TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY: Top-10 Storylines from the 13-2 Minnesota Vikings

[@rb1599]

My brother in law, who is a Lions fan laughed and joked about how Sam Darnold was gonna turn into a "pumpkin" blah blah. I'm giving his punk ass a pumpkin for Christmas. 🤣

[@saryphx]

Well, he DID turn into one for a couple of weeks. But I’m assuming your BiL was expecting it to last a little longer 😂😂😂

[@rb1599]

@saryphx he said that early in the season. Up to that point we had never really talked trash of any kind. He hit me with that crap so now he can get a pumpkin. His 19 year old son is a Packers fan and he stays talking shit. 🙄

[@donXjuan]

A can of Pumpkin Pie filling wrapped up too would be hilarious 🤣

[@gregschlichter9584]

He oughta know much better about pumpkins, Lions choke guaranteed

[@JuliaSamoylenko]

LOLOLOL

[@donXjuan]

Let's get this man to 100k followers PEOPLE!! Criminally underrated channel. Love your amazing work Andy! Keep crushing it 💜

[@robjohnson4059]

KOC admitted he was 'suspicious' when his headset went out on the final drive.

[@MCM214]

I caught that too. Another hazard of playing on the road. But then he said he quickly had a backup. KOC is no dummy!

[@kenpearson6287]

You overlooked the D needs to wrap up there tackles, no letting receivers off with a shoulder hit.

[@FORKnSKOL]

Agreed way too much of that the last few games

[@derekbaker3279]

Great list Andy! 100% on target! FWIW...My 4 truths. #1: I could get used to these victory Mondays...for 5 more Mondays! SKOL! #2: Glad you are tooting the same horn that I have been sounding (re: the iOL and iDL)! Kudos! #3: If Darnold plays as well next year as he has this year, he will be worth $40 million! #4: All Kwesi A-M & the Wilfs need to do for the Vikes to be a SB favourite for the next 3 yrs (5 items on 'to-do' list): (a) Bring back Darnold for 1 or 2 more years as McCarthy develops & proves himself (b) Get Dexter Lawrence for interior pass rush & penetration to disrupt run game. (c) make 2 of the 3 great upgrades you propose for the iOL (..I still think Risner can be a 'keeper'..) (d) land a top-notch 'alpha' CB...and (e) re-sign most of our FAs, re-sign Flores to a juicy contract, plus extend Kwesi, KOC & assistant coaches! ...a pretty simple formula IMHO...it won't be easy, but as you pointed out, many FAs could be beating down the door to join the fun in Minnesota!

[@dayvonfleming3201]

In a perfect world this would be awesome.

[@derekbaker3279]

@@dayvonfleming3201 I guy can dream, right? ;) lol But, seriously, how many teams out there have... (a) very supportive & non-interfering owners, great facilities, and a great fan base (all around North & South America, and Europe) (c) a genius financial wiz who guarantees the Vikes will always have cap space, (d) a really good GM who has been fantastic with signing FAs & will only get better with time on draft day, (e) high IQ , high EQ, hard-working HC, OC, DC & assistants with proven leadership skills & ample 'football intelligence', (b) young, Pro Bowl-quality players at QB & all other skill positions (except CB), .... and just need to complete my 'to-do' list to be a true SB contender for the next several years (if not the rest of the decade)? IMHO, the Vikes can attract the FAs, and it will just come down to whether or not the Vikes can afford to re-sign our a few FAs, and bring in 3 or 4 FAs to upgrade at iOL, iDL and CB.

[@bradonken466]

As the saying goes, “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” We are sitting great with 2 (perhaps 3) in hand! Oh the options!!!!! Good list this week.

[@savasbeatie7675]

The Daniel Jones of centers. That's hilarious

[@FpsHavok89]

The refs could see Sam Darnold's face mask getting pulled, what a shocker.

[@SHoRTs_RaNTs]

notice how the vikes have the best win streak in the nfl and now they dont talk about that now...

[@MTBTrek34]

I feel like Vikings were blitzing right into the Offensive linemen.

[@R00sterf1sh]

A lot of times that’s the point of run blitzing. Fill and plug gaps

[@MTBTrek34]

@ no I was talking about the passing downs like the extra defensive guys were like just magnetically being pulled right into the offensive line minutes like they didn’t set up any moves or anything like that just seem like run straight into the lineman doesn’t make sense

[@JSStrength]

Part of the idea is to occupy blockers to create a free rusher, but I agree, you can achieve that while still trying to get free

[@R00sterf1sh]

@@MTBTrek34 I’m just saying. Flores scheme for blitzing is mostly for runs. Hence why our 1st and 2nd down blitz rate is highest in the league, and our third down blitz rate is middle of the pack

[@seanclancy8638]

Heheheh😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewcarlson9695]

Interesting point: Vikings culture is football heaven with shot at Super Bowl.

