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The Minnesota Vikings are staying in-house to replace special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf promoting assistant Ryan Ficken. A 14-year Vikings coaching veteran, Ficken inherits a mess of bad kicking, bad coverage, and horrible returns.

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Keenan McCardell New WR Coach
• (6:07) Ryan Ficken Promoted to ST Coordinator
• (10:48) Draft Profile: FSU DT Marvin Wilson
• (17:58) Barnwell Outlines Deshaun Vikings Trade
• (24:18) Mock if Deshaun Trade Went Down

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Senior Bowl practice week is in full swing and three wide receivers are showing up and showing out (who are not named DeVonta Smith or D'Wayne Eskridge): South Carolina's Shi Smith, Tennessee's Josh Palmer, and Houston's Marquez Stevenson.

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Senior Bowl WRs
• (7:03) PFF Trashes Bradbury
• (13:39) Kiper: Alijah Vera-Tucker to the Vikings
• (18:57) Wilson: J'Marr Chase?
• (33:58) 7-Round Mock IF Danielle Traded

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Minnesota Vikings veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph hopped on Ben Leber's podcast and had some choice words about his contract situation and role in the Vikings offense. Will the Purple run it back with the 31-year old Golden Domer?

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Rudy Draws a Line in the Sand
• (5:41) Vikings Lose Daronte Jones to LSU
• (8:50) Special Teams Coordinator Candidate
• (14:02) NFC North Draft Picks I'd Hate
• (19:30) PFF Steve's Mock Draft

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The national media jabronis have been fawning over quarterback Matthew Stafford as he hits the trade market this offseason. The question is why since he's basically an underachieving version of Kirk Cousins. And why does Kirk consistently get so much shade from the media?

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Stafford is Basically Cousins
• (7:45) Rodgers Forcing Trade?
• (13:00) Super Bowl Storylines
• (19:36) 1st Round Mock Draft
• (39:16) Daniel Jeremiah 1st Round Mock

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The Reese's Senior Bowl kicks off this week showcasing 135 draft prospects. Here are 5 players Minnesota Vikings fans should keep an eye on down in Mobile.

Timestamps:
• (1:50) 5 Senior Bowl Players to Watch
• (11:21) Reaction to the Packers Losing
• (17:07) Zimmer on the Hot Seat
• (24:35) Where Does Matthew Stafford Land?
• (32:53) Vikings May Add Lions WR Coach Robert Prince
• (37:51) Vikings 30-1 for Deshaun?

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Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak officially retired Thursday afternoon. What do the Vikings do at OC now?

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Kubiak Retired
• (4:55) Handicapping the Vikings OC Field
• (11:55) Jefferson is PFF's ROTY
• (16:17) Kirk Cousins NEEDS to Take a Pay Cut
• (22:37) Doug Pederson as OC?
• (27:52) Ochocinco Calls Out Jefferson?
• (31:41) Danielle Hunter Trade Compensation

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The Detroit Lions hired a new future former head coach in former New Orleans Saints assistant Dan Campbell. A Minneosta Vikings fan reacts to the news and breaks it down.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Lions Hire Dan Campbell
• (7:42) How Philip Rivers' Retirement HELPS the Vikings Draft
• (13:39) Jefferson Hanging with Deestroying
• (17:19) Sign RG3, You Cowards
• (25:20) Reaction to CBS Sports Latest Mock Draft

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A Minnesota Vikings laughs at the bleak future for the cheatin' New Orleans Saints. Bounced from the playoffs four years in a row in excruciating fashion, zero cap space and big contracts coming up, Drew Brees dead against the salary cap, and only 3 draft picks... The future is bleak for #WhoDat Nation. Good. Good.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) LMAO at the Saints
• (5:57) Antoine Winfield Jr SAVAGES New Orleans
• (9:20) Dalvin Named to PFWA's All-NFL Team
• (12:27) The Combine is Cancelled
• (19:27) FA & Full Mock - No Barr and Rudy

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Bleacher Report decided to reopen speculation about Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Adam Thielen being traded to the Cleveland Browns. No. The PRIDE of Detroit Lakes and Mankato State University Community College alum isn't going anywhere.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) No Thielen Trade
• (7:49) Divisional Round Recap
• (15:41) 5 Deshaun Watson Trade Destinations
• (23:39) Acquire Geno Atkins, You Cowards
• (27:42) Reaction to PFF Seth's SPICY Mock Draft

