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Vikings’ projected new defensive starter predicted to step up big in 2025

The Minnesota Vikings had an active run in the first wave of free agency, but it was not without a player loss or two. In particular, safety Cameryn Bynum leaving for a sizeable contract from the Indianapolis Colts stands out as a notable loss. Bynum’s departure was also easily foreshadowed by a move the Vikings… Continue reading Vikings’ projected new defensive starter predicted to step up big in 2025

The Vikings’ O-Line Depth Could Take a Large Step Forward with a Single Signing

Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports So far, the Vikings’ o-line additions have largely been about improving the top end of the talent. Tossing center Ryan Kelly and right guard Will Fries into the mix certainly helps with the overall unit’s potential (at least on paper), but those additions have led to subtractions: cutting Garrett Bradbury… Continue reading The Vikings’ O-Line Depth Could Take a Large Step Forward with a Single Signing

The Justin Brazeau Trade Was A Step In the Wrong Direction – Minnesota Wild

It was always going to be easy to dunk on the Minnesota Wild at the trade deadline. Short of putting big-money players like Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek on LTIR, they simply didn’t have the flexibility to grab a big fish like Mikko Rantanen or Brock Nelson or Brock Boeser. They couldn’t get a… Continue reading The Justin Brazeau Trade Was A Step In the Wrong Direction – Minnesota Wild

Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore needs to step it up vs. the Rams

While Darnold was going 8-for-8 for 97 yards and two touchdowns after two possessions, the Vikings couldn’t contain Nacua first, then Kupp, and finally Demarcus Robinson, who had the last two touchdowns on his only two catches. Flores didn’t detail this week what his last-minute adjustments for Nacua were. Looking back at the game, it… Continue reading Vikings’ Stephon Gilmore needs to step it up vs. the Rams

Very Quietly, A Vikings Lineman Has Taken a Step Forward

Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Vikings lineman Garrett Bradbury hasn’t always had it easy. The No. 18 pick from the 2019 NFL Draft arrived in Minnesota with huge expectations. Some envisioned a scenario where the Vikings were getting Jason Kelce 2.0, which are massive shoes to fill. Instead, the center has regularly struggled in pass… Continue reading Very Quietly, A Vikings Lineman Has Taken a Step Forward

The Wild Need Marcus Johansson To Step Up – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have faced their biggest test this season: playing without veteran winger Mats Zuccarello for potentially a month. Zuccarello is a dual-threat playmaker and scorer. However, he underwent surgery last week and is reportedly out for three to four weeks after scoring six goals and 14 points in 16 games. It’s a tough… Continue reading The Wild Need Marcus Johansson To Step Up – Minnesota Wild