The NFL postseason is looming, and the Minnesota Vikings (13-3, No. 2 seed in NFC) are certainly in the driver’s seat. The Philadelphia Eagles (13-3, No. 1 seed in NFC) have their issues heading into the playoff season with the absence of quarterback Carson Wentz. The Los Angeles Rams (11-5, No. 3 seed in NFC) are a young team of the future but are they a team of the now is the question. The New Orleans Saints (11-5, No. 4 seed in NFC) have future Hall of Famer Drew Brees under center, paired with an explosive offense and a young defense. The Carolina Panthers (11-5, No. 5 in NFC) have had great moments paired with abysmal, and their level of play will rely on 2015 MVP Cam Newton to keep the pace. And last but not least, the Atlanta Falcons (10-6, No. 6 in NFC) will have a long road ahead of them if they want to repeat their success from last season. The Vikings are trying to become the first team to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium. Their defense will be relied o...

With quarterback Sam Bradford out for the second-consecutive week, there is a growing concern in Minnesota for the quarterback position. After a victorious first game at U.S. Bank Stadium against the New Orleans Saints, the 2017 Minnesota Vikings season looked promising, even if it was the lowly Saints. Quarterback Sam Bradford was dealing in the contest, completing 27 of 32 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns. But what now? Bradford’s knee is a question mark, and backup Case Keenum did not look great against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Do the Vikings stick with their backup? Is Teddy Bridgewater an option at some point this season? Are there free agent finds in case Bradford is sidelined for longer than we can fathom? There are a million questions to be answered, and it is only week three folks. The ‘Case’ for Keenum The 29-year old quarterback has been in the league for five years but has not yet had an opportunity to shine. Keenum was signed as an un...

Photo: Harrison Barden, USA TODAY Sports The date is April 25, 2017. The Minnesota Twins have just clinched a victory on the road against the Texas Rangers, 8-1. Center fielder Byron Buxton had been struggling in the batter’s box for the entire month of April, but just recorded a two-for-three night with a run-batted-in and a walk. What makes his line even more impressive is the fact Buxton avoided striking out, as he had come into the game with a strikeout rate of 42.6 percent. To put that stat into perspective: Los Angeles of Anaheim Angels center fielder Mike Trout (whom Buxton was compared to skill-wise once upon a time) was striking out in 23.2 percent of his at-bats and batting .364 in 31 more plate appearances. Buxton (.133 batting average) had fans questioning the outcome of their young, potential star.  The strikeouts were the biggest problem for the 23-year-old, as consistent contact was non-existent. The Baxley, Georgia-native was expected to continue a str...