Rick Schmidt
@rick32547.bsky.social
Avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Casual Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Gopher fan. Dog, cat, book and music lover too.
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It’s game week at last for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: "Pure excitement, pure confidence."
It’s game week at last for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: "Pure excitement, pure confidence."
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy grew up cheering for the Bears in the Chicago suburbs, but his NFL debut in Monday night’s season opener is “just a business trip.”
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September 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
It’s game week at last for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: "Pure excitement, pure confidence."
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A former first-round pick has apparently hit the trade block, but the Vikings should have zero interest
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AFC defender hits the trade block and Vikings should want no part of it
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly open to trading CB Greg Newsome II, and despite the need at CB, the Minnesota Vikings should not be interested in him.
thevikingage.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A former first-round pick has apparently hit the trade block, but the Vikings should have zero interest
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I know the Jags don't have the best draft history, but Travis Hunter is going to be a Hall of Famer purely because the Browns passed on him
April 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I know the Jags don't have the best draft history, but Travis Hunter is going to be a Hall of Famer purely because the Browns passed on him
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April 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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With the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Edge Abdul Carter 🍎
April 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
With the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Edge Abdul Carter 🍎
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#mnwild will fly home today and further evaluate defensemen Jake Middleton, Jared Spurgeon and Declan Chisholm (he returned in the third last night).
Good news is Zeev Buium has agreed to terms and is expected to sign today and practice tomorrow
Good news is Zeev Buium has agreed to terms and is expected to sign today and practice tomorrow
April 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#mnwild will fly home today and further evaluate defensemen Jake Middleton, Jared Spurgeon and Declan Chisholm (he returned in the third last night).
Good news is Zeev Buium has agreed to terms and is expected to sign today and practice tomorrow
Good news is Zeev Buium has agreed to terms and is expected to sign today and practice tomorrow
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/623... Zeev Buium signs with the Wild after Denver University’s exit from NCAA Tournament
Zeev Buium signs with the Wild after Denver University's exit from NCAA Tournament
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/623... Zeev Buium signs with the Wild after Denver University’s exit from NCAA Tournament
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The Vikings have announced that they have released CB Nahshon Wright
Wright was acquired in a trade with the Cowboys before the start of the 2024 season that sent CB Andrew Booth Jr. to Dallas
Wright was acquired in a trade with the Cowboys before the start of the 2024 season that sent CB Andrew Booth Jr. to Dallas
April 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Vikings have announced that they have released CB Nahshon Wright
Wright was acquired in a trade with the Cowboys before the start of the 2024 season that sent CB Andrew Booth Jr. to Dallas
Wright was acquired in a trade with the Cowboys before the start of the 2024 season that sent CB Andrew Booth Jr. to Dallas
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Minnesota will hire Colorado State men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to lead its squad next season, a source tells KSTP Sports.
Gophers to hire Colorado State's Niko Medved as next men's basketball coach
Minnesota will hire Colorado State men's basketball coach Niko Medved to lead their squad next season, a source tells KSTP Sports.
kstp.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Minnesota will hire Colorado State men’s basketball coach Niko Medved to lead its squad next season, a source tells KSTP Sports.
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With the NFL Draft a month out, I wrote about my who I want the Vikings to take at 24th overall atozsports.com/nfl/minnesot...
Vikings ideal NFL Draft selections at 24th overall will get the fanbase and Brian Flores fired up
These would be the ideal selections for the Vikings
atozsports.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
With the NFL Draft a month out, I wrote about my who I want the Vikings to take at 24th overall atozsports.com/nfl/minnesot...
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The #Vikings sent a 2026 sixth-rounder to San Francisco and swapped 2025 picks with the 49ers for Jordan Mason, who’ll sign a two-year deal as a complement to Aaron Jones:
Vikings trade with 49ers for running back Jordan Mason
The Vikings gave up a 2026 sixth-round pick and swapped 2025 picks with San Francisco and will sign Mason to a two-year deal.
www.startribune.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The #Vikings sent a 2026 sixth-rounder to San Francisco and swapped 2025 picks with the 49ers for Jordan Mason, who’ll sign a two-year deal as a complement to Aaron Jones:
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The Vikings acquired Jordan Mason from the 49ers in a trade that included draft picks.
