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• T.J. Hockenson Had A Fitting Return After A Long Layoff
T.J. Hockenson’s Minnesota Vikings debut against the Washington Commanders two years ago still seems unbelievable. The Vikings traded for Hockenson on November 1, 2022, and he had nine catches for 70 yards five days later. “Just his football intelligence, his love for the game,” said Wes Phillips....2024
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• The Vikings Should Remember Something From the Comeback They Want To Forget
The Minnesota Vikings made history two years ago when they overcame a 33-0 halftime deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 in overtime. However, Minnesota’s coaches haven’t thought about that game much since. “Yeah, I hope I never have to go through that again,” said offensive coordinator Wes Phillips....2024
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• The Rams and 49ers have the same number of losses this season

Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images All of a sudden, the NFC West isn’t so decided anymore Even though the San Francisco 49ers have not had a winning record since starting the season 1-0, you can’t really blame most fans for expecting them to have a solid lead over the Los Angeles Rams in the division. Or maybe you can? I don’t know, I’m not telling you what you expected a few weeks ago but...2024
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• Breaking down Vikings’ offensive, defensive schemes

Breaking down the offensive and defensive schemes of the Minnesota Vikings, who the Detroit Lions will square off against in Week 7. The Detroit Lions (4-1) will take on the Minnesota Vikings (5-0) in Week 7 of the 2024 regular season with divisional implications on the line. One of the unique things about this matchup is that both teams have retained their head coach and all three coordinators f...2024
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• Where does Sean McVay now rank among McVay coaches?

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Has Sean McVay been surpassed by his coaching tree? When Sean McVay faces off against Matt LaFleur on Sunday, it will be his first game this season against a coach who used to work for him on the L.A. Rams, but not the last. McVay’s coaching tree has done really well for itself other than Brandon Staley, and even Staley took the Chargers to the playo...2024
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• Giants news, 9/5: Malik Nabers, Eli Manning, Daniel Jones, more headlines

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View NFL Week 1 power rankings: Giants considered one of league’s worst teams Did Hard Knocks catch Joe Schoen scouting quarterbacks? Adoree’ Jackson contract details: 1-year, $1.75 million for the veteran cornerback Giants-Vikings Wednesday injury report: All 53 Giants partici...2024
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• The Rams and 49ers have the same number of losses this season
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• Giants news, 9/5: Malik Nabers, Eli Manning, Daniel Jones, more headlines
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Vikings Practice Squad Carries Notable Veteran Flavor

Can N’Keal Harry get back up again and make the active roster at some point this season? | Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports Six practice squad players are entering their fourth year (or higher) The flurry of moves from NFL teams to get down to 53 players on their active rosters on Tuesday was nearly matched by teams scrambling to fill their practice squads on Wednesday. The Vikings were possi...2024
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• Continuity at Defensive Coordinator is an Underrated Component of the Minnesota Vikings

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports How much will stability at the DC position help the Vikings in 2024? An underrated component of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings is continuity on the coaching staff, with no major exits or poachings. Both offensive coordinator Wes Phillips and defensive coordinator Brian Flores remain in Minnesota, marking the first time both positions have been held for consecutive ...2024
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• Vikings Links: Game Day!

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images via Getty Images Who will you be watching? Game Day! Who are you looking forward to watching besides everybody? Obviously, JJ McCarthy is first. Then, I will be watching Jaquelin Roy, James Lynch, Taki Taimani, Jalen Redmond, Tyler Manoa, and Levi Drake Rodriguez on the defensive line. I want to see Brian Asamoah and Dwight McGlot...2024
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• Vikings Links: How Much Should The Starters Play In The Preseason

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Should JJ McCarthy Play A Majority of Snaps This Preseason Now that training camp is ongoing we are chomping at the bit to see some preseason action. Is the NFL missing an opportunity to make even more money by not televising parts of training camps? They do not need to charge much to generate even more interest. Perhaps coaches wont like it but there is...2024
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• Vikings Links: Tributes Pour in as Team Mourns Khyree Jackson’s Tragic Death

Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports Tragedy still looms large in Vikings circles and friends, family and others search for answers The holiday weekend carried a somber note with the Vikings getting news of the tragic death of recently drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson. While Jackson was only 24, plenty of people noted the effect he had in their lives in his brief time on earth. Monday Morning ...2024
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• Vikings News and Links: Tonyan Could Contribute

Wm. Glasheen-USA TODAY Sports Former Packers tight end Robert Tonyan was signed to help fill in for TJ Hockenson Robert Tonyan Impressed in his Audition Monday Morning Mailbag: Opportunities for Vikings Tight Ends, Emerging Players According to Vikings’ offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, Robert Tonyan (Who has now been a part of every team in the NFC North) did a pretty good job of convin...2024
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• Which team should this year’s quarterback prospects hope to be drafted by?

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Money aside, the team situation matters more in the long run Thursday evening’s first round of the NFL Draft can’t get here soon enough. Just about everything that can be said about the top quarterback prospects has already been said, unless photos surface of one of them in a gas mask bong or having an accident driving an ATV this we...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 3 April 2024

Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Since Our Last Open Thread... Vikings suspend OC Wes Phillips for three weeks Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new: No discussion of politics or religion No feeding of the trolls Leave the gender hatred at the door Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must) Speaking of which, if discussing a n...2024
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• Vikings Rank #2 Overall in 2024 NFLPA Report Card

Vikings & Dolphins in top tier in running a world-class NFL franchise The second annual NFLPA player report card of each NFL franchise was released today and the Minnesota Vikings once again ranked in the top tier of the 32 NFL franchises, ranking #2 overall. They were the top ranked franchise last year, switching spots with #2 Miami this year. The rankings also included new categories ranking c...2024
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"com) New Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed: ‘Nothing wrong with my knees’ (ESPN) Vikings’ Wes Phillips suspended after careless-driving resolution (ESPN) Rashee Rice was leasing Lamborghini involved in Dallas crash (ESPN) Eliot Wolf rumored to ‘push hard’ for J."

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"Vikings’ offensive coordinator Wes Phillips also weighed in on potentially starting Hall earlier this week, in comments that were not included in the press conference video the Vikings posted on their website, but were posted by Vikings’ local beat reporter Andrew Krammer: Vikings OC Wes Phillips with a thorough answer to a question about rookie QB Jaren Hall's development and playing the position."

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"Vikings hire Wes Phillips as offensive coordinator, reuniting Wade Phillips' son with Kevin O'Connell"

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"Maybe Wes Phillips will be next."

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"Coached by Wes Phillips, the tight ends put their best foot forward all year long, and t."

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"My son [Washington tight ends coach Wes Phillips] coaches for the Washington Redskins."

• Breaking down Vikings’ offensive, defensive schemes
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• Giants news, 9/5: Malik Nabers, Eli Manning, Daniel Jones, more headlines
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• Minnesota Links: Are You Confident In The Roster?

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The roster is great, good, and average in spots but still fairly solid The Vikings have set 53 man roster for the season and there are a some surprises and disappointments (at least for me). Carrying only two running backs for now seems risky but I expect there will be some churning through backs over the course of the season. For the first game again...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Vikings Practice Squad Carries Notable Veteran Flavor
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• Continuity at Defensive Coordinator is an Underrated Component of the Minnesota Vikings
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• Vikings Links: Game Day!
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• Vikings Links: How Much Should The Starters Play In The Preseason
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• Vikings Links: Tributes Pour in as Team Mourns Khyree Jackson’s Tragic Death
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• Looking at the Vikings’ race for WR3

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Who has a real opportunity? We’re now, officially, under a month away from the Minnesota Vikings getting together for the start of Training Camp. There will be a few interesting position battles to keep an eye on, but perhaps none more so than the third wide receiver spot. The Vikings already field one of the best wide receiver tandems in the league in Justin J...2024
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• Vikings Reacts Survey: Is Risner or Brandel the right guard at left guard?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Let’s see what you think! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We are back, once again, with our latest SB Nation Reacts survey about our Minnesota Vikings, and our ques...2024
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• Breaking down Vikings’ offensive, defensive schemes
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• Giants news, 9/5: Malik Nabers, Eli Manning, Daniel Jones, more headlines
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• Minnesota Links: Are You Confident In The Roster?
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• Jordan Addison Fumbling Away Vikings Fans’ Hope

