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• Value of Things: The Missing Piece

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Could a once great back be the missing piece of the offense? One of my favorite books growing up was a book titled “The Missing Piece” by Shel Silverstein. In fact, I use it now as a teaching tool when I work high school retreats at my church. Obviously, the story has a lot of deep themes that we really shouldn’t get to here, but the title seemed to ring true for me...2025
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• Packers HC Matt LaFleur Makes Feelings Clear on Aaron Rodgers Potentially Signing With Green Bay’s Opponent
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• Browns 2025 Schedule Primer: Week 5, Minnesota Vikings roster changes, updates and more

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Cleveland will travel to London in search of just its third win against the Vikings as the home team in franchise history. The Cleveland Browns will travel to London to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Cleveland will be the home team for the game, which will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This is the first international gam...2025
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• Sean McVay needs to embrace running back by committee to help Kyren Williams

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Rams have their guy in Kyren Williams. But is it time to lighten his load? One of the bigger question marks for the Los Angeles Rams this offseason has been how they will manage running back Kyren Williams in 2024. In a league that has embraced the running back by committee formula, the Rams have remained a one-back team. That has been despite draft...2025
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• Ravens safety suffers major injury during offseason conditioning

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Ar’Darius Washington tears Achilles; will potentially miss all of 2025 season. In a shocking news release Tuesday evening, Ian Rapoport revealed Baltimore Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington tore his Achilles during conditioning this offseason. Sources: #Ravens safety Ar'Darius Washington, who was expected to play a key role in Baltimore’s defense next...2025
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• Which Rams running back should feel more pressure from Jarquez Hunter?

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Jarquez Hunter brings a new dimension to the Rams’ backfield, but whose role is he about to shake up? It wasn’t necessarily a surprise when the Los Angeles Rams selected a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Rams have drafted a running back every year that Sean McVay has been the head coach. In addition, while the Rams had a strong running game last year, i...2025
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• Value of Things: The Missing Piece
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• Browns 2025 Schedule Primer: Week 5, Minnesota Vikings roster changes, updates and more
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• Sean McVay needs to embrace running back by committee to help Kyren Williams
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• Ravens safety suffers major injury during offseason conditioning
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• Which Rams running back should feel more pressure from Jarquez Hunter?
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• Thoughts on the Vikings UDFA Class

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images A few UDFAs could once again make the Vikings’ roster The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the better teams in recent years when it comes to adding future contributors from the ranks of UDFAs and as such it makes sense to take a closer look at the twenty players the Vikings added this year, as at least a few of them stand a decent chance to make the roster. Last ...2025
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• Could Jarquez Hunter emerge as RB2 in Year 1?

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images With Blake Corum on the mend, Hunter has a solid chance of backing up Kyren Williams During the past two NFL drafts, the Los Angeles Rams have invested in their backfield. This year, the Rams selected Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter with the 117th overall pick. TST’s own Steven Ridings said that Hunter has a limited chance of cracking the starting lin...2025
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• Rams ‘workhorse’ running backs in Year 2 under Sean McVay

Kara Durrette/Getty Images How have some of Sean McVay’s lead backs performed in their second season in his sytem? I have been thinking about how Blake Corum might do as he prepares for his sophomore season in Sean McVay’s system at the NFL level, and it got me thinking about formers Los Angeles Rams’ running backs like Todd Gurley, Darrell Henderson, Cam Akers and current RB Kyren William...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 5 Days Until The Draft

Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What position will the team take with their first pick? Interesting article on what strategy to utilize when drafting. https://overthecap.com/nfl-drafting-strategies#google_vignette The first thing I did was go back to 2020 and look at the top 20 contracts at every position in the NFL. I then determined of those top 20 players how m...2025
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• Takeaways from the Vikings’ Moves in the First Week of Free Agency

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images They’re among the most active teams in free agency so far The Minnesota Vikings are making some notable splashes in free agency as they look to improve their roster for the 2025-26 campaign. They entered free agency with some $60 million in cap space available and have spent down a considerable portion of that in the opening days of free agency. The...2025
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"Two plays later, Cam Akers found a huge hole up the middle for a 58-yard gain."

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"The Rams traded for Sony Michel before the onset of the regular season when Cam Akers tore his Achilles."

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"Sean McVay’s “ain’t got time for that” to get rid of players who weren’t with the program, more specifically like Robinson and Cam Akers, has dramatically increased the speed of the franchise’s development."

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"After a dramatic few weeks leading up to Tuesday's trade deadline, Cam Akers is still with the Los Angeles Rams."

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"Rams activate Cam Akers: Running back makes improbable return after tearing Achilles in July"

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"NFL combine 2020 RB results: Cam Akers, Jonathan Taylor steal the show in on-field workouts"

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"Florida State running back Cam Akers will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft."

