Vikings Myths and Misses: a Trade with the Bears, Summer QB Competition, Cam Skattebo

Mike Dinovo Each week, we track our version of the “ Nopedy Nopes ” in the Minnesota Vikings’ orbit — the takes that miss, get weird, drift away from reality, or just plain fell flat compared to expectations. Three fresh Vikings misses hit trade talk, quarterback chatter, and draft noise. This round focuses on draft chatter, roster battles, and one wild podcast opinion as the regular season sits about five months out.

This Week’s Nopedy Nopes Hit Chicago, Quarterback Talk, and Draft Buzz The Vikings Nopedy Nopes with the draft 11 days out. Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the field before kickoff on Aug 17, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, ahead of a preseason matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Johnson observed warmups and interacted with staff as Chicago prepared for early-season action in front of a home crowd.

Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images. The Nopedy Nope: The Vikings will do trade business with the Bears in Round 1 of the draft. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recommended one trade for each NFL franchise that should consider during the draft, and here’s his proposal for the Vikings: Minnesota Gets: Pick No.

25 (R1) Pick No. 60 (R2) Chicago Gets: Pick No. 18 (R1) Pick No.