Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entered the draft with two first-round picks after swapping a pair of second-rounders for Houston’s 23rd overall pick. The Vikings wanted to select their first first-round QB since 2014. When J.J. McCarthy was available at the tenth spot, however, Adofo-Mensah didn’t need to give up his additional… Continue reading Vikings Rookie Shows Flashes of Potential
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Chicago Bears rookie Kiran Amegadjie had a rough first start
MINNEAPOLIS — The trouble for Chicago Bears rookie left tackle Kiran Amegadjie started early Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it came in the form of Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard. On third-and-9 midway through the first quarter, Greenard flew by the left side of Amegadjie, who barely got a finger on the… Continue reading Chicago Bears rookie Kiran Amegadjie had a rough first start
Vikings rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern — aka Nudie — finally makes his NFL debut
As the Vikings put the finishing touches on a 42-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday, rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern unceremoniously made his NFL debut. Even if came toward the end of a blowout, McGlothern will never forget the feeling of running onto the field for the first time. “It was everything I had… Continue reading Vikings rookie cornerback Dwight McGlothern — aka Nudie — finally makes his NFL debut
Vikings rookie Dallas Turner is soaking up knowledge
There’s an eight-year age difference between Vikings locker neighbors Dallas Turner and Andrew Van Ginkel. It’s one of the things Turner, the 21-year-old rookie outside linebacker, said Wednesday has been the biggest adjustment from college to the NFL. There’s also 27-year-old Jonathan Greenard a few lockers down, and 30-year-old Jihad Ward in the vicinity. “I… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner is soaking up knowledge
Brian Flores reveals ‘several one-on-ones’ with rookie Dallas Turner
Rookie edge rusher Dallas Turner has not had the impact many thought the Alabama product would have after being selected No. 17 overall in the draft by the Vikings. Turner has had limited chances to make an impact on the Vikings’ defense, playing just 202 snaps through 14 weeks. However, with Patrick Jones II injured,… Continue reading Brian Flores reveals ‘several one-on-ones’ with rookie Dallas Turner
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
Vikings rookie Dallas Turner feels like he’s ‘just getting started’
And Turner left feeling as if he’s headed in the right direction near the end of a quiet first year. Turner finished with three tackles and a hit on Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins while being one of the primary backups behind starters Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel. The Vikings’ No. 3 edge rusher, Patrick… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner feels like he’s ‘just getting started’
Rookie Michael Jurgens & Vikings Assistant Tony Sorrentino Unite for Angelman Syndrome
Sorrentino hasn’t seen Samantha since the whole family was together on the Vikings visit to the Giants in Week 1. Shortly after, they thought Cameron had fluid buildup in his ears, which spurred hospital trips. “It was definitely tough. I try to – not being there, it’s hard.” Sorrentino said, sharing Samantha has handled Cameron’s… Continue reading Rookie Michael Jurgens & Vikings Assistant Tony Sorrentino Unite for Angelman Syndrome
Vikings Rookie Is Set to Make His NFL Debut on Sunday
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA linebacker Gabriel Murphy (LB22) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings left the NFL draft with a rather exciting group of players, securing quarterback J.J. McCarthy and pass rusher Dallas Turner, both in the first… Continue reading Vikings Rookie Is Set to Make His NFL Debut on Sunday
Vikings Should Give an Undrafted Rookie a Look
Credit: Caean Couto-USA TODAY Sports Week 14 will be a reunion with longtime Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. He bolted for Atlanta in March after six seasons in the North, perhaps hoping for a better chance to reach the postseason ‒ the contractual details surely mattered, too. Nine months later, the Vikings have been outpacing the… Continue reading Vikings Should Give an Undrafted Rookie a Look