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Honoring Khyree Jackson with an Old Kwesi Quote
Admittedly, I don’t know a ton about Khyree Jackson, who passed away at 24 over the weekend. I learned some through Josh Frey and Janik Eckardt in their writing for PurplePTSD; I do know that what happened was terribly tragic. Over the past couple days, I’ve been reflecting on...
Former Vikings Executive Delivers Bold Season Prediction
After a disappointing season with a 7-10 record in 2023, the Vikings want to re-claim a winning record in the upcoming campaign. They will continue to play without passer Kirk Cousins, who missed nine games last season because of a torn Achilles tendon and has since departed to the Atlanta Falcons.
Dynamic Vikings’ WR Facing Bust Theories
2023 was a strange season for Minnesota’s offense, as the team heavily relied on Kirk Cousins, but that plan imploded when his Achilles tendon ruptured in the eighth contest. A mix of Jaren Hall, Joshua Dobbs, and Nick Mullens tried to keep the offense going, but their struggles couldn’t compensate for a horrendous rushing attack.
An All NFC North Defense Features a Pair of Vikings
Admittedly, the defense isn’t going to be as impressive as the offense. But with that word of skepticism aside, we’ll press on in an effort to assemble a tremendous defense for the division. In the NFC North, the Vikings have the most impressive defensive coordinator: Brian Flores. Were...
8 Vikings’ Starters Must Prove Themselves in Contract Years
Free agency was tumultuous for the 2024 Vikings as some longtime contributors departed. Danielle Hunter went to four Pro Bowls and was the team’s top defender for years. Kirk Cousins quarterbacked the Vikings for six seasons. Hunter and Cousins both joined clubs that will visit U.S. Bank Stadium in the upcoming season.
Vikings Listed as Team That Could Exceed Expectations in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings had a down year in 2023, there’s no question about it. The team saw its star quarterback, Kirk Cousins, go down with a serious injury, and the squad sputtered to a 7-10 record and missed the playoffs. This offseason, the Vikings went through notable changes. For...
Vikings CB Khyree Jackson Dies at Age 24
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson has passed away, according to Oregon reporter James Crepea. The cause of death was reportedly a car accident. The 24-year-old was Minnesota’s fourth-round draft choice at pick 108. He was a promising option to support the secondary in the upcoming season. The Vikings sent...
The Vikings’ Corner Churning is Going to Lead to Talented Players Being Cut
Over the past little bit, I’ve been unveiling a position-by-position roster projection for the Vikings. As the focus shifts to defense, we move back to corner, one of the sport’s most difficult and important positions. It didn’t take Kwesi Adofo-Mensah very long to completely overhaul the Vikings’ corner...
The View from VT: Former Viking Rejoining, Thielen’s 3 Ways, and Urged Yet Again
Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece. Take a look at five of their articles from the past week.
Vikings Might Replace the Other Specialist
Kicker Will Reichard was selected in the sixth round of the recent NFL draft. He is the first placekicker drafted by the Vikings since 2018 when Auburn’s Daniel Carlson joined the organization. He will compete with John Parker Romo, a 2023 standout in the XFL. The Vikings have moved on from Greg Joseph.
Does Beloved Vikings Playmaker Finally Get Cut?
An undrafted free agent from 2016, C.J. Ham has exceeded all expectations. The beloved Vikings playmaker has been with just a single team in his career: his hometown Minnesota Vikings. Originally from Duluth, Ham has been employed by the Vikings for eight seasons. Harrison Smith is the longest-tenured player at twelve seasons, but Ham is taking the silver medal. Does the fullback make it to nine years in the NFL? Does he do so with a Vikings horn on his helmet?
The FA Pass Rusher is Massive, Has 42.5 Career Sacks, and a Noteworthy Vikings Link
Not too long ago, PurplePTSD jumped into the idea of Emmanuel Ogbah joining the Vikings. There’s no such thing as too many pass rushers in the NFL, a league that has shifted dramatically toward emphasizing the pass. Sensibly enough, defenses are responding by trying to ratchet up the pass rush. Well, a FA pass rusher such as Ogbah has the potential to be of assistance, an idea that a recent piece on Bleacher Report explores.
4 Realistic Outside Options for Vikings’ WR3 Job
The Minnesota Vikings employ Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison – one of the best wide receiver duos in the entire league. They are under contract for five and four more seasons, respectively, so the team is set at the two starting spots. Behind them, however, there is a vacancy following K.J. Osborn’s departure in free agency.
The Vikings’ Offense Has Room for Four New Starters
The quarterback spot, of course, stands out above all others, but the Vikings’ offense is offering opportunity elsewhere. Earlier in the week, there was a consideration of the defense and the (potentially) five new starters. Plus, there was the original inspiration: Dustin Baker’s consideration of new starters over on Vikings Territory. In Week 1, T.J. Hockenson is likely on the sideline, but the tight end is being excluded since he’ll be resuming his TE1 status once healthy. The names below are for players who are sliding into season-long openings.
Five Precise Vikings Predictions
As July creeps along, allow me to unveil some Vikings predictions. Setting these predictions apart is their specificity. The point is to put Minnesota under a microscope, zooming in to see where they’ve been recently and — more importantly — where they’re going in the future. Allow me to offer a trio for the defense and a pair for the offense. Add it all together and we’ve got five precise Vikings predictions.
Vikings Linked to “Luxury Addition” Free Agent
Free agency was a crazy time for the Minnesota Vikings, as quarterback Kirk Cousins left after six seasons. He was replaced by signing Sam Darnold (and subsequently drafting J.J. McCarthy). Danielle Hunter’s departure was used to rebuild the entire pass-rushing group by acquiring Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Dallas Turner.
4 Potential Surprise Starters for Vikings
With training camp around the corner, the focus shifts from potential free-agent additions to position battles in camp. The coaches must complete their starting lineups, and the players compete with each other to produce a winner. Some positions have already established a clear favorite, but others are complete mysteries. 4...
Vikings Must Decide between Rectangularity and Experience
The upcoming training camp will feature some fascinating competitions. The Minnesota Vikings need a new starting quarterback, and it will be either rookie J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold. At the wide receiver position, the third option behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison is up for grabs, and the starting cornerbacks are a mystery.
Vikings Vibes: 5 Key Takeaways from the Spring
The Minnesota Vikings have gone through a transformative offseason with many changes to the roster. After finishing last campaign with a 7-10 record, the purple team was forced to replace some key players, which is why the expectations for the upcoming season are quite low, with the win total set at seven.
Dalvin Cook and The 2024 Vikings
Yesterday, Dustin Baker considered the fits for Cook on Vikings Territory. The list of teams — the Jaguars, Saints, 49ers, Seahawks, and Cowboys — all make at least some sense. Allow me to toss in the Chiefs — Super Bowl team with a desire to keep supporting Patrick Mahomes — and Browns — Kevin Stefanski connection — as teams that make sense. Oh, and the Bills, too.
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