Playoffs are highly unlikely. So, is signing Kirk Cousins a top offseason priority or should Vikings move on to draft a 1st round QB? What are the chances of Brian Flores and Harrison Smith returning to the defense? 

Playoffs are highly unlikely. So, is signing Kirk Cousins a top offseason priority or should Vikings move on to draft a 1st round QB? What are the chances of Brian Flores and Harrison Smith returning to the defense?

Minnesota Vikings interviews, analysis, and more from Midwest Communications sports personalities.

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Jan. 5, 2024 - What to be done after Detroit?

Rookie Jaren Hall's start at QB means what vs a bad Packers defense?

Rookie Jaren Hall's start at QB means what vs a bad Packers defense?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - NYE Border Battle vs Packers

Why and how damage can be done on the Detroit defense. 

Why and how damage can be done on the Detroit defense.

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Dec. 24 vs Lions

Dobbs and Jefferson together for the first time. Plus, will it be a feast for the Minnesota defense against an unproven statue QB?

Dobbs and Jefferson together for the first time. Plus, will it be a feast for the Minnesota defense against an unproven statue QB?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Viva Vikings in Vegas vs Raiders?

KOC appeared to put Dobbs on notice after a 4 INT game. So what should (or will) the Vikings do with extra time to shore up the QB spot for the final five games?

KOC appeared to put Dobbs on notice after a 4 INT game. So what should (or will) the Vikings do with extra time to shore up the QB spot for the final five games?

Bye Week Blues, and what do at QB1?

Dobb-ers down, and will (should) Justin Jefferson return vs Chicago? And how scary are the 3-8 Bears?

Dobb-ers down, and will (should) Justin Jefferson return vs Chicago? And how scary are the 3-8 Bears?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Pre-Bears (Nov. 25, 2023)

The Dobbs dynamics at Mile High, and a Jordan Hicks-less defense vs Russell Wilson and crew

The Dobbs dynamics at Mile High, and a Jordan Hicks-less defense vs Russell Wilson and crew

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Nov. 17, 2023 at Denver

Inside the Josh Dobbs fantastic finish and the matchup with NOLA

Inside the Josh Dobbs fantastic finish and the matchup with NOLA

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Nov. 10, 2023 (Saints preview)

First game post Cousins, with rookie QB, and paths to victory. Plus, thoughts on Josh Dobbs.

First game post Cousins, with rookie QB, and paths to victory. Plus, thoughts on Josh Dobbs.

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Nov. 5, 2023 at Atlanta

How Kirk cut up the 49ers, and what to expect out of Jordan Love vs Brian Flores' blitzing defense. 

How Kirk cut up the 49ers, and what to expect out of Jordan Love vs Brian Flores' blitzing defense.

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 27, 2023 - Packers

Injuries for booth teams loom. Kirk in prime time (overblown topic?)

Injuries for booth teams loom. Kirk in prime time (overblown topic?)

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 20, 2023 (49ers)

Cousins trade talk, JJ sidelined, wet and windy vs Fields means...?

Cousins trade talk, JJ sidelined, wet and windy vs Fields means...?

Paul Allen's Vikings  Views - Oct. 13, 2023 (Bears)

How can the Vikings take down Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champs?

How can the Vikings take down Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champs?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Oct. 6, 2023

What more could be asked of Cousins? What matchups favor the Vikings?

What more could be asked of Cousins? What matchups favor the Vikings?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Sept. 29 (Pre-Panthers)

Adding Cam Akers, defending Justin Herbert, and a match-up that will favor the Vikings

Adding Cam Akers, defending Justin Herbert, and a match-up that will favor the Vikings

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Chargers (Sept 22, 2023)

How to solve the turnover problem and run game to prevent 0-3

How to solve the turnover problem and run game to prevent 0-3

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Post-Eagles - Sept. 15, 2023

The Flores defense, C.J. Ham's expanded role(?), prediction vs Baker's Bucs

The Flores defense, C.J. Ham's expanded role(?), prediction vs Baker's Bucs

Paul Allen's Vikings Views vs Bucs - Sept. 9, 2023

Run Dalvin more against a bad rush defense? Did Giants OL Nick Gates poke the bear that is the Purple Palace full of Vikings fans?

