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Do the Vikings Have A ‘Stars and Scrubs’ Roster?
By Nelson Thielen - Jun 22, 2026
When it comes to roster building, I’ll admit that I have a natural preference for how to structure things. Pay the guys what they’re truly worth, whatever […]
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Are the Vikings Prepared For Rookie Growing Pains On Defense?
By Nelson Thielen - Jun 13, 2026
I feel like the last thing anyone wants to hear about is some sportswriter’s fantasy team, but let me start this by sharing a bit about my […]
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Would Nolan Teasley Put A Vikings QB On the Trade Block?
By Nelson Thielen - Jun 6, 2026
After an offseason of uncertainty, the Wilf family has made a bold decision by hiring Nolan Teasley as the Minnesota Vikings’ next general manager. It’s almost like […]
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J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray Are Running Two Different Races
By Nelson Thielen - Jun 1, 2026
Remember when you were in elementary school, and it was a really big deal among the boys who the fastest kid in the class was? Well, I […]
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Can the Vikings Catch Chicago and Green Bay Flatfooted?
By Nelson Thielen - May 25, 2026
Of all the pomp and circumstance of the NFL offseason, designed by the league office to keep us singularly focused on America’s favorite sport 365 days out […]
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Can Frank Smith Help Unlock Demond Claiborne?
By Nelson Thielen - May 16, 2026
Late-round picks are like scratch-off lottery tickets. Is your chance of winning big slim to none? Yeah. But somebody has to hit the jackpot eventually, right? That’s […]
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Why the Caleb Banks Pick Is Looking Better With Time
By Nelson Thielen - May 1, 2026
I’ll admit it. Like most of draft Twitter and most cynical Minnesota Vikings fans, I was perplexed by the selection of Caleb Banks in the first round. […]
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Rob Brzezinski Can Win the Vikings Fanbase Back In Round 2
By Nelson Thielen - Apr 24, 2026
I love the draft. I love the draft so much that my four-year-old daughter told her teacher yesterday, “My daddy is excited for Football Christmas tonight!” Well, […]
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Can the Vikings Afford To Keep Moneyballing At Cornerback?
By Nelson Thielen - Apr 20, 2026
Remember when former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman said that his wife told him, ‘If you draft another corner, don’t come home. You can just stay at […]
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Darrell Jackson Jr. Would Be Minnesota’s “Incredible Bulk”
By Nelson Thielen - Apr 14, 2026
“Top 30” visits need a bit of a rebrand. The name “Top 30” implies that the players NFL teams are bringing in on these visits are near […]
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The Vikings Can’t Pass On Caleb Downs If He Slides On Draft Night
By Nelson Thielen - Apr 7, 2026
I’ve been writing a lot about the Minnesota Vikings’ need at safety this offseason. Almost immediately after Brian Flores inked his deal to remain in Minnesota, safety […]
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The Vikings Have Two Options To Address Their Safety Situation
By Nelson Thielen - Mar 28, 2026
Immediately after Brian Flores signed his contract, solidifying his return to Minnesota, it became immediately apparent that the Vikings had a glaring hole at safety that they […]