https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/27/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-bears-should-help-minnesota-answer-their-cornerback-questions/Despite the Green Bay Packers trading for some new guy from Dallas, it’s actually the Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback room that has been the talk of the town this offseason. Maybe not for the same reasons, though, because the unit is arguably the weakest position group on the roster. So, whether the...23123Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brian-flores-can-enact-a-little-revenge-on-monday-night-football/Remember that side-by-side shot of Brian Flores and Ben Johnson with the call sheets over their faces from the Minnesota Vikings-Detroit Lions game last year?     That was two mad scientists crafting the most diabolical plays to try to outdo each other. What made that moment so memorable is...23122Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-bullpen-gamble-at-the-deadline-looks-like-an-intriguing-wager/The Minnesota Twins gambled at this year’s trade deadline in late July by breaking up a bullpen that was probably the club’s strength in the first half. And aside from lefty Danny Coulombe, the four other high-leverage relievers that they sold off all had at least two more years of team control.  ...23121Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kevin-oconnell-can-win-coach-of-the-year-even-if-the-vikings-dont-make-the-playoffs/What do Allie Sherman, Don Shula, and Joe Gibbs all have in common?   They have all won back-to-back AP Coach of the Year honors.   Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is trying to join that elite company this season. However, Sherman, Shula, and Gibbs have one thing all three have in c...23120Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/micah-parsons-raises-the-stakes-for-minnesotas-new-look-offensive-line/It's November 20, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings are riding the high of an 8-1 start, with an exclamation point coming from besting Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in overtime. It looks like a magical season for first-year head coach Kevin O'Connell.   That is, until 3:25 p.m. rolled around. Then t...23118Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jim-kaat-has-mentored-joe-ryan-throughout-his-all-star-season/Minneapolis – It’s hard for Major League Baseball players to transition out of the game after they retire. Jim Kaat has been involved with MLB and the teams he played for in one capacity or another since his retirement after the 1983 season, which means he’s spent 67 seasons around the game since...23115Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-barr-was-always-a-perfect-fit/Anthony Barr says he was trying on a Philadelphia Eagles helmet when the Minnesota Vikings called his agent, Ryan Williams of Athletes First.   “I was getting fitted for a helmet,” said Barr. “My agent called me, and I was like, ‘Oh yeah, let’s go to Minnesota.’ So, I just took it off and hopped...23114Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/byron-buxton-always-believed-he-had-a-season-like-this-in-him/Minneapolis – Byron Buxton is doing things he’s never done before in his 11th season. On Friday, he accomplished another career first, stealing third base successfully for the first time to become the seventh Twin in franchise history to have a 20 home run, 20 stolen base season.     Then o...23111Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-watched-the-packers-create-a-micah-parsons-vortex/With just under one week until the season kicks off, the Minnesota Vikings have a right to be optimistic. They are coming off a 14-3 season led by Sam Darnold. They upgraded their flaws and turned the keys over to J.J. McCarthy. Outside of the existential dread that exists among Vikings fans, few...23109Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-might-shatter-an-important-franchise-record-this-season/When it’s all said and done, Justin Jefferson will likely break virtually every Minnesota Vikings’ receiving record. J.J. McCarthy will have the next decade to have a go at some passing records. And, hey, Kevin O'Connell may even let Will Reichard launch a kick from 70 one day.   Still, there’s o...23103Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/buxton-ryan-reach-career-milestones-as-twins-take-the-padres-series/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres have always had the home-field advantage over the other team in recent years. The Padres took two out of three against the Twins at Petco Park in 2022 and 2024, and Minnesota took two out of three against them at Target Field in 2023.   Even...23101Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tim-connelly-and-matt-lloyd-have-formed-the-perfect-yin-and-yang-in-minnesotas-front-office/The spotlight beams down on Tim Connelly after every transaction the Minnesota Timberwolves make. When the Wolves got off to a slow start after trading for Rudy Gobert, fans questioned Connelly’s decision. Many were initially crushed when he traded Karl-Anthony Towns.   At the same time, Connelly...23100Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kody-funderburk-found-himself-in-an-uncertain-situation/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins bullpen has had plenty of turnover the last month, but Kody Funderburk has adjusted well into a full-time role following the blowup of the pen.   