Run Dalvin more against a bad rush defense? Did Giants OL Nick Gates poke the bear that is the Purple Palace full of Vikings fans?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Giants - Jan. 15, 2023

Should the Vikings play their starters? What was most alarming about the Packers loss?

Should the Vikings play their starters? What was most alarming about the Packers loss?

Vikings Views - Bears - Jan. 8, 2022

What aspect will hold the Packers back most from beating the Vikings?

What aspect will hold the Packers back most from beating the Vikings?

Vikings Views - Packers - Jan. 1, 2023

How has Cousins taken his game to the next level? Giants' vulnerabilities, and blitzing vs Daniel Jones.

How has Cousins taken his game to the next level? Giants' vulnerabilities, and blitzing vs Daniel Jones.

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Dec. 23 - Giants

Is the defensive struggle more scheme or personnel? Should Dalvin Cook have a breakout game on Saturday?

Is the defensive struggle more scheme or personnel? Should Dalvin Cook have a breakout game on Saturday?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Colts - Dec. 16, 2022

How to combat Jets' supreme CB combo? Who is Mike White? Will this game be "over"-whelming or "under"-whelming for some?

How to combat Jets' supreme CB combo? Who is Mike White? Will this game be "over"-whelming or "under"-whelming for some?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Jets - Dec. 2, 2022

What to make of a major bounce back after the Dallas destruction?

What to make of a major bounce back after the Dallas destruction?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Post-Patriots - Nov. 24, 2022

How does PA process his national fame from his thrilling call in Buffalo? What more is in store for the offense? What danger does Dallas present?

How does PA process his national fame from his thrilling call in Buffalo? What more is in store for the offense? What danger does Dallas present?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Cowboys - Nov. 18, 2022

What will T.J. Hockenson add to the offense? How will Kirk's return to DC affect him and the atmosphere? Washington has won 3 straight. Why?

What will T.J. Hockenson add to the offense? How will Kirk's return to DC affect him and the atmosphere? Washington has won 3 straight. Why?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Commanders - Nov. 4, 2022

What challenges do the 3-4 but offensively gifted Cards present? How have the Vikings become one of the NFL's least mistake-prone teams?

What challenges do the 3-4 but offensively gifted Cards present? How have the Vikings become one of the NFL's least mistake-prone teams?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Cardinals - Oct. 30, 2022

How can a Top 10 Vikings offense expose a 4th-worst Dolphins scoring defense? With 3rd string QB starting, what should we expect of Minnesota defense?

How can a Top 10 Vikings offense expose a 4th-worst Dolphins scoring defense? With 3rd string QB starting, what should we expect of Minnesota defense?

PA's Vikings Views - Dolphins (Oct. 14, 2022)

What part of the 2-2 and offensively anemic Bears make them an upset threat? Why does PA see Minnesota as a Super Bowl contender?

What part of the 2-2 and offensively anemic Bears make them an upset threat? Why does PA see Minnesota as a Super Bowl contender?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Bears, Oct. 9, 2022

How much longer can the offense keep ticking, and winning, with JJ bottled up and Dalvin Cook hurt?

How much longer can the offense keep ticking, and winning, with JJ bottled up and Dalvin Cook hurt?

Paul Allen's Views - Saints in London (Sep. 30, 2022)

Why are the Saints for the taking? Can winning with JJ bottled up keep working? Can a Cook-Mattison committee at RB work?

Why are the Saints for the taking? Can winning with JJ bottled up keep working? Can a Cook-Mattison committee at RB work?

Paul Allen's Views - Saints in London (Sept. 30, 2022)

What were red flags and "not to worry's" from Philly? Why are the Lions dangerous, for once?

What were red flags and "not to worry's" from Philly? Why are the Lions dangerous, for once?

Paul Allen's Views - Lions, Sept. 23, 2022

What appears sustainable about the Vikings explosive offense, and how does the purple stop the freight train that is Jalen Hurts?

