Dane Mizutani
@danemizutani.bsky.social
Vikings beat writer for the Pioneer Press | Born in Hawaii. Somehow decided Minnesota was a better option.
At the Timberwolves game and JJ McCarthy is throwing shirts to the fans. The arm looks good.
January 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
At the Timberwolves game and JJ McCarthy is throwing shirts to the fans. The arm looks good.
Vikings announce that they have agreed to terms on a multi year extension with head coach Kevin O’Connell. The expected outcome all along.
January 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Vikings announce that they have agreed to terms on a multi year extension with head coach Kevin O’Connell. The expected outcome all along.
Kevin O'Connell reiterates what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said earlier.
J.J. McCarthy is back to being on the field and in position to have a positive offseason from start to finish.
J.J. McCarthy is back to being on the field and in position to have a positive offseason from start to finish.
January 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Kevin O'Connell reiterates what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said earlier.
J.J. McCarthy is back to being on the field and in position to have a positive offseason from start to finish.
J.J. McCarthy is back to being on the field and in position to have a positive offseason from start to finish.
Kevin O'Connell says he wants to sign a contract extension. He's had dialogue with ownership this week.
"I love being the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings."
"I love being the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings."
January 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Kevin O'Connell says he wants to sign a contract extension. He's had dialogue with ownership this week.
"I love being the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings."
"I love being the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings."
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says J.J. McCarthy is back on the field throwing. A good sign as he works his way through the recovery process.
January 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says J.J. McCarthy is back on the field throwing. A good sign as he works his way through the recovery process.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: "I think we've laid the foundation for a really competitive sustained team."
January 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah: "I think we've laid the foundation for a really competitive sustained team."
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is set to talk to reporters in a few minutes with Kevin O'Connell due up after that.
In other news the Vikings have re-signed Jalen Redmond.
In other news the Vikings have re-signed Jalen Redmond.
January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is set to talk to reporters in a few minutes with Kevin O'Connell due up after that.
In other news the Vikings have re-signed Jalen Redmond.
In other news the Vikings have re-signed Jalen Redmond.
COLUMN: If this is it for Harrison Smith, his legacy with the Vikings is set.
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Dane Mizutani: If this is it for Harrison Smith, his legacy with the Vikings is set
He seems to once again be giving retirement some serious consideration.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
COLUMN: If this is it for Harrison Smith, his legacy with the Vikings is set.
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STORY: Sam Darnold imploded in the biggest game of his career.
Kevin O'Connell failed to do his quarterback any favors.
Brian Flores didn't have any answers to Sean McVay's attack.
Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the Rams.
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Kevin O'Connell failed to do his quarterback any favors.
Brian Flores didn't have any answers to Sean McVay's attack.
Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the Rams.
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Five takeaways from Vikings’ 27-9 loss to Rams
After winning 14 games during the regular season, the Vikings melted down in the playoffs.
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January 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
STORY: Sam Darnold imploded in the biggest game of his career.
Kevin O'Connell failed to do his quarterback any favors.
Brian Flores didn't have any answers to Sean McVay's attack.
Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the Rams.
www.twincities.com/2025/01/14/f...
Kevin O'Connell failed to do his quarterback any favors.
Brian Flores didn't have any answers to Sean McVay's attack.
Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 27-9 loss to the Rams.
www.twincities.com/2025/01/14/f...
GAMER: Sam Darnold crumbles under pressure as the Vikings bow out of the playoffs with a 27-9 loss to the Rams.
“We knew right from the jump what kind of group we had,” Darnold said. “It sucks to come up short.”
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“We knew right from the jump what kind of group we had,” Darnold said. “It sucks to come up short.”
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Sam Darnold crumbles under pressure, Vikings bow out of playoffs with loss to Rams
With a chance to bounce back this weekend, Darnold looked overwhelmed in a 27-9 loss.
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January 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
GAMER: Sam Darnold crumbles under pressure as the Vikings bow out of the playoffs with a 27-9 loss to the Rams.
“We knew right from the jump what kind of group we had,” Darnold said. “It sucks to come up short.”
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“We knew right from the jump what kind of group we had,” Darnold said. “It sucks to come up short.”
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Vikings suffer a 27-9 loss to the Rams and hang their heads as they walk off the field.
A campaign that looked like it had so much promise as recent like last weekend has abruptly come to an end.
A campaign that looked like it had so much promise as recent like last weekend has abruptly come to an end.
January 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Vikings suffer a 27-9 loss to the Rams and hang their heads as they walk off the field.
A campaign that looked like it had so much promise as recent like last weekend has abruptly come to an end.
A campaign that looked like it had so much promise as recent like last weekend has abruptly come to an end.
Brian O'Neill is down and appears to be in a lot of pain. Kevin O'Connell has walked over from the sideline.
January 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Brian O'Neill is down and appears to be in a lot of pain. Kevin O'Connell has walked over from the sideline.
Sam Darnold finds TJ Hockenson for a touchdown and the Vikings have a pulse.
January 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Sam Darnold finds TJ Hockenson for a touchdown and the Vikings have a pulse.
Matthew Stafford finds Davis Allen for a touchdown. Vikings trail 24-3. Just a complete disaster.
January 14, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Matthew Stafford finds Davis Allen for a touchdown. Vikings trail 24-3. Just a complete disaster.
Josh Metellus is back in the game so that Vikings have that going for them.
January 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Josh Metellus is back in the game so that Vikings have that going for them.
Josh Metellus is down after that play. Everybody is on a knee around him. When it rains it pours.
January 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Josh Metellus is down after that play. Everybody is on a knee around him. When it rains it pours.
Sam Darnold sacked on fourth down. The offensive line has struggled tonight but Darnold has not done them any favors.
January 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Sam Darnold sacked on fourth down. The offensive line has struggled tonight but Darnold has not done them any favors.
Sam Darnold is imploding. No way around it. The pressure has gotten to him.
January 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Sam Darnold is imploding. No way around it. The pressure has gotten to him.
Oh boy. Sam Darnold fumbles and Jared Verse returns it for a touchdown. Just brutal.
January 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Oh boy. Sam Darnold fumbles and Jared Verse returns it for a touchdown. Just brutal.
Vikings retain possession. Josh Oliver's knee was down.
January 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Vikings retain possession. Josh Oliver's knee was down.
Josh Oliver fumbles while fighting for extra yardage. Looked like his knee might've been down before the ball comes out.
January 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Josh Oliver fumbles while fighting for extra yardage. Looked like his knee might've been down before the ball comes out.
It feels like the Vikings haven't scored a touchdown since the Clinton administration. They need something here.
January 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
It feels like the Vikings haven't scored a touchdown since the Clinton administration. They need something here.
Vikings have settled in on defense. They force another punt. Sam Darnold has a chance to atone for that interception.
January 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Vikings have settled in on defense. They force another punt. Sam Darnold has a chance to atone for that interception.
Sam Darnold picked off by Cobie Durant. Just a bad throw to the boundary. Not enough juice.
January 14, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Sam Darnold picked off by Cobie Durant. Just a bad throw to the boundary. Not enough juice.
Wow. Ryan Wright gets roughed on the punt and the Vikings get an automatic first down. He was absolutely jacked about it.
January 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Wow. Ryan Wright gets roughed on the punt and the Vikings get an automatic first down. He was absolutely jacked about it.