https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/82/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dewayne-carter-would-fill-minnesotas-need-for-interior-defensive-line-depth/The Minnesota Vikings have been busy overhauling their defense this offseason, notably adding Andrew Van Ginkel to the interior defensive line.   Jerry Tillery is Minnesota’s only addition so far at defensive tackle, and that was easily their weakest position group. Although the Vikings will like...18781Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/goberts-return-to-defensive-greatness-fueled-minnesotas-historic-season/The Minnesota Timberwolves franchise isn’t renowned for its defense. Jimmy Butler is Minnesota’s most recent player to receive DPOY votes. Kevin Garnett won the award in 2008 with the Boston Celtics. However, people knew he was a good defensive player with the Wolves. Besides Butler and Garnett, T...18780Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-still-probably-need-one-more-running-back/The Minnesota Vikings have had a busy offseason. They’ve shored up their pass rush, bolstered their defense, and are searching for their franchise quarterback. But while they’ve found a solution to some of their deficiencies, they still have some holes to fill.   Minnesota’s running game has stru...18779Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pump-the-brakes-on-the-drake-may-josh-mccown-connection/Have you heard that newly hired Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown coached Drake Maye in high school? Of course you have. And since McCown was Sam Darnold's backup with the New York Jets in 2018, Skoldiers (and plenty of national pundits) can't help but connect the dots of the Viking...18775Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/were-minnesotas-recent-draft-misses-misevaluation-or-overemphasis-on-value/In 2022, the Minnesota Vikings traded the 12th and 46th picks to the Detroit Lions for the 32nd, 34th, and 66th picks. Then they dealt pick 34 to the Green Bay Packers for picks 53 and 59, which ESPN’s Seth Walder lauded as one of the best trades in the draft.   “Critics will say this is bad beca...18772Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/austin-martin-developed-his-versatility-playing-with-royce-lewis-as-a-teenager/Royce Lewis and Austin Martin met as 14-year-olds playing for a Team USA 15U team in Mazatlan, Mexico. Lewis is from Southern California; Martin grew up in Jacksonville, Fla. They became fast friends. “I met him for the first time there, and we roomed for two weeks,” said Lewis. “He saw me crushin...18768Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kyle-anderson-is-heading-into-the-playoffs-under-scrutiny-again/Rudy Gobert punched Kyle Anderson almost a year ago. "We definitely hashed it out,” Anderson told the Star Tribune afterward. “That happens all the time in sports. I feel like people are acting like they've never seen it before. We're grown men. We're able to put it behind us. We both want to win....18767Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-should-the-twins-have-leading-off/With a 3-3 record and the season approximately 3.7% complete, it’s hardly time to start panicking about the Minnesota Twins’ streaky offense. Of course, seeing such an abundance of runners left on base is frustrating, especially in close losses. Still, we can't draw many conclusions about the 2024...18761Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-houston-texans-a-window-into-minnesotas-future/The Minnesota Vikings sent a flare into the NFL skies when they acquired a second first-round pick from the Houston Texans. After nearly 50 years of using patchwork solutions at quarterback, the Vikings were serious about finding a franchise QB.   Many expect the Vikings to trade up to get their...18760Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-must-practice-the-art-of-war-to-win-on-draft-night/The NFL is not just a war; it’s a battle royale, especially when quarterback-needy teams scramble to be the first to secure their franchise quarterback. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is preparing for a bidding war, fought with assets and draft capital rather than swords and arrows. But for this front office,...18758Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-do-the-vikings-compare-to-the-2017-chiefs-as-a-qb-landing-spot/Earlier this week, ESPN's Jordan Reid had this to say:     Make no mistake about it, the Minnesota Vikings present one of the more accommodating offensive ecosystems for a rookie quarterback to have immediate success. But I can certainly think of a better situation in recent memory.   