Author: Elliott Hicks

A rebuild shouldn’t be in the conversation of a 13-4 team, but when you’re talking about the fraud 2022 Minnesota Vikings, it’s the only conversation. Even though the Vikings had a top five record for the 2022 season, that didn’t stop them from being bounced in the wildcard by the New York Giants. Many were quick to crown the Giants following their upset victory, but watching Brian Daboll’s team get spanked by the Eagles puts the Vikings defense into perspective. Daniel Jones was unable to get any sort of momentum going on the road against Philadelphia. Yet many fans online…

When you talk about the Minnesota Vikings, the conversation usually turns toward the pivotal quarterback position. There are many holes on the team that need to be filled, and many question whether or not the signal caller should be placed on that list for the 2023 draft. Kirk Cousins, statistically, has been a good quarterback these past few years while also remaining stuck in the .500 win/loss range. But this year, the Vikings are 6-1 and Cousins’ performance has been statistically lacking. By all means, as long as the team extends its streak it doesn’t matter what the stat sheet…

Last week, I suggested trades the Vikings could make that would’ve made sense. I even went so far as to throw out Kyle Pitts’ name as a potential target considering the depth at the tight end position. But acquiring the division rival Detroit Lions’ star tight end, T.J. Hockenson, seemed too much of a fantasy. Yet here we are following the trade deadline! https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1587480745706196993?s=20&t=8-ZESA2W_0zt5X9fnCk2PA While it may be surprising, Minnesota’s general manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, has not shied away from trading within the division. In the 2022 NFL Draft, Adofo-Mensah swapped picks with both the Lions and the Packers, but a…

For the first time in years, the Minnesota Vikings are near the top of the NFL’s standings. They currently hold a three and a half game lead in the NFC North, are one of four teams with one or fewer losses, and are ranked by most in the top five. After their bye week, the playoff contending Vikings need to reinforce their position on the leaderboards. With the trade deadline nearly upon us, we are reaching the zenith of sports speculation. But how aggressive will the Vikings be in this final week? According to reporter Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of 5…

It’s only the first week of regular season and there is already plenty of buzz surrounding the Minnesota Vikings. Following their huge win over the annual NFC North juggernauts, the Green Bay Packers, some have deemed the Vikings early as Super Bowl contenders. But are they even a top ten team? Can the Defense be Trusted? Known for his weekly NFL power rankings, Dan Hanzus initially wasn’t sold on the Vikings. While he noted that offense would be the team’s favorable side, it was difficult for him to reconcile the defense. “Will the defense get enough stops?” It’s true, last…

On Thursday, something was off with the Los Angeles Rams’ offense. There’s always going to be the Super Bowl hangover from the defending champs, but moving the ball was almost non-existent. Now after the Vikings griddyed all over the Packers, it’s clear the answer is Kevin O’Connell. Vikings’ New Top Dog Finding himself a roster that has potential to explode the season, O’Connell wasted no time crowning Justin Jefferson as Minnesota’s version of Cooper Kupp. And the LSU alum can be even better. Last season Jefferson was a top five receiver in Mike Zimmer’s run first offense and it was…

Who cares about preseason wins anyway? Not the Vikings, as their winless preseason streak grows, so does our knowledge of how this new team will look on September 11th against the Packers at home. So let’s dive into the good, bad, and ugly moments from Minnesota’s preseason. The Good Brian Asamoah Roll out the purple carpet for Mr. Mankato 2022! Though he won’t get a trophy for his performance, he certainly deserves one for the fantastic preseason he had. Showing his ability in games to hit hard and strike quickly, Asamoah looked too good to not see a lot of…

Though they came up with a loss in their inaugural preseason performance, it’s more important for the Vikings to see how their players can react in game conditions. And while offenses and defenses aren’t drawing up Super Bowl caliber plays to show out in games that mean little in competitive standing, it allows the fans to see what has been taking place in their favorite team’s training camps. There was sloppiness across the board, but as the game progressed, there were notable points to be excited about. Update on the Preseason QB Battle Should Kellen Mond be QB 2? No.…

There is a lot to be excited for in the upcoming season for the Minnesota Vikings. Expectations are certainly high for because of their new coach and scheme. Successes include the WR room as well as cornerbacks Cam Dantzler and Andrew Booth Jr. Though there are issues among the offensive line and depth concerns among TEs, how are the backup QBs faring? Not great it seems. https://twitter.com/jzulgad/status/1555682551255240704?s=20&t=8KoZ8cZpaq7Bdb5RtxyOww Many were hoping this would be Kellen Mond’s opportunity to overtake the QB2 slot behind Kirk Cousins, but Mond still has yet to shine. Crediting him with multiple drops, difficulty with his decision…

When Kwesi Adofo-Mensah arrived in Eagan to help reshape the organization, it certainly was excited. After seasons of middling success, it was time for the Wilfs to inject something new into Minnesota. As training camp begins league wide, it’s about that time to look back at how the offseason was utilized in Minnesota with a list of the pros and cons. Con: Early Stumbles During the Draft Except for a few players that were projected to go in the top 10, the mid round of this year’s draft was uninspiring. Many in Minnesota were hoping the team would attempt…