2025 Vikings Offseason

[Fatbat]

Yeah, I am most excited about the depth this team has. I also think there will not be regression in Nailors game.  We got so many weapons that need the ball. 

[Danchat]

I just saw a list of NFL career earnings, and saw a lot of former and current Vikings high on the list - so here's a quick compilation. I betcha you'll be surprised by some of these.

nfltraderumors.co/nfl-career-earnings-leaders/

QBs
#6 - Kirk Cousins $293M
#25 - Brett Favre $141M

RBs
#1 - Adrian Peterson $102M
#17 - Aaron Jones $50M

FBs
#4 - CJ Ham $15M
#8 - Jerome Felton $12M

WRs
#5 - Stefon Diggs $140M
#22 - Randy Moss $85M
#24 - Adam Thielen $82M

TEs
#13 - Kyle Rudolph $60M
#19 - TJ Hockenson $50M

Ts
#25 - Cam Robinson $72M

Gs
#16 - Steve Hutchinson $55M

DTs
#12 - Javon Hargrave $96M
#15 - Jonathan Allen $91M
#21 - Linval Joseph $72M

EDs
#7 - Danielle Hunter $143M
#22 - Jared Allen $93M

LBs
#13 - Anthony Barr $63M
#18 - Eric Kendricks $56M

CBs
#5 - Stephon Gilmore $115M

Ss
#1 - Harrison Smith $104M

Ks
#23 - Daniel Carlson $19M
#24 - Dan Bailey $19M
 

[The Great Hambino]

20 hours ago, Danchat said:

I just saw a list of NFL career earnings, and saw a lot of former and current Vikings high on the list - so here's a quick compilation. I betcha you'll be surprised by some of these.

nfltraderumors.co/nfl-career-earnings-leaders/

QBs
#6 - Kirk Cousins $293M
#25 - Brett Favre $141M

RBs
#1 - Adrian Peterson $102M
#17 - Aaron Jones $50M

FBs
#4 - CJ Ham $15M
#8 - Jerome Felton $12M

WRs
#5 - Stefon Diggs $140M
#22 - Randy Moss $85M
#24 - Adam Thielen $82M

TEs
#13 - Kyle Rudolph $60M
#19 - TJ Hockenson $50M

Ts
#25 - Cam Robinson $72M

Gs
#16 - Steve Hutchinson $55M

DTs
#12 - Javon Hargrave $96M
#15 - Jonathan Allen $91M
#21 - Linval Joseph $72M

EDs
#7 - Danielle Hunter $143M
#22 - Jared Allen $93M

LBs
#13 - Anthony Barr $63M
#18 - Eric Kendricks $56M

CBs
#5 - Stephon Gilmore $115M

Ss
#1 - Harrison Smith $104M

Ks
#23 - Daniel Carlson $19M
#24 - Dan Bailey $19M
 

Interesting list.  That Adrian is still #1 sure says a lot about how the league has shifted in the last decade.  And good for you CJ Ham!

[Vanimal46]

No bueno for an old friend 

[TheLeviathan]

I really wish Ev the best.  The guy clearly has some serious mental health issues.  I hope he's getting the help he needs.

[Vanimal46]

Someone way smarter than I am is gonna have to explain like I’m 5 what “wet reckless” means in California law. Still sounds like even with the reduced charge from a DUI, Addison will still get a 2 or 3 game suspension. 

[Mike Sixel]

11 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Someone way smarter than I am is gonna have to explain like I’m 5 what “wet reckless” means in California law. Still sounds like even with the reduced charge from a DUI, Addison will still get a 2 or 3 game suspension. 

This is why drink drivers kill people. They are never held responsible until they do. 

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

This is why drink drivers kill people. They are never held responsible until they do. 

Paying a fine and taking a couple of online courses doesn’t feel like enough for a guy who passes out in his car on the freeway 

[nicksaviking]

On 7/17/2025 at 12:46 PM, Vanimal46 said:

Someone way smarter than I am is gonna have to explain like I’m 5 what “wet reckless” means in California law. Still sounds like even with the reduced charge from a DUI, Addison will still get a 2 or 3 game suspension. 

I have to assume that's a term made up for California's rich celebrities. Celebrity assault is called "zealous wrestling". 

