https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/17/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-path-to-qb-hell-was-paved-with-good-intentions/The lasting image from the Minnesota Vikings’ 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks is Justin Jefferson seated alone on the bench, towel over his head, staring blankly onto the field.     Jefferson declined to talk to the media after the game, but the numbers speak for themselves. Jeffers...23937Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nordos-numbers-week-13-vs-seattle/The Minnesota Vikings went to Seattle to take on their last season's starting quarterback, Sam Darnold. After an offseason that has invited second-guessing, Darnold landed with the Seahawks while the Vikings have deployed J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and now Max Brosmer under center. The two situa...23936Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/world-champion-alex-call-returns-home-to-celebrate-and-encourage-others-to-achieve-their-dreams/River Falls, WI - It might be surprising to see Los Angeles Dodgers jerseys in River Falls. Located just nine miles from the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, it’s been a town with generations of people rooting for the sports teams on one side of the border or the other.   But River Falls has gained a...23933Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-the-sam-darnold-alternate-universe-all-that-much-better/If there are a theoretically infinite number of universes with infinitely different versions of the Minnesota Vikings, have any of them managed to hoist a Lombardi Trophy? Or is pain simply a cosmological constant that all Vikings fans across the multiverse have to endure?   Forgive my melodramat...23914Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-seahawks-will-serve-as-the-vikings-fortune-teller/It’s likely unsurprising to learn that the defense on a 4-7 team hasn’t played up to expectations this year. It may be more surprising, however, to learn that the same defense is ranked in the top 10 in EPA, yards allowed per play, pressure rate, and explosive plays, among other stats. It’s certai...23913Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/sam-darnolds-seahawks-are-everything-the-vikings-thought-they-were-building/For the first time this season, Kevin O’Connell will get to see a high-flying offense featuring a quarterback with a big arm throwing to the most productive receiver in football. Complementing that will be a defense that ranks tied for fifth in EPA allowed per play, seventh in total yards allowed,...23912Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-max-brosmer-break-the-5-stages-of-a-vikings-backup-qb-experience/In a few short weeks, Minnesota Vikings fans may find the jersey of their favorite player hiding inside a gift box. The sight of a Justin Jefferson jersey may be enough to make the most enthusiastic Vikings fan scream like he just got a Nintendo 64. But no matter who they get, it may not compare t...23909Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-could-fill-out-their-bullpen-by-pursuing-identical-twins/There are plenty of relievers out there for the Minnesota Twins to pursue in free agency to bolster a depleted bullpen. They could pursue under-the-radar types who could arrive on minor-league deals and join the team out of spring training. The Twins could also reunite with old friends like Danny...23904Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/max-brosmer-stands-behind-door-2/The Minnesota Vikings signed Brett Rypien off the Chicago Bears’ roster a year ago and traded for Sam Howell in the offseason. Meanwhile, they invested almost nothing in Max Brosmer, the undrafted former Gophers quarterback, and he beat Rypien and Howell out for a roster spot.   "He's high-capaci...23902Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-2025-vikings-as-thanksgiving-foods/Thanksgiving is this week, and we all know what that means: food, family, and football!   An underrated occasion to some, Thanksgiving is the preamble to the hectic holiday season. We overeat while surrounded by the people we enjoy most and are delivered constant entertainment throughout the day,...23901Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-rapid-fall-highlights-what-separates-them-from-the-rest-of-the-nfc-north/For the past 30 years, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and now Jordan Love have tormented the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions, once the laughingstock of the NFL for much of this century, have evolved into a perennial Super Bowl contender. Even the reliably lowly Chicago Bears, who took longer to...23895Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/max-brosmer-is-the-control-in-kevin-oconnells-qb-experiment/A year ago, before the sailed passes, anonymous reports, and alleged soft benchings, Kevin O’Connell was on top of the world. He successfully led Sam Darnold’s revival during a 14-win season with the Minnesota Vikings, won the NFL's Coach of the Year award, and secured a contract extension.   O’C...23892Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-reichard-has-been-a-steadying-force-in-minnesotas-chaotic-season/Will Reichard felt good from 55 yards out during warmups on Sunday. He believed he had a few extra yards in his leg if he had the wind behind him.   