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Join Tyler Forness on “The Real Forno Show” as he delves into the arrest of Vikings WR Jordan Addison for DUI, discusses the legal and NFL ramifications, and provides the latest team updates ahead of training camp. Don’t miss the comprehensive analysis and live Q&A session with fans! SKOL! On a somber episode of “The Real Forno Show,” host Tyler Fornes...2024
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• Vikings Reacts Survey: Is Risner or Brandel the right guard at left guard?
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 21 May 2024

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images When will the Minnesota Vikings extend Justin Jefferson? Well, I think the Justin Jefferson contract extension will probably be in the “news” up until it gets done right? He definitely should get more than A.J. Brown who received 32M per year in his new deal. Brown has 379 receptions for 5,947 yards and 42 TDs through 5 seasons. JJ has 392 receptions f...2024
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• It is better to work for Sean McVay than for Kyle Shanahan

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports While Sean McVay’s Rams coaches keep getting promoted, Kyle Shanahan’s leave the 49ers on worse terms There has been a lot of coaching news in the NFC West this week. Not only are the Seattle Seahawks rebuilding the staff from top-to-bottom under Pete Carroll successor Mike Macdonald, but the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams have a lot of work left ...2024
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• Predicting the 2025 NFL head coaching cycle

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Where do Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel, and Ben Johnson land next year in the NFL? For as difficult as it is to predict which teams will have an opening at head coach in 2025 and who they will hire, the most recent hiring/firing cycle proved to have few real surprises— at least in terms of candidates. The only candidates who weren’t on anyone’s radar a year ago...2024
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• Would Kyle Shanahan ‘catch up’ to Sean McVay with Super Bowl win?

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Is there pride and NFC West bragging rights on the line in 49ers-Chiefs Super Bowl? Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan are old buddies who both became first-time head coaches in the NFC West in 2017. It makes it relatively easy to compare the two coaches, both of whom have spawned considerable coaching trees, made it to the Super Bowl twice, and faced off 15 time...2024
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Vikings Practice Squad Carries Notable Veteran Flavor
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• Where Did Those Malik Nabers Rumors Come From?
Wes Phillips hasn’t lined up under center since his UTEP days. Aside from a brief stint with the defunct San Diego Riptide arena football team in the early aughts, Phillips has mostly been on the other side of the headset. Like his father and grandfather before him, he’s become adept at designing plays and reading the defense from the sideline....2024
• Jordan Addison Fumbling Away Vikings Fans’ Hope
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• Vikings Links: Tributes Pour in as Team Mourns Khyree Jackson’s Tragic Death
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• Which team should this year’s quarterback prospects hope to be drafted by?
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• Jaguars News (4/3): Trevor Lawrence could sign a Brady-like extension, per report

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Your daily dose of Jacksonville Jaguars news for April 3, 2024. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Jaguars News Ranking the Jaguars’ biggest needs entering the NFL Draft (Big Cat Country) A trio of Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis and Zay Jones could be bolstered with one final piece. Per...2024
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• Vikings Rank #2 Overall in 2024 NFLPA Report Card
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions victory over Vikings

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Identifying the key things the Detroit Lions can do to secure a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. The Detroit Lions are on the road in Week 16, taking on the division-rival Minnesota Vikings with a chance to clinch the NFC North. The Lions (10-4) opened the week as favorites over the Vikings (7-7) and you can check out the updated odds, as well as...2023
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• 2 biggest losses from Rams staff continue to steamroll the NFC North

