Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph does not want to see his old team “run it back” with the same quarterback plan, instead insisting that current QB1 J.J. McCarthy should compete for his job this summer. Rudolph’s main idea for the competition? Mac Jones, the San Francisco 49ers’ QB2.

Kyle Rudolph questioned the Vikings' handing over the reins of the offense to J.J. McCarthy without providing a veteran backup to compete with him.

The Minnesota Vikings are heading into a pivotal offseason. Adding youth and talent to this position group is one of their most pressing needs.

Defensive coordinator Brian Flores is knocking on the door of multiple opportunities. Daronte Jones is also in line for a promotion if another organization opts for his services. Minnesota has dismissed just one coach on their own, but another could be coming.

With important questions to be answered, who will coach the Vikings' offensive line? And what would happen if Brian Flores leaves?

The Vikings better have a Plan C now that defensive coordinator Brian Flores and defensive backs coach Daronte Jones have interest from other teams.

That's where a first-round pick could come in and elevate the floor and ceiling of the room. And in particular, the Vikings could use a dynamic player who can help them up front in the run game. After having an elite run defense in 2024, the Vikings traded away Harrison Phillips and were only 14th in opponent EPA per rush last season.

The Minnesota Vikings could lose two key defensive coaches, after Green Bay requested a DC interview with assistant Daronte Jones.

Since that 2001 debacle at the Meadowlands, the Vikings have a 4-9 record in playoff games as fans continue to believe.