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Kyle Sloter is no stranger to making big claims about his stint as a backup quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings. in the past, he's alleged that former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman and former head coach Mike Zimmer hated each other.

Minnesota Vikings News / The Daily Norseman / July 7

Four Vikings Picked in PFF’s First Round 2015 Redraft

Vikings’ historic draft quantified in PFF redraft It’s no secret for Minnesota Vikings’ fans that the 2015 draft turned out pretty well for the Purple.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / April 23

New York Jets provide detail on Rick Spielman hiring

Reporting from Florham Park, NJ — New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey is in complete control of the front office, just as Aaron Glenn is in complete control of his coaching staff and locker room.

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Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 18

Adofo-Mensah vs. Spielman: Comparing Their First 3 Drafts

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is approaching his 4th crack at the NFL Draft, while former GM Rick Spielman had 10 cracks at the event as the main shot caller. For

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / April 16

Rick Spielman Opened Up about His Strategic Deceit with a Star Viking

Rick Spielman, the Vikings’ GM prior to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, was responsible for bringing Harrison Smith to Minnesota. In a short clip on YouTube (one that was released a couple years back), Spielman clarifies how the Vikings played their cards close to their chest.

NFL News / purplePTSD.com / April 4

Kansas City Snags Ex-Vikings Defender

Rick Spielman’s final draft class in charge of the organization landed the Vikings standout offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw and safety Cam Bynum. The latter just signed with the Indianapolis Colts after three seasons of starting duties in the Twin Cities.

New York Jets News / Larry Brown Sports / February 16

Jets linked to notable quarterback in NFL Draft

In all likelihood, the New York Jets will not be picking high enough in the NFL Draft to land one of the consensus top two quarterbacks on the board. However, there is some reason to believe they might be eyeing up one specific option later in the draft.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 11

Jets Officially Hire Rick Spielman As Senior Football Advisor

The New York Jets announced they officially hired former Vikings GM Rick Spielman as a senior football advisor. New York also hired former Broncos scout Robbie Paton as their Co-Director of Player Personnel.

New York Jets News / Jets Wire / February 7

Rick Spielman explains his new position in the Jets' front office

Rick Spielman has joined the front office of the New York Jets. Spielman, 62, was hired in a new position created which is called a senior football advisor.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

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New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / February 6

Rick Spielman takes on full-time Jets role

Upon clearing house midway through the campaign (by firing head coach Robert Saleh, and later general manager Joe Douglas), the Jets set themselves up for a lengthy offseason search process.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / February 6

Former Minnesota Vikings executive finds new role in National Football League after being initially hired as a consultant

Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has jumped back into the National Football League. The New York Jets have hired Spielman as a senior advisor in their front office.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / February 6

Former Dolphins GM Joins AFC East Rival

The Miami Dolphins will see a lot of new faces around the AFC this year after regime changes with the New York Jets and New England Patriots, but there also will be one old friend in a front office role.

New York Jets News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 6

Jets Hiring Rick Spielman To Front Office As Senior Football Advisor

According to Zack Rosenblatt, former Vikings GM Rick Spielman will join the Jets’ front office as a senior football advisor. Spielman was part of the firm

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21

Jets have clear favorites in HC, GM search

The clear favorites for the Jets are known regarding both the head coach and general manager vacancies. Lions DC Aaron Glenn and Commanders AGM Lance Newmark are meeting in person with the team today, paving the way for a potential hire in both cases.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 11

Rick Spielman would do 'whatever it takes' to keep Sam Darnold

The Vikings are about to compete in a playoff game but the Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy debate continues to rage on. Former Vikings General Manager (GM) Rick Spielman thinks Minnesota should do everything it can to retain Darnold for the 2025-26 season.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / January 8

Lions executive Chris Spielman set to interview for a general manager opening

In concert with winning, the Detroit Lions have become an organization others want to copy. That means more than assistant coaches stand to be in-demand.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / December 16, 2024

How Rick Spielman Could Influence New York Jets’ General Manager Search

The New York Jets are set to being their coaching and general manager search this week, according to ESPN. While only two candidates for the GM job have been reported, it’s likely New York will interview plenty more before they decide who to hire.

New York Jets News / Pro Football Rumors / November 25, 2024

Tannenbaum, Spielman to participate in Jets’ HC, GM searches

Mike Tannenbaum, Rick Spielman to participate in Jets’ HC, GM searches

The Jets’ process of finding their next head coach and general manager will include outside consultation.

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NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 1, 2024

Kellen Mond, Kris Boyd React to Mike Zimmer Calling Them Out… but Different

Where were you when you read the Mike Zimmer interview quotes for the first time? Ok, maybe Saturday’s tell-all wasn’t quite that big of a moment for Minnesota Vikings fans.

Minnesota Vikings News / The 33rd Team / April 15, 2024

2024 NFL Draft: When Do Teams Know They Drafted a Winner?

Former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman explains that team leaders generally know by rookie minicamp if they drafted special players and cites Danielle Hunter and Adrian Peterson as guys who were just 'different' on the football field.

Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / April 12, 2024

Ex-GM Rick Spielman predicts scary QB scenario for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are desperate for a new quarterback. Kirk Cousins is now in Atlanta with the Falcons and the trio of Sam Darnold, Nick Mullins and Jaren Hall just isn't going to cut it.

NFL insider updates if Vikings could trade WR Justin Jefferson during draft

Vikings GM sounds willing to make blockbuster draft trade

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Sports Fan / April 8, 2024

Rick Spielman is Trying to Ship Out Justin Jefferson in Latest Vikings Mock Trade

It’s well-known ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft that the Minnesota Vikings want to move up for a quarterback. After allowing Kirk Cousins to depart in NFL free agency for the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota cleared a path for a changing of the guard at quarterback.