Once the game started, the wind at Lambeau Field was blowing toward the tunnel the Minnesota Vikings came out of and toward the Green Bay Packers’ s...23889Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-could-still-trade-trevor-larnach/The Minnesota Twins front office surprised many late Friday afternoon when news broke that they had tendered a contract to outfielder Trevor Larnach. Larnach looked like the biggest name among arbitration-eligible players to be non-tendered and enter the free agent market.   But that didn’t happe...23882Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-continuity-hasnt-resulted-in-mature-basketball/Dillon Brooks wants to get under your skin. That’s his MO.   He’s averaged 14.3 points over his nine-year career with the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, and now Phoenix Suns. But his abrasive defense and mental antics separate him from the next dependable third or fourth option on a winning...23881Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-first-year-mccarthy-experiment-died-at-lambeau-field-on-sunday/J.J. McCarthy sat staring into his locker after the Minnesota Vikings lost 23-6 to the Green Bay Packers. They entered the game with a 2% chance of making the playoffs and have less than a percent chance following Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.   The rest of this season is about McCarthy’s devel...23880Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nordos-numbers-week-12-vs-green-bay/The Minnesota Vikings looked to keep their season alive after two brutal home losses. However, the Green Bay Packers stood in their way at Lambeau Field in a 23-6 defeat.   The offense took the field first and looked to get off to a fast start, something they haven’t done all year. And it was wor...23878Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/derek-shelton-feels-his-coaching-staff-is-better-set-up-for-his-second-managerial-stint/With the Minnesota Twins coaching staff finalized this past week, the next phase of the off-season falls on the front office to construct a roster that gives them a chance to compete in 2026.   But for now, Derek Shelton feels satisfied with how his coaching staff for 2026 has come together and b...23867Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-okay-to-feel-like-the-vikings-sky-is-falling/In general, I like to consider myself an optimist. Whether it’s life or sports, things are really never as bad as they may seem at the moment. While some of my attitude may come from a hopeful place, one that believes things will always turn around eventually, it’s also grounded in the stark reali...23864Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/max-brosmer-is-kevin-oconnells-muscle-car-in-the-vikings-garage/It’s been said recently that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell wants to put J.J. McCarthy in difficult situations. Suppose you think McCarthy is in a difficult situation, sending rocket balls to Mars because he's playing behind a leaky offensive line. In that case, Vikings fans also bel...23863Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-j-mccarthys-play-and-inconsistency-is-a-reflection-of-this-vikings-team/There was plenty of optimism surrounding J.J. McCarthy as he took over as the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback heading into the 2025 season.   The 10th-overall pick in the 2024 draft appeared to be stepping into one of the most quarterback-friendly environments in the NFL. Sam Darnold had just show...23862Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/these-newly-added-players-will-have-the-biggest-impact-on-the-2026-twins/The Minnesota Twins protected six of their minor league prospects from next month’s Rule 5 draft by placing them on their 40-man roster on Tuesday. It’s an interesting mix of talent that includes former high draft picks, major trade acquisitions, and even a local kid.   While their stay on Minnes...23861Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-must-prioritize-justin-jefferson-above-all-else/Kevin O’Connell highlighted what makes Justin Jefferson special when the Minnesota Vikings signed their effervescent receiver to a four-year, $140 million contract in June 2024.   “Justin fits everything that we want to be about and continue to build in this building,” O’Connell said. “He means t...23859Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-arent-set-up-for-a-j-j-mccarthy-development-season/When the 2024 NFL Draft rolled around, several teams sought a quarterback in a class chock full of them. Six QBs went off the board in the first round, and all of them are currently starting for their respective teams.   The team that was considered one of the best landing spots for a young quart...23852Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/keith-beauregards-relatability-has-brought-the-best-out-of-his-hitters/Few Major League Baseball teams try three different hitting coaches in three consecutive seasons, but that is exactly where the Minnesota Twins have found themselves heading into next year. As part of the new coaching staff under manager Derek Shelton, the Twins hired Keith Beauregard away from th...23851Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000