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Letting Go Of Kirk Cousins Allowed the Vikings Build A True Contender
By Cole Smith - May 1, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings have constructed most of their 90-man roster heading into training camp. Still, they could make free-agent acquisitions or a trade to get another cornerback. […]
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The Vikings Enter the Draft With Rare Optionality and High Stakes
By Cole Smith - Apr 24, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings’ approach to the 2025 NFL Draft will be drastically different from years past. They overthought the 2022 draft, trading down 20 spots to accumulate […]
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The Price To Draft J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner Was High — But It Could Have Been Higher
By Cole Smith - Apr 17, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings didn’t get much production from their two first-round picks in 2024. J.J. McCarthy missed the entire season with a meniscus injury, and they relegated […]
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Every Great Vikings Playoff Run Started With A Good Draft
By Cole Smith - Apr 10, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings attacked free agency when the league year began in March. They addressed holes on the offensive and defensive lines, added secondary help, and returned […]
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Harrison Smith Is Chasing A Ring In A Way Only He Can
By Cole Smith - Apr 3, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings were aggressive in free agency, addressing holes across the roster. They signed linemen on both sides of the ball, traded for Jordan Mason to […]
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What Does A Successful J.J. McCarthy Season Look Like?
By Cole Smith - Mar 27, 2025
Earlier this week, J.J. McCarthy revealed on Kay Adams’ Up & Adams podcast that the Minnesota Vikings haven’t informed him that he will be the team’s starting quarterback […]
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The Vikings Don’t Need J.J. McCarthy To Be 2024 Sam Darnold
By Cole Smith - Mar 20, 2025
The beginning of the J.J. McCarthy era received more clarity Wednesday when it was reported the Minnesota Vikings rejected trade offers for their rookie quarterback. They likely […]
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Aaron Rodgers Has Become This Year’s Jim Harbaugh
By Cole Smith - Mar 13, 2025
According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, the Minnesota Vikings have been “entertaining” the idea of adding Aaron Rodgers to the team in 2025. It would feel like turning […]
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Losing Sam Darnold Could Still Become A Long-Term Win
By Cole Smith - Mar 6, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings will not franchise tag Sam Darnold, allowing them to trade him to a quarterback-needy organization. While the Vikings may extend Darnold and keep him […]
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Why Does Minnesota’s Quarterback Decision Feel So Different This Time?
By Cole Smith - Feb 27, 2025
Kevin O’Connell addressed the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, leading off by answering a question regarding the offensive line. Still, someone inevitably asked who […]
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The Vikings Have A History Of Pushing Back Void Dates
By Cole Smith - Feb 20, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings have worked to find solutions with some of their more critical pending free agents over the past week. They have agreed to move Aaron […]
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Minnesota’s Failures In the Trenches Aren’t From A Lack Of Investment
By Cole Smith - Feb 13, 2025
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ dream of a three-peat, winning the Super Bowl 40-22. Although Jalen Hurts won MVP honors, Philadelphia’s lines, […]