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  KOC presser tidbits from NFL owners meeting
Posted by: StickierBuns - 03-30-2026, 10:45 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (8)

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Kevin O'Connell said that J.J. McCarthy is back in Minnesota after spending the early part of the offseason training in California, and has been in the building most days working out in the weight room.

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  Greenard staying in Minnesota?
Posted by: StickierBuns - 03-30-2026, 10:39 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (21)

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Kevin O’Connell says he expects to have Jonathan Greenard on the #Vikings roster in 2026. Greenard has been linked to trade talks as of recent.

“Yeah, I expect him to be part of our team.”

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  In case you thought officiating couldn't get worse...
Posted by: badgervike - 03-30-2026, 09:25 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

NFL to start bringing on replacement refs citing large differences in bargaining...

The real refs struggle...

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/4834...ssociation

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  OT: Terrifying
Posted by: MaroonBells - 03-30-2026, 08:48 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (3)

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  Random Draft Thoughts
Posted by: supafreak84 - 03-29-2026, 10:36 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (32)

Just a few thoughts now that I'm looking at the draft more;

- I still firmly believe (unless we trade down) that the first pick is either a receiver or Peter Woods. When I look at this thing and how it's played out this offseason, there is zero chance Kevin OConnell gets caught with his pants down at receiver when he wants to run a ton of multiple receiver formations and throw the ball all over the yard. We lost Nailor, Felton didn't see the field last year, and the cupboard is literally bare behind him. Nevermind that Addison is one bad offseason decision from missing half the year on suspension. There are a trio of receivers projected in that general area that are worth the pick in Jordyn Tyson (who is tremendous but injury concerns), Omar Cooper (Deebo Samuel type), and Denzel Boston (who has drawn Mike Evans comparisons). We were 28th in passing offense last year and loading the cupboard at receiver in an offense where we run multiple receiver formations and gives whomever we have at quarterback the best chance to be successful just makes sense. 

- I think Peter Woods is the most Flores-type lineman in this draft and to me, defensive line is a massive need. 

- We signed a corner this offseason and to me, with the way Flores operates, that takes corner off the board as a first round need. 

- Safety. Even if Smith doesn't return, I feel pretty good going into next year with Mettelus, Jackson and Jay Ward. I still think the longer it goes without hearing anything definitive on Smith, the higher the likelihood the Hitman is back. Safety would still be a need....but not a likely first round need in my opinion.

I'd be pretty happy with something like;

1. Jordyn Tyson, WR
2. Jacob Rodriguez, LB 
3. LT Overton, DT
3. Jalen Kilgore, S/CB

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  RIP Samurai
Posted by: JimmyinSD - 03-29-2026, 12:03 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (15)

Joey Browner has passed away now too.  He is the guy I always wanted to know where he was lining up jist because he was so fun to watch play the game.  One of the best weather have ever had wear the purple.

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  SI.com: Edmonds expect Murray to have a huge year in Minnesota
Posted by: StickierBuns - 03-29-2026, 04:22 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (40)

https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/onsi/news...-minnesota

"For the Minnesota fans, I would just say that they are going to get the best version of Kyler Murray, one the NFL has not seen," Edmonds said. "When Kyler Murray first entered the NFL, he never experienced adversity. When you finally experience that adversity this late in your career? This version of Kyler, he’s going to be more motivated than he’s ever been in his entire life."I think he really reminds people of just how talented he is." 

"Kevin O’Connell is going to show Kyler football through a different lens he has not been shown before," Edmonds told Odegard. "I have that much admiration for how KOC runs his offense. I think it’s going to be a perfect match in Minnesota. ... It was a s***show at times last year with the quarterback inconsistency, but then you look up and they won nine football games. I think they have the best overall coaching staff in the NFL with KOC and Brian Flores."

As a former No. 1 overall pick and Heisman winner, the spotlight has been on Murray throughout his career. And because he's had some inconsistency at times, different narratives have emerged. There's been criticism of his work ethic, memes about his love of Call of Duty, and a perception — stemming in part from an independent study clause in his 2022 contract extension — that he wasn't always doing everything he could behind the scenes to be set up for success. Several of Murray's former Cardinals teammates have pushed back against that idea over the years. Edmonds can be added to that list.

"Look, I have never once questioned Kyler Murray’s work ethic," Edmonds said. "I know the work he puts in day in and day out to be prepared at the highest level.
When Kyler was younger, I do think he could have been helped, put in better positions, to really understand the grind it may take to play the quarterback position. I do. But I don’t think that’s all on him, bro. To me, that’s from the top of the organization on down. When you draft a franchise player like that, you need to figure out how to mold him. Put people around him that are truly going to push him and help him grow. But in terms of work ethic? I’ve never questioned that."

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  Another legendary Viking leaves us
Posted by: kmillard - 03-28-2026, 12:58 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (5)

https://www.vikings.com/news/jeff-siemon...rn-passing

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  Cap Salary moves by the Vikings
Posted by: FourCornersViking - 03-28-2026, 10:25 AM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

Minnesota Vikings take advantage of little known NFL rule to help out with their salary cap situation
Story by Tyler Forness • 17h •
2 min read

The salary cap situation for the Minnesota Vikings has been a struggle the entire offseason. They were more than $46 million over the salary cap, and needed to make multiple moves to get underneath it.

Even with all of those moves, the Vikings have just 63 players on the roster and a whopping $4.8 million in salary cap space. Now, they are projected to receive around $13.3 million in salary cap space post-June 1st with the releases of Jonathan Allen and Harrison Smith.

Vikings use veteran salary benefit for punter Johnny Hekker
In order to handle the salary cap in a better fashion, the Vikings needed to get creative to sign veteran players. They did that with punter Johnny Hekker, who was signed to a slightly above veteran minimum contract, but it won't cost them more than that on the salary cap.

The Vikings are using the veteran salary benefit for Hekker's contract, according to The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling. He will have the following:

$1,487,500 cash value
$1.3 million base salary
$187,500 signing bonus
$1.3 million salary cap hit
The Vikings are already getting a deal with Hekker at the veteran minimum, but using it is really smart. Here is what the NFL has written about the benefit.

"Formerly known as the minimum salary benefit, the veteran salary benefit allows teams to offer a "Qualifying Contract" to any player with at least four credited seasons at a reduced salary cap hit. Under this provision, a qualifying contract is a one-year deal worth the minimum base salary applicable to a player with his number of credited seasons, plus $187,500 in additional compensation (i.e., signing bonus, roster bonus, incentive, etc.). These contracts are charged against the salary cap at the rate of a player with two credited seasons that league year."

Smart move by the Vikings.

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  OT: Tiger Woods
Posted by: supafreak84 - 03-27-2026, 11:21 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (18)

This guy is a mess, nevermind a menace on any roadway. How many drunken rollovers does this make for this guy now? The dude is worth a billion and a half....hire a full time fucking driver you idiot!! Here's to hoping he actually serves some jail time and gets his drivers license permanently revoked. Every four years you can count on a presidential election, the Olympics, the world cup....and a drunken Tiger Woods car wreck. Unbelievable

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