[DocBauer]

On 7/17/2025 at 12:58 PM, Mike Sixel said:

This is why drink drivers kill people. They are never held responsible until they do. 

And what is so sad and disappointing is this happened days after a young teammate was killed, along with friends, by a drunk driver. 

I sure hope Addison has had his eyes opened and has/is getting the help he needs to make sure he doesn't hurt himself, or anyone else, or ruin his life by future mistakes.

[DocBauer]

On a completely different topic, I always struggle somewhat as mid and late July come around.

I'm honestly more excited about the Vikings than I have been in a few years. I'm also excited for the college season and what my Huskers might accomplish. 

And I know we've got WEEKS to go before either season starts in full. But when football starts, it also means summer is about over. And that disappoints me somewhat. Maybe that's why I'm such a baseball fan and can't wait for ST every year. Lol 

[Vanimal46]

19 minutes ago, DocBauer said:

On a completely different topic, I always struggle somewhat as mid and late July come around.

I'm honestly more excited about the Vikings than I have been in a few years. I'm also excited for the college season and what my Huskers might accomplish. 

And I know we've got WEEKS to go before either season starts in full. But when football starts, it also means summer is about over. And that disappoints me somewhat. Maybe that's why I'm such a baseball fan and can't wait for ST every year. Lol 

As much as I love summers in Minnesota, I am ready for football to begin… The Twins scratching and clawing their way to 80 wins for the 4th year in a row isn’t that intriguing anymore. 

I feel really good about the Vikings this upcoming season. 10 wins minimum IMO. I think we will see Detroit take a step back after losing a ton of their coaching staff, including the 2 primary play callers in recent years. I’m also not sold on Jordan Love one bit for the Packers. 

[Mike Sixel]

Mettelus signed a three year extension.

[Parfigliano]

1 minute ago, Mike Sixel said:

Mettelus signed a three year extension.

Good news.

[The Great Hambino]

Good for Metellus

It seems like the Vikings never have ugly contract holdouts like the Bengals always seem to have.  The Vikings also always rate at the top of those NFLPA organization surveys, while the Bengals are at the bottom.  I don't think these are coincidences.

[TheLeviathan]

3 hours ago, Mike Sixel said:

Mettelus signed a three year extension.

Nice.  I'm really curious what their plan is to stay cap compliant next year....but I'm happy they seem to be making all the right moves.

[Vanimal46]

3 hours ago, TheLeviathan said:

Nice.  I'm really curious what their plan is to stay cap compliant next year....but I'm happy they seem to be making all the right moves.

I’m sure there are restructures that can be done… Top of mind is Hockenson, O’Niell/Darrisaw. This feels like the all-in year to go on a deep playoff run with a young, cheap QB. 

[TheLeviathan]

35 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

I’m sure there are restructures that can be done… Top of mind is Hockenson, O’Niell/Darrisaw. This feels like the all-in year to go on a deep playoff run with a young, cheap QB. 

O'Neill will be a for sure.

[DocBauer]

I love the deal for Mettelus and keeping him in the fold. He's very underrated considering his role.

Question to everyone:

I would NEVER stand in the way of anyone advancing their career. And I believe KOC feels the same. But considering how the rest of the NFL views Flores...right or wrong...is it possible his career projection is best as a well paid coordinator?

Once upon a time Belichek was a bad coach who went on to a HOF type of career. How much of Miami ownership might have affected Flores' ability to coach there? 

How much had his legal actions against the league affected his career. Is that fair? 

I'm SUPER HAPPY he's back for the Vikings in 2025. And not everyone is destined to be a Head Coach. But maybe he is? Maybe he's not?

But he's one hell of a defensive genius! 

I'm NOT trying to create controversy. I'm just asking opinions here.

[Mike Sixel]

13 minutes ago, DocBauer said:

I love the deal for Mettelus and keeping him in the fold. He's very underrated considering his role.

Question to everyone:

I would NEVER stand in the way of anyone advancing their career. And I believe KOC feels the same. But considering how the rest of the NFL views Flores...right or wrong...is it possible his career projection is best as a well paid coordinator?

Once upon a time Belichek was a bad coach who went on to a HOF type of career. How much of Miami ownership might have affected Flores' ability to coach there? 

How much had his legal actions against the league affected his career. Is that fair? 

