The View from VT: Greatest Ever Vikings, News Keeps Getting Better, and Poor Health Update

Sep 27, 1998; Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Vikings (84) Randy Moss in action against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports © Copyright USA TODAY Sports

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The View from VT: July 5th, 2025

1) 2 Vikings Land Among NFL’s 25 Greatest Players Ever: If things continue on the current trajectory, then Justin Jefferson is going to be among the Vikings who get tossed onto these lists. In the present day, however, things are constrained to players who have completed their careers. Both former Vikings fully earned their spot on the list.

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) watches practice during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

2) The Vikings News that Keeps Getting Better and Better: At first, the plan was to pickup a pair of compensatory picks. And then there was the chance to get a third. The latest update opens the possibility of a fourth. Likely? No. Possible? Yes. Tip of the cap to you, Nick Korte.

3) Vikings Fans Won’t Love the Christian Darrisaw Update: On the field, the Vikings are an aggressive team. Off the field, the Vikings can be, as well, when it comes to adding talent. Where they tend to be very cautious is when it comes to bringing players back from injury. Don’t be surprised if Christian Darrisaw isn’t out there early in the year.

NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 19, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) against Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

4) Vikings Rookie Already on Track to Start: Not too often, folks, have there been rookie starters under the current leadership. Seeing the trend reverse itself in 2025 with not just the rookies but also the sophomores — most notably, with J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner — would go a long way in making the year a success.

5) It’s July. Here Come the Vikings Moves: Very soon, the NFL is going to heat up again. Yes, the slow portion of the year is currently keeping the news subdued, but that’s going to change in a matter of weeks. NFL training camps will take lift off this month, so there could be a bit of roster shuffling before too long.

NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Las Vegas Raiders
Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell (left) and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah react during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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