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Training for Boston Marathon during a never-ending Vikings season
Interviews, free-agent signings and NFL injuries interrupted Vikings reporter Ben Goessling's training to prepare for the race. So how did he prepare to run in today's race?
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Tackles are solid, but Vikings' offensive line still has big needs
Part 1 of a series: Three names to know, one sleeper and when the Vikings are likely to address their offensive line issues kick off our look at the 2024 draft.
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Drafting QBs in the first round: How's that gone for Vikings?
The Vikings have drafted four quarterbacks in the first round in their 62-year history, and none higher than the 11th overall pick. That's where they are currently set to pick this year.
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How NIL and the transfer portal are shaking up the Vikings' draft strategy
This year's NFL draft includes just 58 underclassmen, the result of NIL and transfer rules that empower players to stay in college longer.
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'Walkaway prices?' Translating what Adofo-Mensah told the press.
The biggest takeaway: The Vikings are trying to create whatever advantages they can in a draft where they need a quarterback and could be vulnerable to teams forcing them to overpay.
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Vikings 'in love' with multiple QBs, but at what cost?
Hesitancy to commit to Kirk Cousins occurred under the backdrop of this year's heralded quarterback class. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah sees the team having many satisfactory draft options.
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Podcast: 'Two-year' process has only drawn Vikings closer to this QB draft class
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings being "in love with" multiple quarterbacks in this draft, according to general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.
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What are the three worst-case scenarios for Vikings in the NFL draft?
What could possibly go wrong? A day after presenting the best-case scenarios for the quarterback-needy Vikings, let's take a look at the other side of that equation.
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What are the three best-case scenarios for Vikings in NFL draft?
The Vikings have more options by already adding the No. 23 overall pick in a trade to go with their own No. 11 pick. But they are dependent on the moves of other teams.
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Which QB do you want the Vikings to draft? Vote here.
With Caleb Williams expected to be taken No. 1 overall, here are the next five quarterback prospects who are considered long-term starters in the pros. Vote for your favorite.
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Scoggins: McCarthy or Maye? Ex-U coach breaks down Vikings' options
The two quarterbacks in the NFL draft most linked with the Vikings both played the Gophers last season in the span of a month.
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Souhan: Do Vikings really need to trade up for a quarterback?
There will likely be a standout offensive lineman or defensive player available at the 11th pick, leaving their other first-round pick to take a QB. Is that a better move?
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Diggs trade: Vikings fans have been there, watched that once before
Stefon Diggs has been traded from a successful team for the second time in his career. The ending in Buffalo is very similar to how it ended in Minnesota.
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What should Vikings do if price to move up in the draft is too steep?
A recent mock draft suggested the Vikings would trade No. 11, No. 23 and next year's first round pick to move up to No. 5 and select Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. Is that too much to get 'the quarterback of the future?'
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Vikings offensive coordinator suspended for three weeks without pay
Wes Phillips pleaded guilty in February to careless driving after a December arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. He can return to work April 23, the week of the NFL draft.
Sports
Neal: New NFL rules prioritize less danger, more excitement
In the same week, the NFL sought to revive kickoff returns and took another type of tackle out of the game over injury concerns.
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Souhan: Vikings about to enter pivotal month in franchise history
General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell are about to make the decisions that will either get them fired or pave a road toward competitiveness and relative career longevity.
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Q&A: Thielen gives back to state, has 'no hard feelings' for Vikings
Former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen spoke with the Star Tribune recently about finding peace after a frustrating split from the team and Kirk Cousins following him to the NFC South.
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Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.
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Vikings' connection to QB Maye goes back to his high school days
At his pro day Thursday, quarterback Drake Maye will be on the field again with Josh McCown, the Vikings' new quarterbacks coach who mentored Maye in high school in Charlotte.
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