Disaster weekend for Vikings: H&H Podcast #FOX9Minneapolis

Hicks and Lake break down the Vikings’ porous run defense and question why all the high-priced offseason signings have failed to live up to expectations. Is there light at the end of the tunnel, or are the Vikings stuck in quicksand? The two also examine General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s draft classes and why the lack of depth from his picks is holding this team back.

With the Carson Wentz experiment seemingly over, attention now turns back to J.J. McCarthy. Lake wonders if head coach Kevin O’Connell is truly a quarterback guru — or if he’s simply had success tweaking veteran signal-callers. Hicks, on the other hand, urges fans to be patient with McCarthy, reminding everyone that the rookie needs time to develop before any judgments are made.

Meanwhile, the Gophers followed up a big home win over #25 Nebraska by surrendering 31 points to Iowa before halftime. The question now: will Minnesota ever be a serious contender, or is mediocrity their identity? Hicks and Lake discuss why the standard for success in Minnesota football needs to be raised.

On a brighter note, the Timberwolves are off to a 2-1 start — but their latest win came with concern. Star guard Anthony Edwards suffered a hamstring injury that could sideline him for a bit. The hosts debate whether this setback might actually help Minnesota in the long run as they continue to search for their true identity.

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