https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/238/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-vikings-fans-should-be-higher-on-garrett-bradbury/Every once in a while, film people and stats people fall on completely opposite sides of a particular issue. Garrett Bradbury is a player who creates such a divide. While popular film analysts like Brandon Thorn and Brian Baldinger gush about Bradbury's unique talents, a more analytical organizati...10585Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:50 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-ezra-cleveland-another-brian-oneill/The Minnesota Vikings were one of the league's worst pass-blocking teams two years ago, ranking 27th in the NFL. To rectify this, Rick Spielman drafted Boise State left tackle Ezra Cleveland in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.   The two-time first-team All-Mountain West lineman only missed...10582Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-already-have-the-blueprint-for-a-taylor-rogers-trade/Despite their recent success, it’s unlikely the Minnesota Twins will bounce back and make the postseason this year. Therefore, the focus turns to how they can rebuild for another playoff run with the young prospects that are coming up, which has led to trade speculations on players throughout the...10581Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/olsons-mailbag-super-bowl-chances-defensive-scheming-whether-tanking-works-and-more/Welcome to the weekly Zone Coverage Vikings mailbag, where I try to answer all your burning NFL and Vikings-related questions, submitted via Twitter to @NickOlsonNFL.     https://twitter.com/James1297/status/1407327328221474830   Whether the Minnesota Vikings can win a Super Bowl this year dep...10580Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/if-minnesota-is-a-premier-hockey-market-the-wild-cannot-let-kaprizov-go/For too long, Minnesota has lingered in the shadow of bigger U.S. hockey markets. The Minnesota Wild’s marketing department declared their home “The State of Hockey,” which may well be true. The Minnesota High School State Tournament is storied, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame resides there. The stat...10578Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:38 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/lynx-trio-honored-to-represent-team-usa-in-tokyo-olympics/When the Olympic Break takes place from July 15-Aug. 11 in the WNBA, most of the league will use that time to rest up and prepare for the second half of the regular season. For a trio from the Minnesota Lynx, that won't be the case — they'll be busy taking part in the Tokyo Olympics.   On Monday,...10576Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/please-stay-away-from-jack-eichel/Oh great, another story about Jack Eichel says another tired fan that is almost sure their team won't acquire him.   Well, stick around for this one. It's fun! It's not a hypothetical on how specifically the Minnesota Wild can move assets and sign contracts the right way to acquire the former No....10575Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:33 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/these-vikings-rookies-were-prevented-from-getting-key-reps-in-offseason-practices/Mini-camp is over, training camp is on the horizon, and yet we still don't know as much about the Minnesota Vikings’ rookie class as we should. The thinking going into camp was that this year's Vikings would be able to dodge some of the obstacles that tripped them up last year. Among the strategie...10574Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/would-gersson-rosas-do-the-dlo-trade-again/Welcome to revisionist history with Julius Dennis. I would like to begin by apologizing to the following players: Jeff Teague Treveon Graham Allen Crabbe I regret to inform you that, despite being a part of a trade in the Gersson Rosas era, the transaction that occurred on Jan. 16, 2...10573Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-should-upgrade-from-ian-cole/A youth movement is in full effect for the Minnesota Wild.   Last year's team was drastically different from years past. It also felt different. Aside from Jared Spurgeon taking over the captaincy, the Wild was led by the younger players. Kevin Fiala, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Kirill Kaprizov drove...10571Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-long-is-mike-zimmers-leash/The scene is Christmas Day. You’re sitting in your living room, spending time with your loved ones. Football is on TV on a Friday afternoon. Exciting, right?   Next thing you know, you're watching Alvin Kamara run through 11 grown men like your dog mindlessly chasing a butterfly through the backy...10570Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-arent-really-going-to-trade-fiala-right/In the aftermath of Paul Fenton's turbulent 14-month reign over the Minnesota Wild, it didn't appear there would be any silver linings. Even owner Craig Leipold admitted that hiring him was a mistake. But one positive came out of the Fenton era: Kevin Fiala has emerged as the game-breaker Fenton s...10567Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/treat-the-o-line-like-the-d-line-sign-mitchell-schwartz/We get it. Mike Zimmer loves defense. Defense wins championships. There’s no pretending or hiding what the priority is with this organization. It’s evident in free agency. It’s evident in the draft. Defenses is where the resources are generally going to go.   