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"Florida State got a commitment from five-star running back Cam Akers on Tuesday"

• Value of Things: The Missing Piece
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• Packers HC Matt LaFleur Makes Feelings Clear on Aaron Rodgers Potentially Signing With Green Bay’s Opponent
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• Sean McVay needs to embrace running back by committee to help Kyren Williams
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• Ravens safety suffers major injury during offseason conditioning
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• Which Rams running back should feel more pressure from Jarquez Hunter?
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• Thoughts on the Vikings UDFA Class
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• Could Jarquez Hunter emerge as RB2 in Year 1?
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• Vikings Cache of Picks for 2026 NFL Draft Still A Bit Unclear

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s never too early to look, right? Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings had the fewest available selections because of prior trades they had made, starting Draft weekend with only four selections. As things stand right now, they’re not going to have that sort of problem heading into the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh...2025
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• Rams ‘workhorse’ running backs in Year 2 under Sean McVay
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• Sean McVay needs to embrace running back by committee to help Kyren Williams
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• Thoughts on the Vikings UDFA Class
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• Rams draft trends & facts to know during the Sean McVay era

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Shining some light on Sean McVay’s 8-year draft history The Los Angeles Rams are currently armed with eight draft selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team has managed to plug a number of holes via re-signing in-house free agents. With there being few glaring needs, this begs the question of how Los Angeles will navigate their draft boards. Will they draft ...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 4 Open Thread

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The heavy lifting is done but some more work is needed The third day of free agency saw the team extend Harrison Smith which should solidify the safety position for 2025. The team still needs another QB, RB, WR, TE, LB, and possibly CB & OT. The salary cap websites (overthecap & Spotrac) do not have the Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Javon Hargrave, and Hitman...2025
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• Vikings Links: Who Is Your Combine Crush?

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Nick Emmanwori and Maxwell Hairston would look good in purple no? The NFL Combine is underway and there have been some awesome testing numbers. The obvious studs were Nick Emmanwori, Shemar Stewart, James Pierce Shemar Stewart is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.99 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 3 out of 1802...2025
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• Do the Rams need “big” changes at running back?

Kaleb Johnson throws a mean stiff arm | Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images Nine running back prospects, up and down the draft board, that weigh over 225 lb. Back in 2017, when Sean McVay first took over the Los Angeles Rams, the running backs getting the reps were big men. Todd Gurley and then CJ Anderson were backed up by Malcom Brown, all 225+ lb. In 2020, the trend towards s...2025
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• Vikings Links: Let Us Continue To Beat The Horse

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images How many Quarterback scenarios can we dream up? I know that many fans feel like we have beaten the (who is the QB) horse to death already. Nah. We are just getting started IMO. There is a ton more wailing and gnashing of the teeth that we are capable of producing. Sounds like fun to me. I will say that it could be difficult for any veteran QB to get fu...2025
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• Vikings Links: Should The Vikings Sign Aaron Rodgers?

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Would he sign for only one year? Now that Arron Rodgers is going to get released the speculation is ramping up. I would not mind if the Vikings signed him to be honest. I am not sure they will be able to bring back Darnold or Jones. I think they both will get fairly significant deals north of 20M per year. Rodgers might sign for 10-15M for one year? If not,...2025
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• Thoughts on the Vikings UDFA Class
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• Could Jarquez Hunter emerge as RB2 in Year 1?
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• NFL free agency recap: Which NFC North teams got better, worse?

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Breaking down the NFC North key additions and losses in free agency, and seeing which teams improved. With NFL free agency more or less over, it’s time to look at the teams that matter most to the Detroit Lions: their NFC North rivals. The Lions remain the division title holder for their second straight offseason, but the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Pack...2025
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• Takeaways from the Vikings’ Moves in the First Week of Free Agency
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• Do the Rams need “big” changes at running back?
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• Vikings Links: It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images The team has tons of options and flexibility! Still decompressing after that playoff loss against the Rams. The non-competitive nature of the game is what really depresses the most. For these dudes to not even show up for a playoff game is embarrassing. While Sam Darnold deserves plenty of blame, the offensive line really chose a great time to get th...2025
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• Rams defense repels Minnesota in 27-9 playoff win

Neville Gallimore had his best game of the season | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Smothering pass rush leads a dominating performance In the face of a trying week, the Los Angeles Rams jumped out to a quick lead, and then let the defense take over in 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings in the WildCard round of the NFL playoffs. The game was not even as close as the score indicates, L.A. ran...2025
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• Vikings Links: What A Letdown!