In 2...18756Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/should-the-wolves-rest-anthony-edwards-before-the-playoffs/Anthony Edwards is constantly proving that he is truly built differently during the long haul of his fourth NBA season. Opponents constantly hit, batter, and bruise the 22-year-old who doesn’t believe in mortality throughout the Minnesota Timberwolves' renaissance season. Half a dozen times or mor...18755Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-this-the-year-alex-kirilloff-puts-it-all-together/Alex Kirilloff experienced extreme highs and injury-riddled lows last year. After beginning the season on the 15-day IL, recovering from a procedure that shortened his right ulna, Kirilloff joined the team in early May. Kirilloff is in his fourth year and has yet to play over 100 games in a season...18754Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-mac-has-experienced-superstardom-and-isnt-going-back/Jordan McLaughlin may have stolen Anthony Edwards’ basketball skills the Monstars in Space Jam. Edwards is the Minnesota Timberwolves’ leading scorer, shooting 36% from three on the season. However, he didn’t hit a three from beyond the arc for three straight games, going 0-for-19 against the D...18753Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-j-j-mccarthy-to-washington-rumors-too-good-to-be-true/Even if Kirk Cousins had re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, most people expected the Vikings to be looking at quarterbacks in this year's draft, given Cousins is 35 and coming off an ACL tear. After reporters confirmed that Cousins had signed with the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota’s...18751Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/olivia-rodrigo-perfectly-explains-the-stefon-diggs-situation/Well, it happened. The day that all Minnesota Vikings fans warned their Bills Mafia counterparts of has occurred. After four seasons, numerous cryptic tweets, sideline blowups, and one AFC Championship appearance, the Buffalo Bills have traded Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans.   Given the timin...18749Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-twins-already-have-to-address-their-starting-pitching-depth/A week ago, there were plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Minnesota Twins. Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton, and Carlos Correa anchored their lineup and were finally healthy, and the bullpen appeared to be one of the best in baseball.   With a young core that includes Edouard Julien, Matt Wall...18745Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-austin-martin-have-an-edouard-julien-moment/One of the most intriguing storylines for the Minnesota Twins in 2024 was the number of prospects who could make their big-league debut at some point this season. Outside of Brooks Lee, Austin Martin is the most intriguing Twins prospect set to make his big-league debut in 2024.   It felt like Ma...18742Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/naw-will-be-minnesotas-x-factor-in-the-playoffs-again/A year ago, Nickeil Alexander-Walker started to cement his role on the Minnesota Timberwolves. On April 2, 2023, the Wolves lost a heartbreaking game to the 33-47 Portland Trail Blazers, 107-105. It was their third loss in a row and the second game Minnesota had played after Naz Reid broke his rig...18740Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-concerning-is-minnesotas-underwhelming-clutch-play/The Minnesota Timberwolves are nearing the end of one of their best regular seasons in franchise history. They currently have 52 wins, the second-most in franchise history, and still have seven games in which they could potentially tie the record of 58 wins. The Wolves have also managed to stay on...18738Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-is-vegas-trying-to-tell-us-about-the-vikings/Vice and hedonism ring in the hallways of buildings throughout Las Vegas, from Mandalay Bay to the Bellagio. The walls would have stories to tell if they didn’t have to keep their secrets. But like a twisted and knotted Giving Tree, they occasionally have advice for people lost in the myopia of fa...18734Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/theres-one-upside-to-glen-taylor-retaining-ownership/Glen Taylor had one final question after spending $88 million to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves and keep them from relocating. “Does somebody have the phone number for the NBA?” he asked Marv Wolfenson, one-half of the Harv and Marv duo who originally owned the Wolves.   After shaking hands...18731Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joe-ryan-might-become-a-complete-pitcher-in-2024/The MLB offseason is long. There’s only so much data and film on pitchers for fans to look at, but things don’t change. Joe Ryan’s “new” sinker and revamped secondary pitches made for excellent news after a poor season by his standards, with a 4.51 ERA, 4.13 FIP, and 1.17 WHIP in 161.2 innings.  ...18729Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-vikings-really-need-to-trade-justin-jefferson-to-get-their-quarterback/It’s a familiar situation for Minnesota Vikings fans. You’re trying to avoid your surroundings, so you log on to social media. You open TikTok, and the first video you see is from SuperMegaChiefsMark69.   “It’s time for my top five trade scenarios for the NFL Draft,” the narrator says. “No. 1, th...18728Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/have-the-twins-given-themselves-enough-margin-for-error-early-in-the-season/On March 2, Bailey Ober retired nine of the 10 batters he faced in a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies. According to StatCast, he topped out at 94.8 mph and elicited praise from Bryce Harper. “If Bailey Ober throws 95 [mph] like that,” Harper said, “good luck to everyone in th...18723Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000