The P/PTSD Perspective: New Defender Signed, QB Report, and 11 DC Options

Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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The P/PTSD Perspective: January 10th, 2025

1) Vikings Sign All-Star Defender: Naturally, many will think of stud defensive tackle Jalen Redmond. Seeing the new signing at defensive tackle come close to Redmond will represent a huge win for Minnesota’s front office. Maintaining some healthy skepticism is wise, but the recent add did tear up the CFL.

Vikings defenders agains the new York Giants in 2025
Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jalen Redmond (61) reacts with linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

2) New Report Details Vikings’ Quarterback Plans for the Offseason: Consider a quarterback hierarchy consisting of QB1 J.J. McCarthy, QB2 Max Brosmer, and QB3 John Wolford (the “psycho”). Now consider that same hierarchy but with a strong QB2 shoehorned in, bumping Brosmer and Wolford down a spot. A lot more promising, right?

3) 11 DC Candidates the Vikings Could Consider: Increasingly, the Brian Flores situation feels like one where the sensational coordinator is going to depart to become a head coach. Seeing that possibility become a reality would mean that the DC candidates become ultra important (notably, one top candidate could get hired away).

Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

4) Vikings Coach and QB Get Put on the Spot with Team’s Controversial Question: Who is going to be the starter in 2026? Remains to be seen. All that one gets out of the top people in the Twin Cities is that there’s going to be work alongside praise for the growth that has taken place.

5) Vikings Finally Promote Buried Niche Defender: Soon enough, the Vikings need to embrace a youth movement on defense. Most of the starters are well-established veterans. Of course, the drafting issues haven’t helped, but the point remains: leaning on the young lads needs to arrive at some point soon.

Aug 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman (27) runs the ball as Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Taki Taimani (94) tackles him during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports.

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