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  • Mike Tannenbaum provides insight into what went into head coach and general manager hires
    • Mike Tannenbaum provides insight into what went into head coach and general manager hires
    Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images The Jets’ consultants took a data driven approach New York Jets fans are quite familiar with Mike Tannenbaum after a decade-long tenure with him at the franchise’s helm as general manager. Since then, Tannenbaum has become entrenched with The 33rd Team, an NFL media arm and consulting firm. This offseason, The 33rd Team and Mike Tannenbaum were hired...2025
  • • Calculating A New Contract For Cam Bynum Goes Beyond the Numbers
    In recent memory, the Minnesota Vikings haven’t had great luck converting draft picks to different positions, no matter how many college tackles Rick Spielman drafted to play guard. That’s why expectations were low when it was reported that the Vikings were moving Cam Bynum to safety after playing outside cornerback at Cal....2025
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  • • Does Kevin O’Connell Have Any Legitimate Gripes With His Contract Situation?
    When the Minnesota Vikings fired Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman after the 2021 season, they couldn’t have imagined what a new regime would bring. The Vikings wanted to be “super competitive” and establish a “championship standard” lost in the final years of the Zimmer-Spielman era. They wanted someone to rebuild the culture — and have plenty of success while doing it....2025
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  • Breaking down the Jets’ exhaustive coaching search
    • Breaking down the Jets’ exhaustive coaching search
    As the number of coaching candidates the Jets interview seems to grow by the hour, you have to wonder if Mike Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman are getting paid hourly....2025
  • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
    • 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
  • Rick Spielman Has a Spicy Vikings Take
    • Rick Spielman Has a Spicy Vikings Take
    He’s doubling down. Rick Spielman Has a Spicy Vikings Take Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has once again […] The post Rick Spielman Has a Spicy Vikings Take appeared first on Vikings Territory....2025
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  • • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
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  • Vikings Links:  It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
    • 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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  • Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
    • Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
    Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images It’s all a part of the plan With his five-touchdown performance on Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons, Sam Darnold has cemented himself as the best story in the National Football League this season. He’s now got 28 touchdown passes, good for third in the National Football League behind Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson, and he’s led a Minnesota Vi...2024
  • Giants-Vikings 5 questions: Sam Darnold, much more about Minnesota
    • Giants-Vikings 5 questions: Sam Darnold, much more about Minnesota
    Sam Darnold | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images We turn to the Daily Norseman for info on the Vikings The NFL regular season is here, which means our weekly ‘5 questions’ segment is back. With the New York Giants facing the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Christopher Gates of SB Nation’s Daily Norseman answers our questions. Ed: Let’s get to the Sam Darnold question right away. How are you feeling ...2024
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  • Cowboys news: DC Mike Zimmer goes off about his exit from the Vikings
    • Cowboys news: DC Mike Zimmer goes off about his exit from the Vikings
    Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news Mike Zimmer, back in the NFL, has a lot to say about his Vikings exit: ‘Unfortunately, I hold grudges’ - Mark Craig, The Minnesota Star Tribune Mike Zimmer doesn’t hold back in discussing the end for him in Minnesota. This second Cowboys stint suits him. It’s the ideal career rebirth — a much-appreciated resurrection driven...2024
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  • ESPN has a “bold move” suggestion for the Vikings and you’re probably not going to like it
    • ESPN has a “bold move” suggestion for the Vikings and you’re probably not going to like it
    JAMIE GERMANO / USA TODAY NETWORK But we’re going to talk about it anyway Outside of the “will they or won’t they” discussion surrounding quarterback Kirk Cousins, the biggest topic of discussion of the offseason for the Minnesota Vikings is the contract status of wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Jefferson is entering the fifth-year option season of his rookie contract with a guaranteed sal...2024
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  • ‘Things I think’ as the Giants head to Week 2 of the preseason
    • ‘Things I think’ as the Giants head to Week 2 of the preseason
    NYG offensive lineman Korey Cunningham struggled Friday night. | Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images A kickoff return idea, and some other thoughts We now have a preseason game to use to gauge some of the depth on the New York Giants roster. With that in mind, here are some ‘things I think’ as the Giants begin another week of preparing for the regular season. Offensive line though...2023
  • • Jaguars training camp 2023: Day 6 recap
    Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars returned to the field for day six of training camp and the first day in pads. Ladies and gentlemen, we have full contact, padded practices. Your Jacksonville Jaguars are back for another day of training camp practice, and we’re here to provide you with a one-stop shop to catch up on any highlights, lowlights, or to discuss any i...2023
  • • Vikings Draft Day Trade Possibilities
    Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Kwesi led the league in draft day trades last year- here are some possibilities for this year The Vikings enter the 2023 NFL Draft with just five picks- #23, #87, #119, #158, and #211 in the first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds. But like Rick Spielman before him, Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn’t afraid to make trades during the draft. He...2023
  • • Predicting the Vikings Draft Strategy
    An analytics-based approach to competitive rebuild The NFL Draft is inside three weeks away. The Vikings are completing their Top-30 visits, finishing-up their evaluations of most draft prospects, and have assembled most of their draft board by now. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and his staff have also likely reached out to other GMs to lay the groundwork for potential trade scenarios, so when the time com...2023
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Rick Spielman lifestyle

  • • Report: Kirk Cousins ‘on a variation of the Tom Brady diet’
    It’s all but certain that Kirk Cousins will ink a massive deal with the Minnesota Vikings sometime on Thursday. However, the Vikings organization had to audible out of their standard wine-and-dine game plan for free agents due to Cousins recently taking to a more restrictive diet touted by New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady.The Vikings welcomed Cousins, his wife, Julie, and son, Cooper, ...2018
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  • • WATCH: Cousins signs autographs after Vikes meeting
    Kirk Cousins had a very important meeting on Wednesday night, but he still found the time to brighten the day for a few fans, which was pretty nice of him.Cousins met with Vikings brass at Capital Grille (Minneapolis) on Wednesday night, to essentially finalize the terms of his massive contract, and according to general manager Rick Spielman, it went pretty well. Furthermore, the deal should be fi...2018
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  • • Derrick Henry Dominates Combine, but Future NFL Success Still Depends on Team
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Rick Spielman Has a Spicy Vikings Take Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has once again […] The post Rick Spielman Has a Spicy Vikings Take appeared first on Vikings Territory."

  • 2024
    "The Washington Commanders dismissed coach Ron Rivera and hired former Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman to help in the search for a new head of football operations and head coach, team officials told ESPN."

  • 2023
    "Former Vikings GM Rick Spielman leads the way in highlighting where each team found value"

  • 2022
    "The Vikings have fired coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman, signaling a regime overhaul after eight seasons."

  • 2021
    "Rick Spielman on Kirk Cousins contract: Always looking at where cap will be next year"

  • 2020
    "Vikings owner Mark Wilf indicates Mike Zimmer, GM Rick Spielman will return for 2020 and beyond"

  • 2019
    "The Vikings exercised his option for the 2020 season, GM Rick Spielman confirms (Twitter link via ESPN."

  • 2018
    "NFL Scouting Combine Day 3 Snap Judgments"

  • 2017
    "GM Rick Spielman still wants Adrian Peterson to retire with the Vikings"

  • 2016
    "He made both direct and public pleas to Vikings general manager Rick Spielman to bring him back, as Aj Mansour of KFAN noted."

  • 2015
    "Adrian Peterson flew to New York on Monday where he met with Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf as well as general manager Rick Spielman."

  • 2014
    "Rick Spielman declared publicly and loudly that the…"

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Rick Spielman trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Calculating A New Contract For Cam Bynum Goes Beyond the Numbers
    2025
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  • • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
    2025
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  • • Vikings Links:  It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
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  • • Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
    2024
  • Former NFL GM proposes 6 trades ahead of deadline: Bryce Young dealt, Chuba Hubbard finds a new home and more
    • Former NFL GM proposes 6 trades ahead of deadline: Bryce Young dealt, Chuba Hubbard finds a new home and more
    Rick Spielman gives his bold takes on deals he'd like to see...2024
  • Notes: Brian Branch reveals coach who had biggest impact on his life
    • Notes: Brian Branch reveals coach who had biggest impact on his life
    Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Detroit Lions coaching staff continues to impress. Brian Branch pointed to a Lions coach who has had the biggest impact on his life. In the midst of a stellar season so far, Brian Branch says there’s one coach in particular who helped him get to where he is today. On the latest episode of the St. Brown Brothers Podcast, Amon-Ra asked the defensive...2024
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  • • Giants-Vikings 5 questions: Sam Darnold, much more about Minnesota
    2024
  • • Cowboys news: DC Mike Zimmer goes off about his exit from the Vikings
    2024
  • Former NFL GM confused by Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.: 'Hard to wrap around what they were thinking'
    • Former NFL GM confused by Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.: 'Hard to wrap around what they were thinking'
    Rick Spielman laid out his thoughts on Day 1's most controversial selection...2024
  • How the Cowboys might be taking a page out of the Vikings playbook
    • How the Cowboys might be taking a page out of the Vikings playbook
    Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images 2025 might usher in a new era for the Dallas Cowboys Following the conclusion of the 2021 season, the Minnesota Vikings underwent a thorough regime change. Out were longtime general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer. Taking control of the ship was Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, an analytics wunderkind who had helped guide successful roster-building s...2024

