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Vikings Looking to In-House Playmaker to Become New Red Zone Threat
Kevin O’Connell understands that scoring in the red zone is difficult. At the Annual League Meeting, the Vikings’ head coach took on the subject, noting that the crowd of ultra-talented defenders makes it difficult to get the full six points instead of settling for just three: “I think red zone defense is on a whole different level than what it’s been just with the type of skill sets and body types and length that defenses have.”
Randy Moss Offers Tactical Advice for Vikings Offense
The NFL’s second-most prolific wide receiver in history believes his former team must fix its ground game. Randy Moss Offers Tactical Advice for Vikings Offense. That’s the word from Randy Moss this week, who offered a bit of advice to the Minnesota Vikings: run the football more efficiently.
The J.J. McCarthy Mini-Saga Could Soon End
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is mere days from training camp and is not under contract. Accordingly, many have wondered if he’ll sign his deal beforehand — otherwise, he cannot fully participate in the event. And while the rumor mill has stipulated McCarthy wants his signing bonus...
Can J.J. McCarthy Get His Deal Done?
All offseason, the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings’ narratives was whether Justin Jefferson would get his deal done. That has now been hammered out, but rookie J.J. McCarthy remains unsigned. How long is this going to linger?. Can J.J. McCarthy Get His Deal Done?. When Kirk Cousins decided...
Can Sam Darnold Protect Kevin O’Connell’s Turnover Record?
When the Minnesota Vikings take the field for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, all signs point to doing so with Sam Darnold under center. He is the short-term veteran option, but the franchise certainly sees a way for him to make it work. If he’s going to succeed, he will need to protect Kevin O’Connell’s record.
7 Vikings Who Made PFF Positional Rankings | Offense
QB – 31. Sam Darnold & J.J. McCarthy. Only the Denver Broncos duo of Jarrett Stidham and Bo Nix stopped the Vikings from ranking dead last in quarterback play. Sam Darnold is expected to be the man under center to start the season, with Kevin O’Connell molding JJ McCarthy to take over at an undesignated point.
Will the Vikings Sign More Free Agents?
The Minnesota Vikings were active in free agency, adding Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman, and Aaron Jones. All are expected to play major roles this season. The regular season is two months away, and they have over $26 million left in cap space via Over The Cap. What...
Did N’Keal Harry Willingly End His Vikings Tenure?
When the Minnesota Vikings signed N’Keal Harry, the move could have been announced under the premise that he was a former first-round pick. That would have been true, but not reflective of the production he had provided throughout his career. Now he’s on the outside looking in, and the look isn’t pretty.
There’s Another Wild J.J. McCarthy Theory
Last week, J.J. McCarthy was labeled a QB3 candidate in 2024 — not a QB1, as his draft stock should suggest. Fast-forward a few days, and one voice claims the Minnesota Vikings wanted Michael Penix Jr. during April’s draft, making it two bold McCarthy theories in a week.
Vikings’ WR3 Plan Is Now More Important than Ever
In a normal offseason, the Minnesota Vikings might be able to get away with its current offensive setup involving wide receivers and tight ends. Vikings’ WR3 Plan Is Now More Important than Ever. But 2024 has rapidly devolved into an abnormal offseason. Foremost, tight end T.J. Hockenson is still...
Randy Moss Breaks from the Crowd with QB1 Endorsement for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings fans want to see Sam Darnold start the season for the purple team. Randy Moss disagrees. Randy Moss Breaks from the Crowd with QB1 Endorsement for Vikings. Moss joined Kay Adams on Monday, covering an array of NFL-themed topics while also endorsing rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy as Minnesota’s Week 1 starter.
Detroit May Be the Only NFC North Team with Fair Expectations
The Minnesota Vikings want to make more than a few prognosticators look silly. To do so, they would need to win something near nine games and make a push for the playoffs. The rest of the NFC North seems to be misjudged as well, and only the Detroit Lions seem fairly assessed.
Who Might the Vikings Cut This Summer? 4 Names That Could Surprise.
The NFL’s regular season kicks off in approximately seven weeks, with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens. Who Might the Vikings Cut This Summer? 4 Names That Could Surprise. According to sportsbooks, the Minnesota Vikings are slated to win about seven games, and some consider this campaign...
Vikings Could Have Makeshift Deadline with 2 Important Players
Thirty-four days ago, smoke regarding a J.J. McCarthy holdout emerged on social media. Vikings Could Have Makeshift Deadline with 2 Important Players. McCarthy is the Minnesota Vikings’ new rookie quarterback, and he hasn’t signed his contract. Neither has fellow 1st-Rounder Dallas Turner, Minnesota’s direct EDGE replacement for Danielle Hunter, who bolted in free agency to the Houston Texans.
Home of Beloved Former Viking Burglarized
Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr is a free agent on the open market — and his home was reportedly burglarized on Friday. TMZ broke the story late last week, and thankfully, Barr was not home at the time of the incident. “Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Barr is...
Vikings “Biggest Bust” Prediction Turns Heads
Jalen Nailor, Lewis Cine, Brian Asamoah — those were Minnesota Vikings players who could’ve reasonably slid into a “bust” status for the standalone season of 2023. Of course, those men still have time to change the narrative in 2024 and beyond, but according to Bleacher Report, a different Viking could fulfill the bust assignment this season: Ed Ingram.
Fans Might Need Extreme Patience with Vikings’ New QB
If Minnesota Vikings fans are excited about the J.J. McCarthy era, that’s more than fine — but they may need extreme patience. Fans Might Need Extreme Patience with Vikings’ New QB. That’s the word from the Pioneer Press last weekend, as Charley Walters forecasted a “redshirt” year...
Another Viking Gets Top 10 Respect
Some might consider it too low, but Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw earned Top 10 kudos last week from ESPN. The sports media giant ranked the NFL’s top tackles, and Darrisaw checked in at No. 6. Jeremy Fowler explained the No. 6 ranking, “Somehow, Darrisaw hasn’t made a...
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