The P/PTSD Perspective: Former Vikings MVP, Goodbye QB/Hello Receiver, and Discount Passer

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Jun 21, 2025
Sep 28, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Tai Felton (10) warms up before a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: June 21st, 2025

1) Former Vikings QB Wins UFL Championship MVP: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah doesn’t seem to have too many quibbles when it comes to adding talent from the lower-level league. Free agency and the NFL draft are still the main methods of picking up players, but he’s quite happy to add a UFL player if the fit makes sense.

Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah speaks during a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

2) The Vikings Said Goodbye to a Quarterback, Leading to a Receiver Addition: Kirk Cousins was allowed to leave. Minnesota got outbid and was content with that being the case. Part of the reason why was due to the compensatory selection that was added, one that would eventually (after a couple twists and turns) get sunk into receiver Tai Felton.

3) Vikings QB Called “Discount Darnold”: Yet again, the Vikings have remade their quarterback room. Moving on from Kirk Cousins involved welcoming Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, and Brett Rypien. Moving on from Darnold meant welcoming Sam Howell and Max Brosmer.

Jun 11, 2025; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes the ball during mini-camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images.

4) Justin Jefferson is Happy an “Annoying” CB is Now on His Side: In most professions, being annoying is a bad thing. Not so for an NFL cornerback. One thinks back to Xavier Rhodes shutting down Odell Beckham Jr., a football game where the star receiver was a bit annoyed by how he was being covered. The hope is that Minnesota’s new corner is annoying to a lot of receivers in the 2025 season.

5) The Vikings Might Have Drafted a New Brian O’Neill: Basically any draft pick that offers a career akin to the one Brian O’Neill is putting together is a success. We’re talking about a veteran right tackle who is consistently offering rock-solid play. Another O’Neill would be a huge boost in Minnesota.

Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (75) celebrates running back Cam Akers (27) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.

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I'm the Senior Editor for Vikings Territory & PurplePTSD . Twitter & Bluesky: @VikingsGazette. Email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory[dot]com. I am Canadian.