Vikings Preseason Finale Reaction: Denver 34, Minnesota 6 — McCarthy Sits, Cutdown Questions

Dave goes live during Minnesota’s 34–6 preseason loss at Denver. He flags sloppy tackling, thin depth after years of poor drafting, and ugly goal-line play-calling (10 passes, zero runs). J.J. McCarthy sits with a lower-ankle/deltoid sprain after telling the team he did not feel comfortable playing. Dave and Darren debate keep vs. trade: injury history, uncertain trade return (fourth-round floor), and why a Sunday release is unlikely. Injury note: UDFA S Jacob Thomas leaves in Q1 with an ankle sprain; MRI Saturday. They grade Max Brosmer’s checkdown night, a dead first-half run game, O-line pressure, and who helped...