Mark Craig
Sports reporter
Vikings/NFLA native of Northeast Ohio, Craig covered the Cleveland Browns from 1991 until they left for Baltimore in 1995. When they returned as an expansion team in 1999, Craig left to cover Gophers football for the Star Tribune. He co-authored two books on the Browns and is the author of the Vikings book "100 Things Vikings Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
Latest from Mark Craig
Vikings
Analysis: Franchise tag for Darnold would add another layer to unpredictable Vikings season
The Vikings have a problem to solve about quarterback Sam Darnold's future, but it’s a problem that seems tailor-made for the one-year franchise tag.
December 24, 2024
Vikings
Most underrated Viking in 2024? Most underrated moment? Tell us what you think.
The Minnesota Star Tribune wants to pick the brains of Vikings fans about their unsung Vikings players and unheralded plays of their surprising 13-2 season.
December 24, 2024
Vikings
Five extra points: Five snaps tell the Darnold story, and fourth down reveals something about O’Connell
Also spicing up matters in Sunday's win in Seattle: Byron Murphy’s flex, Will Reichard's “Stone Cold Killer” persona and Jonathan Greenard's tackle-for-loss timing.
December 23, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Why Vikings' 12-2 record means more to Akers
Back from two torn Achilles tendons by age 25, Vikings running back Cam Akers has a key role as Aaron Jones’ backup on a team that’s playoff-bound.
December 20, 2024
Vikings
NFC North picks: Will Packers keep rolling? Can Lions stay healthy?
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Mark Craig takes a spin around the NFC North and finds depth in Detroit, a bright spot in Chicago and lots of points in Green Bay.
December 20, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Why an unheralded Vikings defensive lineman earned a game ball vs. the Bears
Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery had nothing on his stat sheet beyond a single assisted tackle against the Bears on Monday night. But his coach and teammates gave him credit for so much more.
December 18, 2024
Vikings
Five extra points: Stopping the run, faking the run and just running all work for Vikings
Two less positive matters require addressing: Kevin O’Connell, just kick that field goal. Cam Robinson, thank goodness you’re here, but be careful before the snap, please.
December 17, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Vikings' Sam Darnold for NFL MVP?! Don’t laugh.
One of 50 voters tasked with choosing the NFL’s Most Valuable Player processes Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's chances at winning the award.
December 15, 2024
Vikings
NFC North picks: Will Packers keep rolling? Can Lions stay healthy?
The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Mark Craig takes a spin around the NFC North and finds depth in Detroit, a bright spot in Chicago and lots of points in Green Bay.
December 20, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Why an unheralded Vikings defensive lineman earned a game ball vs. the Bears
Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery had nothing on his stat sheet beyond a single assisted tackle against the Bears on Monday night. But his coach and teammates gave him credit for so much more.
December 18, 2024
Vikings
Five extra points: Stopping the run, faking the run and just running all work for Vikings
Two less positive matters require addressing: Kevin O’Connell, just kick that field goal. Cam Robinson, thank goodness you’re here, but be careful before the snap, please.
December 17, 2024
Vikings
Analysis: Vikings' Sam Darnold for NFL MVP?! Don’t laugh.
One of 50 voters tasked with choosing the NFL’s Most Valuable Player processes Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's chances at winning the award.
December 15, 2024