Early Minnesota Vikings roster construction for 2025

Minnesota Vikings roster management to build a brand new defense; What positions do the Vikings need to address in free agency before the draft; The Vikings’ stability now compared to previous eras; What should the Vikings expect from Caleb Williams and the Bears this weekend; Why are the Vikings disrespected by the national media; Plus a Vikings mock draft update and more with Thor Nystrom on a Thorsday.

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50 comments

  3. I heard Flores ran defensive line coach Chris Rumph out of town last season. He must have spotted weakness in his coaching style. It's probably not a coincidence that's why they now have the #1 ranked rush defense in the league.

  13. I told you guys Bo Nix would have the best Rookie QB this season. He started off a little rusty but he's a rookie. I do think JJ McCarthy will have a great season also next year is the Vikings starting quarterback.

  15. Lions, 6-1 vs solid teams Rams, TB, AR,, Sea , Min, GB, Hou
    25.1 pts for 21.0 pts against pass 223 run 140yds

    Min 4-2 SF, Hou, GB, Det,LAR, Ind
    26.3 pts for, 21.5 pts against
    234 pass run 121yds

    So against similiar teams/ playoff teams or in running.. Det is very similiar to Vikings

    Ie Det really pads the stats vs poor teams vs Vikings not crushing teams

  16. The reason the Defense is great in a lot of categories but are so low in red zone defense is because they have played a lot of shitty teams and a couple of teams that were limping when we played them. IMHO we've played (2) playoff caliber QB's that were at least close to 100% Goff & Stafford and they had success. The Rams and Lions game we needed to lean on the offense at the end and they couldn't get it done. I think this will get better and better up and into the playoffs this Vikings team could peak at the right time this is the best shot the Vikings have had since 09'.

  20. Vikings are projected to pick at 25-28. IMO, I don’t think there’s going to be a market to trade down since it seems like this draft is not very strong. Kwesi should get best available player. There are many holes in this team filled with FAs this year. Don’t get cute, just get a starter.

  25. I propose this last draft should've gone different. Bare with me, what if instead of trading up for Turner. They drafted Quinyon Mitchell, the corner who's balling for the Eagles. My reasoning it would be easier to find a LB to add to this defense. Whether it would've been this past draft or next years draft.

  27. Improved personnel a little bit, geezus, they did a complete overhaul. Van Ginkel, Cashman and the other linebacker or a huge upgrade over just Hunter. Not too mention, they got Gilmore and the other d-back who are both improvements from last year. You're giving way too much credit to Flores.

  29. I feel we don’t bring in a new center and right guard next year we are gonna be doing to JJ what the Bears have done to Caleb. The offense is only as strong as the O-line

  38. I have a problem with this episode. A roster construction conversation needs to start with "how do we beat the Lions" and go from there. The Vikings have lost 3 games in a row to the Lions and they are built to win for the next 2-3 years. The Vikings need to win the North. Without it they have no chance at a #1 seed and only a 5-7 seed.

  39. Thor is DELUSIONAL when it comes to McCarthy. No GM with a brain would let a coach(Harbaugh or otherwise) pass on Caleb and Daniels for JJ fricken McCarthy. 🙄

  40. Vikings are well-equipped to cope with Caleb Williams. With guys like Pace, Van Ginkel and Cashman chasing him around, all those cute cutbacks and circle around escapes will just get him second and 25, third and 31. When he tosses up a desperation pass, he'll find Smith and friends waiting like hungry wolves. Vikings 28, Bears 13. Another defensive gem from B-Flo's boys. A couple interceptions, three or more sacks, a forced fumble. Offensively, I expect to see a better game from Nailor, and several catches by TJ Hockenson. More solid play by Sam Darnold.

  46. The Bears are two plays that could easily have gone either way away from being 6-4. Plus they have a positive point differential. I hope the Vikings take them as seriously as say the Packers.

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