When Brian Flores filed a landmark lawsuit last year against the NFL and multiple teams for decades of racial discrimination, he surely knew he may have been sacrificing his coaching career. He didn’t. Last year, the Steelers made a space for him on the defensive side of the ball, recognizing his value as an instructor, [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings officially name Brian Flores defensive coordinator
Wolves 128, Nuggets 98: A Fitting, Business-Like Win in McLaughlin’s Return
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Timberwolves cruised against a short-handed Nuggets squad behind a team-high 20 points from Anthony Edwards in Jordan McLaughlin’s return. There was no better way for the Minnesota Timberwolves to welcome back Jordan McLaughlin (left calf strain) after a 30-game absence than to take care of business, because that’s all the beloved … [Read more...] about Wolves 128, Nuggets 98: A Fitting, Business-Like Win in McLaughlin’s Return
Report: Naz Reid Seeking Contract of $10 Million Annually
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports that Reid has declined extension offers from the Timberwolves and is seeking an eight digit salary moving forward. We are down to the wire as only five days separate today from the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. The Minnesota Timberwolves — who have yet to move a piece on the chess board — have a … [Read more...] about Report: Naz Reid Seeking Contract of $10 Million Annually
Three Ways Jordan McLaughlin’s Return Will Help the Timberwolves
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Minnesota is in the thick of a crowded Western Conference playoff race, and getting back the diminutive point guard should provide a boost in a few key areas. Jordan McLaughlin returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ lineup and received a warm welcome Sunday vs. the Denver Nuggets. The 30 games McLaughlin missed with a calf injury … [Read more...] about Three Ways Jordan McLaughlin’s Return Will Help the Timberwolves
Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 9: An Offensive Outburst, Double-Doubles, and Balance
Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images Each week, we will provide an update on the Minnesota Lynx players overseas and how they are performing as part of our Lynx Offseason Update series. With WNBA free agency underway and the Minnesota Lynx roster starting to take shape, a trio of Lynx players continue to play overseas while awaiting the start of the 2023 … [Read more...] about Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 9: An Offensive Outburst, Double-Doubles, and Balance
Survey Results: Where Will Wolves Finish in Western Conference?
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Timberwolves fans have high hopes for what this team can do over the final two months of the regular season, even without knowing Karl-Anthony Towns’ return timeline. We asked last week where Minnesota Timberwolves fans saw their favorite squad finishing in a surprisingly wider than wide open Western Conference. Since … [Read more...] about Survey Results: Where Will Wolves Finish in Western Conference?
Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 6 February 2023
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports It’s Super Bowl week Super Bowl week is here, which means there is only one week until we will be without meaningful football until September. Good luck, everyone. Since our last Open Thread... Broncos Release Ejiro Evero From his Contract Why Ejiro Evero is at the Top of the List to be Vikings Defensive Coordinator Vikings’ Running Backs … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings News and Links, 6 February 2023
Jared Allen still chasing competitive curling dreams
Jared Allen (right) has continued pursuing his dreams of curling glory | Photo by David Berding/Getty Images And he got a big boost this weekend Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is still awaiting word of whether or not he’s going to be heading to Canton this year. This past weekend, his focus was on Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa is where the World Curling … [Read more...] about Jared Allen still chasing competitive curling dreams
Brian Flores, The Vikings, & Senior Bowl Week
Big news breaks right before the show start and Vikings fans can breathe easier as the team hires their new defensive coordinator, Brian Flores. What will he bring to the team and how does Tyler’s scouting at the Senior Bowl figure into it all? SKOL! On this The Real Forno Show - *** BREAKING NEWS *** The Minnesota Vikings' search for a defensive coordinator is over. … [Read more...] about Brian Flores, The Vikings, & Senior Bowl Week