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• Eric Wilson Might Be Brian Flores’ Next Project
Matt Daniels and Brian Flores never coached Eric Wilson because Wilson signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after the 2020 season. After tensions boiled over during the quarantine season, the Minnesota Vikings fired Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell took over in 2021, and O’Connell hired Daniels as his special teams coach. He hired Flores a year later....2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s Summer Break Time!

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The team will get a nice rest before training camp! Minicamp is in the books and the next scheduled OTAs have been cancelled. Apparently, it is normal and while it would be nice to give JJ more reps, if the head coach says it is OK then it is OK. Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell gives team much-deserved reward after good work during offseason practices Below is a link tha...2025
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• The Josh Oliver Extension Is the Right Kind Of Gamble
Many headlines have come out of Minnesota Vikings minicamp this year. J.J. McCarthy is entering his first year as a starter. The Vikings extended head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. How are the new defensive additions faring? Those are just some of the stories drumming up discourse in preparation for the season....2025
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• Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Is Building A Team That Will Rise To the Occasion
Standing out at work can be a delicate balance. On the one hand, you want to show your boss that you can handle whatever task or problem they throw your way. You don’t want to turn these challenges down because you’re determined to show you’re reliable. Asking a coworker for help can feel like you’re telling your boss you can’t handle these tasks alone....2025
• Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Peels Back Curtain on Vikings’ Hot-Button QB Issue

Last offseason, the debate about who was going to start in Week 1 — Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy — […]...2025
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• Vikings Links: Vikings Practice Updates

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images It’s all we got right now Highlights From Day 2 of 2025 Minicamp Practice https://www.vikings.com/video/highlights-from-day-2-of-2025-minicamp-practice The next organized team activities. OTAs: June 16-18 Minnesota Vikings News and Links 3 Observations: Byron Murphy, Jr., Still Picky; J.J. McCarthy Finds Jordan Addison for Deep TD Left tackle Christian ...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images We get another chance to see our new QB! Mandatory Minicamp is getting underway today. It will be nice to read all the reports about who the players look in practice especially JJ McCarthy. At the same time there is another cornerback available which will not cost a draft pick. Is Jaire Alexander worth it? Will he sign here? The snaps are going to be l...2025
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• Vikings Links: Are the Vikings Set At Cornerback?

Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images It might be penny wise to add more veteran depth Should the Vikings feel comfortable with the cornerback group? The top four are Byron Murphy, Isaiah Rodgers, Jeff Okudah, and Mekhi Blackmon (no particular order). After these four there are a lot of dudes with potential. I could see the argument for adding another cornerback in free agency but that would m...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Missouri Senate greenlights plan to keep Chiefs, Royals in state

Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, June 7 The latest Missouri Senate approves plan to keep Chiefs, Royals in Kansas City | ESPN Missouri senators on Thursday approved a plan to provide more than $100 million in aid for tornado-ravaged St. Louis and authorized hundreds of millions of dollars worth of incentives to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Roya...2025
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• Vikings Links: The Vikings Have A Top 10 Roster

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Do they have a top 10 roster? Another day of Organized Team Activities is going on today. Next week they begin the Mandatory Minicamp. There is a lot to be excited about this season. The team really addressed some weaknesses in free agency with maybe a quibble about cornerback. But we have to trust Flores was behind the acquisitions and his resume here spea...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Trade rumors galore

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Several players and teams around the league have been been involved in trade talks. The Miami Dolphins aren’t the only team with trade rumors swirling around them. There are plenty of players who could be traded in the near future and that’s including Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey. News dropped last week that Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith could be traded to the Pi...2025
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• JJ McCarthy will make or break the Vikings

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images So much in the NFC North will be impacted by who J.J. McCarthy winds up being. One of the greatest questions you can ask in sports, in life really, is “What if?”. What if the Seattle Seahawks had just run it with Marshawn Lynch? Would they have won Super Bowl LIX? Would the New England Patriots, after finally breaking through for the first title 10 yea...2025
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• Vikings 2025 OTAs: McCarthy Impressing, Kwesi Extended, & More!

J.J. McCarthy shone in Vikings’ 2025 OTAs, showing sharp footwork, zip on throws, and command. No regression from preseason, fully recovered from meniscus injury. Veterans like Jefferson support him, building chemistry for a strong season. All this on Two Old Bloggers. The Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 OTAs spark excitement as J.J. McCarthy impresses, veterans rally, and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah se...2025
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• Giants news, 5/31: Jaxson Dart signs, Russell Wilson, Andrew Thomas, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants headlines for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Jaxson Dart signs contract with New York Giants Did the Giants close the talent gap? Ranking NFC East defenses position-by-position New York Giants have made a surprising 2025 bet New York Giants revamp key part of their front office Other Giant observations Russel...2025
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• 2025 NFL Draft: Minnesota Vikings Draft Grades Roundup

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images How do the Really Smart Football People™ think the Vikings did? If you’ve been following this site for any length of time, you know that I think the concept of “grading” a draft less than 24 hours after it’s concluded is a fairly ridiculous exercise. There’s absolutely no way to know how these players are going to fare in the National Football League at t...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 23 Open Thread

