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• Sam Howell to Start Against Patriots, J.J. McCarthy Won’t Play

When the Minnesota Vikings host the New England Patriots in their second preseason game on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium, their starting quarterback will be sitting things out. Kevin O’Connell announced on Thursday that J.J. McCarthy will not play on Saturday against the Patriots. Sam Howell will get the start at quarterback. McCarthy played just […]...2025
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• Veteran Viking Silences the Doubters

The reports of Sam Howell’s gridiron death were an exaggeration (typed in Mark Twain vernacular). A veteran Viking made a […]...2025
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• Training Camp Thoughts

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images What I’m Seeing, Feeling, and Fearing So Far… First, a personal note. We sadly had to put down our beloved 16-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel this week. My little buddy was not only the kindest and most loyal dog a guy could ask for, but also my constant companion watching Vikings games. He was there for the highs, the lows, the really lows, and th...2025
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• Minnesota’s Quarterback Situation Is Starting To Get Awkward
A concerning trend is developing just a week into Minnesota Vikings training camp, and it involves the quarterback. No, not J.J. McCarthy, who by most accounts has shown potential. Instead, the issues revolve around the backup situation, where Sam Howell and Brett Rypien are battling it out for Who can make fans the most nervous heading into the season? And they’re both winning....2025
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• Notes From Vikings Training Camp 8/2/25

Observations from today’s practice The Minnesota Vikings held another practice this afternoon at TCO Performance Center with lots of fans in attendance. Brian Flores gave a press conference today talking about Mekhi Blackmon’s and Dwight McGlothern’s development, what he’s seen from Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen since the pads came on, Jonathan Greenard’s improvement, Isaiah Rodgers and his...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Another Sold Out Practice Today!

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Our QB is getting much needed reps against a really good defense! There are plenty of practice recap stories and many say that our young QB is struggling a little. This should not cause any alarm and should be expected especially when facing a BFlo defense that is not giving any breaks. This is actually a good thing in my (and many other’s) opinion. He needs all of ...2025
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• Could the Colts Trade for Terry McLaurin?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Washington Commanders’ top Wide Receiver has requested a trade on Thursday. Could the Colts swing a trade for Indiana’s 2013 Mr. Football to return back home? Washington Commanders Wide Receiver Terry McLaurin has long been a fan favorite of Indianapolis football fans, with his football journey beginning with the Cathedral Fighting Irish. In 2013...2025
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• What does Terry McLaurin’s trade request mean for the Giants?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Could McLaurin be on his way out of Washington? Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has reportedly requested a trade, per Jordan Schultz. McLaurin and the Commanders have been in a heated contract dispute this summer, with Washington so far refusing to come up to McLaurin’s number. The sticking point is McLaurin’s age, per a report from Dianna Rus...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Stacking Days!

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images The Defense Looks Very Promising! Hall of Fame game is Thursday! Unbelievable! We are 9 days away from seeing some action! I am loving seeing the defense give it to the offense and making it very hard for JJ. He needs to see as much of that as possible in preparation for the real games. There are going to be some ups and downs but I expect there wil...2025
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• 7/30 Vikings Training Camp Practice Round-up

I wasn’t there today but compiled a roundup of coverage The Minnesota Vikings had their second practice in full pads on Wednesday and by all accounts it was another day of dominance by the defense. The defense dominated the first practice in full pads on Monday as well. Veterans that had the day off yesterday were back in action today, including Christian Darrisaw taking his first reps in 11-on-1...2025
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• Vikings Links: One Day At A Time

Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The confidence is building slowly but surely! It’s been great to read all the reports about practice. I have to remember to not get too concerned about anything right now since the players are just getting back into it. There is plenty of time for them to improve. It appears that the defense is ahead of the offense at this point based on yesterday’s padded practice....2025
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• Notes from the Vikings’ First Padded Practice

A few observations from Monday’s practice I made my way down to TCO Performance Center for the Minnesota Vikings’ first padded practice of the 2025 edition of training camp. It was a hot one- 90+ degrees when the Vikings took the field for their 2:30pm practice. I’ll take a chronological approach to notes on the practice, starting with position drills and moving on to team drills later. Punt Spe...2025
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• Vikings Links: Day 2 of Training Camp Practices

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images It’s a great time of year! I realize that most of the hesitation from media types and “analysts” about the potential of the Vikings is based on how JJ McCarty is going to play. It is fair to be cautious in your assessment but there is way too many folks who are simply assuming he is going to be “average”. You do not see many of these folks comparing what JJ ...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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• Sunday Dawg Chow (4/27): The Browns actually did it!

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow. It took until the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Cleveland Browns finally did it. They selected Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The selection ended the slide of Sanders, who went from being projected as a first-round pick by some to the fifth round, which is nor...2025
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"Vikings give Kirk Cousins' old No. 8 jersey to Sam Howell after acquiring ex-Seahawks QB via trade"

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"Mariota joins Sam Howell in the Washington QB room"

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"Commanders informing potential offensive coordinator candidates Sam Howell is their starting QB for 2023"

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"2022 NFL Draft grades: Washington Commanders pick QB Sam Howell at No. 144 overall"

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"2022 NFL Draft, ACC preview: North Carolina's Sam Howell top prospect, Clemson reloads on offense"

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"Sam Howell will be a top quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, and those preparations are already starting at North Carolina."

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"Sam Howell is the Number 2 prospect in the state of North Carolina"

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• Could the Colts Trade for Terry McLaurin?
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• What does Terry McLaurin’s trade request mean for the Giants?
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• Notes from Vikings 7/29 Practice

Observations from Tuesday’s training camp practice I decided to go down to the Minnesota Vikings’ training camp again today and check out today’s action. It was another hot day in the mid-80s but today the players got a bit of a reprieve as they were in shorts and shells rather than full pads like yesterday. Here are my notes from the day. Special Teams This practice began and ended with special...2025
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• Vikings Links: It’s JJ Time!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Rookies report tomorrow! It starts tomorrow! Most Vikings fans are exciting and anxious to see JJ McCarthy play. The season will ride on his progress which is a good thing for the long haul. I expect he will do just as well as the rookie quarterbacks did last year save for running as well as Jayden Daniels. He should complete a high percentage of his p...2025
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• Vikings Links: 5 Days Until Training Camp!

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images Are you going to attend any sessions? It is about to go down. The way the roster is constructed leaves very little room for players to get a starting spot. I only see left guard, corner, and safety as spots where there could be a surprise. Like Brandel starting over Jackson, Okudah starting over Blackmon, and Ward starting over Joseph. I doubt this ha...2025
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• Sizing Up the NFC North

The NFL’s toughest division is likely to remain so The Minnesota Vikings are part of the toughest division in pro football - the NFC North- and based on all the coaching changes and roster moves and schedule changes and return from injuries, there is a lot to assess within the division ahead of the 2025-26 season. Oddsmakers have summed it up with their current odds for each NFC North team to win ...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Is JJ McCarthy Ahead Of The Curve?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images He has spent a year learning the offense! I am a firm believer in giving a young QB at least two years of starts (I would do three years if I am running things) before attempting to make a decision on their long term prospects with the team. Young QBs need time and will make mistakes like all QBs do. Patience is the key. The hopes are obviously very hi...2025
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• Understanding Acts of Cowherdism

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Getting My Head Around the Doomerism I’m sure everyone is aware that Colin Cowherd is not a fan of J.J. McCarthy. He even went so far as to compare him to…Danny Wuerffel. Yes, it’s easy to dismiss Cowherd. Bloviators gonna bloviate. The guy collects atrocious takes like my nephew collects Pokémon cards. The opinions of sports talk hosts are a lot like wo...2025
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• Ranking every 1st round QB since 2021 (and why it’s painful)

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images If Rams draft a QB in the first round, they should proceed with caution If the Los Angeles Rams are going to target a quarterback early in next year’s draft, as many people expect them to, the cautionary tales go back as far as when they were recruited as high school graduates to some of the NFL’s most recent first round picks. Not only could development be getting s...2025
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• The 12 former Seahawks currently in the Canadian Football League

Photo by John E. Sokolowski/Getty Images Happy Canada Day! Today is Canada Day, and what better way to celebrate Canada Day than to look at some CFL highlights? Here’s Toronto Argonauts rookie safety Derek Slywka returning a fumble and a blocked field goal north of 100 yards for a touchdown in the same game. FUMBLE RECOVERED ✅ TOUCHDOWN SCORED ✅Derek Slywka gets his first career TD!Tune...2025
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• Commanders informing potential offensive coordinator candidates Sam Howell is their starting QB for 2023

Washington's new offensive coordinator will likely have to work with Howell, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft...2023
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• Taylor Heinicke will start for Commanders in Week 18 vs. Cowboys, but Sam Howell also set to play, per report

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• Commanders' Sam Howell will make first career start at QB in Week 18 vs. Cowboys

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• Lamar Jackson trade request: Ron Rivera explains why Commanders have no interest in pursuing Ravens QB

The 'roster building' Commanders are content with Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett...2023
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• 2023 NFL free agency: Commanders to sign Jacoby Brissett, 'fired up' to have veteran compete with Sam Howell

Brissett outplayed his replacement in Cleveland in 2022, the well-compensated Deshaun Watson...2023
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• Commanders' Sam Howell remains QB1 entering offseason following Eric Bieniemy's arrival, per report

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• Commanders name Sam Howell starting quarterback for 2023 season: 'Sam's our guy' says Ron Rivera

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• Season of Gratitude: Part III

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The third installment of the series in which I write about reasons that I am grateful to be a Minnesota Vikings fan going into the 2025 season. If we live with a gratitude mindset, we will be rewarded with things worth being grateful for. Reason for Gratitude #18: Mentors. At the end of the day, all NFL players have one thing in common: they’re human...2025
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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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• The Linc - Bucs fans worried that their team “could get obliterated on Monday night”

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/21/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... What could happen, should happen, and will happen: Week 3 Eagles at Buccaneers - Bucs NationThe Bucs could get obliterated. One of the scariest things about this game for Tampa Bay fans is the very realistic possibility that the Central Florida fairy tale of weeks ...2023
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• Sam Howell to Start Against Patriots, J.J. McCarthy Won’t Play
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• Minnesota’s Quarterback Situation Is Starting To Get Awkward
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• The Vikings Are Letting J.J. McCarthy Find the Answers To the Test
The Minnesota Vikings have done just about everything but name J.J. McCarthy their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. They turned down an overture from Aaron Rodgers. They let Sam Darnold leave to sign a big deal with the Seattle Seahawks. And they decided against bringing in Ryan Tannehill in favor of a trade for Sam Howell....2025
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• Could the Colts Trade for Terry McLaurin?
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• Vikings’ Mini-camp: a Front-row Seat to the Team’s Progress

J.J. McCarthy showed promise at Vikings mini-camp, with a 61 MPH throw and leadership, despite some interceptions. His backups, Sam Howell and Brett Rypien, compete for QB2, with Howell’s arm strength shining. Rookie Max Brosmer impresses as a long-term prospect, but concerns linger over depth if McCarthy falters. | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 mandatory mi...2025
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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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• 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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• The Crystal Ball Says...

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Thoughts on the 2025 Minnesota Vikings Schedule In my inaugural article for the DN, I discussed reasons for optimism in 2025. The first was key free agency additions, particularly in the trenches. This builds on the greatest free agent class the team has ever had in 2024. The second was an unwavering faith that J.J. McCarthy is the real deal. Our Monta...2025
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• Seahawks 2025 draft film study: Will the Jalen Milroe project work?

Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images The Seahawks finally took a quarterback with potential to be a starter. Let’s look at the good and bad of Jalen Milroe. Since Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in 2022, there has been speculation that the Seattle Seahawks would draft a QB. The only investment made was a failed trade for Sam Howell, who was drafted by Washington in 2022. The day has fin...2025
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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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• Vikings give Kirk Cousins' old No. 8 jersey to Sam Howell after acquiring ex-Seahawks QB via trade

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