For sure, training camp begins Wednesday with areas of concern — namely, cornerback depth and the health of key starters returning from injury — but one didn’t need to be a mind reader to grasp O’Connell and General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s confidence during their media session to kick off the season. “It’s time for us… Continue reading Why Minnesota Vikings fans should be optimistic in 2025
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Why One Vikings Rookie Could Explode Up the Depth Chart in Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings new wide receiver Tai Felton during 2025 Rookie Minicamp in May 2025. Minnesota used a 3rd-Round pick on Felton from the University of Marylan, and he’ll be attached to the roster through the end of the 2028 season. Some Vikings fans were surprised when Tai Felton was selected in the third round of… Continue reading Why One Vikings Rookie Could Explode Up the Depth Chart in Training Camp
Why do projections say the Minnesota Vikings are a mediocre team?
The real standings in 2025 almost certainly will be more spread out than the analytics projections, as things like injuries and small-sample variance change teams’ fortunes for the better or worse. But that doesn’t explain why the Vikings’ projected win totals in those cases are still relatively mediocre (14th out of 32 teams in ESPN’s… Continue reading Why do projections say the Minnesota Vikings are a mediocre team?
5 Reasons Why the Vikings Are Super Bowl Contenders in 2025
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51), linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0), cornerback Byron Murphy (7), and offensive linebacker Dallas Tucker (15) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Last season, the… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why the Vikings Are Super Bowl Contenders in 2025
Former Vikings First Round Pick Christian Ponder Shares Why He Struggled Early in His NFL Career
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
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