At what positions do the Vikings most need help this offseason? And how can they get it?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

At what positions do the Vikings most need help this offseason? And how can they get it?

New York Times  

That’s not to say the Minnesota Vikings aren’t focusing on their Week 18 matchup with the Detroit Lions. GO DEEPER For Vikings, tanking for a better draft pick is a more difficult proposition than it seems Interior defensive line Why this is a need: If you’re reading this, you’ve likely watched the games. Or maybe, just maybe, the Vikings take a shot at a game-wrecking talent in the draft like Ohio State’s J.T. GO DEEPER Vikings' loss to Lions underscored another glaring need: impact players at cornerback Off-ball linebacker Why this is a need: Jordan Hicks will be a free agent this offseason. The team still needs depth at the spot, though, whether that’s Hicks, another veteran free agent or a transformative upgrade that pulls from resources that could be used on other needs.

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Vikings' Defense Struggles as Flacco Takes Over in Crucial Match
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vikings' Defense Struggles as Flacco Takes Over in Crucial Match

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bounce back from a tough 2-2 start to the season after a five-game winning streak. They face the Indianapolis Colts in prime time, a team that has shown they can overcome challenges with their passing attack. The Vikings will need to find their defensive footing quickly if they want to win this game. The …

Vikings' Free Agents Shine in London Win, Showing NFL's Undying Spirit
2 months, 1 week ago

Vikings' Free Agents Shine in London Win, Showing NFL's Undying Spirit

Associated Press  

The article highlights the importance of free agency in the success of the Minnesota Vikings. It focuses on the acquisition of several promising young players through the draft and free agency, including Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Sam Darnold. The article emphasizes the team's ability to build a strong defense through strategic free agent acquisitions, which has contributed to …

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim
4 months ago

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start Jaren Hall at quarterback for their final preseason game, with J.J. McCarthy on the mend and Sam Darnold solidified as the starter for the regular season. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday that Hall will likely be relieved at some point Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles by recent acquisition Matt Corral. Nick Mullens, …

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?
8 months ago

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league. “It’s something that is hard to grasp, but if you grasp it, you know what the rewards are, right?” With Penix and Nix widely considered to be in …

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine
9 months, 4 weeks ago

What’s the Vikings’ plan? 5 thoughts ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the NFL combine. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O’Connell are attending the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Adofo-Mensah, O’Connell and Cousins’ agent, Mike McCartney, are likely to converse this week before the crucial March 12 void on the 35-year-old quarterback’s contract. A couple of months later, in Arizona at the NFL league …

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list
10 months, 1 week ago

What are the biggest offseason needs for all 32 NFL teams? O-line, QB, edge rushers top list

New York Times  

Most NFL teams focused their sights on next season a while ago. — Paul Dehner Jr. Biggest offseason need: Wide receiver The Browns are only going to become one of the AFC’s elite teams if Deshaun Watson plays like an elite quarterback. — Colton Pouncy Biggest offseason need: Safety The Packers’ top three safeties from 2023, Darnell Savage Jr., Jonathan …

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Cousins, who had enough qualifying attempts to finish third in the NFL in passer rating despite playing in only eight games, didn’t directly answer a question on Monday about whether he would sign with the Vikings for less …

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings still struggling to stop the quarterback carousel from spinning with Cousins out

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins naturally evoked the loudest roar of the night in Minnesota, further amping up a high-energy atmosphere for a crucial game against Green Bay. When Jaren Hall was benched for Nick Mullens at halftime, after an interception and a fumble each set up a Packers touchdown, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell switched quarterbacks for the fifth time in …

The Vikings started 0-3. Now they’re 4-4 and really in crisis without Kirk Cousins
1 year, 1 month ago

The Vikings started 0-3. Now they’re 4-4 and really in crisis without Kirk Cousins

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have already endured the frustration of opening the season by losing three straight one-score games, an 0-3 start that has preceded an appearance in the playoffs only six times in the history of the NFL. They’ve already played three of the four teams that reached the conference championships last season and two of their …

Vikings 53-man roster projection: Who’s in and who’s out ahead of NFL cutdown day?
1 year, 3 months ago

Vikings 53-man roster projection: Who’s in and who’s out ahead of NFL cutdown day?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL roster cuts and projections ahead of cutdown day MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin O’Connell calls the next 72 hours the toughest part of his job. “We’ve got a very competitive roster and feel really good about our depth,” O’Connell said Saturday after the team’s final preseason game, an 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tight …

Vikings 53-man roster projection: How it’s shaping up ahead of first preseason game
1 year, 4 months ago

Vikings 53-man roster projection: How it’s shaping up ahead of first preseason game

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Vikings vs. Eagles on Thursday Night Football. https://t.co/cg0XP25nbC — Minnesota Vikings August 7, 2023 Quarterback In: Kirk Cousins, Nick Mullens, Jaren Hall The biggest question with the quarterbacks is how facing Brian Flores’ defense on a daily basis will prepare them for the season. Offensive line In: Christian Darrisaw, Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, Ed …

Vikings training camp: Who will win the position battles, from punt returner to cornerback?
1 year, 5 months ago

Vikings training camp: Who will win the position battles, from punt returner to cornerback?

New York Times  

Kirk Cousins explained it perfectly in Netflix’s aptly named “Quarterback” series. Seated in his SUV after the Vikings’ playoff loss at the hands of the New York Giants in 2022, the quarterback described the ups and downs of the season — how you arrive at training camp and begin to build, take the wild and tumultuous ride of the season, …

Vikings-related NFL Draft thoughts after the first wave of free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings-related NFL Draft thoughts after the first wave of free agency

New York Times  

Now that the Vikings have charted their course in free agency, seemingly opting to continue their “competitive rebuild” by adding young talent to go with a few longtime contributors, it’s time to reconsider their plans for the upcoming NFL Draft. Here are my thoughts after the early free-agency frenzy: We learned a lot this week about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's approach for …

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, C Garrett Bradbury, RB Alexander Mattison, K Greg Joseph, CB Duke Shelley, TE Irv Smith Jr., CB Chandon Sullivan, LS Andrew DePaola, OT Oli Udoh, DE Jonathan Bullard, QB Nick Mullens, CB Kris Boyd, C/G Austin Schlottman, WR Olabisi Johnson. NEEDS: The Vikings are mired in a salary cap …

Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings face abrupt finish, roster churn after all that fun

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — The end hit harder for the Minnesota Vikings than usual, a season of exhilarating finishes and exceeded expectations smudged by this quick exit from the playoffs. “That’s hard to accept, especially with how many great players are in there.” There’s always year-to-year turnover in the NFL, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and his staff will face an …

Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak
2 years ago

Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have found a winning formula for this season despite a vulnerable defense: producing enough well-timed sacks, stops and turnovers in scoring range to offset the concerning amount of total yards they’ve surrendered. “Ultimately I think we need to generate more rush, however we do it, and then just try to limit explosives.” With the Vikings …

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense
3 years, 4 months ago

Zimmer, Vikings aim for rebound with restocked defense

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS CAMP SITE: Eagan, Minnesota LAST YEAR: After a badly deteriorated defense and a rash of turnovers by QB Kirk Cousins left the Vikings at 1-5 entering their bye week, the brilliance of rookie WR Justin Jefferson and workhorse RB Dalvin Cook helped them finish on a better note. IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, DT Sheldon …

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