[@joto2571]

Sam is the PRESENT of the Vikings for 2 years, but I hope Kweso and KOC understand that, they have the vision of projecting JJ as the future, but now SAM is the PRESENT, he is at the best level of his career, he is already mature and understands the system at the same time. 100%..JJ can recover calmly and train and learn from KOC and Sam this is a unique opportunity we have at least 10 years guaranteed with these 2 players I hope the management has the long-term vision term

[@noahedwards8865]

We only have 4 years guaranteed with jj and this year with Sam

[@PatrickNelson-m3q]

Hey Andy! Watch your pod all the time-- it's time to give a shout out to Cam Bynum for organizing the best endzone dances in the NFL--these guys practice😅 during the week! It's time for some love

[@제이팜-u3t]

Sam Darnold is a tough QB for that TD to JJetas after a sack ankle hurt. Heading back to Minnesota vs Green Bay, another tough game. Also Bradbury needs to be gone because it’s not working out, but there’s a rookie named Michael Jurgens for center try him out at center.

[@ezumb]

Imagine if we still had darisaw

[@redvikingprincess741]

100% Andy! All in all this team n this season r absolutely Magical for us!!!!

[@jaz97]

I dunno what Harrison's plans are after playing but it would be dope if he was added as a DB/S coach next year (if he retires)

[@beardednail]

I have an Injustice to report , LDR active and getting the TFL in the redzone , not mentioned in the winners colume

[@seanclancy8638]

Wut🐦

[@EthanKlassen00]

OConnell COTY Darnold CPOTY Jefferson OPOTY

[@josepheilefson6737]

I like the way you think. Yes, honor your word. I hate to even compare Sam and JJ. Sam's done a great job and the Vikings are fortunate to have him. I'll say this about JJ, he's one of the best quarterbacks I've ever seen right now.

[@nikkicovington6389]

Well I mean that was the most terrifying game ever because those references called the flags for no reason and the Seahawks were nasty and mean and I am happy that the Vikings won it as I called out the game with the interception and JJ saved the day with another touchdown to take the lead. It looks like we are down to the Lions and Vikings fighting with the NFC North and Number 1 Seed because the Eagles lost today. My mom and I were like stressing out and then celebrate with the missed field by the Seahawks. WE ARE 13-2 AS 8 STRAIGHT WINS LEADING THE NFL WITH THE MOST STRAIGHT BECAUSE THE BILLS, CHIEFS, EAGLES, AND LIONS HAD TO START ALL OVER!

[@skotstreeter5896]

We can basically blame every loss since 2006 on the o line, 3rd down penalties alone have killed us in 100 games

[@geoffreysaign364]

it is great to see!

[@savasbeatie7675]

Now just imagine if our 2022 and 2023 drafts had not been dumpster fires.

[@skinnymaine76sdm]

Tommy Kramer was just at the Walmart here in Andover, now I know we're winning the superbowl this year.

[@Z-Bart]

The time is now!

[@joshuakirby4858]

Andy, just a heads up Coherd is claiming your moniker for 'slingin Sam Darnold'

[@johnzdrazil2140]

The announcers from the game said that JJ was covered all day. Really? They better look at the stats!!

[@chavez3594]

We need a monster at DT and upgrade at RG n Center.

[@noahedwards8865]

RB too and majority of the starters in the secondary aren’t signed past this season

[@andrewcarlson9695]

Keep Sam and use draft choices for OL and NG!

[@noahedwards8865]

We also need to resign the secondary and get a running back and we only have 3 picks

[@andrewcarlson9695]

@ - maybe sign a free agent OL or NG

[@danaturner244]

To this point in his football life, JJ has not come close to showing the arm talent that we are seeing from Sam. Not saying he will never do it, but we are hoping that developes. Sam has it now. We have a 15 game sample size, not signing Sam would be a huge mistake and would make this front office a laughing stock of the NFL for decades!

[@noahedwards8865]

How if Sam walks he’s most likely gonna walk into a bad situation like he has his whole career and our offensive pieces aren’t going anywhere if jj doesn’t work we can find another qb like sam where they never were in the right situation it’s happening way more often now the biggest mistake would be over paying a guy off 1 year when we gonna need to fill holes all over the roster

[@KD-bd9rc]

IOL and DT in free agency and a corner !

