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Every year there are plenty of coaches fired and hired. Here are the NFL head coaching changes for this year. Note: This article will be updated throughout the season and offseason. AFC East Miami Dolphins Fired: Brian Flores Hired: Mike McDaniel AFC South Houston Texans Fired: David Culley Hired: Lovie Smith Jacksonville Jaguars Fired: Urban…
The Minnesota Vikings plan on hiring Kevin O’Connell, the current Rams offensive coordinator, as head coach according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. O’Connell, 36, has been the Rams offensive coordinator for the last two seasons. The offense ranked sixth in the league in points per game at 27.2. Before his time with the Rams, O’Connell…
Now that the NFL regular season has concluded the NFL’s head coaching carousel can begin. Within the past few days, multiple head coaching vacancies have opened up around the league. Before Week 18 there were two head coaching positions available. Now there are seven head coaching vacancies currently open. Over the next couple of days,…
The Minnesota Vikings have made sweeping changes to their staff, as they have fired head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. In eight seasons with the Vikings, Zimmer posted a 72-56-1 record. He had two playoff wins, including the Minnesota Miracle, which sent the Vikings to the…
There is about one month left in the NFL season. This means that rumors will start to emerge about head coaches who may be on the hot seat and could be fired by the end of the season. There have already been two head coaches let go 14 weeks into the 2021 season. During these…
The Cardinals are 1-0 and ready to start their home game schedule on Sunday. Despite it only being one week into the season, the Cardinals looked absolutely impressive in their road win over Tennessee. As for their opponent, the visiting Minnesota Vikings, they blew an opportunity to escape Cincinnati with a victory in Week 1.…
On Saturday the Broncos played their first preseason matchup. The game ended in a 33-6 stomping of the Vikings. Although Mike Zimmer chose not to play his starters, the Broncos’ coaching staff was still able to learn a lot about their potential roster. Here are some players that stood out. Drew Lock Drew Lock was…
The ultimate goal of most NFL players is to one day make the Hall of Fame. It seems like once a veteran plays at an elite level for a large period of time, he gets recognition for his high level of play on a yearly basis, and/or appears in Super Bowls or multiple playoff games…
NFL Kickoff is tonight, so TGH is bringing you analysis of one of the most fascinating and competitive divisions in football. This short series will be evaluating the worst-case scenario for each NFC North team that could keep them out of the playoffs (barring major injuries to key players). Today, we take a look at…
NFL offseason activities are in full swing, as most teams have started and the rest will start this week. As players begin getting ready for the upcoming season, they are all setting out with the same goal in mind: Win the Super Bowl. While that dream will die for some teams more quickly than for…
The 2019 NFL Draft is this month, which means that The Game Haus will be doing draft profiles for every team. Each NFL team will be looked at heading into this year’s draft including what their needs are and who they could be targeting. The Minnesota Vikings will be the 17th team evaluated. Summary A…
As it relates to the tight ends, the number one question is whether or not to pay up for a premium player at the position, or choose the low-risk, value play. The answer to that question will differ depending on the contest you enter; however, it is mostly mid-priced players who wound up on my…
Last week, we looked at an early prediction of the Vikings’ depth chart heading into 2018. These offseason guesses are fine reads, but often neglect to represent a team’s undrafted free agent (UDFA) class. Every year, dozens of talented players slip through the cracks to sign as UDFAs. Although many will fail to stick around…
Every year, we hear the same question being asked after the NFL Draft: Who will be the next Ezekiel Elliott, Alvin Kamara or Andrew Luck? Rookie sensations take over the NFL each season, reshaping both their team and the league in the process. In 2017, Kamara made the Saints’ even more formidable, turning them into…
“You can never have too many cornerbacks,” said Mike Zimmer, hours after Trae Waynes had his fifth-year option exercised. “That’s how we feel about corners — just one more. So as many times as we can find guys that can cover around here, the more we want.” Zimmer’s philosophy is being pushed to the limit…
After months of planning and preparation, the NFL Draft has finally arrived. This year’s draft lived up to the hype, with a flurry of trades and surprising picks. For the Minnesota Vikings, the NFL Draft was somewhat of a mixed bag. The Vikings picked up a handful of talented players but did not attack positions…
The 2018 NFL Draft is now a week away, which means that Draftmas is back. Draftmas will take a look at each NFL team heading into the NFL Draft, what their needs are and who they could be targeting. You will find it here. Draftmas will continue with the Minnesota Vikings 2018 NFL Draft profile. …
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed Eric Kendricks to a five-year, $50 million deal on Monday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The contract reportedly includes $25 million of guaranteed money. Prior to the extension, Kendricks only had one year left on his rookie contract. What the Vikings are Getting After being selected in the second round…
With mock draft season in full swing, several prospects are beginning to be linked to their new teams. Although some first-round fits seem obvious (like Bradley Chubb to Indianapolis), others aren’t so clear. For the Minnesota Vikings, having a successful draft will be imperative to their success in 2018. Here are some of the Vikings’…
This week, the focus in the football world was on the NFL scouting combine. However, the 2018 free agency period is quickly approaching. So far, we have broken down every position of the Minnesota Vikings’ roster except for one, the safety position. Having a solid safety in the defensive backfield is vital in today’s NFL.…
