Vikings
Brian Flores Is Probably Going To Blitz Like A Maniac Again
By Tom Schreier - Jul 26, 2024
Brian Flores says he loves offensive linemen. He swears it’s true. “It’s a good group. I love hanging out with the linemen,” he said after practice on […]
Vikings
Khyree Jackson Leaves A Void the Vikings Can’t Fill This Season
By Tom Schreier - Jul 24, 2024
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah first saw Khyree Jackson at the Senior Bowl last year. The Minnesota Vikings need cornerback depth, and Jackson caught his eye while doing one-on-one red-zone […]
Twins
Minnesota’s Superstars Are Done “Being Superman” With Injuries
By Tom Schreier - Jul 23, 2024
Rocco Baldelli said that Carlos Correa spent last season “biting his lip” in pain after playing through plantar fasciitis. The Minnesota Twins encouraged him to sit out […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Would Be Having A Great Offseason Even If They Weren’t Coming Off A Playoff Run
By Tom Schreier - Jul 22, 2024
Anthony Edwards made a promise after the Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years. “We’ll be back next year,” he […]
Vikings
Netflix Did Something Different For Jefferson Than It Did For Cousins
By Tom Schreier - Jul 19, 2024
Ep. 3 of Receiver begins with Justin Jefferson driving to the Minnesota Vikings practice facility in Eagan. In an audio overlay, Netflix plays radio hits from reporters speculating […]
Vikings
Sam Darnold Cannot Lead the Vikings Into Temptation
By Tom Schreier - Jul 18, 2024
In Ep. 2 of HBO’s all-access show on the New York Giants, college area scout Brendan Prophett notes that J.J. McCarthy could overrule plays at the line […]
Vikings
‘Receiver’ Highlighted the Oddity Of Jefferson’s Most Severe Injury Last Season
By Tom Schreier - Jul 15, 2024
In the opening scene of Receiver Ep. 7, Justin Jefferson sits on an individual couch in Kevin O’Connell’s office, dissecting a disappointing, injury-riddled season. Jefferson only played […]
Twins
How Much Should the Twins Value Their Depth At the Trade Deadline?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 13, 2024
Carlos Correa hit second and played shortstop in the Minnesota Twins’ final home game of the 2022 season. He had a disappointing July (.175/.264/.350) during his first […]
Vikings
Justin Jefferson Turns On the Jets In Netflix’s Receiver Show
By Tom Schreier - Jul 11, 2024
After the Minnesota Vikings’ 28-25 win over the New Orleans Saints in London two years ago, a reporter asked Justin Jefferson about the large jet on his […]
Twins
Willi Castro Deserves To Be An All-Star This Year
By Tom Schreier - Jul 8, 2024
Rocco Baldelli likes having switch hitters like Willi Castro because he can pencil them into the lineup every day. “[When] Willi starts playing as well as he’s […]
Vikings
Minnesota’s Playoff Loss Two Years Ago May Have Set Them Up For A Week 1 Win
By Tom Schreier - Jul 8, 2024
The first episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks series on the New York Giants offseason starts with general manager Joe Schoen meeting with his staff about Saquon Barkley’s pending […]
Vikings
Vikings Mourn Death Of Khyree Jackson, 24, Who Died In A Car Accident
By Tom Schreier - Jul 6, 2024
A little after 10:00 am on Saturday, TMZ reported that Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two high school teammates had died in a three-car crash. Jackson, […]