https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/279/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-on-a-trajectory-to-win-just-enough-games-to-make-nobody-happy/If we’ve learned anything over the past few weeks it’s that we should never rush to judgments. Have patience. Let things play out before reaching conclusions. Early returns might hint at one thing, but then – seemingly overnight – things can dramatically swing the other direction.   I’m referring...8994Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dr-chelangas-timberwolves-fan-therapy-session-dealing-with-loss/First, I want to be clear: I am not a real doctor.   Secondly, mental health is very serious. I recommend that anyone who has the means, seeks therapy, it’s changed my life. That being said, I’m happy to act as your conduit into the world of mental health through the lens of a Timberwolves fan.  ...8992Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ranking-the-vikings-2020-draft-picks-at-the-halfway-point/Normally we publish a preseason power ranking that orders how well each Minnesota Vikings draft pick is performing, but because of a shortened training camp and no preseason games, we opted to hold off until the midway point of the season. The Vikings hit that mark Sunday with a 34-20 win over the...8991Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-the-vikings-dependence-on-dalvin-cook-sustainable/On Sunday the Minnesota Vikings rode Dalvin Cook in one of their most efficient offensive performances ever. Yes, ever.   If not for a fruitless final pass on 4th and 1 inside of two minutes remaining -- hey, why not just kick the field goal? -- the Vikings would have logged over 9.0 yards per pl...8988Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/4-things-we-learned-from-the-vikings-win-over-the-lions/The Minnesota Vikings got their first home win of the season, beating the Detroit Lions 34-20. Aside from some special teams flubs, this was a complete team victory. They looked good on both sides of the ball and won soundly.   Here are four things we learned in the Vikings' second straight win:...8987Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-does-a-december-start-mean-for-the-timberwolves/It’s Draft Month, baby!   It’s November. It feels like whenever we get to a new month, everyone goes, “Wow, I can’t believe it’s already BLANK MONTH. Time sure does fly!”   But this feels different. Maybe it’s the pandemic. Maybe it’s because you’ve been getting in political arguments with your...8986Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dalvin-cook-keeps-rolling-as-vikings-pound-lions-34-20/The Detroit Lions have not been competitive in their last three appearances at U.S. Bank Stadium.   Dalvin Cook ran roughshod on a shaky Lions defense, Detroit hardly looked competitive at any point in the game and the Vikings moved to 3-5 with a 34-20 win. Detroit threw three interceptions, the...8985Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-would-be-a-good-situation-for-a-young-quarterback/You know it’s 2020 when people from Aitkin to Austin, Wayzata to Willmar collectively held their breath last Sunday, hoping for… Aaron Rodgers to connect on that last-second Hail Mary?   Damn you, D.J. Wonnum, let the man throw the ball!   As the ball fell out of Rogers’ hand and rolled dribbled...8981Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-reasons-the-lions-game-is-a-trap/Last week the Minnesota Vikings were a trap game for the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay entered the week with a 5-1 record and had already destroyed Minnesota earlier in the season. However, it was the Vikings who won 28-22, dominating for most of the game and earning just their second win of the ye...8979Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dalvin-cook-isnt-2012-adrian-peterson/It was the year 2012 and the Minnesota Vikings were clinging to life in the NFC playoff picture. With a 6-6 record, the Vikings opted to unleash Adrian Peterson and ride him to victory. The gamble paid off. Peterson racked up 651 yards and four touchdowns over the final month to will the Vikings i...8976Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-vikings-get-more-out-of-kyle-rudolph/Exactly one month ago, Bo Mitchell wrote about Irv Smith and his non-existent presence in the Minnesota Vikings passing game. It’s undeniable that Smith could be more involved in Kubiak’s offense, but he hasn’t been the only disappointment in the tight end room. So, I don’t know if the 6th of each...8974Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/everson-griffen-is-upset-with-mike-zimmer-over-good-player-comment/Two cornerstones of the 2015 Vikings met with reporters Thursday wearing Honolulu blue: Adrian Peterson and Everson Griffen, two veterans divorced from their original franchise where they toiled for 10 seasons.   