Les Steckel became the Vikings head coach in 1984 after Bud Grant retired, but the stint only lasted one season. The Vikings went 3-13 and he was fired.

The Minnesota Vikings have some head coaches who proved to be in over their heads, but one clearly takes the cake.

Vikings were as bad as the Les Steckel year. The Vikings concluded one of their worst home seasons in franchise history with a 33-10 loss Sunday. By Ben Goessling. January 1, 2024 at 5:29AM.

The Vikings could finish this season with just two wins and the worst record in franchise history. Having the fewest wins wouldn’t make this bunch the worst Vikings team of them all. That dis… ...

Former punter Chris Kluwe will sue the Minnesota Vikings over his release from the team last year in hopes of getting the club to publicly unveil the findings of an investigation into the matter.

He started 42 games in the league, including 15 with the Vikings in 2012 and 11 more in 2014. Brinkley had 100 tackles and three forced fumbles during his career year in 2012.

Soon after, Vikings assistants Les Steckel and Floyd Reese cast a shadow in the doorway of Eayrs’ office. They asked if they could talk, and Eayrs nodded nervously.

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 12, 2023 Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. came down with this one. The Vikings take over leading 27-19 with les than two minutes remaining.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Tai Felton sent a fitting message after being drafted at the end of the third round. ... “Minnesotaaaa Les workkk,” Felton posted on X on April 25.

One NFC rival was outbid and then waved off by the Minnesota Vikings in pursuit of picks used to take J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 draft.

Lane is similar, and he’s more likely to be available in this area of the draft. The Vikings’ decision-makers think in two-year time horizons — presently, that means through the 2026 season.