The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade With the Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy to Replace Brock Purdy

Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The San Francisco 49ers, a year after making the Super Bowl, are on the outside looking in as they are 6-9 and eliminated from playoff contention. Brock Purdy has had a good run, but it’s clear San Francisco has reached their ceiling with him under center. With that, they need a switch,… Continue reading The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade With the Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy to Replace Brock Purdy

How Did the Jiricek Trade Affect the Wild’s Under-24 Group? – Minnesota Wild

In late November, the Minnesota Wild traded Daemon Hunt to the Columbus Blue Jackets for David Jiricek, the No. 6 pick in 2022. Did the Wild improve after the trade? Who are Minnesota’s top 15 under-24 players? How can its prospects continue to progress toward the NHL?  Remember, players who are listed and who aren’t… Continue reading How Did the Jiricek Trade Affect the Wild’s Under-24 Group? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Vikings Will Trade JJ McCarthy to the Las Vegas Raiders

The Minnesota Vikings have a dilemma on their hands and it’s actually a great one: Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy or BOTH? There needs to be a real conversation about the Vikings trading JJ McCarthy and signing Darnold to a 3+ Year contract, especially if they have playoff success this season. The option of having both… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Trade JJ McCarthy to the Las Vegas Raiders

Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

There aren’t many ideal times to be desperate for a franchise quarterback, but the upcoming offseason is shaping up to be trickier than most in that regard. The 2025 NFL Draft class is spotty, with a couple of team executives recently telling The Athletic there isn’t a quarterback coming out who’d be ranked ahead of… Continue reading Where will Sam Darnold play next? A Kirk Cousins trade? Setting stage for 2025 QB carousel

The Minnesota Vikings Will Trade JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings arguably have one of the biggest offseason decisions to make regarding their quarterback position. Sam Darnold has effectively led the team to an 11-2 record, but is a free agent after the season. Then they have JJ McCarthy, but he will be returning off a torn meniscus injury.… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Trade JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants

Vikings trade for a Byron Murphy Jr. replacement

The 2025 NFL Draft is months away, and the Vikings are surprising everyone by looking like they could be one of the best teams in the entire NFC, not just the North. Despite that, they do have some positions that will need some depth pieces added. The team’s positional needs heading into the season include… Continue reading Vikings trade for a Byron Murphy Jr. replacement

Czech National Coach Speaks Against Jiricek Trade – Wilderness Walk

Not everyone loves the Minnesota Wild acquiring David Jiricek in the fan base, and it appears even out of our little State of Hockey circle, some people are perplexed. Per a Czech sports reporter, the head coach of the Czechia national team and long-time coach in the top domestic division, Radim Rulik, spoke vehemently against… Continue reading Czech National Coach Speaks Against Jiricek Trade – Wilderness Walk

How Does the Jiricek Trade Affect Minnesota’s Cap Situation? – Minnesota Wild

Big David Jiricek comes with a small cap hit this season. However, if the defender hits like the Minnesota Wild thinks he can, his salary will soon match his size. Can the Wild afford it with the recent extensions they’ve given to Brock Faber and Jake Middleton, in addition to the expensive veterans already on… Continue reading How Does the Jiricek Trade Affect Minnesota’s Cap Situation? – Minnesota Wild

Vikings Trade Pitch Flips Kevin O’Connell to Bears for Draft Haul

Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Minnesota Vikings have one of the best assets in the NFL in head coach Kevin O’Connell and may never even contemplate trading him, but the return might be massive if they did. The NFC North Division rival Chicago Bears just fired head coach Matt Eberflus and are… Continue reading Vikings Trade Pitch Flips Kevin O’Connell to Bears for Draft Haul