https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/248/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/post-draft-vikings-53-man-roster-projection/The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, which means that NFL rosters are starting to come into focus. A lot can change between now and September, including free agent signings, injuries, camp competitions, and more, but now is the first time we have a really good idea of what the Vikings' 2021 roster...10194Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-minnesota-suddenly-the-best-team-in-the-nfc-north/The Minnesota Vikings were focused on getting back to the playoffs when the offseason began. They spent big in free agency to fix the defense and used the draft to solve many of their flaws. But the biggest win for the Vikings came this past weekend with the news that Aaron Rodgers wants out of Gr...10193Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/with-kellen-mond-in-the-fold-the-vikings-should-consider-bringing-in-colin-kaepernick/10192Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/setting-up-lines-for-the-playoffs-will-require-more-than-a-tweak/The Minnesota Wild are at a crossroads. After nearly losing three straight to the St. Louis Blues last week, they must come to terms with the realization that what got them to the postseason is just not good enough to win once they get there. They’ve been good this year. Expectations before the se...10190Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whos-a-day-1-starter-and-whos-a-project/Following a big second day in the NFL draft for the Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman sat down in the early hours of May 1st to debrief Minnesota’s proceedings. Everyone was curious about recently-drafted quarterback Kellen Mond. What did the Vikings see in him? When could he start? Did you warn Ki...10188Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-2021-draft-winners-and-losers/As we wrap up the draft festivities in Cleveland, it feels like a good time to assess the state of the Minnesota Vikings following their 11 picks. Even though this draft was in some ways a return to normalcy given that it took place in person after the one-year virtual hiatus due to the pandemic,...10186Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/with-rennia-davis-out-the-lynx-will-be-shorthanded-to-start-the-season/The season hasn't even started yet for the Minnesota Lynx, and they've already suffered a blow that will result in one of their newest offseason additions missing an extended period of time.   As the Lynx were preparing to begin their two-game preseason schedule on Saturday in Atlanta in preparat...10185Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-didnt-need-a-second-round-pick-this-year/When the Minnesota Vikings entered Day 2 of the NFL Draft, there was a strong feeling they would be trading up into the second round. With four selections in the third round and three selections in the fourth, the Vikings had plenty of ammunition to make a move. But the second round concluded with...10183Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/chazz-surratt-might-be-minnesotas-best-day-2-pick/After sitting out the second round, the Minnesota Vikings sprung into action in the third, taking Kellen Mond, Chazz Surratt, Wyatt Davis, and Patrick Jones II. All four selections were generally met with positive reactions, but fans seemed most lukewarm about Surratt.   Most of the reactions I s...10182Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/no-matter-what-happens-drafting-kellen-mond-was-the-right-call/The NFC North quarterback succession plan took a leap forward on Thursday with the Chicago Bears’ selection of Justin Fields and the unraveling relationship between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. It took another stride forward on Friday night when the Minnesota Vikings selected Kellen Mo...10180Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/2021-draft-chronicles-living-and-dying-with-the-vikings-on-day-1/Our favorite time of the year has arrived. Thirty-two fan bases will be glued to their television sets (or streaming devices) for the 2021 NFL Draft. Each one has a unique set of hopes and dreams.   For the Minnesota Vikings, it’s a fork in the road.   They have a choice coming into this year’s...10179Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/day-2-vikings-draft-targets/After a nerve-wracking Day 1 that saw the Minnesota Vikings move down from pick 14 to 23 and still somehow land Christian Darrisaw, they find themselves in a good spot heading into Day 2, where they have four third-round picks.   