Now, that’s not saying the offense is...10566Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-willians-astudillos-role-going-forward/Byron Buxton’s return had a negative consequence for a player who has endeared himself to Twins Territory. While the Minnesota Twins were getting back their center fielder, who put up MVP numbers in the first month of the season before injuring his hip, Buxton’s return meant that Willians Astudill...10565Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-vikings-being-complacent-with-their-offense/When Mike Zimmer gave a press conference in March, everyone knew which direction the offseason was headed. With his defense hemorrhaging points, the Minnesota Vikings were going to load up on that side of the ball. Now, $45 million later, the Vikings have plenty of big names on a defense that shou...10564Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/chris-finchs-influence-extends-to-the-iowa-wolves/A tumultuous Minnesota Timberwolves season has finally seen a sea change in its coaching staff.   Chris Finch was brought in after former head coach Ryan Saunders was oustered mid-season to try and turn things around. While much has been made of whether or not this was the right move (it was) or...10563Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-best-and-worst-contract-according-to-pff/The Vikings seem to have an all time salary cap wizard in Rob Brezinski. Every time a new contract is announced, it feels like Minnesota is two years away from being absolutely screwed. Yet when those two years pass, there's the Vikings, coasting along and signing new contracts. They are easily ne...10559Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-justin-jefferson-can-learn-from-randy-moss-second-year/Even after a historic rookie campaign, Justin Jefferson will be looking to build upon his accomplishments. After breaking the rookie record for receiving yards in a season and making the Pro Bowl, Jefferson is looking to establish consistency.   General managers and coaches are always anxious to...10558Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-and-justin-jefferson-need-larry-fitzgerald/The year is 2037. We’re at Stogies on Grand. Justin Jefferson takes a long drag on his Partagas Lusitania. A ring on his right hand clinks against a glass of Maker’s sitting next to him. He exhales.   “I could have gone anywhere,” he says, chuckling. “But I wanted to finish my career with the Min...10557Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/lets-pump-the-brakes-on-the-vikings-defense/When the Minnesota Vikings' season ended last year, Mike Zimmer was a broken man. Zimmer, who had never coached a bad defense, had just overseen a unit that ranked 27th in yards allowed and 29th in points allowed. He was determined never to let it happen again.   Zimmer and the Vikings hit the fr...10555Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:30:19 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ready-or-not-calen-addison-may-be-pushed-into-a-top-4-role/It’s summertime. In the State of Hockey, that means warm temperatures, mosquitos, and Matt Dumba trade rumors.   Dumba’s lived with whispers about his future with the Minnesota Wild since the Vegas Expansion Draft in 2017. Those whispers continued when the Wild moved heaven, earth, and Alex Tuch...10553Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-idl-is-set-for-the-future/In one offseason the Minnesota Vikings have transformed their interior defensive line from the team's biggest weakness to its biggest strength. What’s more, the group not only has a high floor for the next season but also a mixture of young talent that gives them the potential to excel in the near...10552Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-vikings-a-kicker-away-from-contending/Minnesota Vikings history is stained by the kicking position. As long as I’ve been alive (since 1998 — sorry, my fault, guys), kickers have whiffed gimmes or just simply not performed for long stretches of the season. Sure, they work out fine for other teams, but not for the Vikings. And it just k...10551Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-should-target-alex-caruso-in-free-agency/The Minnesota Timberwolves have a roster full of players who serve a specific purpose. Some, like Malik Beasley and D’Angelo Russell, are great at shooting threes. Others, like Josh Okogie and Jarrett Culver, are better suited for steals, blocks, and playing lockdown defense. The issue with Minnes...10550Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-cant-afford-to-trade-byron-buxton/The Minnesota Twins will have plenty of tough decisions ahead of the trade deadline. And without any hope of making the playoffs this season, they will have plenty of options, including a full-blown fire sale. If they really start to dismantle the roster, the possibility of moving on from Byron Bu...10546Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000