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Arif Hasan
Arif Hasan has written for sites all across the internet and his work has been featured in the Athletic, Pro Football Network, Star Tribune, LA Times, Forbes, SB Nation, the Bleacher Report and MSNBC. He currently also writes for the Wide Left Substack. You can find him on twitter at @ArifHasanNFL.
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Wide Receivers
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
It’s been a long time since the Vikings have seen stability at the receiver position, just like it has with their quarterback situation. Having gone through 18 […]
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Interior Offensive Line
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
Rookie center Pat Elflein gave the Vikings a huge boost last season on the interior offensive line, while Nick Easton and Joe Berger held down the guard […]
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Defensive Tackles
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
While a strong secondary has been the stamp of Mike Zimmer defenses, they’ve also featured strong front seven play anchored by a fantastic group of defensive tackles. […]
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Defensive Ends
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
The role of the defensive end in the Mike Zimmer defense is distinct from what it is in most 4-3 defenses, but that difference is critical when […]
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Cornerbacks
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
The Vikings have four first-round picks at cornerback and a second-round pick to add to the group. Behind them awaits a blood bath of talent hoping to […]
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Linebackers
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
The linebackers – as with every defensive unit, it seems – might stand alone in the NFL based on their starting talent and capabilities. When at their […]
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VIKINGS TRAINING CAMP GUIDE: Safeties
By Arif Hasan - Jul 23, 2018
The Vikings have the best safety in the NFL. For years, Vikings fans and writers have been looking for ways to pair that safety with another starting-caliber […]
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REPORT: Vikings Offensive Line Coach Tony Sparano Has Died
By Arif Hasan - Jul 22, 2018
According to KSTP, Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano, 56, died in his home. He joined the Vikings after coaching for eight different NFL teams, including as […]
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Sitting Brian O’Neill: Have “Developmental” Day Two Offensive Linemen Succeeded?
By Arif Hasan - Jul 20, 2018
The Vikings drafted offensive tackle Brian O’Neill with an eye towards how he’ll help the offensive line a few years down the line, without much concern about […]
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What Expectations Does Danielle Hunter’s Contract Set?
By Arif Hasan - Jun 30, 2018
The 2019 free agency class could have exploded in Rick Spielman’s face. With Trae Waynes, Eric Kendricks, Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs and Anthony Barr all set to […]
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Can Mackensie Alexander Become a Long-Term Starter?
By Arif Hasan - Jun 13, 2018
After drafting former Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes in the first round, it may seem like the future’s bleak for former second-round pick Mackensie Alexander. A rough […]
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What Are the Odds the Vikings Defense Regresses?
By Arif Hasan - May 21, 2018
It’s no secret that the Minnesota Vikings have been driven by the strength of their defense since Mike Zimmer took the head coaching job — and honestly, […]