The P/PTSD Perspective: Solve a Critical Problem, Flores’ 1 Spot, and Viking Finishing a Career

K. Joudry |

Jan 11, 2025

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: January 11th, 2025

1) The Vikings Have a Problem to Solve at a Critical Position: Indeed. Will Reichard inspired no shortage of purple optimism in the early moments of the 2024 season. The kid has an impressive leg. The IR trip, though, took some of the wind out of his sails. He’s now a lot more inconsistent.

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) kicks a field goal as punter Ryan Wright (17) looks on during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

2) Brian Flores is Eyeing 1 Specific Coaching Job: Makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it? Flores spent a lot of time with the Patriots, so going back to become the head coach would be a homecoming. Any chance that Robert Kraft prefers someone with an offensive background since so much depends on Drake Maye?

3) Popular First-Year Viking Wants to Finish His Career in Minnesota: Aaron Jones has had a good season in Minnesota. Very good, even. The issue is simply that he’s getting older. The best course of action may involve inking the talented runner to a reasonable two-year deal while looking for a running mate (pun intended) in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Dec 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

4) The Sam Darnold Decision is Easy: Poll different Vikings fans, writers, and the NFL community more broadly and people are going to have different opinions. The simple fact that there is a debate speaks to how well 2024 went for Mr. Darnold.

5) Kevin O’Connell Expects His Rookie to Be Ready for the Big Stage: The head coach consistently expresses belief in his own players. Since the beginning of the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah & O’Connell era, the rookie contributions have been scarce. Maybe one or two step up in a major way during the playoffs.

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell warms up with his players before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.

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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 Twitter, as a co-host for Notes from the North, and as the proprietor at The Vikings Gazette, a humble Vikings Substack.

By K. Joudry

I'm a Canadian Vikings writer & editor. Follow me on Twitter @VikingsGazette and contact me by email: k.joudry[at]vikingsterritory.com