In 2023, the Minnesota Vikings took a chance on Jalen Redmond, an undrafted player out of Oklahoma. Redmond played behind Harrison Phillips, Jerry Tillery, and Jonathan Bullard last year. Still, the 6’3”, 291 lb. defensive lineman played in 13 games, with 18 tackles, one sack, and two passes deflected. This year, the Vikings lost Bullard and Tillery in free agency, but they … [Read more...] about Jalen Redmond Has Risen To the Occasion
Christian Watson’s Return Should Unlock Green Bay’s Offense
The Green Bay Packers have one of the best offenses in football. Through five weeks, they rank top 10 in EPA/play, total EPA, passing EPA, success rate, and points per game — all while missing All-Pro-caliber right tackle Zach Tom and $77 million guard Aaron Banks up front, as well as Jayden Reed and Christian Watson for multiple games. The 2025 Packers are a damn good team. … [Read more...] about Christian Watson’s Return Should Unlock Green Bay’s Offense
Yurov’s Versatility Should Allow Him To Contribute Immediately
When the Minnesota Wild made their final training camp roster moves on Sunday, more notable than the players they cut were the players they didn’t. Rookies Danila Yurov, Liam Ohgren, and Zeev Buium all made the opening night roster. Hunter Haight will be on it as well, with Nico Sturm and Mats Zucca… … [Read more...] about Yurov’s Versatility Should Allow Him To Contribute Immediately
What Will MarShawn Lloyd’s Role Be When He Returns?
MarShawn Lloyd has piled up an unusual number of injuries to start his career. That has landed him on the shelf for most of his rookie season and all of his second season to date. Lloyd missed the first four games of this season and, after not returning to practice on Monday, could miss Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, when he returns, his potential role is … [Read more...] about What Will MarShawn Lloyd’s Role Be When He Returns?
Are the Wild Entering Their Golden Era?
There has been a lot of talk about eras recently, but in the case of the Minnesota Wild, they kind of blur together. The Wild will begin their 25th season when they travel to take on the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night and while the sting of seven straight first-round playoff exits is still… … [Read more...] about Are the Wild Entering Their Golden Era?