The Minnesota Vikings have got their man with the signing of Jordan Mason. It would appear he is leaving Christian McCaffrey in his rear view mirror. The deal is completed by the Vikings also giving up their fifth round pick(#160 overall) of this years draft as well as their sixth round pick for the 2026 season. The trade seems to fit the Vikings short term plans at the expense of draft picks in the future.
Can Jordan Mason bring a new energy to the Vikings that has been lacking recently?
With the trade between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings being finalized recently, the fans in Minnesota are looking forward to what Jordan Mason might bring to their city’s team. With the Vikings struggling recently to match the success or popularity of the bigger teams in the NFL, all eyes are on coach Kevin O’Connell and the management team to improve things in Minnesota. And they are not sitting still.
Some might see the move as a short term solution to the team’s problems. With the excitement of getting a new player in, one must see the long term effect in giving away two draft picks for a single player. However, the teams in the NFL are known for their last minute, deadline day trades so if O’Connell plays his cards right, it might a gamble that pays off at the end of the day.
With Jordan Mason receiving a fraction of what some players in the league are payed, and his less than impressive rotation at the 49ers, questioned have been asked if Mason is the right choice for the Vikings. After playing under Christian Mccaffrey in San Francisco, his opportunities were cut short with a long term injury. The 49ers signed him as an undrafted player in out of Georgia Tech in 2022.
Can Kevin O’Connell and Jordan Mason bring glory to Minnesota?
The NFL is awash with rumours and teams signing players every other day. For teams like the Minnesota Vikings the focus is competing with the teams at the top like the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. While the other teams have a bigger budget to work with, the Vikings are one of those teams looking to make an impact by wheeling and dealing to develop a lineup capable of competing for a Super Bowl.
With Jordan Mason putting up promising numbers that saw him lead the NFL in 2024 with at least 150 rush attempts. He also has an ability that he is yet to use to its full potential yet, he is incredibly difficult to tackle with 57 missed tackles forced last season. If he has the right players next to him, that might allow him to be a force for the Vikings. The fans in Minnesota certainly hope so.
Can the Minnesota Vikings be a Super Bowl contender with players like Mason?
While certain players seem to have their heart set on playing for Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings, players like Jordan Mason will hopefully be part of the rebuild in Minnesota. As a young player who is yet to reach his full potential, Mason knows the impact he can make in Minnesota is profound. As long as he stays healthy and does not play too hard that sees him suffering long term injuries like in December of 2024, he can make a success of this move.
The fans that flock to the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota have a long history of supporting the team through the hard times and the good. With players like Mason joining the team, the city and fans are hopeful recent political events like Governor Tim Waltz failed vice-presidency campaign can be left behind in favor of a new story of success for the Vikings and in turn, Jordan Mason.