Irv Smith Jr.'s injury woes have been noted. The veteran Tight End recently injured this thumb, and the team has provided an update on when they expect to have the valuable pass catcher back in the lineup.
Many of those familiar with Mike Zimmer's pedigree realized that it wouldn't take long for the coach to find a new job if he wanted one. After being fired by the Minnesota Vikings following the 2021 season, Zimmer now has a new coaching home.
The Vikings play their preseason opener Sunday at Las Vegas against the Raiders at 3:25 p.m., pregame on AM 1390/93.9 FM Granite City Sports at 2:30. Starters often times either don't play or play very little in the first preseason game. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON Friday.
The Minnesota Vikings were pursuing hosting more than 250 fans for the final four home games of 2020, but after consideration have decided to no longer pursue that option.
Sometimes we need a reminder that -- at the end of the day -- football is just a sport and the Vikings a bunch of guys...who can't pull off a Superbowl win (Whoops! Did we say that?).