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images It’s like getting the worm at the bottom of the Mezcal bottle! What a disappointing in to this season the last two weeks has been. The offense, offensive line, and Sam Darnold in particular have been abysmal. Here are the grades for the offensive line vs the Lions when Darnold was pressured 33 times (Brandel and Robinson combined to allow 17 pressures, p...2025
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• Rams RB Cam Akers returns to practice following trade deadline drama

After a dramatic few weeks leading up to Tuesday's trade deadline, Cam Akers is still with the Los Angeles Rams. On Thursday, he is reportedly returning to the practice field....2022
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• Rams activate Cam Akers: Running back makes improbable return after tearing Achilles in July
The Rams star will return to the field just six months after suffering a devastating injury...2021
• Recap: Lions clinch first-ever 1 seed in statement win over Vikings

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made a statement for the rest of the NFC with their decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions again! On Sunday night, the Lions displayed their dominance in the division—and in the conference—with a decisive win over the Minnesota Vikings. With the win, the Lions are division champions in back-...2025
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• McVay: Akers must 'maximize' his opportunities

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said he wants to see an "increased level of urgency" from running back Cam Akers, who ran for 0 yards in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Bills....2022
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• Matthew Stafford won’t win MVP, but he deserves more credit than he gets

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Rams QB Matthew Stafford is getting overlooked again, and that’s probably how he likes it The Los Angeles Rams have won four of their last five games and enter the home stretch of the season in a strong position for a wild card spot, facts that would fantasy if not for the perennially-underrated Matthew Stafford. Look at all the players who the Rams put aro...2023
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• Sean McVay expects Cam Akers to play in Rams' regular season finale against 49ers
Akers tore his Achilles in July...2022
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• Vikings fear Cam Akers suffered Achilles injury in Week 9 victory over Falcons

Akers tore his right Achilles in 2021...2023
• Source: Rams RB Akers suffers ruptured Achilles

Rams running back Cam Akers ruptured his Achilles while working out and underwent testing that confirmed the injury, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter....2021
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• Houston Texans Top Free Agent Running Back Options

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Potential new faces to pound the rock in Caley’s offense The Houston Texans run game was analgous with the team’s season; incredibly inconsistent. While much of the blame can be pointed at the big guys up front, the team leaned entirely on Joe Mixon. The Texans won six of the seven games when Mixon ran for over 100 yards. He will be 29 when the season sta...2025
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• Matthew Stafford won’t win MVP, but he deserves more credit than he gets
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• Fantasy Fallout: Should you run with D'Onta Foreman, Cam Akers in Week 17?

Our NFL Nation reporters focus on injury news, changes in roles and the most pressing questions fantasy managers might have, such as whether to believe in D'Onta Foreman and Cam Akers in Week 17....2022
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• Fantasy football fallout: Trust T.Y. Hilton and Cam Akers, but don't trust any Steelers

It's the fantasy football playoffs and only one thing matters: Who can you trust this week? Our NFL Nation reporters have you covered....2020

• Value of Things: The Missing Piece
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• Browns 2025 Schedule Primer: Week 5, Minnesota Vikings roster changes, updates and more
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• Ravens safety suffers major injury during offseason conditioning
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• Thoughts on the Vikings UDFA Class
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• Vikings Cache of Picks for 2026 NFL Draft Still A Bit Unclear
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• Los Angeles’s draft search for a future quarterback needs to wait

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Drafting a QB replacement doesn’t get the team closer to a Super Bowl... We are less than two weeks until the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft. Les Snead, Sean McVay and the scouting team are burning the midnight oil to finalize their draft plans. A lot of speculation as emerged recently as to the possibility of Los Angeles targeting a quarterback - a la Jas...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s Almost Over!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The QB Carousel is going to stop spinning soon The QB carousel is turning and now the media jackals are all predicting/assuming Sam Darnold is going to sign with the Seahawks after they trade Geno Smith to the Raiders for a 3rd round pick. The connection makes a ton of sense because Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak worked with Darnold in 2023 as San Francisco’...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: We Think It is JJ Time

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Sam Darnold chapter may not be closed yet I still am a little upset that the Bears for Joe Thuney for a 2026 4th. I would have given up the 3rd with the hope of getting back a 6th. You are talking All Pro caliber left guard. The Vikings needed that bad. I know some will say he is going to be 33 but do these same people want to g...2025
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• Vikings Links: Who Is Your Combine Crush?
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The QB Plan Is Still Being Processed

Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images We all expect JJ McCarthy do be the QBOTF though The NFL Combine is underway. Today they have the medicals, team interviews, and pre-exam for the defensive linemen, linebackers, and dudes that put their foot on the ball. Here is a list of the invites ... NFL combine: Full list of draft prospects invited to 2025 scouting event Here are a few players that I...2025
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• Vikings Links: Should The Vikings Sign Aaron Rodgers?
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• Eagles-Rams playoff preview: 18 things to watch in Sunday’s Divisional Round game

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Key factors to Philadelphia’s postseason matchup against Los Angeles. Sunday can’t get here soon enough. I know I’m not alone in being pretty fired up to see the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend. Since we’ve got time to kill, let’s run through some of the more important things to watch out for this i...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
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• Vikings Links: What A Letdown!
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