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One Popular Vikings Hope Should Be Adjusted

Annually, Minnesota Vikings fans daydream about Justin Jefferson’s statistical heights, as the phenom playmaker usually nibbles at NFL records. As of late, a popular theory suggests Jefferson could eventually break the single-season receiving yards mark and/or top 2,000 yards in a season.

Vikings' JJ McCarthy Trolled by NFL Fans for Brutal 1st Pitch at Twins Game

The Minnesota Vikings can only hope J.J. McCarthy's accuracy is better on the gridiron than it is from the pitching mound. The rookie quarterback threw out…

One Bold Vikings Theory Dialed Back

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback discussion has changed from “Who will start Week 1 — Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy?” to “When might McCarthy actually see the field, if at all, as a rookie?” Indeed, Darnold appears poised to win the starter’s job this summer, while fans wonder when McCarthy might eventually get a crack at the first-team offense.

Two Vikings Questions for Camp beyond QBs

The Vikings news this offseason has been dominated by the quarterbacks (Kirk Cousins leaving and Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy coming aboard) and the Justin Jefferson extension.

Another WR3 Available to Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have shown little interest in adding an extra receiver for their WR3 spot on the roster, even though men like Hunter Renfrow, Michael Thomas, and Julio Jones, among others, are available on the open market — and the Vikings have about $26 million in cap space.

Every Minnesota Vikings player to wear No. 81

The Minnesota Vikings have had 14 players wear the number 81, highlighted by Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller.

The Vikings Have to Extend Camryn Bynum, Right?

Heading into the 2024 regular season, the Minnesota Vikings will watch safety Cam Bynum playing his final with the club. That is, of course, unless they offer him a contract extension.

Lewis Cine’s quest to make the Vikings roster just got harder

Because of another player switching positions Since the Minnesota Vikings selected Lewis Cine with the final pick of the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the former Georgia standout has had a pretty rough go of it.

Fourth worst? Vikings' offseason graded 'C-' by NFL analyst

The defining message of the Minnesota Vikings offseason was change. While most have praised or understood the reason behind the need for change, there remains a few that have criticized how the Vikings front office went about that change.

2 Vikings veterans whose roles will be pushed by rookies

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the busiest teams in the league during the 2024 NFL Draft. During the draft, they made two trades up to land two potential franchise difference makers.

ESPN thoroughly unimpressed with Vikings’ offseason moves

What a surprise! With the bulk of the offseason moves in the NFL over and done with, people are going back to review what teams have done since the 2023 season ended.

Minnesota Vikings Coach Doesn’t Hold Back About Kirk Cousins

When the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kirk Cousins as a free agent in 2018, he gave them their first truly productive signal-caller since Brett Favre came over for the 2009 season, or possibly Dante Culpepper in the early 2000s.

One Vikings Roster Battle May Already Be Over

The Minnesota Vikings signed XFL kicker Parker Romo on March 12th, a move that seemed like the club’s kicking solution at the time. Incumbent kicker Greg Joseph did the unthinkable by joining the Green Bay Packers, so the purple team needed a new one.

3 Vikings Represented on Recent “Top 100” List

CBS Sports showed the Minnesota Vikings love this week, sending three players to Pete Prisco’s annual Top 100 Players list. All players came from the offensive side of the ball — no huge surprise with an offense-first head coach in Kevin O’Connell — and are under the age of 27.

Minnesota Vikings Get Brutally Ripped For Poor 2024 NFL Offseason

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the upcoming 2024 NFL season hoping to get back into playoff contention. While they have big goals, they are in the process of being ripped into by ESPN for a poor offseason.

Vikings Will Think outside the Box with Aaron Jones

Over the last two years, the Minnesota Vikings have quietly slowed down their practice of throwing the football to running backs. Indeed, since Kevin O’Connell took over in 2022, the operation has primarily focused on targeting wide receivers and tight ends, with a lesser emphasis on halfbacks as pass-catchers out of the backfield.

Vikings’ Mekhi Blackmon in Driver’s Seat for Starting Cornerback Position

Mekhi Blackmon was drafted No. 102 overall in the third-round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Despite some inconsistencies his rookie year, Blackmon played relatively well for most of the season.

Robert Tonyan could be Vikings' TE1 with significant targets

The Vikings seemingly have a reliable replacement to serve as the starting tight end while T.J. Hockenson recovers from a knee injury he suffered on Christmas Eve last season.

Jordan Addison Showing Superstar Potential, Creating Buzz Inside Minnesota Vikings Facility

The Minnesota Vikings have the NFL’s best receiver in Justin Jefferson, which is why he’s now the highest-paid non-QB in the league. But we can’t forget about Jordan Addison, either.

ESPN Hates Minnesota Vikings Offseason More Than Just About Any Other NFL Team

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a season in which they had a losing record, and have since replaced their top-15 starting quarterback with a young (possible) draft bust and a rookie.

Minnesota Vikings GM Fires Back At Justin Jefferson Contract Criticism

When looking at the top wide receivers in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson is consistently among that group of receivers. While some analysts consider Ja’Marr Chase a better option, or even CeeDee Lamb following his 2023 season, Jefferson is almost always considered a top-three receiver in the league, and for good reason.

Minnesota Vikings Coach Updates QB Competition

Right now, Sam Darnold is slated to be the Minnesota Vikings‘ starting quarterback when training camp for the 2024 season opens up. However, that isn’t exactly how they want things to be long-term.

Vikings To Draft And Fade In 2024

With the Minnesota Vikings in a transitional period heading into the 2024 season, there’s a lot of uncertainty not just from real football but in the land of fantasy football as well.

Rams contacted Jets, Vikings about Round 1 tradeup

Known for trading first-round picks for veteran talent since returning to Los Angeles, theRamsfinally used their allotted selection on a college performer this year by drafting Florida State’s Jared Verseat No.

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