continue reading The studs, duds, right and wrong from Vikings-Seahawks

Vikings’ explosive passing game peaking at the right time

“I just remember being, like, ‘That’s the trait,’ ” he said. “Not only a guy that can fly, but a guy that can track the ball and really effortlessly make something that’s very, very difficult look easy. There’s been great examples of it, but I think we got two of them right here in our… Continue reading Vikings’ explosive passing game peaking at the right time