Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the season-ending press conferences by Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell. Quarterbacks dominated the roughly 40 combined minutes with both. What’s their plan with Sam Darnold? Where’s J.J. McCarthy in his recovery? Are they committed to either at this point? Listen and subscribe… Continue reading Vikings’ Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell say they’re keeping ‘good options’ open at QB
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Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Vikings say it’s too early to decide
Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in 2025. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback moving forward. Darnold, who prior to this year hadn’t been… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Vikings say it’s too early to decide
Vikings Say Goodbye to a Depth Linebacker
Jul 30, 2021; Richmond, VA, USA; Washington Football Team linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk (59) looks on during training camp at Bon Secours Washington Football Team Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings had to rely on their depth in some areas of the team in the 2024 season, but injuries are part… Continue reading Vikings Say Goodbye to a Depth Linebacker
Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year
“Look at all the different ways we’ve been able to win football games,” O’Neill said. “Hopefully we’ll have an even better argument for him in a month or two.” Running back Aaron Jones called O’Connell a “psychic.” “He has a knack for being able to draw plays, seeing things before it happens,” Jones said. “He’s… Continue reading Vikings say Kevin O’Connell deserves to be NFL Coach of the Year
Falcons say surprise defensive effort ‘repeatable,’ but Vikings offer tough test
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Which is the real Atlanta defense? The Falcons believe it’s the one they showed last week against the Los Angeles Chargers. They also know they need to prove that to a skeptical audience. “We feel encouraged, for sure,” defensive tackle Grady Jarrett said. “We feel like we had one of our… Continue reading Falcons say surprise defensive effort ‘repeatable,’ but Vikings offer tough test
What Do Scouts Say About New Wild Defenseman David Jiricek? – Minnesota Wild
By now, all Minnesota Wild fans are aware of the shiny new toy in the State of Hockey: defenseman David Jiricek. The Wild paid a hefty price to acquire the No. 6 overall pick from 2022 (and a fifth-round pick), sending Daemon Hunt and a first, second, third, and fourth-rounder to the Columbus Blue Jackets. For… Continue reading What Do Scouts Say About New Wild Defenseman David Jiricek? – Minnesota Wild
Vikings Say Happy Thanksgiving by Serving Community
Dalton and his wife Whitney personally donated the funds to host a full Thanksgiving dinner catered by Hy-Vee, as well as to hire a D.J. to spin fun tunes that echoed throughout the gym. Saint Paul community members of all ages, many of them wearing Vikings jerseys or sweatshirts, filled their plates with turkey, mashed… Continue reading Vikings Say Happy Thanksgiving by Serving Community
Kevin O’Connell praises Daniel Jones but declines to say whether Vikings have interest
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell revived the career of one quarterback who flamed out in New York. Might he do it with another? Daniel Jones, who was cut by the Giants on Saturday, became a free agent Monday after clearing waivers. The Vikings reportedly are one of several contenders interested in signing Jones. “I’m not really… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell praises Daniel Jones but declines to say whether Vikings have interest
Raiders Say Goodbye to Former Vikings Defender
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports. You might be down bad if the 2-8 Las Vegas Raiders no longer need your services. Raiders Say Goodbye to Former Vikings Defender That’s the story for former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Lynch, who Las Vegas dropped on Tuesday. Lynch could still return to the practice squad, a verdict that will… Continue reading Raiders Say Goodbye to Former Vikings Defender
Some Say Vikings HC Gets “Too Cute”
Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings won an ugly football game on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The only important part there is that they won. There are no style points in the NFL, and Kevin O’Connell doesn’t need to be concerned with trying to generate them. What has to stop are the odd… Continue reading Some Say Vikings HC Gets “Too Cute”