Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images One of the best things to happen, or not happen, last offseason was Brian Flores not receiving a head coaching offer. The Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator has been a significant difference maker for Kevin O’Connell. Hiring him is complicated given the pending lawsuit against the league. That said, it’s impossible for… Continue reading Division Rival Coming for Vikings DC Brian Flores…?
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Rival Vikings, Packers fans to meet in tug-of-war contest on Stillwater Lift Bridge
Fans of the Minnesota Vikings will compete against their rival Green Bay Packers counterparts Sunday in an epic tug-of-war contest in Stillwater. Dubbed the “Border Battle,” the event will start at 9 a.m., about six hours before the two NFL teams face off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The location will be literally on… Continue reading Rival Vikings, Packers fans to meet in tug-of-war contest on Stillwater Lift Bridge
NFL Week 17 picks and score predictions: Vikings outlast rival Packers in thriller; Bengals beat Broncos
Welcome to the Week 17 picks and let me be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas, but that’s only to the people who are reading this on or before Dec. 25. If you’re reading this after Christmas, then happy early new year. And if you’re reading this five years down the road because… Continue reading NFL Week 17 picks and score predictions: Vikings outlast rival Packers in thriller; Bengals beat Broncos
NFC Rival Urged to Poach Vikings’ $160 Million Veteran QB
Getty Head coach Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings have proved to be a home to misfit quarterbacks looking for a second chance in the NFL. Their most recent arrival is former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, who could be on the move before the end of the 2024 season. In… Continue reading NFC Rival Urged to Poach Vikings’ $160 Million Veteran QB
Minnesota Vikings Open as Slim Home Favorites vs Hated Rival
Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Another week brought another win for the Minnesota Vikings. Although Lumen Field is not an easy place to play, Kevin O’Connell’s team knocked off the Seattle Seahawks. Now with 13 wins to their credit, they’ll look for a second against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. Minnesota Vikings poised to… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Open as Slim Home Favorites vs Hated Rival
Lions, Packers or Vikings? Here’s which NFC North rival Bears fans dislike the least
The issue here isn’t which NFC North rival Bears fans love the most. It’s which NFC North rival they hate the least. It’s an important distinction, people. In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, we wanted to know if, essentially, voters would save the Packers, the… Continue reading Lions, Packers or Vikings? Here’s which NFC North rival Bears fans dislike the least
Packers predicted to ‘steal’ $17.5 million, 14-INT corner from NFC North rival Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings instantly improved on offense this offseason by signing veteran running back Aaron Jones away from the Green Bay Packers. Could Green Bay return the favor in 2025 by poaching one of Minnesota’s rising stars on defense? At 12-2, the Vikings have plenty of work left to do in 2024. But in about… Continue reading Packers predicted to ‘steal’ $17.5 million, 14-INT corner from NFC North rival Vikings
NFC Rival Eyeing Vikings’ Brian Flores as Next Head Coach, Insider Says
Getty Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is garnering buzz as a candidate for the Chicago Bears head coach position, according to Bears insider Dan McNeil. A longtime Chicago radio personality, McNeil reported that the Bears have four early targets for their head coach position: Detroit Lions offensive coordinator… Continue reading NFC Rival Eyeing Vikings’ Brian Flores as Next Head Coach, Insider Says
Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
An image from practice on November 16th, 2023 at TCO in Eagan, MN.Credit: Images Courtesy of the Minnesota Vikings One of the best coaching hires in Minnesota Vikings history happened when Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Brian Flores as defensive coordinator, to replace then DC Ed Donatell, whose once season in Minnesota… Continue reading Vikings DC Brian Flores Makes Initial Short List of Coaching Candidates for NFC North Rival
49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings
It’s been a brutal season for the San Francisco 49ers on the injury front, but one backup has found an opportunity to shine. Backup running back Jordan Mason got an opportunity to start when Christian McCaffrey’s season was delayed by Achilles tendinitis. He made the most of that opportunity, ranking in the top five rushers… Continue reading 49ers $3 million rising star predicted to ditch SF for NFC rival Vikings