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s JJ or Bust! Minnesota Vikings News and Links 5 QB Takeaways: Kevin O’Connell on Confidence in J.J. McCarthy; Conversation with Aaron Rodgers O’Connell said McCarthy has heard some of the Vikings play calls “100 times now” and knows the entire protection system. “He knows why we change certain runs to run it the other way, and ...2025
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• Strategic Crossroads: Sam Darnold’s Future and the NFL Scouting Combine

Hey Vikings fans, it’s crunch time for Sam Darnold! Are we tagging and keeping him, tagging and trading him, or letting him walk? Has the decision already been made? The decision impacts our future, and all eyes are on the combine. Get ready for some big moves! | Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Join Dave Stefano solo on Two Old Bloggers as he tackles the Vikings’ critical QB decisions a...2025
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• Asante Samuel Jr. Could Become Byron Murphy Jr.’s Spiritual Successor

I’m the kind of guy who always plays the same type of character in a video game. I like to order my usual at my favorite restaurant. I’m married to the girl I’ve been with since high school. What can I say? I have a type. In that way, I feel like I can sympathize with Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah....2025
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"Kirk Stakes Heating Up: Atlanta Reportedly All-In on Acquiring Cousins"

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"Kirk Cousins, Vikings work out contract extension that will pay him entirely in Kohl’s Cash"

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"Vikings' Kwesi Adofo-Mensah views Kirk Cousins as 'good QB' but 'is not Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes'"

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"Browns hire former 49ers exec Adofo-Mensah as assistant GM"

• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s Summer Break Time!
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• Vikings Defender Confirms Contract Drama

In the last few weeks, the Minnesota Vikings have granted contract extensions to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and tight end […]...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!
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• Ramsey Trade Talk, NFC North Shifts, & Jim Marshall’s Impact

Two Old Bloggers honor Vikings legend Jim Marshall, celebrating his 282 consecutive games, 130.5 sacks, and Purple People Eaters legacy. A true captain, his toughness and leadership defined the franchise. | Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL tackle Jalen Ramsey trade rumors, NFC North shifts like Frank Ragnow’s retirement, debunk Kirk Cousins specu...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Missouri Senate greenlights plan to keep Chiefs, Royals in state
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• Vikings Links: The Vikings Have A Top 10 Roster
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• Around SB Nation: Trade rumors galore
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• JJ McCarthy will make or break the Vikings
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Two Days Of OTAs Are Done

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images How did our QB look? The first two days of OTAs are in the books and it is all good right? I think it is and it is nice to see JJ McCarthy out there getting those first team reps. We got a long ways to go but it is a start. If I am going to be honest, I was not a big fan when he was coming out of college. It seemed like too much hype and the draft talk a...2025
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• Vikings Links: In JJ We Trust

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Most fans cant wait to see the hopeful QBOTF play What do you think JJ McCarthy’s stats will be this year? I expect the Vikings to run better but not necessarily more. Maybe a little more because JJ will just be getting his first snaps. Bo Bix completed 376 out of 567 passes (66.3%) for 3775 yards with 29 TDs and 12 INTs. He ran 92 times for 430 yards ...2025
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• Vikings Links: No Playoff Seeding Changes

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images The old heads prevailed! The NFL owners concluded their meetings and the traditionalists won the playoff seeding proposal. It was voted down. Not that big a deal since really bad divisions does not happen too often right? Hard to get owners to give up a home playoff game and the revenue that comes from that game. 8 Takeaways from NFL Owners Meeting: P...2025
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• Vikings Links: Owners Meetings Underway

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images What rules changes should they adopt? The NFL owners are meeting today and tomorrow. There are some proposed rule changes that they will be voting on. What rule change would you like to see instituted? I think they should review face mask and pass interference calls always. Perhaps the signal would first have to come from “upstairs”? Then, the ref can...2025
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• Vikings Links: Minicamp Is Underway!

Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The offseason practices are on! Minicamp is going and I do not know if there any televised portions but there are ways to see some of it ... To watch the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 rookie minicamp, you can follow the team’s social media channels and watch highlights on their website and YouTube channel. The Vikings will also share content f...2025
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• Vikings 2025 OTAs: McCarthy Impressing, Kwesi Extended, & More!
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• Vikings Links: Offseason Manscaping

How is your mustache game? As we slog through the offseason, we look forward to the next organized team activities. The schedule is ... OTAs: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5, June 16-18 Mandatory Minicamp: June 10-12 One thing I often do is look to next year and I examine the salary cap. This helps to possibly inform what players I want to watch in college football this year. The Vikings curre...2025
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• Vikings Links: The Vikings Were Wise To Stay Put At 24 In The Draft

