Vikings
Will Kevin O’Connell Avoid the Zimmer Trap?
By Tom Schreier - Jan 20, 2023
It’s interesting to look back at how Norv Turner’s decision to resign in the middle of the 2016 season was reported at the time. Mike Zimmer had […]
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards Is the Truth That Will Set the Timberwolves Free
By Tom Schreier - Jan 18, 2023
Justin Jefferson has seen Anthony Edwards play in person, and Edwards has often been at his best when Jefferson is sitting courtside. Last year, the Minnesota Vikings’ […]
Twins
The Twins Are Still Two Steps Away From Contending
By Tom Schreier - Jan 16, 2023
On Dec. 5, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals traded three prospects and a pick for Paul Goldschmidt, a six-time All-Star first baseman with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Goldschmidt […]
Vikings
The Vikings Are Who We Thought They Were
By Tom Schreier - Jan 16, 2023
VegasInsider had the Minnesota Vikings as three-point favorites in their playoff game against the New York Giants. Still, it felt like nobody outside of the Upper Midwest […]
Vikings
Duke Shelley Embodies Minnesota’s Relentless Spirit
By Tom Schreier - Jan 13, 2023
Patrick Peterson may have become clairvoyant as he enters his 30s. The veteran cornerback, who the Arizona Cardinals dismissed as washed up, has become a veteran leader […]
Vikings
Vikings-Bears Was A Magnificent, Beautiful Mess
By Tom Schreier - Jan 9, 2023
It’ll be lost to history, blown away in the crisp January wind, but the Minnesota Vikings almost pulled off a slapdash stunt at the end of the […]
Vikings
The Soldier Field Turf May Be More Of A Threat Than the Bears On Sunday
By Tom Schreier - Jan 6, 2023
On Dec. 20 of last year, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears, 17-9, in a Monday Night Football game that would turn any newcomer away from […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Have Stumbled Upon Their River Styx
By Tom Schreier - Jan 4, 2023
In Greek mythology, Styx is the river that separates Earth and the underworld. The river contains mythical powers that can make people who bathe in it invulnerable. […]
Vikings
Green Bay Hit the Vikings With A Dose Of Reality
By Tom Schreier - Jan 2, 2023
As the Green Bay Packers fans emptied out of Lambeau Field into the cold Wisconsin night, their “Go Pack Go” chants bounced violently off the concourse walls. […]
Vikings
T.J. Hockenson Is Just Getting Started
By Tom Schreier - Dec 30, 2022
Before Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded for T.J. Hockenson, he sought Kevin O’Connell’s input on the position. Tight end often goes overlooked among the skill positions. They don’t command […]
Vikings
The Vikings Have Normalized the Christmas Miracle
By Tom Schreier - Dec 25, 2022
Last year, Justin Jefferson finished 17 yards shy of Randy Moss’ single-season franchise record, and it became the focal point of the Minnesota Vikings’ final game. Mike […]
Vikings
Minnesota’s Greatest Threat Is Hiding In Plain Sight
By Tom Schreier - Dec 23, 2022
In Week 9, old friend Taylor Heinicke dropped back on a second-and-seven play-action pass from midfield. The former Minnesota Vikings practice squad quarterback avoided pressure and threw […]