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The Houston Texans Deshaun Watson saga is far from over. While it’s been relatively quiet for the most part of the 2021 NFL season on the Watson trade front, it’s beginning to make some noise again. According to ESPN’s piece by Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Minnesota Vikings are […]

Former NFL star running back Adrian Peterson was arrested for an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife on Super Bowl Sunday. Peterson denied the severity of the incident, calling it a disagreement. On Tuesday, the former Minnesota Vikings stud’s domestic violence arrest received a huge update, as reported by NBC Sports, citing TMZ. NFL […]

The Minnesota Vikings previously failed to make it back to the playoffs for the second straight year after ending the 2021 season with an 8-9 record. Following another mediocre campaign, the team is now heading in a different direction as they moved on from longtime head coach Mike Zimmer. Moreover, the front office would also […]

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was reportedly arrested on Sunday. The former Minnesota Vikings star was arrested and booked with felony domestic violence, according to TMZ, in an incident that occurred at LAX in Los Angeles. Peterson has had other run-ins with the law in the past, including alleged child abuse. https://t.co/V6pNmpJYbJ — TMZ […]

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly set to bring back Kirk Cousins as their quarterback next season. According a report from NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are sticking to their lead QB from the last four seasons. This comes after news that the team is hiring former QB Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach. […]

It is difficult to pinpoint the Minnesota Vikings’ shortcomings last season on a single player. The Vikings missed out on playing playoff football following their 8-9 finish in regular season play, which included eight one-score defeats. Even as some outside noise has shifted blame over to Kirk Cousins as of late, Vikings wide receiver Justin […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not yet officially named current Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach. Barring any major surprises, this will all come to fruition following Super Bowl 56. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is much looking forward to what O’Connell will bring to the team’s offense. As he […]

The Minnesota Vikings will have a reset button after the hiring of new coach Kevin O’Connell. But for now, O’Connell has bigger things in mind. For instance, helping the Los Angeles Rams capture the crown in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. O’Connell currently serves as the Rams’ offensive coordinator, helping Matthew Stafford and company transform […]

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is set to take over the mantle for the Minnesota Vikings. The 36-year-old has been picked by the franchise after their Jim Harbaugh debacle, and while some may consider O’Connell to be a back-up choice for the Vikings, this man is absolutely no scrub. Rams star quarterback Matthew […]

The Minnesota Vikings had another disappointing campaign, as they missed the NFL Playoffs for the second consecutive season. The team fired Mike Zimmer as coach and hired Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell. While that’s already a big change for the Vikings, they still have a lot more work to do in the offseason […]

As the Los Angeles Rams prepare for Super Bowl 56 on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, they are also dealing with an annual tradition of theirs: coaching turnover. Since Sean McVay became the head coach of the Rams in 2017, he has lost a coordinator every single year to either a head coaching opening, an […]

The Minnesota Vikings are set to make Kevin O’Connell their next head coach, just as soon as the Rams’ offensive coordinator ties up his responsibilities at the Super Bowl. Replacing Mike Zimmer in Minnesota will be no easy task, but the Vikings seem confident that O’Connell is the right man to lead the team into […]

After Super Bowl LVI, Kevin O’Connell, is expected to leave his post as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator and take the head coaching gig with the Minnesota Vikings. O’Connell will get the chance to work with a litany of current ad former Pro Bowlers in Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen. Minnesota […]

It’s a new era in Minnesota. The Vikings moved on from head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman, ushering in new front office leader Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The team is also expected to name Los Angeles Rams head coach Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach. Sometimes, NFL teams opt to go with a […]

After clinching a losing season for the second straight year, the Minnesota Vikings may very well be in for quite a chaotic offseason in the coming months. Although they were in contention for a wild-card spot in the NFC for much of the season, the Vikings fell short of making the playoffs for the second […]

After an impressive run in 2020 that saw them fall just short of reaching the AFC Championship Game, Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns regressed immensely in 2021 and were not able to live up to expectations. It now leaves us to wonder what the future holds for Mayfield on the Browns and whether or […]

Just as Jim Harbaugh was about to punch his ticket to become the Minnesota Vikings head coach, he tossed it away. The Vikings didn’t offer him the job at the conclusion of the interview and he decided to remain the head coach of the University of Michigan. Harbaugh told Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free […]

The Minnesota Vikings seemed to be closing in on Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh to be their next head coach. Despite the Wolverines’ success, rumors had been swirling seemingly all year about Harbaugh and a potential return to a head coaching job in the NFL. The Wolverines head coach interviewed with the Vikings- and was seemingly interested […]

