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Vikings' decision to hire Nolan Teasley as GM will only make sense if he's given proper power
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (419+ words) Two things can be true about the Vikings reportedly picking Seattle assistant GM Nolan Teasley as their general manager: It's a wise decision to go with a guy who has a background in scouting and has risen through the ranks…...
Five items of interest from Vikings' OTAs: Christian Darrisaw looks ready to go
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (158+ words) Substack The primary focus of the Vikings" OTA and minicamp practices that are open to the media this spring will be on quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J. J. Mc Carthy. But that doesn"t mean there aren"t other areas of interest…...
Five things to watch as Vikings open OTAs: Kyler Murray to get his first snaps in purple
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (138+ words) Substack Five things to watch as Vikings open OTAs: Kyler Murray to get his first snaps in purple Also includes items on Justin Jefferson's attendance, a lack of depth at the edge rusher position, the future of the safety position…...
Picking the Vikings' 10 must-see games in 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (454+ words) Substack Picking the Vikings' 10 must-see games in 2026 Coach Kevin O'Connell's team will play 17 regular-season games this season, but which ones crack the Top 10? After a few days of examining the Vikings" schedule, I picked the 10 must-see games for the 2026 season....
Vikings optimistic about Caleb Banks' recovery, but first-round pick is a spectator for time being
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (554+ words) As the players did their stretching before the Vikings" rookie minicamp on Friday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, Caleb Banks pedaled an exercise bike. Banks then joined the defensive linemen for individual drills, but only to watch and fraternize. He…...
Vikings' draft strategy appeared to be focused on the long term
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (533+ words) The Vikings" decision to take Caleb Banks with the 18th pick in the opening round of the NFL draft on Thursday surprised many because of the risk that goes with selecting a 6-foot-6, 330-pound defensive tackle who has broken his left…...
Vikings' trade of Jonathan Greenard trade is smarter than first-round gamble
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (336+ words) Rob Brzezinski had any number of talking points he could have used Friday as he discussed the Vikings" decision to trade edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFL draft. They included: The Vikings didn"t get…...
Three thoughts on Vikings' surprise decision to draft Caleb Banks in the first round
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (340+ words) The Vikings" first draft with interim general manager Rob Brzezinski at the helm yielded a first-round pick that shocked many. Defensive tackle Caleb Banks of Florida was considered a Top 10 talent at one point, but a broken left foot limited…...
Vikings will rely on Rob Brzezinski to provide what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah couldn't
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) Since taking over as the Vikings" interim general manager in late January, Rob Brzezinski"s mantra when it comes to the NFL draft has consisted of three words: Get it right. The immediate reaction to this is only two words:…...
Justin Jefferson has been working with J. J. Mc Carthy but likes potential for QB competition
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Justin Jefferson spent most of training camp last summer as a spectator after he tweaked his hamstring on the second day. What Jefferson saw was J. J. Mc Carthy get almost all of the first-team reps as he was handed the starting…...