Kirk Cousins is no longer the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and the organization has to feel quite vindicated by that — especially because he’s no longer the starting quarterback for his new team, the Atlanta Falcons. Despite being paid a lucrative free agent contract this offseason, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced the decision… Continue reading Kirk Cousins and 3 former Vikings failing miserably elsewhere and why
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Dallas Turner sack shows why it’s way too early to lose faith in his upside
All it takes is one play to see why it’s far too early to lose any sort of faith in Vikings rookie Dallas Turner’s long-term upside. It was midway through the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game against the Bears. Turner lined up outside of Chicago tight end Cole Kmet and across from right tackle… Continue reading Dallas Turner sack shows why it’s way too early to lose faith in his upside
Why Vikings safety Cam Bynum is the NFL’s best celebration coordinator (and much more)
Usher liked his social media post. Lindsay Lohan and Marlon Wayans have praised his talents. He even received a message from the renowned hip-hop dance group the Jabbawockeez. “Working with them,” Camryn Bynum said last week, “would be a dream.” This is what life is currently like for the best celebrator in the NFL. Bynum,… Continue reading Why Vikings safety Cam Bynum is the NFL’s best celebration coordinator (and much more)
Who will win and why?
The Vikings will try to sweep the Bears for the third time in four years on Monday night. They’ll don their all-white jerseys and helmets for their only home night game of the year, as they try to get to 12-2 before a tough three-game stretch to close out the regular season. Thomas Brown, who… Continue reading Who will win and why?
Why do the Vikings call trick plays?
During his first year as Vikings coach, Kevin O’Connell defended a trick play call at the goal line during a December loss to the Lions. It ended in a strip-sack on former running back Dalvin Cook. Afterward, O’Connell said they’d practiced the play a lot and he trusted all players to perform in that moment.… Continue reading Why do the Vikings call trick plays?
Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
There are 100 million fully guaranteed reasons this may not happen, but the Falcons need to send Kirk Cousins to the sideline and start Michael Penix Jr. Let’s start, naturally, with the numbers as justification. Over the last four games, all Atlanta losses, Cousins has thrown eight interceptions without a touchdown, with a 7.57 yards-per-attempt… Continue reading Why Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix Jr. after another poor performance vs. Vikings
Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
With his five-touchdown performance on Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons, Sam Darnold has cemented himself as the best story in the National Football League this season. He’s now got 28 touchdown passes, good for third in the National Football League behind Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson, and he’s led a Minnesota Vikings team that… Continue reading Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?
Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings defense had the quintessential “bend, don’t break” game on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. They allowed only one touchdown on six Arizona red-zone trips and defied their own tendencies to do it. The Vikings ran man coverage at a league-low rate of 12.9% entering Week 13. That has always… Continue reading Why Are the Vikings Suddenly Using Man Coverage?
Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild
Typically, goaltenders won’t speak candidly to the media. They don’t want their opposing players and coaches to know what they’re thinking, so they’re typically tight-lipped and polite in any interview setting. Filip Gustavsson is not a typical goaltender. John King of the Wild on 7th podcast recently called him “the un-goalie goalie.” The Athletic documented… Continue reading Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild
Why Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard has earned a place among NFL’s top pass rushers
EAGAN, Minn. — NFL fans know pass rushers such as Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons and T.J. Watt. They haunt quarterbacks. They look like cartoon characters. They decide games. They get paid the big bucks. Their sack celebrations make highlight reels. You buy their jerseys, play with them in “Madden” and salivate when your team drafts… Continue reading Why Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard has earned a place among NFL’s top pass rushers