Vikings
Why Irv Smith Jr.’s New Diet Is Actually Important
By Tom Schreier - Jun 9, 2021
Here’s the thing: If Irv Smith Jr. went down to New Orleans in the offseason and came back the size of an offensive lineman, nobody could blame […]
Vikings
It’s Insane Not to Bring In a Backup QB
By Tom Schreier - Jun 9, 2021
The Minnesota Vikings built a house, but they have not insured it. They went out and got Dalvin Tomlinson, Michael Pierce, and Patrick Peterson in free agency […]
Vikings
Can Kirk Cousins Take the Phil Mickelson Path?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 6, 2021
50 years old. It has been two weeks since Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship at the age of 50. Kirk Cousins is entering his age-33 season. […]
Vikings
Paul Allen Says Former Vikings Are Negatively Influencing Danielle Hunter
By Tom Schreier - Jun 5, 2021
Paul Allen rarely criticizes the Minnesota Vikings or, for that matter, takes shots at anyone. The beloved voice of the Vikings, who hosts the popular “9 to […]
Wild
Was Dean Evason Trying to Be the Anti-Bruce Boudreau?
By Tom Schreier - Jun 1, 2021
When Bill Guerin retained Dean Evason for this season, it seemed like a continuity move above all else. The Minnesota Wild were once a stable organization with […]
Twins
The Twins Sure Seem to Think They Can Still Turn This Thing Around
By Tom Schreier - May 28, 2021
Whether it was scheduled or not, the Minnesota Twins were going to get an off-day on Thursday. A handful of 70-and-sunny afternoons were too much for the […]
Vikings
Julio Jones Wants to Win and So Do the Vikings
By Tom Schreier - May 24, 2021
If you cold-called Stefon Diggs two years ago, he probably would have told you he was sick of the Minnesota Vikings run-first offense and skipped practice because […]
Vikings
Strength of Schedule Doesn’t Matter in May
By Tom Schreier - May 13, 2021
Here’s the thing, I get it. I know what’s going through your head. The Minnesota Vikings’ schedule just dropped; it’s the fifth-strongest in the league. Joe Burrow […]
Vikings
How Would Spielman Have Handled the Rodgers Situation?
By Tom Schreier - May 9, 2021
Rick Spielman’s chuckle said it all. There he sat with oversized headphones, processing a question about whether he had called incumbent quarterback Kirk Cousins before taking Kellen […]
Vikings
Larry Fitzgerald’s Return to Minnesota Makes More Sense Than Ever
By Tom Schreier - May 5, 2021
Minnesota Vikings fans from Bloomington to Baudette collectively held their breath as picks 14 through 22 came off the board. Rick Spielman had stared Alijah Vera-Tucker in […]
Twins
Can the Twins Go On a Run This Week?
By Tom Schreier - May 3, 2021
If the Minnesota Twins were feeling the weight of their 10-16 record after beating the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Sunday, they weren’t showing it. Minutes after […]
Twins
Baldelli Believes a New Routine Will Yield New Results
By Tom Schreier - Apr 26, 2021
If Rocco Baldelli is concerned about the Minnesota Twins’ 7-13 record, he’s not showing signs of it. There he sat in the bowels of Target Field after […]