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Tyler Ireland
Tyler Ireland is a former Minnesotan turned Florida man who covers the Minnesota Vikings on a freelance basis. Since 2021, Tyler has written for a variety of different verticals including Daily Norseman, Zone Coverage, The Viking Age, PurplePTSD, and The Noise. When Tyler isn’t at his home office writing articles or recording a podcast episode for VikesNow, he’s most likely relaxing on the quartz crystal shores of Panama City Beach with his yellow lab, Scout.
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Is Justin Jefferson Still the Face of Minnesota Sports?
By Tyler Ireland - May 23, 2025
Justin Jefferson has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL since he entered the league in 2020. He has been named to the All-Pro […]
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Oscar Chapman Could Carve Out A Unique Role With the Vikings
By Tyler Ireland - May 22, 2025
With the offseason program in full swing, the Minnesota Vikings’ roster is at capacity as the team tries to create as much healthy competition as possible, even […]
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Elijah Williams Could Be Minnesota’s Next Small-School Standout
By Tyler Ireland - May 15, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings invited 20 players to rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. That list of invitees included Nebraska cornerback Tommi Hill, who drew high praise from […]
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Is This Offseason Do Or Die For Ty Chandler?
By Tyler Ireland - May 12, 2025
When it comes to the draft, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah doesn’t like investing significant capital at running back, largely due to the lack of career longevity and positional value […]
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Cameron Sutton Is the Perfect Veteran Slot Corner For Brian Flores’ Defense
By Tyler Ireland - Mar 1, 2023
There’s no sugar-coating it: The Minnesota Vikings’ pass defense was atrocious in 2022. Sure, there were some promising individual performances from Duke Shelley and Patrick Peterson, but […]
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The Shrine Bowl Standout Who Could Replace Dalvin Cook
By Tyler Ireland - Feb 22, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings may be in the market for a running back this offseason. Alexander Mattison is set to become an unrestricted free agent, and Dalvin Cook […]
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The Super Bowl Should Solidify the Vikings’ Interest In Jaren Hall
By Tyler Ireland - Feb 16, 2023
Two of the most illustrious quarterbacks in the NFL, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, headlined Super Bowl LVII. Both signal callers fared exceptionally well, frequently making incredible […]
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Michael Wilson Could Become the Missing Piece In Minnesota’s WR Puzzle
By Tyler Ireland - Feb 9, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings should take note of Stanford wide receiver Michael Wilson, who was one of the most impressive players at this year’s Senior Bowl. Despite sub-par […]
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Jalen Ramsey Provides Something the Vikings Need But Can’t Afford
By Tyler Ireland - Feb 1, 2023
Rumor has it that the Minnesota Vikings are expected to check on the availability of Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey is the crème de la […]
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Brian Flores Would Change the Culture Of the Vikings’ Defense
By Tyler Ireland - Jan 25, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings are casting a wide net as they search for their next defensive coordinator. New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen and Seattle Seahawks associate […]
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The Vikings’ Playoff Loss Will Force the Front Office To Show Its Hand
By Tyler Ireland - Jan 18, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings’ playoff loss against the New York Giants highlighted a crucial flaw that had been apparent all season long. The defense is atrocious, and everyone […]
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Minnesota’s Backup Offensive Linemen Are Showing Signs Of Growth
By Tyler Ireland - Jan 10, 2023
When the Minnesota Vikings revealed that Brian O’Neill and Austin Schlottmann would be headed to season-ending IR, much of the fanbase felt a palpable sense of dread. […]