[@noahedwards8865]

I think we should let Sam walk unless we win a super bowl then only a franchise tag we need to improve the o-line,d-line,secondary and RB and have 3 draft picks if we can work cap magic then franchise tag him but if not we need those piece Darnold isn’t gonna be any good without blocking defense and a running game once we sure that up we can either play jj or bring in another vet maybe Daniel jones but building the team is more important than signing a QB unless it’s Jackson Allen or mahomes and Darnold isn’t there yet

[@anthonyjamesg.4486]

I can see Sam taking less if offered a 3 year deal. 3 year 100 million, he’s easily gonna be offered 3 years 120-130

[@DavidSutherland-v3r]

Just saying, the DBs on these long touchdown throws by Darnold are way out of position. How do you let the best receiver run right past your corner and safety?

[@noahedwards8865]

Facts don’t get me wrong Sam has been good but it’s not all him

[@josh_86]

If Darnold does well in playoffs I think we have to keep him at least for next year right? Let JJ come in relief next year and use the I hate to say it but the packers M.O of having good quarterbacks sit 2-3 years until that big QB contract comes up

[@ethangriffith6856]

We have gone through so many guards next to Bradbury throughout the years… at some point maybe the guards are good and are just being hampered by Bradbury.

[@quest4adventure495]

2:16 makes me think you saw my comment the other day. I’ll admit after yesterday I’m starting to agree with you.

[@proudinfidel7791]

I'm a 50 year Vikings fan. I've seen failure of epic proportions from this franchise. All this talk about getting the number one seed is irrelevant. It would actually be better if the Vikings have their clinker game now and get it out of the way BEFORE the playoffs. You know that game is coming. You know... the one where they just don't show up ready to play? I'd much rather lose now, and start the playoffs on the road instead of getting a first round bye and breaking out the clinker for a one and done finish.

[@bradhagen5060]

Nope…agree you can have clinkers but no guarantee that clinker would be our first road game without the bye or at home. Prefer home field advantage throughout this run. I understand your thinking and if it comes to pass hope we are clinker free in the post season

[@noahedwards8865]

What do those teams have to do with this 1 ? You can’t let the organization past influence how you feel about the team it doesn’t influence their play we have to stop with the pessimism and enjoy our season 1 game at a time

[@MTBTrek34]

Davenport is the true Mr glass. I thought Roanall smith was bad lol

[@SaiyadSahadat]

What if we move cam Robison to right guard next season?

[@robertdistler3093]

Every year, the complaint is the OL. Kwesi, please fix it.

[@JohnKapustka]

Darnold cannot turn into another David Ortiz!

[@JamelMoore-jn6hv]

I think Brandel an risner is good it’s Bradbury undersize he always need help

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

Cashman is the OG Pace Jr is the young shooter

[@marcjohn9404]

Greasy grimey week pt deuce. If Harry and IPJ are back, I think we'll for sure kick their asses.

[@kcwall2917]

we need to build a bully OL. just like what jim harbaugh said. it’s the most important position GROUP in the NFL. i’m tired of seeing garret bradberry get steamrolled when we need a clean pocket. draft IOL/C high this draft and go bpa

[@wuta6347]

As mentioned below, the D needs to wrap low on tackles! Trying to get the ball out for turnovers is great and all, but at the same time the opposing running backs/receivers are gaining extra yards! SKOL!!

[@KD-bd9rc]

Question did the Vikings try to sign Barkley ? Just some I was wondering

[@n1ght0wl68]

Ideally McCarthy statrs next season so that they hsve more capital to spend.,plus, he's the future.

[@unicornhearts]

Why does everybody keep saying he’s the future? He hasn’t even played a regular season snap yet. Because Kevin O’Connell said that in April?

[@noahedwards8865]

@@unicornheartsbecause they drafted him in the first round and set the team up to spend money in free agency hence why he traded majority of our picks and took on the dead money for this season

[@noahedwards8865]

Facts

[@kamgalinha6162]

Pace coming back and smith for the end 🎉

[@tripleottbuck9348]

Geez, Gonzales (announcer), could you hate the Vikes anymore?

[@billysa049]

Lets start a trend where we only start QBs 27 - 31(max). So resogn Darnald, start JJ when hes 27 and draft his replacement. Rinse and repeat.

[@terrymulholland71]

We can't sit the bed against Pack

[@jiordone8563]

Darnold could get the MVP if he really plays well and the Vikings win their final 2 games and become the #1 seed.

