https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/159/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/captain-checkdown-or-captain-comeback-the-cousins-conundrum/Has it been pretty? Of course not.   Have the Minnesota Vikings lived up to expectations? Certainly not, especially not the eye test.   Is Minnesota a legitimate contender in the wide-open NFC? Who knows.   But as we've reached the conclusion to the first quarter of the season, here the Vikings...14487Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-vikings-still-living-on-a-razors-edge/It was a late November afternoon, and Kirk Cousins had just slayed the Green Bay Packers. The win kept the Minnesota Vikings' playoff hopes alive, and his performance included a last-minute laser to Adam Thielen that set up the game-winning field goal.   That throw should have been the moment whe...14485Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-is-marco-rossi-pulling-fourth-line-duty/If Marco Rossi isn't the Minnesota Wild's most important player this season, he's at least their biggest X-Factor. Minnesota needs a player to replace some of the dynamism lost in Kevin Fiala's departure. Rossi, the ninth overall pick in 2020, has the talent to do that.   There's more! The Wild w...14482Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-saints-game-2/The Minnesota Vikings won another tightly contested game, this time against a New Orleans Saints team missing most of its stars. With the early start in London, it seemed like the Minnesota Vikings' offense was sleepwalking through most of the first half. The only exception was the seven-minute op...14478Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-takeaways-from-timberwolves-fan-fest/The Minnesota Timberwolves brought in October by offering an event they called Fan Fest. This was a fancy way of branding an open practice, similar to what the Wolves did last season when they held an open scrimmage at the Target Center. Crunch was in midseason form, and the players were excited t...14476Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-close-wins-are-covering-up-fundamental-issues/The Minnesota Vikings are happy to be 3-1 heading into their Week 5 matchup with the Chicago Bears. But make no mistake, they escaped London after playing poorly in a game they could have put away early. A win's a win, and nobody cares if they come ugly. Still, the Vikings let the New Orleans Sain...14475Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-can-win-50-games-if-theyre-consistent-in-the-clutch/As we enter the 2022-23 NBA season, fans around the NBA have their eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves, waiting to see the results of their big offseason. They added all-NBA caliber center Rudy Gobert, arguably the most significant move in the entire offseason. But Tim Connelly and Co. also signed...14474Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-under-dogs-are-barking/We’re coming off another winning week, now 7-2 to start the season, as we roll into Week 4. As usual, there are a few live dogs this week. The Jags and Seahawks just missed the cut for me. Here are my three favorites:     Texans +5 ½ vs. Chargers This is my favorite play of the week. Why are the...14473Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-trying-to-make-a-novel-game-normal/At practice on Friday, Kirk Cousins said that he spotted a house that belonged in a blockbuster movie. If he needed a reminder, this was it. He wasn't in Eagan anymore.   "There's a novelty to [playing in London] that's fun and is a break from the traditional routine of the week," said Cousins, "...14466Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-can-finally-ice-two-deadly-power-play-units/The Minnesota Wild once again watched the majority of the playoffs from their couches last season. During that time, they had plenty of time to examine the still-participating Tampa Bay Lightning. We even wrote about how the Wild could look to replicate their year-after-year dominance on the man a...14465Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dennis-allen-will-reveal-the-real-kirk-cousins/The Minnesota Vikings head to London this weekend, where they'll take on the 1-2 New Orleans Saints. After the Vikings opened up as a one-point favorite, the line has climbed to Minnesota minus three following the news that Jameis Winston is doubtful and Michael Thomas has been ruled out for Week...14461Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/two-players-who-may-have-played-themselves-out-of-minnesotas-plans/With the Minnesota Twins officially out of contention, fans who haven't gauged their eyes out have them firmly focused on the future. The picture the team is painting may not have ramifications for this season. Still, young players have the opportunity to make a good impression as the team conside...14457Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-effective-is-dalvin-cook-playing-through-injury/The Minnesota Vikings are in a familiar situation with Dalvin Cook. After dislocating his shoulder in the 28-24 win over the Detroit Lions, Cook's status for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints is uncertain.   