The P/PTSD Perspective: Legend Mentoring Rookie, Sweet Cash Payout, and Bold Claim

K. Joudry |

May 31, 2025

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) moved from guard to tackle this season following an injury to Josh Simmons. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: May 31st, 2025

1) Vikings Legend Offers to Mentor the Rookie: Donovan Jackson has been generating plenty of hype. If the Vikings legend can help to push the No. 24 selection even a tiny bit higher, then the relationship will be more than worth it. The Vikings are long overdue for having an excellent offensive line.

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) during final warm ups at the Cotton Bowl Classic before their game against Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January, 10, 2025. © Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

2) Vikings’ UDFA Got a Sweet Stack of Cash to Come to Minnesota: Basically an annual tradition at this stage. The draft concludes and then Kwesi Adofo-Mensah drains the ATM to bring in some of the best talent that’s leftover. Any chance the corner earns a spot on the 53-man roster?

3) Former Vikings’ Pass Rusher Makes a Bold Claim: Good to see that Pat Jones is feeling confident. His best season arrived at the right time: just ahead of free agency. He’s now working on a medium-sized deal that represents a nice raise over his previous pay within his rookie contract. Nothing but well wishes for the pass rusher.

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Pat Jones II (91) celebrates his sack against Tennessee Titans Will Levis (8) during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.

4) The Power of a New Viking is Already Turning Heads: Minnesota signed the large lad at right guard for precisely these abilities. The Vikings are looking to become a meaner, tougher football team. Will Fries will be key to the new approach.

5) Vikings All But Confirm Christian Darrisaw’s Replacement: When Darrisaw went down with an injury last season, the Vikings opted to trade for a new left tackle — Cam Robinson — rather than elevate David Quessenberry. That said something. The decision to go sign Justin Skule in free agency reconfirmed what got communicated during the season.

Dec 26, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (71) and Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) chase a fumble by quarterback Kirk Cousins (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Darrisaw recovered the fumble. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports.

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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 social media (@VikingsGazette). If you feel so inclined, subscribe to his Substack, The Vikings Gazette, for more great Vikings content.