https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/345/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rapid-reaction-bills-embarrass-vikings-27-6/Many wondered before Sunday's game between the Vikings and Bills what would have to go wrong for Minnesota to lose against a seemingly inferior Bills squad that had been demoralized two straight weeks.   The answer: Everything.   The Bills didn't steal the game; they won it going away, 27-6, cap...5542Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/player-ratings-loons-players-show-out-in-scintillating-first-half/Positives Promising first half. From United fans' perspective, Saturday night’s first half at TCF Bank Stadium would have felt like a dream. The team was nearly full strength and playing in a shape reminiscent of how they’ll likely continue into next season. On top of that, the team played up-te...5540Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/first-half-dominance-enough-for-minnesota-uniteds-winning-return-home/It had been seven weeks since Minnesota United had last stepped onto the pitch at TCF Bank Stadium, and their last moments here were full of the bitter taste of defeat in the 2-1 stoppage-time loss to Seattle. Their five games on the road yielded just two points, and the return home was needed to...5539Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/injuries-could-create-opportunities-for-several-vikings/The grueling 70-minute overtime tie with the Green Bay Packers left some wounds that will effect several players' availability on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills.   Marcus Sherels (ribs), David Morgan (knee), Dalvin Cook (hamstring) and Everson Griffen (knee) missed all three practices this week...5536Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/john-defilippo-heres-how-you-call-plays/After several years of untimely injuries, quarterback switches and coaching staff upheaval on the offensive side of the ball, the Minnesota Vikings were craving stability when they signed Kirk Cousins and brought in John DeFilippo from the Philadelphia Eagles staff. With his full complement of off...5534Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/leslie-frazier-lost-his-play-calling-duties-while-mike-zimmer-hangs-onto-his/Down 28-6 at halftime with an 0-2 start staring the Buffalo Bills and head coach Sean McDermott in the face, the second-year coach made a bold move.   After allowing 75 points through the first six quarters of the season and hearing linebacker Vontae Davis controversially announce his retirement...5532Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-pros-and-cons-of-trading-jimmy-butler/For a Minnesota Timberwolves front office heavily in the now, the news of Jimmy Butler demanding a trade less than six days before training camp makes today a sad day. For those in the greater Wolves fanbase, those invested in the long-term prosperity of the franchise, today's news should bring mi...5527Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-statcast-says-about-minnesota-twins-outfielders-2016-18/Perhaps the most brilliant mind in contemporary baseball analysis -- at least among those creating products available to the public -- is Daren Willman, the proprietor of Baseball Savant, a website he created on his own before joining forces with MLB.com.   The site is a treasure trove of everyt...5526Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/second-look-thielens-late-hands-diggs-route-running-helped-send-game-to-ot/Down by eight points in the final minute of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings were 22 yards from the end zone, needing a touchdown and two-point conversion to tie.   With Mike Daniels bearing down on him after running through center Brett Jones, Cousins uncorked a...5521Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/moore-if-butler-actually-wants-out-this-is-awful-timing-for-both-sides/A Monday afternoon meeting between Tom Thibodeau and Jimmy Butler marked a "last-ditch" effort to salvage the relationship of Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.   In Charania's reporting, he consistently used the term "last-ditch" to desc...5519Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/reports-vikings-to-waive-k-daniel-carlson-sign-dan-bailey/The Minnesota Vikings have taken immediate steps to address the kicking issues that plagued them in Sunday's tie versus the Green Bay Packers.   Rookie kicker Daniel Carlson, who missed three field goals Sunday -- two in overtime -- has been waived, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Ian R...5518Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/locker-room-video-vikings-react-to-carlsons-misses-29-29-tie/It was a mixed bag of emotions after Sunday's 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers -- a game that could have been lost or win on several different plays.   "In some ways I'm ticked off that we didn't win the game," said head coach Mike Zimmer. "In some ways I'm thinking, 'Well, maybe this tie wil...5513Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cousins-finds-chemistry-with-top-targets-in-fourth-quarter-comeback/After a Week 1 performance in which Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings skill players felt like they left big plays on the field, the offense finally hit its stride just in time to mount a late rally and give the Vikings a pair of chances to win in overtime.   