Minnesota doesn’t have a second-rounder because of the Yannick Ngak...10176Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/exactly-how-good-would-the-healthy-timberwolves-be/Minnesota Timberwolves fans finally have everything they wanted at the beginning of the season, and in the most Minnesotan fashion, it’s still ringing hollow. Why can’t we even enjoy this perfection? Because we’re still subjected to hypotheticals. When will this translate to competitive, meaningfu...10173Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-fields-to-the-bears-completes-watershed-day-for-nfc-north-qbs/There was a time not long ago – specifically, Wednesday – when the football world was more predictable. The NFL abounded with certain truisms, and for those who pay even casual attention to the NFC North, they included these widely held beliefs: The Detroit Lions would always be something of...10172Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/no-christian-darrisaw-isnt-a-poor-scheme-fit/On Thursday night, the Minnesota Vikings traded down to pick 23 and selected an offensive lineman. This was somewhat expected, although the Vikings have had some bad habits in the past. Their highly drafted offensive linemen (Pat Elflein, Brian O'Neill, Garrett Bradbury, and Ezra Cleveland) have b...10171Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-rodgers-news-could-keep-kirk-cousins-in-minnesota-longer/The entire NFL landscape awoke about seven hours early on Draft Day 2021 thanks to some groundbreaking news that shook the league to its core. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the reigning league MVP and former Super Bowl champion, reportedly wants out and has told some people within t...10170Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-does-each-draft-expert-have-the-vikings-taking-in-the-first-round/With just hours to go before the NFL Draft, all eyes are on the final mocks where the experts predict what could happen over the next three days in Cleveland.   Since nobody has the time to read all of these mocks, I compiled the final predictions from the most-trusted experts to see what the Min...10166Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/juancho-hernangomez-playing-best-basketball-of-season/Wonky is the word that best describes the Minnesota Timberwolves 2020-21 season.   The Wolves had mild expectations heading into the year, which were immediately dashed by injuries, COVID, poor play in general, and the weirdest midseason coaching change in recent memory. And now they’re suddenly...10165Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/byron-buxton-has-risen-above-the-morass/It’s been a tough April for the Minnesota Twins. Josh Donaldson’s Opening Day injury triggered an avalanche of bad luck that included a COVID-19 pause, a doubleheader where they were shut out in both games and five extra-inning losses.   As a result, the Twins are in last place in the AL Central....10163Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-draft-failures-the-vikings-need-to-avoid/With the 14th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select…hopefully not a bust. Whether they trade up, down or pick the perfect prospect to win now, fans will be quick to draw conclusions. But, what is the absolute worst-case scenario when pick 14 comes?   Here are three ways the Vik...10162Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-sort-of-sorcery-is-going-on-with-the-minnesota-timberwolves/What the Minnesota Timberwolves have strung together in the last week has been as impressive as it has been surprising.   It's a small sample size, sure, but with this franchise, one thing that has been engrained in the fans' minds over the years is you take the small victories when you can. And...10159Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-this-twins-team-repeating-the-2011-season/Even though this year’s Minnesota Twins club is entirely different from the 2011 roster, the echoes of frustration still ring true 10 years later. Both teams had high expectations heading into their respective seasons, and both squads stumbled mightily in their first 20 games. Of course, this year...10157Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-hometown-heroes-minnesota-could-add-in-the-draft-process/We’re are a provincial bunch here in Minnesota. We love athletes and other celebrities who are “One of Us.” We are also very welcoming and consider just about anyone with any connection to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to be “One of Us.”   The NFL is no different, and this year’s draft has a bumper cr...10156Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-became-paralyzed-by-their-winning-streak/There are certain truths about this Minnesota Wild team with which we must come to terms. They will be in the postseason. They have won seven games in a row and have outscored their opponents 32-14 during the winning streak.   And they are also backing into the playoffs. Sorry to throw cold wate...10154Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/changes-dean-evason-should-experiment-with-before-the-playoffs-begin/Before the season started, oddsmakers had the Minnesota Wild's total points over/under at 61.5 for the 56-game shortened season. We're now 47 games in and the Wild cleared their over/under then during the next game became just the third team in the NHL to clinch a playoff spot, behind the Vegas Go...10153Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000