Regardless of the rhetoric, it felt all but certain that the Atlanta Falcons would trade Kirk Cousins prior to training camp. Spending $45 million per year on a backup quarterback isn’t exactly viewed as smart business in NFL circles. The issue for both Cousins and the Falcons is that their best options for the 2025… Continue reading Analyst floats surprising trade target for Vikings as J.J. McCarthy’s safety net
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Vikes Views: Favorite Vikings Safety
Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s your favorite player at that position. Today, we’re looking at the safety position. So many choices… Paul Krause (1968-1979) 81 INTs,… Continue reading Vikes Views: Favorite Vikings Safety
Vikings linked to former Pro Bowl safety to make life easier on Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best teams in the league last season, finishing with a 14-3 record. However, after an embarrassing loss in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, it was clear the team needed to do more to become a true contender. The Vikings responded accordingly this offseason, making several big… Continue reading Vikings linked to former Pro Bowl safety to make life easier on Harrison Smith
Former NFL DB Pegs Vikings as Best Fit for Dynamic College Safety
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The NFL Draft is less than a month away, and the Minnesota Vikings have so many options. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s big free agency moves have the roster in a great spot before rookies arrive. However, they don’t even need to make a pick in the first round. The Vikings have a major… Continue reading Former NFL DB Pegs Vikings as Best Fit for Dynamic College Safety
Vikings Safety Camryn Bynum Could Join Colts for $53 Million
The Indianapolis Colts are focusing on strengthening their secondary during the offseason, particularly at the safety position. With Julian Blackmon likely leaving in free agency, the Colts might pursue Minnesota Vikings’ Camryn Bynum to fill the void. Bynum’s versatile playing style makes him a favorable candidate, especially under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who is… Continue reading Vikings Safety Camryn Bynum Could Join Colts for $53 Million
2024 Vikings Position Recap: Safety
Lindsey Young The Vikings fielded a strong group of safeties in 2024. Harrison Smith returned for his 13th season and later described the position room as among the most talented he’d been a part of since being drafted by Minnesota in 2012. Smith played more than 1,000 defensive snaps for the seventh time in his… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Safety
2024 Vikings Position Recap: Safety
2 Pressing Questions for 2025 1. Will The Hitman return for Season 14? Will Vikings fans get another year with Smith? “The Hitman” may not even know that answer himself. An emotional Smith spoke with Twin Cities media members following the postseason loss and said consideration on hanging up his cleats will come at a… Continue reading 2024 Vikings Position Recap: Safety
Will Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith return in 2025? – KIK-FM 100.7
Will Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith return in 2025; Plus Vikings fans have boots on the ground on the latest Vikings rumors in free agency; Remembering when the Vikings had an interest in Justin Herbert; What if Kirk Cousins comes back in purple; Plus other Vikings feedback on the draft, trades and more on Purple… Continue reading Will Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith return in 2025? – KIK-FM 100.7
Daniel Jeremiah gives Vikings dynamic safety in first NFL Mock Draft
Although there is still one more NFL game left in the 2024 season, the offseason has begun for 30 other teams. That means eyes turn towards free agency and the draft. And the draft means we get mock drafts, even if the Senior Bowl hasn’t been played yet. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, one of the… Continue reading Daniel Jeremiah gives Vikings dynamic safety in first NFL Mock Draft
Re-signing pending free agent safety should be Vikings top off-season priority
The Minnesota Vikings have a tumultuous off-season ahead of them. Not only will they have to decide which direction they want to go with at the quarterback position, but the team also has several pending free agents on the defensive side of the ball. Their top three cornerbacks on the depth chart, Byron Murphy, Stephon… Continue reading Re-signing pending free agent safety should be Vikings top off-season priority