[@earlwood9977]

Don’t talk about my 4th string playoff game winning quarterback like that. 😂😂

[@geeleeskolvikes]

It does seem that the blitzes are being picked up and not getting home on a regular basis. Even the AA gap ones. Frustrating. The olines just seem to compress and bottle up our blizers. Hope B Flo can figure that one out. We're going need it against Love and Goof and during the playoff run. SKOL!

[@unicornhearts]

The Vikings don’t have much of a run game to speak of.

[@martysheets6882]

This is Sam's team now.

[@savasbeatie7675]

Sing Ave Maria again Andy!

[@bridgeboys69]

One more truth is Gilmore's DPI calls were bad calls.

[@brandonblock288]

So true

[@Tree-vis]

Somehow turn darnold into jeanty and we win jerombardies

[@rightman2279]

Foreal our Oline suck

[@KennethBeroid-x6b]

This is why you let Darnorld walk. Franchise him and trade him for some draft picks and use the 72million you have in cap space to get players where you are weak to improve these areas. You may get worse at qb but you can improve in other areas like the OL and the DL and the team can still win 13 games next year and have a shot at the SB for about 3-5 years

[@noahedwards8865]

Facts it’s not a guarantee you get worst at QB but we need to add the pieces most of our starting secondary isn’t signed past this season and jones is only signed for this season and we don’t have the draft capital to make it work

[@JohnKapustka]

...at least not without a Jerome-bardi or two first!

[@donXjuan]

I wouldn't be surprised if the low energy NY Giants try to throw 55mil a year at Sam

[@butterdragonfirefly]

13-2 and crapping on the OL and DL is a choice I guess...

[@paulmartens9207]

Trade Daniel Jones for Myles Garrett. Browns need a QB, we would be over the top with this monster lineman.

[@nicstevens6499]

1 game at a time.. GB won't make it easy and will fight...

[@senshibat8920]

who dat.. dem Saints aint great No Breeze Drews gone.

[@ultramp333]

I am all for running the ball, but not when its just a waste of down or 2 yards gain our strength is in the pass game.

[@terryfuller7568]

Why are accolades so important to you,who cares,they mean nothing.

[@vBadCo]

Darnold is younger than Mahomes! Sign him and trade McCarthy for 2 first round picks

[@justincase3108]

Wow, if that could happen I’d say do it!!! But I don’t think you get 2 firsts and #9 is a massive potential for (post 14) ongoing franchise QB!

[@edgarortiz201]

Too early to trade JJ😢. If SAM plays at this level or better next year then yes.

[@R00sterf1sh]

Absolutely do not do this lol.

[@noahedwards8865]

Delusional and terrible idea

[@bounmeeyang8854]

Gotta go one way or the other way. Cant have both. Either resign Darnold and possibly improve iOL or tag and trade Sam than beef up the iOL and have JJM as qb

[@petemacinnes]

What if they sign darnold and he reverts, you just blew an opportunity with McCarthy

[@josepheilefson6737]

Ok first McCarthy. I rated McCarthy and Daniels 1 and 2 in the draft. That hasn't changed. McCarthy, think John Elway , plays just like him, so much talent. Sam's a good quarterback. Can't have your cake and eat it too. Have to pick one, McCarthy's better. Trade Sam regardless of any result to this season. The better he does the more you get. Draft and/or sign at least 2 big strong interior linemen and a good running back amd McCarthy will win three Super Bowls. Vikes can win Super bowl this with the #1 seed.

[@edgarortiz201]

How do you know JJ is better? Are you better than Andy Reed. Remember even he had to play Mahomes in one real real before pulling the trigger. Also Smith wasn't putting top 5 QB numbers.

[@brandonblock288]

Why can the Vikings not keep both QBs? JJ is making next to nothing the next 3 years (4 if you use the 5th year option) and who knows what Darnold would need to stay or just tag him for this year and see what happens.

[@danaturner244]

Not sure if it's true, but I've heard that the Vikings had promised Sam they wouldn't use a tag on him. If so, it would be a mistake to do that, bad karma for sure and the news would spread to other FA's that the Vikings can't be trusted. And another thing. If the Vikings do go on to winning the big one this year, with this group of players, it shows you what Sam can do without all of the improvements we all talk about Sure, I'd love to have excellent players along both lines and improvements at DB, but Sam is winning with this group, that has to mean something!

[@bluj1143]

You pay Sam Darnold 50million, and then have 20million for roster holes. Roster degrades. Slinging Mononucleosis begins to fail. We never enter a window. Congratulations, you played yourself.

[@toddzupke7410]

For this fan, nothing short of a SB win will suffice. Otherwise, just another double digit season win total. 🥱