The P/PTSD Perspective: 4 New Starters, KOC’s Heavyweight Fight, and Glorious Prediction

Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) participates in a drill during spring football practice at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 1, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Ncaa Football Florida Gators Spring Football Practice. © Matt Pendleton / USA TODAY NETWORK.

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The P/PTSD Perspective: May 23rd, 2026

1) Check Out the Vikings’ 4 New Starters on Defense: Nothing is certain until it’s certain, so the educated guess is precisely that: an educated guess. Assuming good health, Caleb Banks should have his hand in the dirt for the opening snap of Week 1. Who joins him remains to be seen.

Vikings DT Caleb Banls on the draft bigboard in Pittsburgh in 2026
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks is selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the number 18 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

2) Kevin O’Connell is Bringing a Heavyweight to Vikings Camp: The Baltimore Ravens are a fantastic football team. Seeing them win the Super Bowl in February of 2027 won’t be at all surprising. The Vikings will therefore get a good test in the August practices.

3) Bleacher Report Offers Glorious Vikings Prediction: At the end of the day, nobody truly knows how the season is going to unfold. How many correctly anticipated a Seahawks v. Patriots Super Bowl? Football can often be an unpredictable sport, making it well worth following.

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up before the game against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

4) A Late Vikings Signing Deserves an A+: Very few are against the deal for Jauan Jennings. What should be remembered is that he makes the team better. Indeed, the singular player is going to allow those around him to shine, meaning he could punch above his weight class.

5) Vikings Have 1 Player in All-Breakout Team: Major year upcoming for Dallas Turner. The edge rusher was ultra costly. The problem is that he’s closer to Leonard Floyd than Danielle Hunter. In other words, Mr. Turner is good but not great, which needs to change.

Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) celebrates after a play as Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) reacts in the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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