Vikings
George Kittle’s Inclusion In ‘Receiver’ Is A Disservice To T.J. Hockenson
By Tom Schreier - Jul 1, 2024
T.J. Hockenson grew up an hour south of Des Moines in Chariton, Ia. His parents attended Iowa State, but he wanted to play for the University of […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Executed A Time-Warping Challenge Trade To Acquire Dillingham
By Tom Schreier - Jun 30, 2024
Tim Connelly must have been spent after the draft because his top assistant suggested he was up late preparing for the draft. “I think Tim Connelly has […]
Vikings
What Will J.J. McCarthy’s Development Tell Us About Kevin O’Connell’s System?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 27, 2024
In Kevin O’Connell‘s first year as head coach, Kirk Cousins used flashcards to learn O’Connell’s complicated play calls. Adam Thielen said he was “swimming” in the material […]
Twins
Pablo Lopez and Chris Paddack Know Something Has To Change
By Tom Schreier - Jun 25, 2024
The Minnesota Twins took two of three from the Houston Astros on the road to improve their record to 33-26 in early June. However, the New York […]
Vikings
Dallas Turner Has A Weird Connection With Jonathan Greenard
By Tom Schreier - Jun 24, 2024
Jonathan Greenard only played one year at the University of Florida, but he made an impression on Dallas Turner. Greenard grew up in Hiram, Ga., outside Atlanta, […]
Twins
Joe Ryan’s Secret To Success Is Simple Yet Effective
By Tom Schreier - Jun 20, 2024
Rocco Baldelli was on Kevin Cash’s staff with the Tampa Bay Rays before taking the Minnesota Twins job, and he still occasionally talks to Cash. However, he […]
Vikings
The Vikings and Falcons Ended Up Indirectly Swapping Picks In This Year’s Draft
By Tom Schreier - Jun 20, 2024
Two weeks before the draft, Mike Florio speculated whether the NFL would make the Atlanta Falcons swap picks with the Minnesota Vikings because Atlanta tampered with Kirk […]
Vikings
J.J. McCarthy Will Go Where His Feet Take Him
By Tom Schreier - Jun 17, 2024
After the NFL draft, J.J. McCarthy went on a “dreamy” escape to the Bahamas with his fiancée. A week after the Minnesota Vikings traded up to draft […]
Vikings
What If Everyone Falls In Love With Sam Darnold?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 12, 2024
At this time two years ago, Kirk Cousins was using flash cards to memorize Kevin O’Connell’s complicated play calls. For example, one of O’Connell’s play calls is […]
Twins
Has Chris Paddack Got His Six-Shooter Back?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 11, 2024
Chris Paddack takes his “Sheriff” nickname seriously. He wears a cowboy hat, bolo tie, and boots before his starts. Paddack wants to take command when he’s on […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Will Be Balancing Continuity and Urgency This Offseason
By Tom Schreier - Jun 10, 2024
Without Karl-Anthony Towns’ monster game, the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have beaten the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. He went 8 of 14 from the field (57.1%) while […]
Vikings
The Vikings Strengthened Their Core By Investing In the Edge
By Tom Schreier - Jun 10, 2024
Peer through the wickets at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, if you dare, and most of what you’ll see is monotonous. Occasionally, Justin Jefferson will make a […]