The View from VT: Hints about a QB, The Official Shuffle, & Looking Different in W14

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The View from VT: December 9th, 2023

1) Vikings Fans Want This Man to Start at QB: Thankfully, fans don’t always get what they want. Can you imagine a football team that was ruled by the Twitter masses? There’s a technical term for that in football circles: yikes. Now, that’s not to say that Jaren Hall would have necessarily been a poor choice. Rather, it’s simply acknowledging that NFL coaches tend to know better than social media.

Aug 26, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall (16) rolls out to pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

2) One Report Hints Vikings’ QB Decision has Been Made: The report ended up being accurate. Josh Dobbs is the main man heading into Week 14. Kevin O’Connell, though, did leave the possibility open to insert Nick Mullens if there’s a need.

3) The Vikings’ QB Shuffling has Already Begun, but More Appears on the Horizon: Minnesota signalled that their QB room was moving in a new direction with the release of Sean Mannion. Doing so merely suggested that the team was finally back to full health at QB (minus Kirk Cousins, of course). The team thus moves ahead with a three-headed monster consisting of Dobbs, Mullens, and Hall.

Aug 20, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion (14) throws during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

4) Raiders Promote Former Vikings Draft Picks Ahead of Reunion: Good to see for the young pass rusher. Janarius Robinson didn’t work out in Minnesota, mainly due to injury and the regime change. In a perfect world, the young defender can stay healthy and put together a long, successful career in the NFL.

5) Vikings Could Look and Feel a Lot Different this Weekend: Begin with Justin Jefferson. His presence alone will make a huge difference. Now go ahead and add Akayleb Evans back into the mix. Each player is going to help the Vikings in their pursuit of an unlikely playoff push.

Oct 1, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Enjoy the extra reading, Minnesota Vikings fans.


K. Joudry is the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory and PurplePTSD. He has been covering the Vikings full time since the summer of 2021. He can be found on Twitter and as a co-host for Notes from the North, a humble Vikings podcast.

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