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Ben Goessling

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Minnesota Vikings beat writer at Star Tribune; track/cross country ass't coach at Apple Valley and Augsburg. Husband, girl dad, sinner saved by grace. Subscribe to the Access Vikings newsletter: https://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1788361/5824

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · Sep 6

I spent the summer learning about the QB development industry: the private coaches and elite camps that now produces many of the country's top prospects.

It's complex and costly, but for some — like J.J. McCarthy — it can fulfill childhood dreams. My project:

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The making of J.J. McCarthy and the big business behind becoming an NFL quarterback

Is the Vikings’ new QB a product of a booming coaching industry, or was he destined to thrive in it? Either way, he’s a beacon for hopeful Vikings fans and an archetype for aspiring young players.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 4h

The concept the #Vikings ran on Jordan Addison's game-winning TD on Sunday was similar to the one they ran on Justin Jefferson's TD in Green Bay last year (Bobby Peters calls it Stick-Hitch in his book). The hitch converts to a fade vs. press coverage.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Not sure. I’m not in London, but he didn’t get asked about it after the game. Probably will be one of those things we ask Matt Daniels about the next time we talk to him.

Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Per source, NFL replay assist did not see a view that showed #Vikings kicker Will Reichard's fourth-quarter field goal hitting a wire. His 51-yard miss went wide right with 9:46 left in the game.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

I did. After the play clock in Dublin last week, too.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Kevin O’Connell said Jordan Addison missed a walk-through this week, and was held out for the first quarter because of it. "Those kinds of things aren't up to our standards, and he knows that," O’Connell said.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Carson Wentz, playing behind a #Vikings offensive line that was down to one of its starters by the fourth quarter, went 9 of 9 for 71 yards and the touchdown on the last drive. Clutch performance in a drive the Vikings had to have.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Jeff Okudah tackles Jamari Thrash in bounds, and the #Vikings hang on for a badly-needed 21-17 win. They go to 5-0 in London, get a split on their international trip and head to their bye week 3-2.

Carson Wentz led a 10-play, 80-yard drive to take the lead on a 12-yard throw to Jordan Addison.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Isaiah Rodgers picks off the Hail Mary, but Kevin O’Connell called timeout before the snap. Browns will get one more.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Yep. Don't overthink it. Just find Jefferson.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

The #Vikings flipped their tackles, with Justin Skule at left tackle and Walter Rouse on the right side. Christian Darrisaw's exit from the game was planned, the Vikings say; he'd reached his snap limit for the day as he returns from his torn ACL.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Walter Rouse is in at left tackle for the #Vikings as they start this drive in Browns territory. And Zavier Scott loses a fumble on the first play.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Browns will start backed up after a 77-yard(!) punt from Ryan Wright and a holding penalty. #Vikings could use a quick stop to keep the field position here.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Carson Wentz is back for the #Vikings, with a sleeve on his left shoulder to start the second half.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Walter Rouse was at left tackle on the #Vikings' last snap before halftime, as Max Brosmer took the kneel-down.

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 3d

Carson Wentz is headed to the locker room before halftime. He is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the Vikings and Browns will kick off in 2.5 hours. Have already seen half the league represented in fan jerseys, but one Vikings jersey stuck out of the crowd

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 4d

The #Vikings are placing Ryan Kelly on injured reserve, after his second concussion of the season last week, and activating C.J. Ham from IR for tomorrow’s game against the Browns.

Kelly will be out at least four weeks; the Vikings signed Vershon Lee to the active roster and waived Desmond Ridder.

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 5d

From what I've heard here in London, sounds like a longshot for center Michael Jurgens to play Sunday vs. the Browns. Blake Brandel is expected to make his 25th NFL start, but his first at center. Undrafted rookie Joe Huber has been taking left guard reps and appears in line for his first NFL start

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Star Tribune Sports @stribsports.startribune.com · 5d

Vikings-Browns preview: How will the Vikings contain Myles Garrett while taking advantage of Dillon Gabriel?

When the Vikings face the Browns on Sunday in London, the big showdown will be between two of the best players at their position in the game: Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw against Cleveland DE Myles Garrett.

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Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social · 6d

New episode of Access Vikings w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social talking updates on a few of the key Vikings injuries, outlook for the Browns game with Dillon Gabriel named starter and more happenings in London.

Watch: youtu.be/_-trZKzQMVk

Vikings fly O-line help to London, Browns name Dillon Gabriel starter

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the latest updates on a number of Vikings injuries, including a handful across the O-line that required the Vikings to fly out added practice…

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Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social · 7d

Got any #Vikings questions? Send them our way, and we'll answer them in the mailbag section of the Access Vikings newsletter (which comes out Friday), or the mailbag episode of the Access Vikings podcast, which we'll record next week when all of us are back in the U.S.

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 7d

Vikings practicing in London right now

Of note: C Michael Jurgens watching practice with sleeve on left leg ... No Ryan Kelly (concussion), so Blake Brandel is at center in practice

Did not see Christian Darrisaw, but coaches turned today into a walkthrough and he typically gets time off midweek

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Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social · 7d

Vikings needed to arrange a Delta flight route, two waves of trucks and ferries, and advanced setup teams to move an entire team from Dublin to London for the week. And, oh yeah, get an O-lineman on a plane and make him a jersey overseas: www.startribune.com/vikings-comp...

Vikings complete ‘uncharted’ commute from Dublin to London, get settled in England

The Vikings needed a special Delta flight, two waves of trucks and ferries, and an advance scout team to move their operations to London. And then they needed to fly in a healthy offensive lineman (or...

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