The P/PTSD Perspective: Stealing Hype, 3 FA Visits, and Bringing a Player Back

Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43), linebacker Dallas Turner (15) and linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) talk during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: August 2nd, 2025

1) One Guy is Stealing All the Hype in Vikings Training Camp: Dallas Turner needs to become excellent. If he doesn’t, then Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is going to get even more criticism for his drafting. The good news is simply that the sophomore oozes talent and has put in a pile of work.

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images.

2) Vikings Hosted 3 Free Agents on Saturday: The roster is mostly in place. Mostly. Things may slow down for a GM but they never fully stop. Adofo-Mensah is aware of the options out there and will be looking to improve the team if he believes it makes sense.

3) Former Viking Fired on His Day Off — A Reunion Makes Sense: Any help on specials would be a good thing. Cordarrelle Patterson is an all-time great, someone who should get a place in the Hall of Fame as being one of the best ever returners. Could he come back to the Twin Cities to finish off his career?

Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates his touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

4) Looks Like the Vikings Have a Surprise Starter: Still a lot that can change given that we’re in early August. The initial updates, though, have been positive. Can the momentum continue through the remaining weeks and into September?

5) Out of Nowhere Viking is Turning Heads Early: Brian Flores, an excellent coach, knows a thing or two when it comes to identifying and developing talent. But then one thinks of the player himself. The undrafted corner deserves credit for making noise early in his NFL career.

Jun 10, 2025; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches practices during minicamp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

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