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK How Brad Holmes and Kevin O’Connell are building out their own trees with Lions and Vikings As the Los Angeles Rams return from the bye week at 3-6 and hoping to at least improve upon last season’s 5-12 record, two teams from the NFC North won again in Week 9 and roll towards playoff appearances under the architecture of two men who were previously on the Sean...2023
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• Vikings hire Wes Phillips as offensive coordinator, reuniting Wade Phillips' son with Kevin O'Connell
Williams served as passing game coordinator for the Rams...2022
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• Jaren Hall Gets the Start Against the Packers

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Rookie returns after Dobbs’ and Mullens’ turnovers Kevin O’Connell announced today that he’s going with Jaren Hall as starting quarterback against the Packers on Sunday night. It’s effectively a playoff game for both teams, as the loser will be eliminated from the NFC postseason tournament and the border battle will be played in primetime on New Year’s Ev...2023
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• Wade Phillips' Big Personality Is Heart of Denver Broncos' All-World Defense
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• Jaguars News (4/3): Trevor Lawrence could sign a Brady-like extension, per report
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• Why Ejiro Evero is at the Top of the List to be Vikings Defensive Coordinator
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images After a series of moves by the Denver Broncos, their now former defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero has been released from his contract and will be interviewed by the Vikings in the next few days. The Vikings have interviewed several candidates for their defensive coordinator opening, but Evero has reportedly been at the top of their list- if available. U...2023
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• Wes Phillips is expected to join Kevin O’Connell in move to Vikings
It appears that offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell won’t be the only member of the Rams’ offensive coaching staff who will be heading to Minnesota once Super Bowl LVI is in the books. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Wes Phillips is expected to join O’Connell with the Vikings. Phillips is [more]...2022
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• Vikings’ Post-PS1 53-Man Roster Projection

An update to the early May projection after the first pre-season game at Seattle It’s been about two weeks since the start of training camp, a few days since the Vikings came out with their first unofficial depth chart, and now they’re played their first pre-season game at Seattle. But while I don’t read too much into the depth chart as they’re often outdated from the get-go and aren’t always com...2023
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• Vikings Coach Is Excited About What the New Guy Can Do
Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips previously worked with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell in Washington and in Los Angeles. When O’Connell The post Vikings Coach Is Excited About What the New Guy Can Do appeared first on Vikings Territory....2023

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• The Rams and 49ers have the same number of losses this season
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• Breaking down Vikings’ offensive, defensive schemes
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• Where does Sean McVay now rank among McVay coaches?
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• Giants news, 9/5: Malik Nabers, Eli Manning, Daniel Jones, more headlines
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• Minnesota Links: Are You Confident In The Roster?
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• Continuity at Defensive Coordinator is an Underrated Component of the Minnesota Vikings
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• Vikings Links: Game Day!
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• Vikings Links: How Much Should The Starters Play In The Preseason
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• Jordan Addison Fumbling Away Vikings Fans’ Hope
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• Vikings Links: Tributes Pour in as Team Mourns Khyree Jackson’s Tragic Death
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• Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 21 May 2024
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• Too little balance hurting Vikings rush game

Vikings have the least rushing TDs (0) and rushing attempts (113) this season. | Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images running game decidedly not “by comittee” What did we all talk about when it became apparent that Dalvin Cook was not going to be a Minnesota Viking in 2023? I recall the buzz words “run by committee” were never far away, and all of last summer’s running back drama across...2023
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• Former Rams assistant becomes latest Sean McVay disciple to call plays

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Either Thomas Brown or Ejiro Evero could be next in line for the Panthers, if Frank Reich continues to implode Could another former Sean McVay assistant become an NFL head coach by the end of the season? That became slightly more foreseeable on Monday with the announcement that Panthers head coach Frank Reich will give offensive play calling duties to coordinato...2023
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• Five Good Questions with Bucs Nation

Our weekly series returns for the season opener For as long as The Daily Norseman has been on the internet, we’ve enjoyed our Five Good Questions segments. We exchange questions with the SB Nation site that covers the team that the Minnesota Vikings will play during a given week and attempt to garner some intel about their team before each week’s game. We’re bringing that back this season, startin...2023
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• Vikings’ Post-PS1 53-Man Roster Projection
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