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  Tyreek Hill released by Dolphins
Posted by: supafreak84 - 02-16-2026, 01:56 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (11)

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47947892/sources-dolphins-release-8-pro-bowl-wr-tyreek-hill


Bradley Chubb also released. Not sure what the Vikings ultimately end up doing with Addison, but should we be interested in the Cheetah?

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  2026 Free Agency and Draft: DL
Posted by: MaroonBells - 02-14-2026, 10:26 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (9)

It's early, but with the exception of Styles, Downs and Love, this is the guy I want to see available at 18. Peter Woods, 6-3, 310, Clemson. Ideal size for a 3-down DT, plays the run and rushes the passer equally well. Versatile, played nose, 3-tech and even edge for the Tigers. Can beat a double team and his effort on every snap is 110%. Rumors of a 700 lb squat and a 4.86 forty. His issue is going to be arm length. 


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  2026 Free Agency and Draft: Safety
Posted by: MaroonBells - 02-13-2026, 12:41 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (1)

Emmanuel McNiel-Warren (EMW) forced 11 fumbles during his time at Toledo. Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez had 13. Both are experts at the "peanut punch." And there's a chance we could draft both. EMW is considered a late 1st rounder, Rodriguez a middle 2nd rounder. 

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  2026 Free Agency and Draft: QB
Posted by: MaroonBells - 02-13-2026, 11:15 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (16)

Probably won't draft one, but the QB we choose to come in and compete with JJ McCarthy could be the most pivotal decision the Vikings will make this offseason. It's also possible JJ McCarthy's improvement will render this decision moot? Meanwhile, Derek Carr's brother throws out a little purple and gold chum...

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  Darnold lost $71k for winning the Superbowl?
Posted by: badgervike - 02-12-2026, 07:42 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (39)

California Athlete Tax for spending the week in California
https://twitter.com/i/status/2020905537013948557/

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  Jared Allen has an honest opinion of our QB
Posted by: Montana Tom - 02-12-2026, 11:22 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (16)

HOF #69 on what the Vikings should do about JJM...

"I think that's the problem, he's young and from a Vikings fan standpoint, you're looking at one of the best receiving corps in the league," continued Allen. "How long can we sustain (that)? We got a defense that finished the (season) red hot, but everybody's getting older. Every year they get older and those pieces start to fall off. So if you're waiting for J.J. to mature by year five, six, seven, you know, all of a sudden Justin Jefferson is 10, 12 years in. The whole dynamic changes. I'm not one on like fire selling and that kind of stuff but there's a lot of questions that were raised. If you can't stay healthy, you can't stay the starter."

As for who is the right answer to come in, Allen, like everybody else, has his opinions on the best fit for Minnesota. He said not bringing in Aaron Rodgers last year was the correct decision, questioning if another bridge year would have been the right answer for the "long-term success of J.J. (McCarthy)."

Another popular name that has been thrown out in recent weeks is former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. The current Atlanta QB is likely to be released by the Falcons this offseason just two years into his four-year, $180 million deal he signed in 2024. Cousins didn't shoot down the idea of a return during numerous interviews on Radio Row last week. However, for Allen, that's a no-go.

"No. In his prime we weren't winning championships with him," Allen said.

Allen did say he thinks Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa would be an interesting option. That's probably highly unlikely, though, considering Tua's past criticism of current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores from their time together in Miami. Another name that seemed to interest Allen was current 49ers QB Mac Jones.

"I like what Mac (Jones) did when he stepped in for Brock Purdy," continued Allen. "I think he did a great job in San Francisco. So I like Mac Jones. I think he's talented."

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  Skoloft
Posted by: AGRforever - 02-11-2026, 10:16 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

lol,  not sure if you’ve seen this one

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  Money, money, money...
Posted by: purplefaithful - 02-11-2026, 12:50 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

The rate at which all franchise values are soaring is mind-boggling. Washington from the NFL was the first billion dollar franchise valuation in any U.S. league in 2004. Now every team in the top four leagues hits that mark.

Forbes noted that just six years ago, $5 billion was the benchmark for the highest-valued team in all the leagues. Now there are 51 teams valued at least that high, per Sportico.

  • Minnesota franchise values lag compared to their peers. Each of the Vikings, Twins, Wild, Wolves and Minnesota United rank between No. 20 and No. 25 in their respective leagues in terms of franchise value. That means all are at least in the bottom half.
  • But let’s not feel bad for them or their owners. The Wilf family bought the Vikings for $600 million in 2005. The Vikings are now worth 10 times that much ($6.28 billion). The Pohlad family bought the Twins for $44 million in 1984. They’re worth $1.7 billion now. The Wolves were just sold last year for $1.5 billion in a yearslong process. They’re worth almost three times as much now ($4.24 billion). The initial investment in Minnesota United for an expansion fee and stadium costs was $250 million roughly a decade ago. The Loons are worth $655 million now. Craig Leipold bought a majority stake in the Wild for $260 million in 2008. They’re worth $1.79 billion now.
  • MLB’s economic disparity is on display in the valuations. The highest-valued team (Yankees at $8.39 billion) is more than six times as much as the lowest-valued team (Marlins at $1.3 billion). The ratio of biggest to smallest is roughly 2-to-1 in the NFL and 3-to-1 in the NBA, NHL and MLS.
  • Every NFL team is in the top 46 and every NBA team is in the top 68 of the 154-team list. MLB and NHL values are the most comparable in terms of value. Teams in those two leagues occupy 47 consecutive spots on the list between 69 and 115. MLS franchises have the lowest valuations across the board, with Inter Miami ($1.45 billion) checking in at No. 116 as the highest-valued franchise in that league.

Why have values skyrocketed? That probably deserves a book more than a paragraph, but a short answer is TV money. Massive national media rights deals, which have expanded in recent years to include streaming partners, have driven up values considerably. Brand and market size play big roles in the valuations as well.

It is important, though, to note that franchise values aren’t the same as income. While they do reflect profit to a degree, their true measure is an estimate of what a team would be worth if it was sold on the open market.

STRIB

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  2026 Free Agency and Draft: ILB
Posted by: MaroonBells - 02-10-2026, 12:40 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (21)

Leo Chenal, Kansas City. 6-3, 250, 25 years old, and according to this guy, better suited to a 3-4 ILB position. Youtube shorts don't embed so you'll have to click the link. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/wwJvobQ5_Jk?s...1bmpOI7Szn

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  QB option nobody is talking about...
Posted by: supafreak84 - 02-10-2026, 10:47 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (59)

https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/news/houston-texans-cj-stroud-linked-early-trade-speculation


There's some real talk in Houston on if they want to pony up a big contract extension with Stroud reaching his contract year or if they want to even pick up his 5th year option at all. If that's the case, they could be open to trade options and the Vikings are in the market. 

Thoughts on Stroud? Personally I really like him. I'm not sure what the Texans would do at the position if they traded him. I'd imagine trade compensation would likely be McCarthy, first round pick in 2026 (18th), and first round pick in 2027, or something in that range.

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