Before the Minnesota Vikings selected their current starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, there was Christian Ponder. The Vikings took him with the 12th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft to be the future starting quarterback with Brett Favre retiring from the NFL. Former Philadelphia Eagles and… Continue reading Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career
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Why Has Gustav Nyquist’s Production Dropped In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
The salary cap handicapped the Minnesota Wild at this year’s trade deadline. After buying out Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, the team is still in the final stages of the dead cap penalties. Injuries have also hampered the team. Despite their limitations, the Wild added Justin Brazeau and brought back Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist was a… Continue reading Why Has Gustav Nyquist’s Production Dropped In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Former Steeler Ben Roethlisberger Explains Why Aaron Rodgers Is Secretly Holding Out for the Vikings
Considered to be a crucial domino in the grand scheme of the free agency picture, Aaron Rodgers remains unemployed at this point in time. With Russell Wilson now a member of the New York Giants, the former Green Bay Packer was recently spotted working out with the team’s newfound WR, D.K. Metcalf. While the series… Continue reading Former Steeler Ben Roethlisberger Explains Why Aaron Rodgers Is Secretly Holding Out for the Vikings
When and Why a Brian O’Neill Cut Becomes a Real Possibility
Dec 5, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) leads his team to the field to play the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Make no mistake: Brian O’Neill is locked and loaded for the 2025 season. The towering right tackle is a cornerstone player for… Continue reading When and Why a Brian O’Neill Cut Becomes a Real Possibility
Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why
Tuesday marks one of the first notable dates of the Vikings offseason. The franchise tag window is now open, kicking off what figures to be the deciding month of quarterback Sam Darnold’s future. Minnesota’s choice will have cascading effects on its roster vision for 2025. The more NFL teams pay for quarterbacks, the less they… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s future with the Vikings: What’s most likely and why
5 reasons why Aaron Rodgers could be magical in Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers to the Minnesota Vikings? The franchise might be in J.J. McCarthy’s hands in the future, but Adam Schefter went ahead and started the national conversation about Rodgers’ next destination and he just so happened to mention Minnesota. Whether you love it or hate, it would be kinda cool that Rodgers starts and finishes… Continue reading 5 reasons why Aaron Rodgers could be magical in Minnesota
Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
“Mahomes is very, very good when you rush five or six – at reading it, seeing the blitz – and then making big plays off of it,” Fangio told reporters after the game. “So the plan was not to do it much.” Fangio is a great coach. And, yes, coaching is important. But without Philly’s… Continue reading Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
If Vinnie Hinostroza Can Replace Ryan Hartman, Why Do the Wild Have Ryan Hartman? – Minnesota Wild
The Chicago Blackhawks took Vinnie Hinostroza in the sixth round of the 2012 draft. A year later, they drafted Ryan Hartman in the first. Hinostroza grew up in Chicago and played at Notre Dame. Hartman is also from Chicago and played for an OHL team in suburban Detroit. Hinostroza grew up in Bartlett, a west… Continue reading If Vinnie Hinostroza Can Replace Ryan Hartman, Why Do the Wild Have Ryan Hartman? – Minnesota Wild
Why Vikings’ QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
EAGAN, Minn. — Many NFL fans were surprised on the night of Jan. 5, when the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback of the future got considerable air time during NBC’s broadcast of the team’s 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season because of a torn meniscus in his right knee, appeared… Continue reading Why Vikings’ QB questions begin with McCarthy, not Darnold
Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?
Though Sam Darnold’s final two performances of the season revealed some weaknesses in his game, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback will be coveted this offseason. Darnold, 27, threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns, both career highs. According to Pro Football Focus, his big-time throw rate ranked sixth in the NFL among 25 qualified quarterbacks. His… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s free-agent options: Which teams make the most sense and why?