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Jonathan Allen has been through thick and thin to make it to the NFL, and his story is one that shows how football shapes a young man's growth.

Jonathan Allen's autobiographical article: https://www.nfl.com/news/jonathan-allen-ways-my-father-prepared-me-for-life-and-the-nfl

Another story from his college years: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/shaped-by-a-tough-childhood-alabamas-jonathan-allen-now-hopes-to-find-his-mother/

Check out Sasha Bruce Youthwork: https://www.sashabruce.org/

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What are the right expetations for J.J. McCarthy? What about the NFC North as a whole?

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Wes Phillips signs an extension, Jordan Addison has a legal update, and we do our quarter century coaching staff and special teams selections. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom.

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During the Minnesota Vikings OTAs and Minicamp, J.J. McCarthy threw some balls and some of them even got on camera. I'm here to tell you that what reporters said from the ground in Eagan has merit: He looks better, and there are a couple concrete reasons I'll focus on today.

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There are plenty of reports out of Minnesota Vikings mini-camp and our guys react to those, including Josh Oliver's extension. Then they reveal their choices for the Vikings all-quarter-century team on defense. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom.

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You could pre-judge Isaiah Rodgers for a lot of reasons. His size, his past, or the scandal that almost ended his NFL career. He will prove you wrong about all of it.

Some Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1832914/2020/06/01/colts-rookie-isaiah-rodgers-tears-can-finally-flow-freely/

https://www.abcactionnews.com/sports/for-tampas-isaiah-rodgers-his-long-road-has-led-to-the-super-bowl

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-nfl-free-agency-isaiah-rodgers-super-bowl-cam-robinson-notebook/601239680?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver signed a 3-year extension, Christian Darrisaw was on the field again, and Brian Flores spoke to reporters. Plus, how patient will the Vikings be with J.J. McCarthy? Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Ron Johnson, Reggie Wilson, Julia Daniels and Sam Ekstrom.

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