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  • • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
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  • • Vikings Links:  It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
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  • • Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
    2024
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  • • Notes: Brian Branch reveals coach who had biggest impact on his life
    2024
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  • Kwesi on the Hot Seat and Other Vikings Pre-Draft Notes
    • Kwesi on the Hot Seat and Other Vikings Pre-Draft Notes
    Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images It’s NFL Draft Week, and that means news and disinformation is flowing freely throughout the league and the Minnesota Vikings are definitely a common subject of both. Here are some stories worth monitoring. Kwesi on the Hot Seat Dianna Russini at The Athletic reports that among all the GMs on the hot seat heading into the draft, the Vikings’ Kwesi Ad...2024
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  • In an unusual joint mock draft, the Chiefs take a tight end
    • In an unusual joint mock draft, the Chiefs take a tight end
    Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images A former NFL GM and cornerback participated in a mock draft with an unusual result for Kansas City. On Sunday, CBS Sports published a joint mock draft conducted by former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Bryant McFadden and draft analyst Ryan Wilson. Wilson picked first, sending USC quarterback Caleb W...2024
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  • • ESPN has a “bold move” suggestion for the Vikings and you’re probably not going to like it
    2024
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  • Tua Tagovailoa ranked last out of five quarterbacks from 2020 class according to CBS Sports
    • Tua Tagovailoa ranked last out of five quarterbacks from 2020 class according to CBS Sports
    Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images CBS’ Ryan Wilson and former NFL General Manager Rick Spielman rank Tua Tagovailoa fifth out of five quarterbacks from 2020 NFL Draft. It’s the NFL offseason — otherwise known as “make shocking takes in an effort to maximize clicks because no one will remember what was said in six months anyway” season. In a recent episode of “With the First Pick,” an NF...2024
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  • Lewis Cine Is Running Out of Chances
    • Lewis Cine Is Running Out of Chances
    When Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took over for Rick Spielman, one of the first points he could be evaluated as general manager […] The post Lewis Cine Is Running Out of Chances appeared first on Vikings Territory....2024
  • • Vikings Draft Day Trade Possibilities
    2023

Rick Spielman parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
    2025
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  • • Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
    2024
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  • • Notes: Brian Branch reveals coach who had biggest impact on his life
    2024
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  • • How the Cowboys might be taking a page out of the Vikings playbook
    2024
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  • • ESPN has a “bold move” suggestion for the Vikings and you’re probably not going to like it
    2024
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  • • Vikings send former GM Rick Spielman special gift
    Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images A reminder that the Wilfs are pretty darn good people Rick Spielman was the General Manager of the Minnesota Vikings for a pretty long time, and over that time he accumulated a lot of pretty special memories. After some of those memories were taken away by Mother Nature, the team made a pretty nice gesture to help their former boss out. I wish I could...2023
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  • Mike Zimmer's girlfriend points to Vikings' dysfunction, lays into ex-GM Rick Spielman in tweetstorm: 'You should be embarrassed'
    • Mike Zimmer's girlfriend points to Vikings' dysfunction, lays into ex-GM Rick Spielman in tweetstorm: 'You should be embarrassed'
    Zimmer and Spielman apparently hadn't spoken for months at the time of their firings....2022
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  • • Vikings sign Mike Zimmer to extension
    Mike Zimmer is no longer a lame duck for 2019. The Vikings exercised his option for the 2020 season, GM Rick Spielman confirms (Twitter link via ESPN.com’s Courtney Cronin). Zimmer, 63 in June, has led the Vikings to two playoff appearances (and two divisional crowns) over his five seasons. In 2017, the Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game where they were stopped by the Eagles. Last year, the...2019
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  • • Spielman emotionally discusses what Sparano to Vikings
    As the Minnesota Vikings arrive for the start of training camp, they enter with heavy hearts after the sudden death of assistant Tony Sparano.Before passing away due to heart disease, Sparano a profound impact during his time with Minnesota. During his introductory press conference before camp, Minnesota general manager Rick Spielman talked about Sparano’s impact on the team. Sparano, who served a...2018
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  • • Vikings looking to keep a tight knit group for future seasons
    Despite spending heavily on Kirk Cousins this offseason, the Vikings are still intent on trying to keep their core of young players together. This includes Anthony Barr, Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter, who the team hopes to extend according to Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Though they hope to get the deals done, the Vikings know that will be a tough task. General manager Rick Sp...2018
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Top Rick Spielman news

  • • Adrian Peterson, Vikings owners met Monday
    2015
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  • • Vikings brass meets with Peterson at star running back's home
    GM Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer have started the process to bring Adrian Peterson back into the fold....2015
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  • Sources: Vikings fire coach Zimmer, GM Spielman
    • Sources: Vikings fire coach Zimmer, GM Spielman
    2022
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  • • Adrian Peterson Officially Reinstated by NFL: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
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  • • Vikings GM says team has to let process unfold with Peterson
    Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman says the team is waiting for the process to play out before it can make any definitive statements on the future of suspended running back Adrian Peterson....2015
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  • • Peterson says meeting with Vikings went well
    Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman spent more than four hours at Adrian Peterson's home outside Houston on Wednesday afternoon, meeting with the 2012 NFL MVP to discuss his feelings about returning to Minnesota next season....2015
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  • • Greg Jennings Retires: Latest Comments and Reaction
    2016
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  • • Vikings GM: 'I don't know if there's a team who wouldn't want Adrian Peterson'
    Rick Spielman spoke highly of suspended running back Adrian Peterson and wasn't ready to discuss how the team will move forward with its all-time leading rusher....2015
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Rick Spielman fantasy rankings and news

  • • Vikings Links:  It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
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  • • Mike Zimmer on Teddy Bridgewater critics: So fantasy football
    Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said on PFT Live last month that criticism of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is “unfair” because he runs the offense as directed by the coaching staff and because “the most important thing is when you look at the end of the day is wins and losses and Teddy is definitely a…...2016
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  • • Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Weekend of Upsets and Classics
    2015
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Rick Spielman schedule, game

  • • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
    2025
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  • • Vikings Links:  It’s An Exciting Time To Be A Vikings Fan!
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  • • Why the “Sam Darnold Problem” Doesn’t Actually Exist
    2024
  • • Giants-Vikings 5 questions: Sam Darnold, much more about Minnesota
    2024
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  • • Cowboys news: DC Mike Zimmer goes off about his exit from the Vikings
    2024
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  • • How the Cowboys might be taking a page out of the Vikings playbook
    2024
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  • Dolphins hire new special teams assistant - The Splash Zone 2/20/24
    • Dolphins hire new special teams assistant - The Splash Zone 2/20/24
    Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. Danny Crossman is still the Miami Dolphins special teams coach, which is shocking considering how bad the unit has performed since he arrived back in 2019. He will have some ...2024
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  • Bob Myers’ position with NFL’s Washington Commanders, explained
    • Bob Myers’ position with NFL’s Washington Commanders, explained
    Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The former Golden State Warriors architect will be part of reshaping the Washington Commanders’ future in the NFL. Bob Myers was the architect of four NBA championship teams with the Golden State Warriors. After stepping down from his position with the Warriors in May of 2023, the esteemed executive has landed a surprising gig in a new league. The Washingt...2024
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  • • ‘Things I think’ as the Giants head to Week 2 of the preseason
    2023
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  • • Jaguars training camp 2023: Day 6 recap
    2023
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Rick Spielman rumors, scandals

  • • Vikings Links:  It’s Going To Be An Interesting Offseason
    2025
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  • • Dolphins hire new special teams assistant - The Splash Zone 2/20/24
    2024
  • • Tua Tagovailoa ranked last out of five quarterbacks from 2020 class according to CBS Sports
    2024
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  • • Rick Spielman on Kirk Cousins contract: Always looking at where cap will be next year
    Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a two-year contract extension in 2020 that tied him to the team through the 2022 season and set him up to have a fully guaranteed $35 million base salary and $45 million cap hit. That would make up a sizable percentage of the team’s cap and that’s led to speculation [more]...2021
  • • Rick Spielman: I know rumors float around, but Kirk Cousins is our quarterback
    The NFL has already seen a far amount of action with quarterbacks this offseason with more expected to come in the next few weeks as teams set themselves up for the 2021 season. All of those machinations have led to speculation about a good number of the league’s starters. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been [more]...2021
  • • Vikes 'have every intent' of retaining Zimmer, GM
    Amid speculation about Mike Zimmer's future in Minnesota, Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf released a statement Friday backing the sixth-year head coach, as well as general manager Rick Spielman....2020
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  • • Vikings have “every intent” of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman remaining in Minnesota
    The team whose G.M. once declared he has “no intent” to trade Percy Harvin has no intent to move on from said G.M., or from the team’s head coach. In a statement issued Friday, Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf addressed speculation regarding the status of coach Mike Zimmer and G.M. Rick Spielman. “We value Mike and [more]...2020
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  • NFL Scouting Combine Day 3 Snap Judgments
    • NFL Scouting Combine Day 3 Snap Judgments
    2018
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  • • Snap Judgments: Tanking or not, the Jets are making moves that make sense
    2017
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  • • Vikings say Treadwell’s game speed trumps his Combine speed
    At the Scouting Combine, receiver Laquon Treadwell turned in a disappointing 40-yard dash, leading to some speculation that he could drop out of the first round. But that didn’t happen, as the Vikings selected him with the 23rd overall pick. So why did the Vikings ignore Treadwell’s 40 time? G.M. Rick Spielman said on today’s…...2016

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