Mark Craig
Reporter
Vikings/NFLA native of Northeast Ohio, Craig covered the Cleveland Browns from 1991 until they left for Baltimore in 1995. When they returned as an expansion team in 1999, Craig left to cover Gophers football for the Star Tribune. He co-authored two books on the Browns and is the author of the Vikings book "100 Things Vikings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
Latest from Mark Craig
Vikings
Vikings running back Aaron Jones is ‘aging like fine wine’
Aaron Jones’ instincts and vision have his new teammates and coaches in Minnesota in “oh my gosh” mode. “I can’t believe the Packers got rid of that guy,” says one of his blockers.
September 14, 2024
Vikings
NFC North picks: Former Viking pass rusher makes an impact with the Lions
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Mark Craig takes a spin around the NFC North and finds a new quarterback in Green Bay and a surprising edge rusher in Detroit.
September 13, 2024
Vikings
Dear Kirk Cousins: Sam Darnold, Vikings buck Week 1 trend of new-look offenses flailing a step behind the defense
The Vikings’ victory in New York was an outlier, as new players or old ones in new situations struggled in the NFL.
September 10, 2024
Vikings
Five extra points: Aaron Jones used (too much), Daniel Jones confused and mixed reviews for Vikings offensive line
An overwhelming defense and a balanced offense help the Vikings get their 2024 season off to a good start.
September 9, 2024
Vikings
Sunday’s three most valuable Vikings? Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury and Ed Ingram
On the NFL Insider: The Vikings need to transition from a team that talks about running the football to one that actually can run the football. And that starts with the interior offensive line.
September 7, 2024
Vikings
NFC North picks: Believing in the Lions, but not Caleb Williams (yet)
On the NFL Insider Mark Craig takes a spin around the NFC North as the 2024 NFL season gets underway.
September 6, 2024
Vikings
Chiefs’ quest, Kirk Cousins, Jim Harbaugh and more story lines to watch during the 2024 NFL season
Patrick Mahomes tries to three-peat, and Kirk Cousins could be the best “new” starting quarterback as the action starts this weekend.
September 6, 2024
Vikings
Who will be the NFL’s MVP? Top rookie? And ... who will win the Super Bowl?
Mark Craig of the Star Tribune has the projected postseason winners as the league prepares to kick off its 105th season on Thursday.
September 5, 2024
Vikings
Sunday’s three most valuable Vikings? Blake Brandel, Garrett Bradbury and Ed Ingram
On the NFL Insider: The Vikings need to transition from a team that talks about running the football to one that actually can run the football. And that starts with the interior offensive line.
September 7, 2024
Vikings
NFC North picks: Believing in the Lions, but not Caleb Williams (yet)
On the NFL Insider Mark Craig takes a spin around the NFC North as the 2024 NFL season gets underway.
September 6, 2024
Vikings
Chiefs’ quest, Kirk Cousins, Jim Harbaugh and more story lines to watch during the 2024 NFL season
Patrick Mahomes tries to three-peat, and Kirk Cousins could be the best “new” starting quarterback as the action starts this weekend.
September 6, 2024
Vikings
Who will be the NFL’s MVP? Top rookie? And ... who will win the Super Bowl?
Mark Craig of the Star Tribune has the projected postseason winners as the league prepares to kick off its 105th season on Thursday.
September 5, 2024