Why did the two teams make the deal? And how would @jeffphowe.bsky.social grade the trade for both sides?
Full story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Why did the two teams make the deal? And how would @jeffphowe.bsky.social grade the trade for both sides?
Full story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
March 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The Vikings acquired Jordan Mason from the 49ers in a trade that included draft picks.
Why did the two teams make the deal? And how would @jeffphowe.bsky.social grade the trade for both sides?
Full story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Why did the two teams make the deal? And how would @jeffphowe.bsky.social grade the trade for both sides?
Full story:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
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Here's the full breakdown on the new two-year deal for new Vikings RB Jordan Mason. He gets $7.23 million on a base value of $10.5 million, with up to $1.5 million in incentives and escalators.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
Inside the Jordan Mason deal
The official numbers are in for the new deal to be signed by new Vikings running back Jordan Mason.
www.nbcsports.com
March 16, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Here's the full breakdown on the new two-year deal for new Vikings RB Jordan Mason. He gets $7.23 million on a base value of $10.5 million, with up to $1.5 million in incentives and escalators.
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
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Welcome back, Eric Wilson!
The #Vikings have agreed to terms with LB Eric Wilson.
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#Skol
The #Vikings have agreed to terms with LB Eric Wilson.
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#Skol
March 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Welcome back, Eric Wilson!
The #Vikings have agreed to terms with LB Eric Wilson.
📰: mnvkn.gs/3DvWQkB
#Skol
The #Vikings have agreed to terms with LB Eric Wilson.
📰: mnvkn.gs/3DvWQkB
#Skol
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March 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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After spending the last 4 seasons elsewhere, veteran LB Eric Wilson has agreed to a deal to return to the Vikings
March 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
After spending the last 4 seasons elsewhere, veteran LB Eric Wilson has agreed to a deal to return to the Vikings
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The Vikings have signed veteran OT Justin Skule
Skule spent the last 3 seasons with the Bucs, and he was originally selected by the 49ers in the 6th-round of the 2019 NFL Draft
Skule spent the last 3 seasons with the Bucs, and he was originally selected by the 49ers in the 6th-round of the 2019 NFL Draft
March 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Vikings have signed veteran OT Justin Skule
Skule spent the last 3 seasons with the Bucs, and he was originally selected by the 49ers in the 6th-round of the 2019 NFL Draft
Skule spent the last 3 seasons with the Bucs, and he was originally selected by the 49ers in the 6th-round of the 2019 NFL Draft
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BREAKING: Gophers fire Ben Johnson.
www.si.com/college/minn...
www.si.com/college/minn...
University of Minnesota parts ways with men's basketball coach Ben Johnson after four seasons
The University of Minnesota has announced they have parted ways with men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson. The announcement came early Thursday morning, aft
www.si.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
BREAKING: Gophers fire Ben Johnson.
www.si.com/college/minn...
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It has been a while since the Vikings had significant salary cap space. So what have they done with it? Plenty. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/plethora-o...
Plethora of cap space enables Vikings to go on free agent spending spree
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks to have made significant improvements to the Vikings' roster by reaching agreements that will become official on Wednesday.
juddzulgad.substack.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It has been a while since the Vikings had significant salary cap space. So what have they done with it? Plenty. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/plethora-o...
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KWESI IS COOKIN!
He put the Fries in the bag for 5 years!
He put the Fries in the bag for 5 years!
March 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
KWESI IS COOKIN!
He put the Fries in the bag for 5 years!
He put the Fries in the bag for 5 years!
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The Vikings are signing former Colts OL Will Fries to a five-year, $88 million deal, per source.
March 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Vikings are signing former Colts OL Will Fries to a five-year, $88 million deal, per source.
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The Vikings just signed 2 DTs and 2 iOLs. They didn't lie about fixing the trenches and look like a team that wants to be serious in 2025.
March 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Vikings just signed 2 DTs and 2 iOLs. They didn't lie about fixing the trenches and look like a team that wants to be serious in 2025.