All Things 2025 Minnesota Vikings In-Season Thread

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Souhan's description of Howell's interception vs New England made Frank Bruni's "For the Love of Sentences" part of his column in the NYT. It was sent in by Lee Kaplan of WB Township.

“The ball hung in the air like an oblong piñata. Time passed. The Twins traded another 10 players. Beards grew. Finally, Howell’s pass fluttered back to earth, and a few Patriots drew straws to decide who would intercept it.”
 

Oh boy... I wouldn't think the Vikings would make an effort but it would be one helluva move. Myers is basically the only legit WR the Raiders have, so I don't see them moving him.

 



The Myers thing probably ain't going to happen, but the best possible scenario would be trade for him, he plays under the current deal in hopes of cashing in next offseason, and the Vikings get a nice Comp pick when he walks next spring! I don't see it happening though. Clearly he wants to get paid.

He's not a #1 though, no matter what he thinks. He's a great slot receiver and that's where he belongs
 



Zero chance the Vikings aren't making a move for a CB. I hope it's more than just bringing back and aging Gilmore. I would think they need TWO more CBs at this point
 


Ogie Ogilthorpe said:
Zero chance the Vikings aren't making a move for a CB. I hope it's more than just bringing back and aging Gilmore. I would think they need TWO more CBs at this point
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We've got plenty of cap space to trade for a high end CB but that seems very unlikely at this point. I valued Blackmon's potential far more than a 6th Round Pick. Bringing back Gilmore seems inevitable...and not enough.
 



Slim Tubby said:
We've got plenty of cap space to trade for a high end CB but that seems very unlikely at this point. I valued Blackmon's potential far more than a 6th Round Pick. Bringing back Gilmore seems inevitable...and not enough.
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Lots of cap space for 2025, not really in 2026 and beyond (although a lot of deals will get re-worked next spring to get them back in compliance). That would lean more towards a 1-year rental at CB maybe?
 

Ogie Ogilthorpe said:
Lots of cap space for 2025, not really in 2026 and beyond (although a lot of deals will get re-worked next spring to get them back in compliance). That would lean more towards a 1-year rental at CB maybe?
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Most likely. It's hard to go all in on your roster capwise when you have an unproven starting QB.
 


Slim Tubby said:
Most likely. It's hard to go all in on your roster capwise when you have an unproven starting QB.
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TNGophfan said:
True, though I think they think that a few key pieces can lead to the Holy Grail.
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I would agree with them 100%! I've taken a few positions (gambling) that show what I think of the Vikings roster for 2025, both in the division and in the NFC playoffs. I think this is a team that can do some serious damage.

I think if JJM is "average", they can win 10 games; I think if he's "pretty darn good", they can win the division and make noise in the playoffs.

The additions of Donovan Jackson, Fries, and Kelly in the IOL, and Allen and Hargrave on the interior of the DL I don't think get enough attention (not to mention Jordan Mason in the running game). Massive upgrades at some of the most critical positions on the field.
 



Ogie Ogilthorpe said:
I would agree with them 100%! I've taken a few positions (gambling) that show what I think of the Vikings roster for 2025, both in the division and in the NFC playoffs. I think this is a team that can do some serious damage.

I think if JJM is "average", they can win 10 games; I think if he's "pretty darn good", they can win the division and make noise in the playoffs.

The additions of Donovan Jackson, Fries, and Kelly in the IOL, and Allen and Hargrave on the interior of the DL I don't think get enough attention (not to mention Jordan Mason in the running game). Massive upgrades at some of the most critical positions on the field.
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Week 1 should tell a heck of a story with JJM on national TV going against your favorite QB in the league, Caleb Williams.
 


Slim Tubby said:
Week 1 should tell a heck of a story with JJM on national TV going against your favorite QB in the league, Caleb Williams.
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My gut tells me that Flores is going to absolutely embarrass Caleb Williams on national television, but the first game under Ben Johnson, no real tape for the Vikings to look at on Defense, that's the only thing that gives me any pause.

I would bet on two turnovers for Williams without a doubt. I'm not ready to pick them in Week 1 of Circa Survivor like I did last year in almost the same spot; opened on the road, in New York, 1.5-point favorites. I would have bet my house on that. I think the Vikings win though
 

Ogie Ogilthorpe said:
My gut tells me that Flores is going to absolutely embarrass Caleb Williams on national television, but the first game under Ben Johnson, no real tape for the Vikings to look at on Defense, that's the only thing that gives me any pause.

I would bet on two turnovers for Williams without a doubt. I'm not ready to pick them in Week 1 of Circa Survivor like I did last year in almost the same spot; opened on the road, in New York, 1.5-point favorites. I would have bet my house on that. I think the Vikings win though
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Last year in Chicago against the vikings, Williams was 32 for 47, 350 yards, and 2 TDS

I don't like our chances in this game. Hope I'm wrong.
 
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kg21 said:
Last year in Chicago against the vikings, Williams was 32 for 47, 350 yards, and 2 TDS

I don't like our chances in this game. Hope I'm wrong.
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Williams has the tools…..might be too quick to tuck and run but he is not Elgersma.
 




gophersfan said:
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This one surprises me. Damn. I thought Murphy was coming along and he has incredible upside. Lots of bodies in front of him, I trust the front office and staff to know what they are doing.

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On the flipside, it looked like Huber was going to be released/waived. They must see something, I hope he develops into a player down the road.
 




GopherWeatherGuy said:
I think fans are a little too infatuated with former players at this point
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No doubt. But Osborn would be cheap, he knows the KOC offense and his role in it, and I guess he worked out in the summer with JJ McCarthy. That's not nothing, for sure.
 

Ogie Ogilthorpe said:
No doubt. But Osborn would be cheap, he knows the KOC offense and his role in it, and I guess he worked out in the summer with JJ McCarthy. That's not nothing, for sure.
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KOC already chose Nailor over Osborn once, and since Osborn walked he's done absolutely nothing. The Patriots have one of the worst WR groups in the NFL yet they cut KJ in December. Washington also isn't very deep at WR and he couldn't make it there either.

I'm all for bringing back Theilen for a 6th round pick, but hard pass on KJ. There are better options out there.
 

Carolina letting Hunter Renfrow go, possibly makes it less likely they are willing to trade Thielen?

Plenty of other options out there. I wouldn't mind seeing them pick up someone with some upside that could stick on the roster beyond this year, someone more than a one year rental

 

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