Cook told reporters after the game that he would be good to go against the Sai...14456Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-prospect-army-will-allow-them-to-stop-signing-old-players/The Minnesota Wild were largely stable for a decade, but change is inevitable in the NHL. Players have collective bargaining rights that allow them to change teams throughout their careers. Head coaches are often hired only to eventually be fired. That can be the case even when it’s largely not th...14454Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/which-new-role-player-will-have-the-biggest-impact-next-year/When we last saw the Minnesota Timberwolves on the court, Anthony Edwards made his star turn in the playoffs. However, Karl-Anthony Towns had a disappointing performance after the best year of his career, and D'Angelo Russell left fans wondering if he was coming back for another season. It was a w...14453Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/austin-rivers-is-the-timberwolves-unsung-hero/The story of this off-season for the Minnesota Timberwolves was its blockbuster move to acquire three-time Defensive Player Of the Year Rudy Gobert. While it may be easy to forget everything else when a move like this transpires, the Wolves had an off-season to remember. Moves like bringing in vet...14452Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-vikings-can-take-advantage-of-the-turnover-prone-saints/Every time the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints meet, you know it will be a battle regardless of their records. This season, it will be played out in London. And although the Vikings appear to be the better team this year, anything is possible with these two franchises. However, there is o...14448Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/keep-an-eye-on-the-back-end-of-the-rotation-in-the-preseason/Minnesota Timberwolves basketball is back. Well, almost. Training camp with the expanded 20-man roster and preseason is less than a week away. This Wolves team has an identity to figure out. There have been a lot of changes making rotations, and the existing core will have to adjust to playing wit...14447Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-last-king-of-minnesota/The Minnesota Vikings' new head coach, Kevin O'Connell, is off to the land of Monty Python, Margaret Thatcher, and beans for breakfast, where they serve drinks without ice and film all your mother's favorite TV shows about serial murders at scenic bed-and-breakfasts. Jolly old England, the Queen's...14446Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-things-the-saint-do-well/The Minnesota Vikings head across the pond to London to take on the New Orleans Saints in the NFL's first international game of the season. Although they squeaked out a win against the Detroit Lions last week, the Vikings were far from perfect. They will need to get their offense going early and f...14445Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-will-minnesotas-newest-additions-mesh-with-dlo/Since his arrival last May, Tim Connelly has been swift in his attempt to retool the Minnesota Timberwolves for the future. You all know the story by now. Connelly sent an abundance of assets out the door for a player who is already 30. You'd think after making a move of such magnitude, a normal f...14444Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-growing-pains-make-ugly-wins-very-valuable/The Minnesota Vikings have played three games and put up three different performances.   Very good, VERY bad, and very ugly. And boy, Sunday was ugly.   If not for a few fourth-down blunders by Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory, we'd be talking abo...14439Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ed-ingram-is-steadily-progressing/It appears that the Minnesota Vikings may have a serviceable offensive line for the first time in years. Kirk Cousins has limited mobility but has only taken three sacks this year. The running game ranks eighth in the NFL in yards per attempt. Per Pro Football Focus, four of the five linemen have...14436Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-competition-for-minutes-should-sharpen-jaylen-nowell/The Minnesota Timberwolves front office added several savvy veterans to their roster throughout the offseason, including Kyle Anderson, Austin Rivers, and Bryn Forbes. None of these veterans are big names, but they are all accomplished NBA journeymen ready to contribute to winning now and want to...14435Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-need-to-spread-the-ball-around-more/Getting the ball in Justin Jefferson's hands is one of the biggest points of emphasis for the offense under Kevin O'Connell. The Minnesota Vikings did so successfully in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers. The result was a career game for Jefferson, who tallied nine receptions for 1...14433Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000