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
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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
The P/PTSD Perspective: Saying Goodbye, Rookie a Snap Away, and Stat Milestone
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. PurplePTSD works in partnership with Vikings Territory, similarly doing their utmost to offer top-notch coverage of the Minnesota Vikings. As a result, we’re promoting five of their top articles of the past week in “The P/PTSD Perspective.” Take a peek at some of their best stuff. The P/PTSD Perspective: November 30th,… Continue reading The P/PTSD Perspective: Saying Goodbye, Rookie a Snap Away, and Stat Milestone
How a GoPro camera has helped the Vikings keep rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on track
The piece of technology sits unassumingly on top of the helmet of veteran quarterback Sam Darnold during most practices at TCO Performance Center. It allows the Vikings to capture footage in real time, providing a peek into the past for the man at the forefront of the future. “It’s super cool,” Darnold said. “It’s a… Continue reading How a GoPro camera has helped the Vikings keep rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on track
How will the Vikings defend Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams?
As the Vikings prepare for the Chicago Bears this weekend, defensive coordinator Brian Flores has already spent countless hours in the lab trying to figure out how to stop rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. That could be easier said than done. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft for good reason. There is… Continue reading How will the Vikings defend Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams?