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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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• Center of Attention: Frank Ragnow’s Case for the Pride of the Lions

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Making the case for Frank Ragnow’s enshrinement into the Lions Hall of Fame Frank Ragnow’s unexpected retirement sent a wave of emotion through the Detroit Lions fanbase. He was still playing at an elite level—dominating the trenches, anchoring the offensive line, and embodying the team’s gritty identity with remarkable durability. After years of doing...2025
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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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• Vikings Links: Another Day OF OTAs!

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images How long before they start televising these practices? Another day of OTAs today. What nuggets of excitement will be gleaned? All eyes will be on JJ McCarthy and his every move will be analyzed by the Super Nerds to try and come up with some kind of projection. These are the dog days of the offseason. We are scratching the bottom of the barrel in an ef...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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• Revisiting, grading the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A look back at the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024—and whether GM Brad Holmes made the right decision. Based on our most recent approval poll, most Detroit Lions fans are pretty darn happy with the job General Manager Brad Holmes is doing. He’s currently sitting on a 96 percent approval rating—which is actually the lowest it’s been in near...2025
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• Revisiting, grading the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024
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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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• Brooks: J.J. McCarthy Is the Biggest “Wild Card” of 2025

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images It makes sense Since the end of the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings have taken numerous measures to improve themselves, including shoring up the lines on both sides of the ball and adding a solid complement to Aaron Jones in the form of Jordan Mason. The questions surrounding the team stem from the most important position on the roster, and with goo...2025
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• Fantasy Football ‘25: 7 burning questions

Is CMC back? | Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Big unknowns that could make or break fantasy seasons The 2025 NFL schedule was released last week, and while it was easy to get distracted with some of the schedule release videos and get caught up in the analysis of each team’s slate, it was also a reminder that the 2025 season will be here before you know it. For those who play fanta...2025
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• Report: Vikings Heading to Los Angeles for Thursday Night Football

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Yes, again Last season, the Minnesota Vikings played their lone Thursday night contest at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and it went. . .poorly. So, the National Football League has apparently decided they’d like to see them do it again. Several sources on social media are reporting that the Vikings will once again be heading to the West Coast on a Thurs...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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• SKOL Drama: Van Ginkel’s $23M Deal, Draft Rage & McCarthy’s Preseason Plan

Will J.J. McCarthy shine or stumble? Vikings’ rookie QB, sidelined in ‘24, needs preseason reps! Does KOC plans 4-5 quarters to prep him for 2025? Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano debate it on Two Old Bloggers. Risky or genius? | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings’ bold moves, draft drama, and McCarthy’s future! In this electrifying episode of Two Old Bloggers, hosts D...2025
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• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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• Closer Understanding of Drew Petzing’s Offense

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What are Drew Petzing’s priorities and 2025 goals? Entering year three of Drew Petzing’s command of the Arizona Cardinals offense, it may be helpful to add greater clarification as to what Petzing’s priorities are. Scheme Priorities: Run the football, preferably out of 12 (1 RB, 2 TEs) and 13 1 RB, 3 TEs) personnel. Run a steady diet of RPOs and play...2025
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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Per Ian Rapoport, Alex Anzalone will play against the Vikings in Week 18."

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"Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season."

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"Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants."

• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!
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• Season of Gratitude: Part III
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• Revisiting, grading the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024
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• Royals vs. Reds Tuesday gamethread

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A battle of 2018 Royals draft picks! The Royals will look to even the series up against the Reds tonight on an overcast night in Kansas City. Recent Royals draft classes will be on display. The Royals starting lineup features four players drafted by the Royals in 2019 - Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Michael Massey, and John Rave. The pitching mat...2025
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• Trial by Fire: J.J. McCarthy Faces One of NFL’s Toughest Schedule

Two Old Bloggers predict a fiery 2025 for J.J. McCarthy! Facing top QBs like Burrow, Lamar, and Love, plus a brutal Vikings schedule with two European games, it’s sink or swim for the young starter. Will he shine or burn? Tune in for spicy takes! | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images NFL screws Vikings with 2025 schedule? J.J. McCarthy faces elite QBs & 2-week Europe trip! Caleb Williams...2025
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• Brooks: J.J. McCarthy Is the Biggest “Wild Card” of 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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• Center of Attention: Frank Ragnow’s Case for the Pride of the Lions
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• Vikings Links: Another Day OF OTAs!
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• Royals take crushing 5-4 loss in Minnesota

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Walked off again... The Royals took a loss on yet another walk off hit in Minneapolis this time at the hands of Brooks Lee. Today was the first of two day games this weekend against the Twins in Minnesota and was the second game of the three game series. The Royals started the game up 4-0 but blew the lead in the 5th/6th innings and lost 5-4 in devasta...2025
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• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images After breaking her team’s 8-year playoff drought in 2024, it’s championship or bust for this WNBA team in 2025. The Indiana Fever ended the 2022 season with a 5-31 record — 5 wins, 31 losses. In 2023, they drafted Aliyah Boston No. 1 overall, and went 13-27 the following year. That record allowed them to draft Caitlin Clark No. 1 overall in 2024, who l...2025
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• Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What can we expect in 2025? In terms of Xs and Os, I gravitate towards the defensive side of the ball. I’m a fan of the innovators; the proactive rather than reactive, and schemes that dictate how the offense responds, not vice versa. Seeing them on the schedule, film sessions included an equal measure of expletives and Advil. The Bill Belichicks, Budd...2025
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• WNBA star says she can ‘absolutely’ win championship this year
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• Vikings Officially Release Garrett Bradbury with Post-June 1st Designation

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images What does that mean? The man who has been the primary starter at center for the Minnesota Vikings since he was drafted is now, officially, no longer with the team. The Vikings have announced that they are releasing center Garrett Bradbury after being unable to find a trade partner. The move comes with a post-June 1st designation, which we’ll get to her...2025
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• Sam Darnold Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Seattle Seahawks

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Sammy Darts got paaaaaaaaaaaaid Sam Darnold put together the best season of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and he’s managed to turn it into a huge payday in free agency. Per numerous sources, Darnold has agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks during the “legal tampering” period of free agency. The ...2025
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• Vikings Do Not Place Franchise Tag on Sam Darnold

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Barring a last-minute deal, he’ll hit free agency The deadlines for NFL teams to place the franchise or transition tags on pending free agents has just passed, and we now appear to have the answer to the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback question. The Vikings elected not to tag quarterback Sam Darnold, a move that could have guaranteed him a $40 million 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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• Brittney Griner announced her new WNBA team in incredible fashion

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The longtime Phoenix Mercury star is joining the Atlanta Dream, and discussed her decision in an Unrivaled social media clip. Brittney Griner is leaving the Phoenix Mercury after 11 years with the organization, ESPN’s Alexa Philipou first reported late Tuesday night. Her destination? The Atlanta Dream. Griner agreed to a one-year deal with the Dream...2025
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• Giants’ DC Wink Martindale won’t be Indianapolis Colts’ head coach
Wink Martindale | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images That means he will return to lead the defense for Brian Daboll Wink Martindale’s misfortune is great news for the New York Giants. Martindale has reportedly been informed that he will not become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have not yet hired a head coach, but have told the veteran defensive coordinator he is no lon...2023
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• The Vikings Should Take a Chance and Start Jaren Hall

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images With playoff hopes dwindling, the Vikings should give Jaren Hall an opportunity to save the season. The Minnesota Vikings playoff hopes may still be alive mathematically speaking, but they really hurt their chances in a 30-24 home loss against the Detroit Lions. Minnesota now only has a 26% chance of making the postseason according to the New York Tim...2023
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• Vikings, Harrison Smith agree to restructured contract

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Hitman will be back for another season UPDATE: Pelissero is now reporting that Smith’s new deal is for $9 million, providing $10 million in cap space for the Vikings for this season. A few weeks ago, we wondered in this space about how the Minnesota Vikings would handle safety Harrison Smith and his contract. Today, we have our answer. Six-time ...2024
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• Brian Daboll is NFL coach of the year
Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Giants’ rookie head coach earns award for helping Giants win first playoff game in more than a decade Brian Daboll of the New York Giants has been named NFL Coach of the Year, with the announcement being made Thursday night during the league’s ‘NFL Honors’ awards ceremony. Daboll had previously won the Pro Football Writers Association (PFWA) Coach of t...2023
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• Harrison Smith - Future Hall of Famer

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If his time in Minnesota is over, he’s worthy of Canton Harrison Smith, the formidable safety of the Minnesota Vikings, has etched his name in the history books of the NFL through a stellar career that showcases both longevity and excellence. As the debate over his Hall of Fame candidacy gains momentum, it becomes imperative to delve into the statistic...2024
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• New York Giants sign WR Isaiah Hodgins
Isaiah Hodgins | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Wide receiver was terrific midseason acquisition for New York in 2022 Wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins, who elevated the New York Giants’ passing attack after being claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Bills at midseason in 2022, has been re-signed by the Giants. No terms were announced. An exclusive rights free agent typically gets a one-...2023
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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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• TRADE: Jaguars acquire Ezra Cleveland from Vikings, per report

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded for Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to NFL Network. TRADE! The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Ezra Cleveland, according to Ian Rappoport. The Jags gave up a sixth-round pick for the fourth-year player out of Boise St., per Josina Anderson. Doug Pede...2023
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• Vikings Links: It’s Mandatory Minicamp Day One!
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• Center of Attention: Frank Ragnow’s Case for the Pride of the Lions
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• Revisiting, grading the Detroit Lions’ biggest roster moves of 2024
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• Trial by Fire: J.J. McCarthy Faces One of NFL’s Toughest Schedule
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• Can the Browns find a draft day trade partner in a familiar face?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images If Cleveland wants to move back into the first round, Minnesota GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah might be the man to call. Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry will likely have three scenarios to consider when the Browns are on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. On Berry’s notepad will be the following bullet list: Scenari...2025
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• Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on McCarthy, Rodgers, & More

J.J. McCarthy and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah press conference takes center stage on The Real Forno Show as hosts Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano unpack what was said versus what was reported about his QB1 status, Rodgers, and Vikings offseason buzz on this Vikings 1st & SKOL episode. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy’s status, Aaron Rodgers rumors, and NFL Draft plans...2025
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• Report: Vikings Moving Forward with J.J. McCarthy at Quarterback

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The right move Since free agency got underway in the National Football League, there has been quite a bit of speculation about the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback situation. On this Wednesday morning, the team seems to have provided at least one answer. . .one that, at least on the surface, appears to be the obvious one. The #Vikings have rejected mul...2025
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• Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Recap and Rumors with Thor Nystrom

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings have been busy in free agency, but they may not be done yet! The Minnesota Vikings are shaking things up in free agency, making some key moves to strengthen their offensive and defensive lines. Thor Nystrom joins the show to break down how these signings could help the Vikings win right now. We’ll also chat about the return of Harrison Smit...2025
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• Vikings Links: Free Agency Day 3 Open Thread

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Will there be any moves today? The second day of free agency was very productive and filled a lot of the wish list needs for many long suffering Vikings fans. We got a new veteran center who excels at pass blocking and a new guard with lots of upside (hopefully). We got a new veteran defensive tackle who excels at pass rushing and possibly another vet...2025
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