As soon as Super Bowl LVIII concludes Sunday night in Las Vegas, the NFL will shift its collective focus to the future. It’s a mutual understanding around the league that discussions don’t start until after the playoffs, so everything has been on hold for the past month.That includes the Vikings, who are preparing to begin their biggest offseason in years. CEO Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has so much to sort out over the coming months as he tries to turn the needle on his competitive overhaul.The most pressing question: What is his plan for franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins?Some reports suggest that Cousins could earn up to $45 million a year, despite the fact that he is still recovering from his Achilles tendon. That could be too expensive for the Vikings, who are likely to move superstar receiver Justin Jefferson at some point and still need to fill out the rest of the roster.
Introduction: Heading into Super Bowl weekend, host Michael Rand looks at two NFL stories with Minnesota ties. First, former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is back in the league after a two-year absence. Zimmer reportedly will be the new defensive coordinator in Dallas and will work for former rival head coach Mike McCarthy. Ex-Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, meanwhile, will need to wait at least another year for his Hall of Fame call. He said he was “hugely disappointed and shocked” that he missed the cut again. Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine joins the show to break down the trade for Monte Morris. The upshot: Getting another solid veteran for the rotation was just what the Wolves needed, but it was also about all they could do. Plus you’ll hear from Wolves coach Chris Finch on the trade. He talked about Morris after the Wolves routed the Bucks on Thursday.
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