Tidbits before Monday's start to TC

This is the only time we hear about him.

. @andrewdepaola isn't unc status yet 😉 pic.twitter.com/UDLM971Mlq

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 22, 2026

Passed the torch to Maxie.....

Happy birthday @cjham28! pic.twitter.com/9uxZWOwq9M

— SleeperVikings (@SleeperVikings) July 22, 2026

🔥In case you forgot.

Jordan Addison pic.twitter.com/nOjwNkQrTc

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) January 31, 2025

Edge rusher, defensive back and center are a few positions “worth monitoring” for the #Vikings to potentially add during training camp, per @StarTribune. pic.twitter.com/QlBwi6gDlr

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) July 22, 2026

There's a new ESPN article highlighting the issues with the Rooney Rule. It underscores the importance of Brian Flores taking his lawsuit all the way to a jury verdict. https://t.co/zl9ExGSmSX

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 22, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

https://x.com/Vikings/status/2079944564060701086

OK, what's the deal with Aaron Jones and his sombrero? Does he take it everywhere with him? Seems like every time I see him he's got the sombrero.

Vikings rooters should find out no later than Aug. 23 that, presumably, Kyler Murray will start at quarterback in the regular season opener Sept. 13 against the Packers in Minneapolis. More later today at https://t.co/R5KKlk2BiZ

— Charley Walters (@Charley_Walters) July 22, 2026

MaroonBells wrote:

OK, what's the deal with Aaron Jones and his sombrero? Does he take it everywhere with him? Seems like every time I see him he's got the sombrero.

• Jones grew up deeply immersed in Hispanic and Mexican culture in El Paso and wanted a unique way to represent his community. He initially bought a costume sombrero while at an away game in Dallas. 

• The Custom Fan Upgrade: After seeing Jones wear his costume hat, a Green Bay Packers fan named "Señor Cheese Head" reached out and gifted him an authentic, team-colored sombrero.

• It became his signature pre-game headwear. 

AI

purplefaithful wrote:

Jones grew up deeply immersed in Hispanic and Mexican culture in El Paso and wanted a unique way to represent his community. He initially bought a costume sombrero while at an away game in Dallas. 
The Custom Fan Upgrade: After seeing Jones wear his costume hat, a Green Bay Packers fan named "Señor Cheese Head" reached out and gifted him an authentic, team-colored sombrero.
It became his signature pre-game headwear. 
AI

Wow, interesting. Was not aware of this. I think I probably have a dozen or more pictures of me in Mexico wearing a sombrero. Usually after a few shots of Reposado.

MaroonBells wrote:

Wow, interesting. Was not aware of this. I think I probably have a dozen or more pictures of me in Mexico wearing a sombrero. Usually after a few shots of Reposado.

Tequilla is not my friend...

I think the Panthers starting OTs are also out or being held out? Tough start in Carolina...

A concerning early camp update… https://t.co/inZX3fwa4l

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 23, 2026

StickierBuns wrote:

I think the Panthers starting OTs are also out or being held out? Tough start in Carolina...
https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2080314023514366078

Crap, I hate reading that kinda news...

Alec Lewis is a fucking tool. Egotistical self-promoting knows all. No wonder a couple like him so much.

StickierBuns wrote:

https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/2079936692861964661

Wentz I think is here in case something doesn't go as planned. Meaning, I wouldn't be surprised if we told Murray we would trade him if he didn't win the job. I know I know, he is a guaranteed HOF starting QB.

Wentz just gives you that security if it is needed. It will be an interesting camp. I am looking forward to it.

purplefaithful wrote:

Crap, I hate reading that kinda news...

You never want to hear about injuries. However, I can admit this, that is what worries me about JJ. Can the kid even make it out of camp... Not a great start with the injury bug unfortunately

We currently have two posts with the word "tidbits" in the subject line. This needs to stop immediately. 🤣

Canthony wrote:

You never want to hear about injuries. However, I can admit this, that is what worries me about JJ. Can the kid even make it out of camp... Not a great start with the injury bug unfortunately

Its always somewhere in the back of my mind too...You cant make the club if...Ah hell, we know how the rest goes.

He's certainly had his fair share of snake-bit. He wasnt injury prone in college that I recall?

Maybe it'll be like Robert Smith who suffered with earaches and tonsils - but then thats not exactly ligaments and structure stuff.

I sure hope he's not made of glass. For his sake and the teams.

purplefaithful wrote:

Its always somewhere in the back of my mind too...You cant make the club if...Ah hell, we know how the rest goes.
He's certainly had his fair share of snake-bit. He wasnt injury prone in college that I recall?
Maybe it'll be like Robert Smith who suffered with earaches and tonsils - but then thats not exactly ligaments and structure stuff.
I sure hope he's not made of glass. For his sake and the teams.

No, he wasn't at all. A lot of things that happened last year were completely out of character for JJ. That is why he still has the locker room. That leadership is natural for him. The injuries have to get right. I hope they were just freak injuries. I said this last year, I think his high ankle sprain was overblown to keep him on the sidelines. Missing that year hurt him. You want to know what kind of person and QB JJ is? Watch him how he handles the sidelines when Murray is playing and that will tell you what you have in him. I just hope he gets out of camp not injured. Seriously.

Green Bay Packers president/CEO Ed Policy says adjustments may be necessary as the NFL's only publicly owned franchise attempts to remain financially competitive in the long term.

"It's like other teams have access to this ATM machine that we just don't have right now," Policy said Friday as the Packers released their annual expenses and revenues for the 2026 fiscal year, three days before the organization holds its annual shareholders meeting.

The Packers reported an operating loss for the first time in a non-pandemic year since the 1990 fiscal year, though the team's overall net income was up 54.8%. The Packers had $132.5 million in net income due to the $133.6 million they received in nonoperating revenues, which included gains in corporate investments plus their share from ESPN's purchase of NFL Network.

Each of the NFL's 32 teams received $453.2 million from the NFL, which mainly comes from the league's TV contracts.

In operating costs, the Packers reported $753 million in revenues and $754.1 million in expenses. Revenues were up 4.7%, but expenses increased 18.7%.

Policy said the rise in expenses was due to a $130 million increase in player costs. The Packers acquired All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys last year and signed him to a four-year, $188 million contract with $136 million guaranteed. They also accelerated payments to some players who were traded.

"We're going to have to be more aggressive with revenue generation going forward," Policy said. "We all know the cost of competing in the NFL is going up, and other teams have access to capital sources that we just don't have."

Policy noted that the ability of other NFL franchises to sell minority interests in their team puts the Packers at a potential disadvantage in the long run.

"For example, a team can sell 5 to 10% of their equity without giving up any controlling interest in the team, and they could raise more money than we have in our capital reserve fund in just a matter of months," Policy said.

Policy emphasized the Packers have no plans to sell naming rights to Lambeau Field, but they are willing to do that with their practice facility. The football field at Titletown - the development just west of Lambeau Field featuring offices, shops, restaurants and apartments - already has been renamed Emplify Health Field under a new sponsorship deal.

The Packers also are planning more events at Lambeau Field similar to the Luke Combs concerts that happened in May and the Notre Dame-Wisconsin football game that will take place Sept. 6.

"I feel very good about the Packers' financial strength and condition in the medium term and the short term, certainly," Policy said. "But we are keeping a very close eye on some of these long-term trends, looking at how they impact us and our financial health in the long term.

"We do have to make sure that we're always in a position where we can continue to invest wisely in whatever it takes to field a championship-caliber team, whether that's player costs, football staff or facilities."

ESPN