DAVE CAMPBELL
FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and offensive advisor Gary Kubiak watches quarterbacks during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. As coach Mike Zimmer prepares for his eighth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he might need to hire yet another offensive coordinator with Gary Kubiak uncertain to return. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Vikings OC Kubiak retires after 36-year NFL career

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2021 06:30 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak has

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gestures to fans after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Super Bowl play-ins at Lambeau rare yet rich events for Pack

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2021 02:21 AM EST
As Aaron Rodgers spoke with reporters in the wake of Green Bay's lopsided loss

FILE - Cutouts of Minnesota Vikings fans are shown in the stands of US Bank Stadium during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. The eight teams hosting NFL playoff games this month are more than happy to be staying home with all of comfort it brings, but the actual advantage of playing there all but disappeared during this pandemic season of mostly empty stadiums.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2021 07:35 PM EST
For the eight NFL teams guaranteed to host at least one game in the playoffs

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and teammates react after Cousins' touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Zimmer, Vikes seek stability in brace for Kubiak retirement

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2021 01:26 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Much like in Mike Zimmer's first year, the Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Vikings enter offseason with deteriorated defense to repair

By Dave Campbell Jan. 04, 2021 06:29 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings missed the playoffs by one game in a

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) readies for the play in the second quarter during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Minneapolis. Eric Kendricks and the Minnesota Vikings have had a rough year between the lines, but the 2019 All-Pro linebacker, whose 2020 season has been shortened by a calf injury, has made quite an impact off the field. He’s the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, for his community work focused on criminal justice reform. (AP Photo/David Berding, File)
Vikings LB Kendricks has done vital work on and off field

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2020 02:46 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Kendricks was playing at an All-Pro level again this

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
AP sources: Star Vikings RB Cook absent after father's death

By Dave Campbell Dec. 30, 2020 01:14 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Running back Dalvin Cook is not practicing with the

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries for his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eliminated Vikings seek to find purpose from final week

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 08:26 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings' grind of a season will end this week

Chicago Bears wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) talks with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 33-27. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No dissension, no diva: Vikings, Jefferson share mutual love

By Dave Campbell Dec. 23, 2020 07:51 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pass from Kirk Cousins sailed through the end zone and

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (39) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Bears won 33-27. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Bears beat Vikings 33-27 to stay in stride in playoff race

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2020 04:45 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — David Montgomery burst through a big hole in the defense and

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown run with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears visit Vikings, at playoff race pace for once

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2020 05:02 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Minnesota Vikings finished their debut 2016 season

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Dan Bailey (5) kicks a 23-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Still kicking? "We'll see." Vikes keep Bailey for time being

By Dave Campbell Dec. 16, 2020 05:29 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have kept kicker Dan Bailey for now,

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs up field during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Top chef: As Vikings chase playoffs, Cook as busy as ever

By Dave Campbell Dec. 09, 2020 04:34 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings wanted to keep Dalvin Cook fresh for

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 23-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Vikings outlast error-prone Jags 27-24 on Bailey's OT kick

By Dave Campbell Dec. 06, 2020 05:16 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have made it all the way back to even

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Vikings still committed to core, as Jaguars starting over

By Dave Campbell Dec. 03, 2020 05:54 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars, just short of three years ago,

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
After clutch performance, Vikings need Cousins to keep it up

By Dave Campbell Dec. 02, 2020 06:58 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all the precision and production that Kirk Cousins has

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) dives past Carolina Panthers cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) to score his second touchdown of the day in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP)
Bridgewater, Panthers leave Minnesota with frustrating loss

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2020 07:34 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had just given them the gift of a

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson (81) catches a 2-point conversion over Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Beebe amends for fumble with TD as Vikes top Panthers 28-27

By Dave Campbell Nov. 29, 2020 05:02 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chad Beebe seized the chance to make up for the glaring

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs up field between Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) and safety Xavier Woods (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
As Vikings prepare for Panthers, Cook reflects on Teddy Time

By Dave Campbell Nov. 27, 2020 12:35 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Dalvin Cook arrived in Minnesota in 2017, the Vikings

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Learning Vikings defense takes another lesson in defeat

By Dave Campbell Nov. 23, 2020 06:24 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For the sixth time in the last eight games, the Minnesota