Very rarely do I take off my Wild Analyst Pince-Nez and put on my Wild Fan Sweatpants at Hockey Wilderness, but hey, it’s the offseason. You gotta wear sweatpants sometimes, and today’s that day. The NHL is down to its final four teams: The Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, and Florida Panthers. It’s hard… Continue reading God Help Me, I Kinda Want The Stars To Win the Stanley Cup – Minnesota Wild
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Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep
Mike Vekich, chair of the MSFA, said the stadium has met or exceeded “all promises and original intentions for the venue as an economic engine for the state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis.” But many sports economists, including J.C. Bradbury of Georgia’s Kennesaw State University, are skeptical of the long-term impact. Bradbury says… Continue reading Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep
Minnesota Vikings Zeroing in on the NFL Draft They Want to Host
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Everything the NFL does turns into appointment television (except for maybe the Pro Bowl). But just about everything else, including the NFL Draft, which is the most-watched out of season sporting events on the planet. Of course, Roger Goodell and the league knows this fact. It’s why they turned the made-for-television… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings Zeroing in on the NFL Draft They Want to Host
Jim Harbaugh tells Vikings fans exactly what they want to hear about J.J. McCarthy
To the surprise of absolutely no one, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh couldn’t resist the recent opportunity he was given to shower Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy with a mountain of praise. During an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Friday, the topic of conversation reached a point where Harbaugh was reminded… Continue reading Jim Harbaugh tells Vikings fans exactly what they want to hear about J.J. McCarthy
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: J.J. McCarthy starting is “the outcome we want”
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy recently said the team hasn’t told him he’s the starting quarterback. The team is nevertheless hoping that’s what he’ll be. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said that McCarthy as the starter is “the outcome we want” and “the outcome we’re headed towards,” “At every checkpoint, whether it’s been… Continue reading Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: J.J. McCarthy starting is “the outcome we want”
Vikings Want To Re-Sign CB Byron Murphy, Expected To Reach Open Market
Jordan Schultz reports the Vikings want to re-sign impending free agent CB Byron Murphy, but he is poised to reach the open market and have a “strong” demand for his services. The Vikings agreed to push back the void date on Murphy’s contract to give them more time to work… Continue reading Vikings Want To Re-Sign CB Byron Murphy, Expected To Reach Open Market
Who is the One Free Agent You Want the Vikings to Sign?
In three weeks, NFL teams will be able to start legally tampering with potential free agents ahead of the start of the 2025 league year. The Minnesota Vikings will be flush with cash after clearing out a lot of their bad contracts over the past couple of seasons, and there are some players who fit… Continue reading Who is the One Free Agent You Want the Vikings to Sign?
Who do the Minnesota Vikings want to be in 2025?
Already this week, I’ve received emails from a reader/podcast listener asking if the Vikings would consider using their franchise tag on cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. and another querying whether I’m “hearing anything about the Vikings plans for upgrading the offensive line.” Those are good and specific questions, as is the watercooler chatter about what the… Continue reading Who do the Minnesota Vikings want to be in 2025?
Vikings want ‘consistency’ from refs after defense’s TD is overturned
“Of course, us players, we’re gonna be a little biased, so we have our opinions,” Cashman said. “I guess it was replay assist or something, so usually those guys get it right, and I’ll keep my opinion to myself.” Since the fumble was overturned to an incomplete pass, Greenard’s sack – which would’ve been a… Continue reading Vikings want ‘consistency’ from refs after defense’s TD is overturned
Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role
Anyone else losing track of what day it is? Between NFL on Wednesdays and Saturdays, endless food and end-of-year chaos, it’s a complete blur (and somehow I’m also already out of AA batteries for my toddler boys’ new toys). The holidays really do come with a time warp; add in all the unsolicited life advice… Continue reading Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role