Before the trade deadline, the Twins shuffled Funderburk between Minneapolis and St. Paul, using him primarily as a b...23097Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/buxton-completes-his-first-20-20-season-in-a-cathartic-victory-for-minneapolis/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins were on the road just two days ago when the city was victim to another tragedy.   On Wednesday morning, there was a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Southwest Minneapolis. A former student at Annunciation killed two school children, an eight-year-...23094Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-gave-luis-arraez-a-heros-welcome-in-his-return-to-target-field/Minneapolis – Luis Arráez has had a long journey in baseball since the Minnesota Twins traded him to the Miami Marlins for starter Pablo López. Miami traded Arráez to the San Diego Padres on May 4, 2024, and the Twins played in San Diego last year.   Therefore, it wasn’t until Friday night, nearl...23092Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-big-nickel-and-does-it-explain-minnesotas-lack-of-cornerback-depth/Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell held a immediately after trading for Adam Thielen and signing Carson Wentz. Lost in the excitement of two childhood Minnesota Vikings fans dressing in purple, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert asked Adofo-Mensah about Minnesota’s imbalanced roster construction, particu...23091Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kwesi-is-building-the-vikings-into-a-versatile-warrior/The Minnesota Vikings’ front office responded to their early-round playoff exits by creating a team that’s difficult to define.   Most leaders of NFL teams, whether they are coaches or front office personnel, have a vision for their team. They’re going to run the ball on opponents, have a stout d...23090Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/wallner-is-just-scratching-the-surface-after-hitting-20-home-runs-this-year/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins didn’t end their series in Toronto like they were hoping to on Wednesday, losing 9-8 to the Blue Jays after leading in the eighth inning.   But one of the highlights of their 7-5 win on Tuesday was right fielder Matt Wallner hitting 20 home runs on the season for...23089Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jump-on-the-vikings-hype-train-while-things-are-still-quiet/Maybe it makes me a coward, but rooting for one of the offseason favorites stresses me out.   Don’t get me wrong, I’d much rather have a great team than a scrappy underdog, but there’s something written into my DNA as a sports fan that gets genuinely uncomfortable whenever my team is the trendy p...23085Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/adam-thielen-is-balancing-presence-and-ambition-in-his-return-to-minnesota/Adam Thielen was in the hot tub getting ready for a long day of practice when he learned that the Carolina Panthers had traded him. He knew the Minnesota Vikings wanted to bring him back, but he wanted to go all-out for the Panthers while he was still in Charlotte.   Thielen said he was excited t...23084Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/trading-for-adam-thielen-jump-started-a-team-that-needs-early-wins/Adam Thielen stood in front of reporters on his first day back with the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota native was excited to be back with his childhood team, and those in attendance were excited to hear his first comments since returning home. Fans were excited to dig their old jerseys out of st...23076Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/acquiring-adam-thielen-comes-with-a-hidden-advantage/There are so many reasons why the Adam Thielen-to-Minnesota fires were burning for much of the summer. Once the Minnesota Vikings and their fanbase started feeling the creeping need to acquire a receiver, the draw to Thielen was obvious. Bringing back a two-time Pro Bowler, one who's had experienc...23070Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pablo-lopez-has-been-hulking-out-as-he-prepares-to-return-from-injury/Two weeks ago, Pablo López admitted he’s still got the itch.   “I want to do it,” López said. “I want to be able to tell myself I was able to come back from this injury and pitch and perform at the level I know I can perform. … I want to have a regular offseason where I can follow the progression...23068Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-legend-of-udfa-kwesi-keeps-growing/Look, I don't know if the Kendrick/Drake beef means we can't use the Drake Meme anymore, but if so, excuse my ignorance when I post the following:   [caption id=attachment_194721" align="alignnone" width="500] Created on imgflip.com[/caption]   What can we say? The dude did it again. While Kwesi...23067Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/adam-thielen-took-the-long-way-home/There is some irony in that the Minnesota Vikings had a presentation about how they keep players healthy on the day they released Adam Thielen.   The Vikings had multiple starters who were 30 or older at the time. Kirk Cousins, 34, was the starting quarterback. Harrison Smith, 33, remains a stalw...23065Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000