What appears sustainable about the Vikings explosive offense, and how does the purple stop the freight train that is Jalen Hurts?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Pummeling the Pack, previewing the Eagles

The biggest matchup, Kirk with new offensive head coach, and Devonte's void.

The biggest matchup, Kirk with new offensive head coach, and Devonte's void.

PA's Vikings Views: What to expect vs Packers on Sunday

What will new backup Nick Mullens bring? Why is PA so confident in a win over the Packers and a strong start to the O'Connell era?

What will new backup Nick Mullens bring? Why is PA so confident in a win over the Packers and a strong start to the O'Connell era?

Vikings Views - Mullens, and a hot start to 2022?

Why is PA so confident the Vikes will beat the Packers in Week 1, and in a strong start to the season?

Why is PA so confident the Vikes will beat the Packers in Week 1, and in a strong start to the season?

Vikings Views - Mullens and a hot start?

Analyzing the controversial '21 Vikings and... why should fans want Kirk back?

Analyzing the controversial '21 Vikings and... why should fans want Kirk back?

Paul Allen's Views - Future of Zimmer and Cousins

Mannion will start. What hopes can the Vikings lean on?

Mannion will start. What hopes can the Vikings lean on?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Kirk has covid, will not play in Green Bay

Sean Mannion will get start, despite not practicing this week. Are Vikings doomed?

Sean Mannion will get start, despite not practicing this week. Are Vikings doomed?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Kirk has COVID, will not play in Green Bay

Covid playing a massive part in Monday's game vs the reeling Bears. How big of factors are Hicks and Kendricks?

Covid playing a massive part in Monday's game vs the reeling Bears. How big of factors are Hicks and Kendricks?

PA's Vikings Views - Fields of Green in Chicago?

Cook's heroics, Cousins' struggles, and why Zimmer won't be fired in-season.

Cook's heroics, Cousins' struggles, and why Zimmer won't be fired in-season.

PA's Vikings Views: Escaping the Steelers

What happened to Cousins the last two games? How different is this team without Kendricks and Barr, even against winless Detroit?

What happened to Cousins the last two games? How different is this team without Kendricks and Barr, even against winless Detroit?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Destruction in Detroit?

This Border Battles features an Aaron Rodgers who has almost zero practice the last 3 weeks and a GB defense slowing down explosive offenses. 

This Border Battles features an Aaron Rodgers who has almost zero practice the last 3 weeks and a GB defense slowing down explosive offenses.&nbsp;

Preparing for the Packers

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook, plus how Zimmer will plot against Justin Herbert.

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook, plus how Zimmer will plot against Justin Herbert.

Paul Allen's Vikings Views: Charging into L.A.

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook turmoil.. and how to slow down Justin Herbert.

Preview of Vikings-Chargers in a week of Dalvin Cook turmoil.. and how to slow down Justin Herbert.

Cookin' up a SoCal win in face of adversity?

Does Dallas have a shot without Dak? Plus, PA reflects on 400 games as Vikings Voice.

Does Dallas have a shot without Dak? Plus, PA reflects on 400 games as Vikings Voice.

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Cowboys on Halloween!

Was Minnesota "holding back" vs Detroit? What one thing gives PA utter confidence in beating Panthers?

Was Minnesota "holding back" vs Detroit? What one thing gives PA utter confidence in beating Panthers?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - CAROLINA PREVIEW

What about 0-4 Detroit might actually be scary? What does Barr's return mean? How is Klint Kubiak's play-calling?

What about 0-4 Detroit might actually be scary? What does Barr's return mean? How is Klint Kubiak's play-calling?

Paul Allen's Vikings Views- Detroit Lions, Oct. 3

Zimmer vs. former Vikes assistant Stefanski and other compelling matchups!

Zimmer vs. former Vikes assistant Stefanski and other compelling matchups!

Paul Allen's Vikings Views - Browns Preview, Oct. 3, 2021

Snapping 7-game streak vs Russell? What if Cook can't play? Kirk's solid start. X-factors.

Snapping 7-game streak vs Russell? What if Cook can't play? Kirk's solid start. X-factors.

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