For Peterson, the sting of the breakup has worn off. "I got nothing but love for Ric...8973Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/add-michael-jordan-to-the-justin-jefferson-fan-club/Ahmad Rashad is a lot of different things. He’s an all-time Viking wide receiver who, like Dalvin Cook, has had a four-touchdown game. For those of us who grew up in the 90s, he was the host of NBC‘s Saturday morning NBA show, Hang Time with Ahmad Rashad. And to Michael Jordan, he happens to be a...8970Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dalvin-cook-is-justifying-his-contract/When Dalvin Cook signed his contract on the eve of the 2020 season, there was plenty to be critical about. The "running backs don't matter" chorus has only grown louder since the hotly debated selections of Ezekiel Elliott and Leonard Fournette in 2016 and 2017.   Ben Baldwin laid out the argumen...8968Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mike-zimmer-and-his-veterans-are-learning-patience-with-kindergarten-corners/On the Green Bay Packers late fourth quarter touchdown, the Minnesota Vikings lined up in a nickel with rookie corner Jeff Gladney defending one boundary and rookie corner Harrison Hand defending the other. Rookie safety Josh Metellus was matched up in the slot against Davante Adams. Rookie defens...8966Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rudolph-smith-and-ham-paved-the-way-for-dalvins-big-day/There’s little doubt if Mike Zimmer could turn back the clock to pre-1906 football — before the forward pass was legalized — he’d get that DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour in a heartbeat.   Sunday’s win over the Green Bay Packers was the next-best thing, as the Minnesota Vikings ran the ball 34 t...8965Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-the-vikings-made-the-right-decision-at-the-trade-deadline/The Minnesota Vikings came into the trade deadline with rumors of a fire sale and walked out with…nothing. As part of a deadline that produced cricket noises across the NFL, the Vikings were one of many teams that decided to keep what they have and forge ahead through the final half of the 2020 se...8964Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/lets-get-cautiously-excited-about-ezra-cleveland/Ezra Cleveland's rookie season is off to a great start. Thrust into action at right guard for the last two games due to injuries to Pat Elflein and Dru Samia, Cleveland has flashed elite athleticism and fantastic awareness as a pass protector and has been even more impressive as a run blocker. Des...8963Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/4-vikings-who-have-taken-a-step-backwards-this-season/If you're still giddy after the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Green Bay Packers, who can blame you? The 28-22 score doesn't even begin to tell you how dominant Minnesota was, right? After all, there's nothing better than a victory in Wisconsin.   So what's not to like?   Well...a few thing...8961Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-packers-game/The Minnesota Vikings used a simple formula to beat the Green Bay Packers on a blustery day at Lambeau Field: Give the ball to Dalvin Cook and let him loose. Cook had twice as many carries (30) as Cousins had passing attempts (14), and the $63 million back had three more yards on the ground (163)...8959Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/comparing-dalvin-cook-and-vintage-adrian-peterson/After a great deal of film review, number-crunching, introspection and whatnot, I’ve come to the conclusion that Dalvin Cook is a really good football player. I know, I know… another highly provocative take by me – one that’s sure to set the Internets ablaze. Trust me when I say this, though: Othe...8958Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-finally-won-the-battle-in-the-trenches-against-green-bay/At the two-minute warning of the first half Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings faced a decision they'd faced each of the previous two games. Fourth and 1, deep in the opponent's territory. What should Mike Zimmer do?   Against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5, the Vikings ran it with Alexander Mattison....8956Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-mike-zimmer-obsesses-over-time-of-possession/Throughout the 2020 season, there has been a focus on the Minnesota Vikings' time of possession:     And Mike Zimmer has emphasized time of possession all season:         But what is the point of time of possession? The idea we're most familiar with is to keep the ball so your oppon...8955Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/less-was-more-for-kirk-cousins-against-the-packers/Kirk Cousins played his best game of the year on Sunday. “Played” might be an exaggeration of what Cousins had to do, though.   By the end of the game, Cousins had just 14 attempts through 15 registered dropbacks (he was sacked once). Running back Dalvin Cook, on the other hand, had 30 carries. T...8954Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mounting-injuries-are-inhibiting-the-development-of-the-vikings-secondary/The Vikings should feel elated to come out of Lambeau Field with a 28-22 win considering the state of their secondary. Rarely can a defense give Harrison Hand, Mark Fields and Josh Metellus critical snaps against Aaron Rodgers and do enough to come away with a victory.   But it's hard to get opti...8951Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000