I'm SUPER HAPPY he's back for the Vikings in 2025. And not everyone is destined to be a Head Coach. But maybe he is? Maybe he's not?

But he's one hell of a defensive genius! 

I'm NOT trying to create controversy. I'm just asking opinions here.

Good question. I don't know. That said, Bellicheck sucked before Brady and after Brady, so I'm beginning to wonder if he's all that good....

[The Great Hambino]

7 hours ago, DocBauer said:

I love the deal for Mettelus and keeping him in the fold. He's very underrated considering his role.

Question to everyone:

I would NEVER stand in the way of anyone advancing their career. And I believe KOC feels the same. But considering how the rest of the NFL views Flores...right or wrong...is it possible his career projection is best as a well paid coordinator?

Once upon a time Belichek was a bad coach who went on to a HOF type of career. How much of Miami ownership might have affected Flores' ability to coach there? 

How much had his legal actions against the league affected his career. Is that fair? 

I'm SUPER HAPPY he's back for the Vikings in 2025. And not everyone is destined to be a Head Coach. But maybe he is? Maybe he's not?

But he's one hell of a defensive genius! 

I'm NOT trying to create controversy. I'm just asking opinions here.

He very well may be best suited to be a coordinator.  Many coaches have been.  But the thing is, they oftentimes learn that by having multiple cracks at a head coaching gig.  Think Wade Phillips, or Norv Turner and Josh McRoberts from the offensive side.

It's possible that the Miami experience soured him on being a head coach, or that he truly is blackballed, or that the ongoing legal proceedings prevent him pursuing a head job at this time.  Maybe the general preference for an offensive playcaller as head coach gives front offices enough plausible deniability to overlook him.

But my money is on him getting a head job again some day.  I think he's too young and too good not to get another opportunity eventually

[Fatbat]

@DocBauer I think Bflo will get a shot at a HC position again at some point in his career.  He will likely be with us for a couple more years unless this year’s defense is historic. We have the players and we have the coordinator so we may just do something special and that would get him hired as a HC in ‘26. ‘26.&
He may also decide that he wants to stay here and be a part of the Vikes for years. Not sure if there is any inside knowledge about his thoughts on that but it would be a good guess that he wants more than just a D coordinator title. 

[Vanimal46]

Today feels like a proper day to appreciate the Wilfs as owners of the Vikings. They may have been too hands off at times during the Zimmer years, but there hasn’t been any question about their desire to win. 

[gunnarthor]

Yeah, as billionaire owners go, we could have had worse. 

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

Today feels like a proper day to appreciate the Wilfs as owners of the Vikings. They may have been too hands off at times during the Zimmer years, but there hasn’t been any question about their desire to win. 

Great post. 

[nicksaviking]

Addison to be suspended three games. Viking fan here, and that seems a bit light to me. Maybe if he didn't have other reckless driving situations, but he obviously has developed a problem.

 

[Mike Sixel]

1 hour ago, nicksaviking said:

Addison to be suspended three games. Viking fan here, and that seems a bit light to me. Maybe if he didn't have other reckless driving situations, but he obviously has developed a problem.

 

Not to mention the timing........which is truly astounding. 

[nicksaviking]

23 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

Not to mention the timing........which is truly astounding. 

I'm not a KC conspiracy guy, but I'll play along and start one here!

The league was trying to set a precedence so they don't have to suspend Rashee Rice as long as he deserves!

[Vanimal46]

5 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Addison to be suspended three games. Viking fan here, and that seems a bit light to me. Maybe if he didn't have other reckless driving situations, but he obviously has developed a problem.

 

The charges he actually got from law enforcement seems light. 3 games in the NFL was expected…

If I’m the Vikings I look at bringing Keenan Allen into the fold. From what I’m reading the WR room looks pretty pedestrian outside of JJ and Addison. Might as well load up now so we can see if McCarthy can be the guy to build around. 

[gunnarthor]

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

The charges he actually got from law enforcement seems light. 3 games in the NFL was expected…

If I’m the Vikings I look at bringing Keenan Allen into the fold. From what I’m reading the WR room looks pretty pedestrian outside of JJ and Addison. Might as well load up now so we can see if McCarthy can be the guy to build around. 

He already resigned with the Chargers.