Recent content from Mark Craig
Vikings GM finds himself looking up at his NFC North peers
On the NFL: Losing Kirk Cousins, while financially sound in the long term, doesn't help the Vikings as they fight to catch up to the Lions, Packers and Bears.
Jones thanks the Packers, but says time with Vikings 'is going to be beautiful'
GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah dismissed concerns about the running back's age, and the running back pointedly offered a reminder of his strong finish in 2023.
5 extra points: Painful payday for Vikings; an embarrassed team
The Vikings rank second in the NFL in a dubious category -- how much they'll be paying in salary to players who are on other teams.
The Vikings' QB shuffle is over for now. Let's talk guards.
What's left for the Vikings at a position that could use an upgrade, as usual?
What's next on Vikings' to-do list after split with Cousins?
Mark Craig's On the NFL: The Vikings added three players to their defensive front seven, but still need upgrades on the offensive line, a better run game and, of course, more cornerbacks.
Attention, Kmart shoppers! Bridge quarterbacks available in Aisle 3
A bridge to (the quarterback of) the future isn't necessarily a bad Plan B if the Vikings don't want to overpay for Kirk Cousins.
What can the Vikings learn from the Chiefs' Super Bowl win?
Sure, an elite quarterback like Patrick Mahomes changes any NFL franchise, but there's more to learn from Kansas City's newly crowned dynasty.
Why Purdy is the best bargain in Super Bowl history
Words themselves can't do the fairy-tale start to Brock Purdy's NFL career justice. So, here's a number to noodle on Sunday while watching Purdy quarterback the 49ers in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.
Allen 'disappointed and shocked' by latest Hall of Fame omission
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, announced on Thursday night, includes edge rushers Dwight Freeney and Julius Peppers, but not former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, who was a finalist each of the past four years.
Super Bowl prediction: Third title for Chiefs or redemption for 49ers?
On Sunday in Las Vegas, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid vie for their third championship in five years against the team they beat for the first one: the 49ers.