The Vikings' swap with the Houston Texans for the No. 23 pick in next month's NFL draft seemed to come at a strange time last week. But really, the timing was vital.
Dumping Kirk Cousins sat well with columnist Patrick Reusse. He talked about that with host Michael Rand, as well as the downward spiral of Gophers basketball that began 25 years ago.
On Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand took note of things said by Vikings decisionmakers and visited about the Twins with Star Tribune beat writer Bobby Nightengale.
Yes, Cousins biggest ally in Minnesota was head coach Kevin O'Connell. But something was missing that sounds like one of the things that led him to Atlanta.
Speaking to reporters in Atlanta on Wednesday evening, former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins brought closure to his time in Minnesota. Host Michael Rand has key quotes. Plus a long and interesting discussion about Name, Image and Likeness.
Exactly six years ago, the Vikings reached an agreement to sign Kirk Cousins to a three-year, fully guaranteed $84 million deal. Knowing how things played out, would they still make the same choice?
Host Michael Rand was as surprised as many of you to see the Wolves pivot from a 22-point second-quarter deficit into an 18-point win over the Clippers. Plus, Scoggins on Kirk Cousins and the QBs ahead.
If the Vikings end up going 5-12 because Sam Darnold is bad and a rookie quarterback needs more seasoning, that won't be the worst thing. And what about if things go well?
It was a long day of drama Monday for the Vikings, and it started right up again Tuesday. What does it all mean? Plus Kent Youngblood on Big Ten women's basketball and the 2024 Lynx.
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