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1 month ago | 
pressnewsagency.org | Michael Silver |Dianna Russini |Alec Lewis
By Michael Silver, Dianna Russini and Alec LewisThree days after becoming a free agent, Aaron Rodgers remains a quarterback without a team. As the four-time MVP ponders his next move, one thing has become clear: The person who currently holds the biggest sway over his playing future is Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell.
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1 month ago | 
obnews.co | Michael Silver |Dianna Russini |Alec Lewis
By Michael Silver, Dianna Russini and Alec LewisThree days after becoming a free agent, Aaron Rodgers remains a quarterback without a team. As the four-time MVP ponders his next move, one thing has become clear: The person who currently holds the biggest sway over his playing future is Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Alec Lewis
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EAGAN, Minn. — It’s always wild how quickly an NFL season can end. The train hums for 18 weeks and then screeches to a halt. There is no warning, no alert telling us what’s about to happen.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Alec Lewis
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WALDORF, Md. — A small frame sits atop a table in the entryway of the Jackson home. It’s electronic, alternating in a slideshow from one image to the next. Most of the photos capture the family’s joy. Almost always front and center is Khyree.“I just love this one,” his mother, Ebbony, says.Eyeblack is smeared beneath Khyree’s eyes inside the tiny frame. His arm wraps around his younger brother’s neck. Their father stares at the brotherly affection with pride.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
ourcommunitynow.com | Alec Lewis |Jon Krawczynski
The Minnesota Vikings’ roller-coaster ride continues Sunday night when the Indianapolis Colts come to town.Remember the last time these two teams played? In 2022, some fans — and media members! — left the game at halftime. Unfortunately, they missed one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history. What I’m watchingLewis:T.J. Hockenson. It’s easy to forget that he had 95 catches last season, more than any tight end not named Evan Engram and more than all but 13 other players in the NFL.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
naturahoy.com | Jane Eastick |Colton Pouncy |Alec Lewis |Matt Schneidman
By Colton Pouncy, Alec Lewis, Matt Schneidman and Kevin FishbainEvery week, The Athletic’s Austin Mock plugs numbers into an algorithm that calculates each NFL team’s chances of making the playoffs. The Lions currently sit at 92 percent. The Vikings are at 87 percent. The Packers sit at 70 percent. And the Bears hover around 39 percent. All four NFC North teams rank in the top 15 in terms of odds.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
msn.com | Alec Lewis
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Alec Lewis
The crowd was roaring like it'd just seen a knockout in a heavyweight fight. But this was not that. It was Week 1 of the 2018 season, and the New York Jets were at Ford Field in Detroit to play the Lions. The matchup was highly anticipated, a prime-time game on national television, because of the Jets' new quarterback. Wearing a white jersey with dark green trim, Sam Darnold crouched under center, turned his head and looked left down the line of scrimmage. He tapped his left foot backward.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
nytimes.com | Alec Lewis
More movement could occur with waivers over the next 24 hours. And the Vikings roster still has holes, especially at running back and kick returner. In the meantime, here is a thought on all 53 players who made the cut:OffenseQB Sam Darnold: The X-factor. Can he limit his turnovers? Can the Vikings' offensive staff lean into his athletic traits? For better or worse, it feels like Minnesota's 2024 season hinges on his play. QB Nick Mullens: You know what you have.
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Aug 17, 2024 | 
sltrib.com | Alec Lewis |Jon Krawczynski
Seth Greenwald, a linebacker on a southern Minnesota high school team called Mankato West that won a state championship 25 years ago, glanced at his buzzing phone earlier this week. The caller ID flashed with a location: Paris. Greenwald answered. A reporter introduced himself over the phone, then asked if he could interview Greenwald about one of his former coaches, a man named Tim Walz. Greenwald laughed. You're in Paris to cover the Olympics, and you want to talk to me?
