NFL Insider Rustle Wilson
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NFL Insider Rustle Wilson
@RustleWilson
Ask not for whom the jimmy rustles. It rustles for thee. Vikings, Twins, Wild, and Aurora season ticket holder.






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Jalen Nailor said he’s rocking with JJ McCarthy to come out on top over Kyler Murray to be the #Vikings QB 1 in September. Nailor says McCarthy just needs more in game reps to showcase his skills: “It’s going to bring the best out of both of them.” 🎥: @UpAndAdamsShow



Veteran QB Carson Wentz is re-signing with the Vikings, sources tell The Insiders. So Minnesota’s QB room now features three former top-10 picks: Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and Wentz, who played well last season before a shoulder injury.

Veteran QB Carson Wentz is re-signing with the Vikings, sources tell The Insiders. So Minnesota’s QB room now features three former top-10 picks: Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and Wentz, who played well last season before a shoulder injury.




The Arizona Cardinals officially have released QB Kyler Murray. With Murray now free, the Minnesota Vikings are considered the overwhelming favorite to sign him. In the words of one source: “I’d be shocked if he’s not a Viking.”



I gotta say this — and some might not like it. I don’t see the overwhelming infatuation on Vikings Twitter with Kyler Murray. It bothers me because just over a year ago, a lot of people were big on drafting a young quarterback and letting him develop into the franchise QB. Now suddenly the focus has shifted to a quarterback who hasn’t had much team success in seven seasons in the NFL and has dealt with frequent injuries. I just don’t get it. Maybe some people are subconsciously hoping for another Sam Darnold-type situation, but I really don’t think Kyler automatically puts the Vikings in Super Bowl contention. And here’s the real question: does bringing him in stunt the potential growth of J.J. McCarthy? Or are the Vikings just repeating the same cycle they’ve followed for the past 20+ years — bringing in veteran stopgap quarterbacks who might pop for a season, but ultimately lead to no real postseason success? I’m just asking the question. Some people will call me a hater or whatever — I really don’t care. But what happens if the Vikings do sign Kyler Murray and things don’t go as planned? What if he struggles or gets injured again? Are we going to jump right back on Twitter demanding McCarthy start? At some point we have to stop jumping from quarterback to quarterback. Development on the roster matters, and that’s one of the main reasons this franchise hasn’t reached a Super Bowl.





Another #Vikings target on my radar: Steelers CB James Pierre Became starting corner across from JPJ in Pittsburgh in Week 10 and from there: 🏈 46.4% completion allowed when targeted (9th best among corners facing 20 targets) 🏈 -5.7 receptions over expected (2nd best) 🏈 Made play on the ball 25% of targets (7th best) Additionally, overall in 2025, he had (among qualifying corners): 🏈 88.9 PFF coverage grade (1st) 🏈 29% forced incompletion percentage (1st) 🏈 9 PBUs (T-7th, but much lower snap count than everyone in front of him) 🏈 57.2 passing rating allowed (5th) 🏈 0 penalties (T-1st) 🏈 45.7% overall completion allowed (3rd) If he starts earlier, his numbers rival NE’s Christian Gonzales. He also played under Brian Flores in Pittsburgh in 2022. Pounding the table for this CB depth, which Minnesota desperately needs. #SKOL