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Sometimes the best trade is the one you do not make! Now that the draft is over and it has been analyzed ad nauseum, we can see the picture of this “time horizon” that Kwesi speaks of often. Many of the Draft Doofi believed the Vikings were going to trade down. Yet they did not. It is fairly obvious the reason why. Two of the top three in...2025
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• Kirk Cousins, Vikings work out contract extension that will pay him entirely in Kohl’s Cash
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A bold move for the Vikings With the Minnesota Vikings dealing with some salary cap issues and Kirk Cousins looking for some long-term security, the two parties have worked out a historic deal that should give both sides exactly what they want. The Vikings and Cousins have announced that they have agreed to terms of a three-year, $120 million contract ex...2023
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• Vikings GM: McCarthy as QB1 is what 'we want'
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says J.J. McCarthy earning the starting quarterback is what the team wants, but he also wouldn't rule out future talks with free agent Aaron Rodgers....2025
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• Breaking: Browns trading for 3 time Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports GM Andrew Berry makes a late Friday night deal to add more DL depth Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry has been active this offseason remaking the team’s defense especially the defensive line. Additions of Dalvin Tomlinson, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Maurice Hurst and Trysten Hill via free agency were complimented by the selections of Siaki Ika and Isaiah McGuire in the N...2023
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• Vikings' Kwesi Adofo-Mensah views Kirk Cousins as 'good QB' but 'is not Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes'
There's a lot for Kirk Cousins to prove in 2022 -- to a lot of people...2022
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• The Vikings are bringing back Anthony Barr

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, you read that correctly On Monday, the word came out that linebacker Jordan Hicks had suffered a shin injury and had some sort of “procedure” done after the victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. To take his place, the purple are bringing back an old friend. Per numerous sources, the Vikings will be signing linebacker Anthony Barr. At the ...2023
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• Kirk Cousins: I want to be with the Vikings, so hopefully I can earn the right to do that
While quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering the last year of his contract with the Vikings, he’s hoping it won’t be the last season he’s with the club. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said over the weekend that the door is not closed on a potential extension for Cousins — though at this point that seems unlikely. [more]...2023
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• Vikings are the favorite to sign QB Russell Wilson

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images But. . .should they even consider it? While the NFL offseason is a few months away from today, the Minnesota Vikings are the current odds-on favorite to land Russell Wilson amongst the news of his release coming soon in Denver. While his time in Denver may be short lived, Russell Wilson has proved to have at least shown the ability to improve from his s...2023
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• Kirk Stakes Heating Up: Atlanta Reportedly All-In on Acquiring Cousins

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Price tag for Cousins likely moving higher The buzz out of the NFL Combine this week is that the Atlanta Falcons are making a strong push to acquire Kirk Cousins, who is set to be a free agent when the new league year begins on March 13th. A couple media outlets - The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and Zach Klein, who is the sports director at WBS-TV, a lo...2024
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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!
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• Draft Thoughts and Other Musings

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Our newest writer shares his thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft Draft Thoughts and Other Musings The Draft Well, that didn’t go as expected (at least on my end). As the 1st Round unfolded, I assumed the play was either a trade down or Georgia safety Malaki Starks. The latter seemed a natural fit for Brian Flores’ scheme. His exceptional recognition in run sup...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images Meaningful football late in the season plus playoffs is great! It is hard to wait for this game but what can you do? I like to do other things so that I am not thinking about the game too much. I really am not smart enough to talk about the X’s and O’s with any conviction or authority. So, I watch college football in search of future Vikings and I do ...2025
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• Ramsey Trade Talk, NFC North Shifts, & Jim Marshall’s Impact
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• Hot Topics: Salary Cap & More!

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Some Takes on the Latest Vikings (and NFL) News Let’s look at some Minnesota Vikings (and NFL) news and notes making headlines over the past week or so. Ready to have some fun?! Salary Cap Issues and Impact The Vikings have $21.6 million in effective cap space (post June 1st), but are $52.6 million over the projected 2026 cap. Yikes. Yeah, not ideal. You...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 5/31: Rylie Mills’ place on the 2025 Seahawks

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images When will he be ready to play? In Today’s Links: how the Seattle Seahawks 2025 draft class stacks up against the rest of the league, why some pundits have a sunnier outlook of our squad than others, and Devon Witherspoon rizz. Have a wonderful Saturday. Thanks for being here. #np Kukulkan by Toncho Pilatos Seahawks News Good prospect, confusing pick? - Sea...2025
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• Ramsey Trade Talk, NFC North Shifts, & Jim Marshall’s Impact
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• Vikings Links: Can The Vikings Win 10 Games?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings projected to have one of NFL’s five hardest schedules in 2025 Looking ahead to the schedule and giving a way too early prediction, I can see the games going down like this ... Eagles (home): Loss Ravens (home): Loss Lions (home and away): Win and Loss Packers (home and away): Win and Loss Commanders (home): Win Bengals (home): Win Chargers (awa...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Who Will Get The Next Extension

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images Brian O’Neill, Josh Oliver, and Josh Metellus are good candidates What player do you think gets the next extension? I think is could/should be O’Neill due to his massive cap hits the this year and next year. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Kevin O’Connell explains why J.J. McCarthy hasn’t been named Vikings’ starting QB Why haven’t the Minnesota Vikings...2025
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• Vikings Complete the Set

The speculation is over. There was no trade down. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah stayed at No. 24 and picked a guard in […]...2025