Clik here to view.
Mackensie Alexander ‘Completely Bought In’ Entering Contract Year
EAGAN — As a rookie second-round pick out of Clemson, Mackensie Alexander showed glimpses in the 2016 preseason, both of his upside as a corner and his at times maddening lack of discipline. In the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dru Samia Still Awaiting Opportunity in First Training Camp
EAGAN — Dru Samia knows what might happen if he gets a chance to play with the first team at Vikings training camp. But the fourth-round rookie guard, known for his toughness, isn’t going to shy away....
View ArticleVikings Add Veteran Corner Bene Benwikere
In need of cornerback depth, the Minnesota Vikings added a veteran Saturday, signing Bene Benwikere, most recently of the Oakland Raiders. With Holton Hill suspended for the first eight games of the...
View ArticleTaking Inventory of the 2019 Vikings Draft Class
With their largest draft class in the history of the modern seven-round draft, the Minnesota Vikings brought a healthy crop of draftees to Eagan. Let’s take a snapshot of where each draft pick is at...
View ArticleVeteran Derron Smith Making Bid For Roster Spot After AAF Stint
EAGAN — When the Alliance of American Football folded last April under financial strain, the Minnesota Vikings were aggressive in securing some of the league’s best talent. Among the acquisitions was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Loyalty and Expertise: On Gary Kubiak’s History With Tight Ends
EAGAN — From 2006 to 2013, only four NFL teams got over 8,000 yards of production from their tight ends. One was the San Diego Chargers, aided by Antonio Gates, one of the most consistent tight ends in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Zimmer’s Motivation Tactics and Bradbury’s Sweat...
Sam, Arif, Luke and Tom are in studio doing their best Garrett Bradbury impersonations after a sweaty attempt at long snapping. In this episode we talk about position hierarchy, tight ends,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jet Skis, Book Clubs and NFL Prospects: How N.C. State Prepared Garrett Bradbury
EAGAN — Garrett Bradbury stared up into the sky as he tried to track the football. Surely, his days as a baseball player prepared him for this. He fought the glare of the sun as he motored to his left....
View ArticleTakeaways From Vikings 34-25 Preseason Win Over Saints
The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated in preseason openers under Mike Zimmer with a 34-25 win over the New Orleans Saints Friday night. Sam Ekstrom watched the game and jotted down some notes. Here...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Special Teams Carousel Continues For Vikings as Team Trades For Ravens’ Kaare...
EAGAN — Per a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Vikings traded a 2020 fifth-round pick for Baltimore Ravens kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik on Sunday, bringing in potential competition for both kicker...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vikings Encouraged by Explosive Runs in Preseason Opener
EAGAN — Up by two in Friday’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, Vikings running back Mike Boone accepted the handoff from Jake Browning and surveyed the field. His blocking was set up...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Four Vikings Vets Reflect on Playing in Three Stadiums During Their Careers
EAGAN — Most NFL players will end up playing their home games in a handful of NFL stadiums over the course of their career. Few, though, get to experience three different home fields with the same...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Will Reviewable Pass Interference Affect the Offense?
EAGAN — As the referee threw his penalty flag, Mike Zimmer dipped into his left pocket and fired the red challenge flag onto the field. There had been contact on a pass play down the right sideline....
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings End-of-Camp Superlatives
EAGAN — The official training camp portion of the Vikings preseason comes to a close Friday after over three weeks of practices. It’s been a relatively quiet camp — for the Vikings at least. No severe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taking a Page From Fran Tarkenton, Kirk Cousins Wants to Improve His Mobility
EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings have had a different primary quarterback each of the previous four seasons, two of which resulted in division titles. Teddy Bridgewater and Case Keenum led the Vikings to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Vikings Defeat Seahawks in Preseason Game No. 2
MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings moved to 2-0 in the preseason with a 25-19 win over the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night. As most preseason games go, there were plenty of highs and lows. Let’s break it down,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Vikings React to Preseason Win Over Seattle Seahawks
Hear Minnesota Vikings players and coaches react in the locker room after their 25-19 win against the Seattle Seahawks. MIKE ZIMMER KYLE SLOTER MIKE BOONE IRV SMITH JR. The post VIDEO: Vikings React to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Backup Plans: 3 Vikings Reserves Who’ve Stood Out This Preseason
Throughout training camp, Mike Zimmer voiced his concern about the Vikings’ depth at certain positions, particularly wide receiver and corner. Those anxieties have yet to be alleviated as the team...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Zimmer’s Motivation Tactics and Bradbury’s Sweat...
Sam, Arif, Luke and Tom are in studio doing their best Garrett Bradbury impersonations after a sweaty attempt at long snapping. In this episode we talk about position hierarchy, tight ends,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jet Skis, Book Clubs and NFL Prospects: How N.C. State Prepared Garrett Bradbury
EAGAN — Garrett Bradbury stared up into the sky as he tried to track the football. Surely, his days as a baseball player prepared him for this. He fought the glare of the sun as he motored to his left....
View Article