The result, a 29-29 tie, may sour...5512Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-will-have-decisions-to-make-on-carlson-treadwell-after-gaffes/Sunday's 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers, more than anything, strengthened a pair of narratives that have long been festering with the Minnesota Vikings fan base.   One, that Laquon Treadwell has failed to live up to his first-round draft status. Two, that kickers only exist to doom them in...5511Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rapid-reaction-thriller-at-lambeau-ends-in-29-29-tie/What a finish at Lambeau Field.   Daniel Carlson missed a 35-yard field goal as time expired in overtime -- his third miss of the day and second in overtime -- and the Vikings and Packers played to their second tie in six seasons, 29-29.   Minnesota stormed back from 23-14 down and scored a touc...5510Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/key-matchup-jimmy-graham-vs-vikings-lbs/As impressive as the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 win was over the San Francisco 49ers, they'll have to clean up at least one area before taking on the Green Bay Packers and, presumably, quarterback Aaron Rodgers.   First, a look back to last Sunday.   The Vikings faced a complex San Francisco offe...5505Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dalvin-cooks-rehab-had-its-benefits-but-now-its-business-as-usual/Dalvin Cook swore for months that he was going to be the same player upon his return from a torn ACL that he was last season as a second-round rookie draft pick.   After one regular season game, people are starting to believe him.   Known for his huge workloads in three-and-a-half games last sea...5497Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-loss-in-the-capital-provides-hints-of-hope-for-minnesota-united/Minnesota United had not taken the field for an MLS game in 18 days. Between suspensions for Michael Boxall and Francisco Calvo, international duty for Calvo, Rasmus Schüller and Romario Ibarra, and the departure of Tyrone Mears, the team that took the field against D.C. United on Wednesday had a...5496Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/player-ratings-quintero-returns-bob-debuts-but-inexperience-costs-united-in-d-c/Positives New faces performing well. Fernando Bob debuted, and it was a welcome sight as the 30-year-old Brazilian appears to be the No. 6 Minnesota United has been in search of ever since losing Sam Cronin at the beginning of the year. Rookie Wyatt Omsberg filled in admirably for the suspended...5495Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/odorizzi-takes-no-no-into-eighth-as-twins-take-series-from-the-yankees/Jake Odorizzi is no stranger to the New York Yankees.   After spending the vast majority of his career with the Tampa Bay Rays, he'd seen them for 15 appearances (14 starts) and 82 innings -- marks exceeded by just the Baltimore Orioles (20 games, 105.2 innings), Boston Red Sox (18, 90) and Toron...5494Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-player-profiles-jimmy-butler/Charlie Johnson (@CjohnsNBA) contributed to this story.   The Minnesota Timberwolves preseason is here. Additional player profiles below. Jeff Teague Derrick Rose Tyus Jones Andrew Wiggins James Nunnally Josh Okogie Keita Bates-Diop C.J. Williams Luol Deng Anthony...5493Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/packers-trying-to-match-vikings-success-in-drafting-defensive-backs/With passing becoming more prominent across the NFL and nickel defenses becoming a default rather than sub-package, the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers set out to strengthen their secondaries in the earlier part of the decade.   Since 2012, the Vikings have selected five corners or safeti...5491Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-prevail-in-battle-of-dueling-grand-slams-against-yankees-10-6/Regardless of if it's the end a storied 15-year, potentially Cooperstown-bound career or just playing out the string of another forgettable Minnesota Twins season, Joe Mauer found himself in the spotlight on Tuesday night, as his fifth-inning grand slam provided part of the necessary cushion in a...5490Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/paul-molitor-twins-are-being-patient-with-the-opener-concept/The first two times the Minnesota Twins have used an “opener,” it didn’t go well. Still, manager Paul Molitor feels that the concept is worth trying out as the season comes to a close.   Gabriel Moya gave up two runs on one hit as the opener on Sept. 2 vs. the Texas Rangers, and Zack Littell gave...5489Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/short-term-memory-no-these-guys-remember-more-than-you-think/The cliche in sports is that athletes have to quickly forget. Make a mistake? Move on, wipe the slate clean. Make the highlight reel? Don't dwell too long; set your sights on the next play.   The irony is that athletes and coaches have eerily good recollection skills.   Offensive coordinator Joh...5487Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000