NFL teams using a journeyman quarterback as a “bridge” to an incoming rookie has become a common practice across the league. In those instances, the bridge starter usually takes most of the starting snaps during training camp. Coaches will keep reiterating that they want to bring the rookie on slowly and that they want to create competition. On occasion, the rookie is allowed … [Read more...] about Vikings Quarterback Competition Only has One Right Answer
What’s Next for the Minnesota Vikings at Cornerback?
As we were heading into the rookie minicamp, cornerback was viewed as a position that needed a breakout candidate or two to be viable in winning for the Minnesota Vikings. The position group was a mixture of mid-round draft picks and veterans on cheap contracts with the hope that a few would outperform their status and contribute more than they expected. With the amount of … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Minnesota Vikings at Cornerback?
Vikings Offense Opens Camp in a Familiar Position
Due to the nature of short player primes and being a salary cap league, one of the hardest things for NFL teams to do is to maintain year-over-year continuity. The Vikings offense has, for the most part, been able to do that at several positions in recent years. The same holds true this season as the Vikings start training camp. Assuming T.J. Hockenson can return from knee … [Read more...] about Vikings Offense Opens Camp in a Familiar Position
Why the Vikings Shouldn’t Trade for Brandon Aiyuk
On Friday, July 12, at 11:36 at night, Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence. Although the full details of Addison’s arrest remain unknown, this marked his second DUI arrest in as many seasons. This has prompted many to wonder how the front office will handle Addison’s repeated … [Read more...] about Why the Vikings Shouldn’t Trade for Brandon Aiyuk
Vikings Training Camp Preview: Running Backs
In 2023, the Minnesota Vikings were 24th in yards per carry, 25th in rushing EPA, and 29th in rushing yards per game. There are a plethora of reasons that play into these statistics. The Vikings went through multiple running backs, none of which could hold onto the job for one reason or another. Kirk Cousins tearing his Achilles put way more pressure on an already struggling … [Read more...] about Vikings Training Camp Preview: Running Backs