PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images A pair of NFL teams could reportedly be looking to move up in next week's draft to select Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler: "Multiple teams believe Minnesota or Denver could be trade-up options for [J.J.] McCarthy, who's con ..read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 31: A detailed view of a Minnesota Vikings helmet during warmups prior to a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Stacy Revere/Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings have two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah understands the significance of finding a new quarterback, but he's fixating on any singular other. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Adofo-Mensah explained that he sees several prospec ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 15: Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers warms up before the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings face uncertainty under center without Kirk Cousins. While drafting a quarterback later this month remains on the table, Sam Darnold could begin the 2024 season as their starter. Identifying each team's biggest draft need, The Athletic unsurprisingly listed quarterback for the Vikings. Alec Lewis wrote that Darnold is the front ..read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: General Manger Rick Spielman of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Hannah Foslien/Getty Images With the Vikings' recent acquisition of another 2024 first-round pick, the team seems to be signaling to the NFL world that it plans to move up and take one of the top quarterbacks in this year's draft. Appearing on CBS' "With the First Pick" podcast this week, ex-Minnesota GM Rick Spielman shared that he believes hi ..read more

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 15: Dalvin Cook #4 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) David Berding/Getty Images Dalvin Cook is a free agent, but the former Pro Bowler says he's still able to produce at a high level. Cook has been training in Houston as teams continue to evaluate their rosters this offseason, and he says that he can be an option for ones that could be in need of a running back. “I’ve got it all,” h ..read more

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Michigan Wolverines in action against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital One Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at Hard Rock Stadium on December 31, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Michael Reaves/Getty Images J.J. McCarthy will get to showcase his skills in front of a plethora of NFL coaches and scouts this Friday at Michigan's Pro Day.  Interestingly enough, one of the teams heavily linked to McCarthy isn't expected to bring its most important staff membe ..read more

FS1. It's a reunion several years in the making: Colin Cowherd is hyping up Sam Darnold once again. Cowherd made waves a few days ago when he ranked the Minnesota Vikings - a team that missed the playoffs last year - as his No. 10 team in the NFL following the first week of free agency. Given how Cowherd immediately started hyping the team after the Vikings signed Darnold in free agency, fans accused him of just riding the Darnold hype train again, as he did back in 2018. But on Wednesday, Cowherd decided to explain his decision to rank the Vikings so high. He explained that while ..read more

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Defensive end Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 32-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Much like Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Donald will go down in history as a player who likely deserved to be drafted much higher than even his top-15 draft status would have expected him too. The 2014 NFL Draft was actually filled to the brim with stars who would shine qu ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 02: NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah answers questions from the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on March 2, 2022, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire/Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings surprised a lot of NFL fans this Friday, acquiring the No. 23 overall pick from the Houston Texans. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, however, wasn't shocked by the move.  Jeremiah recently said on his podcast with Bucky Brooks that Minnesota will "make an effort" to trade up for N ..read more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 15: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft looks on prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) Chris Unger/Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings traded for another first-round pick on Friday as they might be prepping to move into the top five for a quarterback. They acquired the No. 23 and the No. 232 pick from the Houston Texans in exchange for the No. 42 and No. 188 picks, along with a 2025 second-rounder. Dane Brugler of The Athletic has already proposed a ..read more