Jim Harbaugh received significant interest during the 2022 NFL head coach hiring cycle. There were rumors around him going to the Las Vegas Raiders early in the offseason, and he recently interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings to fill their head coach vacancy. Harbaugh’s candidacy with several teams and renegotiating of his contract almost left the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are still in search of a head football coach. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Jim Harbaugh has decided to stay at Michigan University. He had interviewed with the Vikings earlier this week, but contacted the team to inform them of his decision. The Vikings have already pivoted toward a new […]

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has long been linked with a return to the NFL. After interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, Harbaugh finally made the long-awaited decision on his future. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Harbaugh called Michigan after his interview with the Vikings to inform the university he would be returning […]

The Minnesota Vikings are actively seeking a replacement for Mike Zimmer after parting ways with their former head coach after eight seasons. One of the names frequently mentioned as a replacement for Zimmer is Michigan Wolverines’ head coach Jim Harbaugh. Vikings fans seem to be in support of the rumors linking Harbaugh to Minnesota, and […]

If recent rumors are to be believed, it looks like Jim Harbaugh has found his way back to the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. The Michigan Wolverines head coach has been linked with the Vikings in recent days after the NFL franchise expressed their interest in interviewing him. The team added fuel to the fire […]

The Minnesota Vikings made headlines when they reached out to Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh about their head coach vacancy, only stoking the flames of recent rumors. There seems to be genuine interest in a return to the NFL on the part of Harbaugh, whose potential quest back to a pro football head coaching gig got a […]

The Minnesota Vikings ended an era when they fired both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman. One half of the new era was ushered in, as the team announced the hiring of new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who was a member of the Cleveland Browns’ front office. However, even with the fresh […]

If Michigan Wolverines head coach John Harbaugh is really serious about returning to the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, then it appears that he’s got real competition. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings are also scheduled to have a second round of interviews with both Los Angeles Rams coordinators. Vikings are conducting second […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is a deserving candidate for a head coaching job in 2022. The 49ers had a very successful season, shocking the world by making it to the NFC Championship Game. The defense has been the catalyst for their success as they held the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers […]

After hiring a general manager, the Minnesota Vikings are now shifting their focus on getting a new head coach to replace Mike Zimmer. Their first target? Michigan Wolverines tactician Jim Harbaugh. According to a report by ESPN, the Vikings have requested permission to interview Harbaugh for their vacant head coaching position. The 58-year-old coach had […]

The Minnesota Vikings have found their new general manager. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been hired to be the Vikings’ GM. Vikings hired Browns’ VP of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 26, 2022 Cameron Wolfe […]

The Minnesota Vikings failed to make the NFL Playoffs for the second consecutive season in 2021, finishing the year at 8-9 and missing out on the Wild Card. The team made the decision to part ways with longtime head coach Mike Zimmer after eight years at the helm, opening the door for the franchise to […]

Experienced former NFL coach Jim Caldwell falsified reports that he denied interviews with two NFL teams. He tweeted the following statement Saturday morning: “I would like to correct an erroneous report that I turned down opportunities to interview for the head coaching job with Minnesota and Las Vegas. Those reports are not true. I have […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator will undoubtedly be focused on getting past the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but he’s still a hot commodity when it comes to becoming a head coach this offseason. Bowles completed an HC interview with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday: We have completed an interview with Buccaneers Defensive Coordinator Todd […]

This NFL offseason has seen a flurry of changes at head coach around the league. After the conclusion of the 2021 NFL regular season, no less than eight teams are looking to fill their head coaching position. The Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans fired their coach […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the market for a head coach after the firing of Mike Zimmer. With rumors swirling around the league, the Vikings could become the fourth team to hire a former Sean McVay assistant as a head coach after the latest news on Tuesday, as reported by Peter Schrager of NFL Network. […]

The Minnesota Vikings had a decent 2021 campaign though they fell short in securing a playoff berth this season. After finishing with an 8-9 record, the front office will now shift its focus on the offseason where they will aim to strengthen the team’s roster upon heading to next season. Anyway, it’s time to looking […]

The Minnesota Vikings opted for a full rebuild after they announced the Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer firings this past week. The firings of Zimmer and Spielman also brought quarterback Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise into question. In an appearance on Barstool Sports’ The Pro Football Show, former NFL star Deion Sanders was asked […]

The Minnesota Vikings are currently searching for a new head coach after firing Mike Zimmer. They haven’t been able to get over the hump, as Minnesota has been a middling team for quite some time. However, hope is on the horizon as the franchise searches for a new leader. Brian Daboll stands out as one […]

The Minnesota Vikings did not waste much making drastic moves shortly after missing the playoffs, as they fired both head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman in a clear attempt at changing the direction of the franchise. The Vikings are currently in search of individuals to replace the positions vacated by Zimmer and […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of a handful of NFL teams that made news on “Black Monday” after news surfaced that the Vikings had fired head coach Mike Zimmer. The move was not unexpected. Reports had surfaced as the season wound down Minnesota might look to make a change. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach […]