All Things 2025 Minnesota Vikings In-Season Thread

[howeda7]

Thank God for Samantha...

 

[Ogie Ogilthorpe]

 

[GophersInIowa]

Luckily it's his non throwing shoulder

 

[TNGophfan]

Luckily it's his non throwing shoulder

Any veterans available on the open market if needed?

 

[Slim Tubby]

Any veterans available on the open market if needed?

At this point, the Giants would probably accept a 3-day old egg salad sandwich for Russell Wilson.

 

[GophersInIowa]

Any veterans available on the open market if needed?

There's a bunch on practice squads they could look at if they really wanted.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

You were the one that brought up what possibly could happen as being "hilarious".

My comments about Flores were specifically to address your comment there there would seem to be "to be no good reason for him to make a lateral move to go to another team as a DC".

You corn fused me, as your reply wasn’t in my hilarious post; remember I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer .

All I did was present several valid reasons he could walk to a lateral move.

Agree to disagree.

As to the likelihood of such a move, I have no idea.

Let's see how this year works out for the Vikings, not to mention the 31 other teams who may or may not be looking for a proven DC with HC experience.

Right now the task at hand for Flores is to find a way to stop teams running roughshod through the Vikings defense. Hopefully Van Ginkel and/or Cashman return ASAP to solve that issue, but if not they need to pivot to adjust the performance of the 2025 Defense and hopefully make the Wild Card.

I wonder what the PFF grades are for our 2 FA DTs grades vs. running plays?

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Thank God for Samantha...

Someone married up

 

[howeda7]

At this point, the Giants would probably accept a 3-day old egg salad sandwich for Russell Wilson.

I'd rather give them a fresh sandwich for Jameis Winston.....

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

FWIW,

one of the talking heads mentioned before the Browns going down, that Wentz would be a hot commodity at the deadline

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Love this leadership -

KOC mentioned Addy’s transgression in his presser and JJ her addresses -holding him accountable. If we keeping it a Buck, JJ’s outfit is azz

Justin Jefferson on Addison missing walkthrough ð

Jordan Addison scored the game-winning TD vs. Cleveland after being benched in the 1Q for missing a walkthrough.(via @vikings)#nfl #football #nflfootball #ju...

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[Ogie Ogilthorpe]

FWIW,

one of the talking heads mentioned before the Browns going down, that Wentz would be a hot commodity at the deadline

I'd heard that too, I thought, somewhere in the last several days, that's why I mentioned trading him in an earlier post. The Vikings would not only have to have a high degree of confidence in JJM before doing that but they would have to feel confident about his health as well.

Then who would be #2? Doesn't seem likely they are willing to entrust serious game time to Brosmer at this point. I guess that could change but it could be a while?

 

[Spaulding!No!]

People who have eyes watched the disaster that was 7 out of the first 8 quarters of the season.

This year's team always needed a veteran QB.

I agree that KOC is protecting the draft capital of JJ.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I'd heard that too, I thought, somewhere in the last several days, that's why I mentioned trading him in an earlier post.

Missed thar.

The Vikings would not only have to have a high degree of confidence in JJM before doing that but they would have to feel confident about his health as well.

Then who would be #2?

They would have to have another vet option, as I agree with your point below regarding Brosmer.

Doesn't seem likely they are willing to entrust serious game time to Brosmer at this point. I guess that could change but it could be a while?

I think he’ll have a distinguished Gary Kubiak backup career and end up being an offensive coordinator after he hangs ‘em up.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Great fiield level camera shot of the Wentz to Affy TD - it makes that pass look so much more special,

Jordan Addison Touchdown for the Win ð¥ | ðº: NFL Network

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Wentz during the Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns at ...

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[TRF Guy]

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

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Nothing a cortisone shot won’t help

 

[Ope3]

Nothing a cortisone shot won’t help

Or a JJ McCarthy healthy ankle.

 

[Ope3]

People who have eyes watched the disaster that was 7 out of the first 8 quarters of the season.

This year's team always needed a veteran QB.

Sounds like KOC's eyes see JJM being the starter when healthy, according to the SKOR North crew

DOOGIE: Will JJ McCarthy play vs. Philadelphia Eagles?

Podcast Episode · Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast · 10/07/2025 · 32m

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[upnorthkid]

If he was viewed as your best option to start the season, zero reason to pull the plug after 2 games (one of which he was the spark to win). Makes sense he’d be the guy

 

[Ope3]

If he was viewed as your best option to start the season, zero reason to pull the plug after 2 games (one of which he was the spark to win). Makes sense he’d be the guy

Jim Souhan agrees with the logic.

Souhan: Carson Wentz has filled in admirably with a 2-1 record, but J.J. McCarthy is still the future of the Vikings

Although Carson Wentz has led Minnesota to a 2-1 record in his three starts, J.J. McCarthy should return as the starting quarterback once he's fully healthy from an injured ankle.

www.startribune.com

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Flacco staying in the AFC Central as the Bengals acquire some help, as Browning who had thrown 8 picks over 4 games

QB-needy Bengals land Flacco in Browns trade

The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns.

www.espn.com

 

[Ogie Ogilthorpe]

Flacco staying in the AFC Central as the Bengals acquire some help, as Browning who had thrown 8 picks over 4 games

QB-needy Bengals land Flacco in Browns trade

The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns.

www.espn.com

Geno's thrown NINE INTs for the Raiders and ol' Coach Pete says he's been "solid". You can't make it up.

Skip right over Kenny Pickett and go right to Cam Miller!! What a disaster

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Flacco staying in the AFC Central as the Bengals acquire some help, as Browning who had thrown 8 picks over 4 games

QB-needy Bengals land Flacco in Browns trade

The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns.

www.espn.com

Joe Flaccid

 

[howeda7]

Flacco staying in the AFC Central as the Bengals acquire some help, as Browning who had thrown 8 picks over 4 games

QB-needy Bengals land Flacco in Browns trade

The Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Browns.

www.espn.com

Flacco's better than Browning but the Bengals suck. What are they trying to salvage?

 

[TRF Guy]

 

[Slim Tubby]

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That's some legit WR talent, too.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Flacco's better than Browning but the Bengals suck. What are they trying to salvage?

No clue - beyond my pay grade.
I wonder if there window has already closed?

Maybe this is the Bills year to lose a 5th SB

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

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He’s going to be another All-Pro FA D signing; joining Gink and Greenard from last season.

 

[Plausible Deniability]

No clue - beyond my pay grade.
I wonder if there window has already closed?

Maybe this is the Bills year to lose a 5th SB

Stefanski could be trying to save his job. Every win counts for him at this point