Judd Zulgad
@jzulgad.bsky.social
Part of the SKOR North podcast team producing Purple Daily, SKOR North Twins Show, Judd's Hockey Show and Flagrant Howls. I might be forgetting a few. Also avid collector of sports bobbleheads. Check out my Substack page at juddzulgad.substack.com
Vikings day at camp as they prepare to face Giants on Saturday. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-12-rec...
Day 12 recap of Vikings' training camp: Team prepares for preseason opener against Giants
The Vikings conducted a walk-through and light practice on Thursday ahead of Saturday's game in New Jersey.
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A look at Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's performances on Day 12 of Vikings' training camp. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-12-rec...
Day 12 recap of Vikings' QB play: Tracking Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy's performances
A look at how Murray and McCarthy fared on Wednesday.
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How did Kyler Murray fare on his first day as the Vikings' starting QB? We have it for you here, as well as how J.J. McCarthy did. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-11-rec...
Day 11 recap of Vikings' quarterback play: The competition might be over but the tracking isn't
Kyler Murray was named the Vikings' starter on Tuesday. Here's how he and J.J. McCarthy performed in the first practice with their roles now known.
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On the Vikings' decision to name Kyler Murray the starting quarterback. (Unlocked for everyone) juddzulgad.substack.com/p/what-was-t...
What was the point? Kyler Murray finally given the starting job we knew he had locked up
Kevin O'Connell's desire to have a quarterback competition between Murray and J.J. McCarthy wasted valuable time for Vikings in training camp.
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The Vikings are nearly two weeks into training camp and the QB duel between Murray and McCarthy has become a major concern. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/qb-duel-re...
QB duel remains unresolved as Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy fail to get passing grades
The two have spent 10 practices battling for the Vikings' starting job. So far the competition has been more of a bust than anything for both sides.
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A look at the Vikings QB battle under the lights. Murray had a rough start and J.J. looked good early. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-10-rec...
Day 10 recap of Vikings' QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle continues.
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Did Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy win on the ninth practice of their competition? juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-9-reca...
Day 9 recap of Vikings' QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle continues.
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Vikings quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray continues. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-8-reca...
Day 8 recap of Vikings' QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle continues.
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If you are tired of reading about the Vikings' quarterbacks, this training camp position-by-position update is for you. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/everything...
Everything but the QBs: A position-by-position look at what's going on in Vikings' training camp
With the Vikings off on Thursday, I take a one-day break from writing about the quarterback position in order to examine every other spot on offense and defense.
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Mark Wilf expressed optimism while addressing Vikings' playoff woes since Wilfs bought the franchise. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/vikings-ow...
Vikings owner says 'patience isn't infinite' as he discusses team's lack of postseason success
The Vikings have been competitive since the Wilfs bought the franchise in 2005, but they have won only three playoff games in that time.
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Day 6 of the J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray quarterback battle is in the books. Here's how it looked. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-6-reca...
Day 6 recap of Vikings' QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle is underway.
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A look at Day 5 of the Vikings' QB competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. First day in full pads. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-5-reca...
Day 5 recap of QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle is underway.
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On the Vikings' revamped run game and why Aaron Jones is excited about it. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/vikings-ha...
Vikings have 'something cooking' when it comes to new-look rushing attack
Assistant head coach Frank Smith arrives from Miami, with a Kyle Shanahan-influenced run scheme and plenty of buy-in from players.
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On an excellent day for Kyler Murray and a rough one for J.J. McCarthy. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-4-reca...
Day 4 recap of QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle is underway.
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A look at Day 2 of J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray in the Vikings quarterback competition. All the unofficial stats, snap counts, highlights and lowlights. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-2-reca...
Day 2 recap of QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle is underway.
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You have questions, we have answers on Wolves' new streaming deal with DAZN. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/what-you-n...
What you need to know as the Timberwolves take their games to DAZN and its streaming app
Here are some of the key questions and answers on the team's new television/streaming venture now that FanDuel Sports Network is out of the picture.
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Day 1 recap of Murray vs. McCarthy on the Zulgad Substack. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/day-1-reca...
Day 1 recap of QB competition '26: J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray
Who will win the starting job for the Sept. 13 opener against Green Bay? The battle is underway.
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Kevin O'Connell says he has a date in mind for when he wants to pick the Vikings starting QB. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/kevin-ocon...
Kevin O'Connell wants Vikings' starting quarterback to have a "do your job mentality”
On the eve of his fifth training camp as the Vikings coach, O'Connell outlined what he wants to see from Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy in their battle for the starting job.
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On Jamal Adams joining the Vikings and what his role likely will be. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/what-a-rus...
What a rush: Former Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams joins Vikings as training camp nears
Adams is now an off-ball linebacker and is likely to be asked to help the Vikings' pass rush from that position.
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I continue my lead up to Vikings training camp with some contract business involving Brian O'Neill. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/vikings-an...
Vikings and Brian O’Neill likely will have to handle business before getting to football
The veteran right tackle and longtime team captain wants a new contract and has no more guaranteed money coming.
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The Vikings' search for a No. 3 wide receiver landed on a guy few expected to be available. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/jauan-jenn...
Jauan Jennings will be trying to prove his worth after disappointing final season with 49ers
The veteran was ranked as one of the NFL's top wide receivers on the free agent market this spring, but he ended up taking a one-year deal with the Vikings.
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Vikings GM Nolan Teasley is about to be a very busy man. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/the-wait-i...
The wait is over: New Vikings GM Nolan Teasley will get his chance to begin shaping roster
Teasley was hired right before executives, coaches and players took their summer vacations. That break will end next week as training camp opens.
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Pablo Lopez to join Twins telecasts this weekend and what's going on with Wolves TV? juddzulgad.substack.com/p/pablo-lope...
Pablo Lopez will join Twins television booth for weekend series against Athletics
The injured pitcher will be part of a broadcast team that includes Cory Provus and Glen Perkins.
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After a rough 2025 season, does Kevin O'Connell find himself on the hot seat? juddzulgad.substack.com/p/is-kevin-o...
Is Kevin O'Connell on the hot seat entering his fifth season as Vikings' coach?
Since taking over in 2022, O'Connell has had two outstanding regular seasons and two lousy ones.
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Jonathan Greenard's departure opens the door for Dallas Turner to take another step as starting edge rusher. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/dallas-tur...
Dallas Turner will get his opportunity as starting edge rusher now that Jonathan Greenard is gone
Turner had a disappointing rookie year in which he saw limited playing time on defense. But after taking a significant step in 2025, some are expecting Turner to have a breakout season.
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What we know and you need to know about the Wild's new television situation. Free for all to read. juddzulgad.substack.com/p/what-you-n...
What you need to know as Wild join forces with NHL to launch their own multimedia network
Here are some of the key questions and answers on the team's new television/streaming venture now that FanDuel Sports Network is out of the picture.
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The Vikings took a gamble on Caleb Banks. Will it pay off? juddzulgad.substack.com/p/vikings-ar...
Vikings are about to find out if they will be rewarded for taking risk on Caleb Banks
The defensive tackle has high-end talent, but he also spent the past year dealing with foot injuries that concerned many teams entering the NFL draft.
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