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Fired up a 7-Round Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft (wtih trades) on the Pro Football Focus Draft Simulator. Trader Rick lives up to his name as the Vikes move down, move up, get future picks, and end up with SIX picks in the first 3 rounds. Like the results? Follow along.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) 7-Round Vikings Mock
• (17:29) Packers ALLEGEDLY Beat the Rams
• (21:44) Do the Vikings Have an OC Plan?
• (26:52) Trade for Gardner Minshew, You Cowards
• (33:35) Anthony Barr or Eric Wilson?
• (39:29) Reaction to the Latest PFF Mock

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The large majority of national media mock draft experts are pairing the Minnesota Vikings with Miami Hurricans star defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau at the number 14 overall pick. Is the raw but big upside Rousseau the right fit for the Vikings? Let's mull over the pros and cons of the 6'7", 265 pound defensive weapon.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Gregory Rousseau Draft Profile
• (12:00) Danielle Hunter Working Out with OBJ
• (17:07) George Paton is Broncos New GM
• (20:57) Dalvin Will BREAK the Rushing Record in 2021
• (26:24) PFF 7-Round Mock Draft

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We fired up a Pro Football Focus NFL Mock Draft simulation with the Minnesota Vikings simply drafting BPA (Best Player Available) every single pick. Here's what happened.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) BPA on PFF
• (9:20) Dane Brugler Mocks Trey Smith to the Vikes in 3rd
• (15:37) PFF Projects Broncos DT Shelby Harris to MIN
• (20:26) Reaction to CBS Sports Mock Draft

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Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Christian Barmore was a one-man wrecking crew in the national title game destruction of Ohio State. Should the Minnesota Vikings look to invest on the defensive interior early?

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Christian Barmore
• (9:50) Wyatt Davis
• (15:14) Mac Jones
• (23:14) Penei Sewell?
• (31:07) Tua???

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Recap of Super Wild Card Weekend (without the Minnesota Vikings). The Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks are FRAUDS! Big love to the long-sufferin Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills fanbases. Plus we are now ALL Los Angeles Rams fans.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Super Wild Card Weekend Recap
• (12:30) Laughing at the Sad Sack Chicago Bears
• (17:02) Jaleel Johnson Trashes Vikings Fans
• (22:04) Screw Scheme Fit. Draft GOOD Offensive Linemen.
• (30:39) Reaction to Latest PFF Mock Draft

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ESPN Draft Analyst Todd McShay mocked Virginia Tech left tackle Christian Darrisaw to the Minnesota Vikings at 14 in his latest mock draft.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Christian Darrisaw
• (7:03) Kubiak Back as Senior Advisor?
• (11:51) All-Pro Snubs
• (18:31) Riley Reiff Back?
• (26:03) Everson Tweets Kirk is Ass
• (31:16) Taylor Heinicke. Legend.
• (34:48) NFL Combine in Jeopardy?

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Fired up first round NFL Mock Draft with Trades. Let's get weird. The Washington Football Team and the Detroit Lions make HUGE moves.

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Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher and team captain Everson Griffen has been putting out some STRONG hints that he wants to return to the Purple for the 2021 season after spending a year in Dallas Cowboys/Detroit Lions exile. It NEEDS to happen.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Everson Back?
• (6:12) 7-Round Vikings Mock Draft
• (21:23) 3 Free Agent Guards
• (28:32) 3 Defensive Tackles
• (34:14) Trade for Pat Shurmur?
• (40:42) Free Agent Cornerback?
• (46:35) Sports Illustrated's 2021 Vikings Outlook

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Minnesota Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce was the big free agent signing from last year, but opted out due to COVID-19 concerns. Reportedly he's staying in phenomenal shape, touching base with coaches, and will be ready to clog up the middle for the Vikes in 2021.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Michael Pierce is Ready to Rock
• (6:46) Deshaun Watson to the Vikings
• (14:15) Leonard Williams?
• (20:45) Chan Gailey to the Vikings?
• (26:26) Top 5 Draft Needs
• (34:51) Kirk Wins Week 17 NFC OPOTW

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Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak reportedly is leaning toward retiring. Who takes over a the OC? Who knows.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Kubiak Retiring?
• (6:56) Klint Kubiak in?
• (13:23) 5 Outside OC Candidate
• (20:06) Please No Rick Dennison
• (25:37) Vikings Sign 9 to Futures
• (30:22) Zimmer End of Season Press Conference
• (37:12) 2020 Vikings Draft Grades
• (47:18) 5 SCORCHING Hot Trades

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With the 2020 regular season in the books, here's a look at the Minnesota Vikings free agents this offseason. Who's going to be back, who's going to go and who should be wayyyyy gone.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Vikings-Lions Recap
• (9:07) 2021 Opponents
• (13:42) Draft Order & Mini-Mock Draft
• (25:34) Losing Culture is Poison
• (32:00) Viking Fan Reacts to Bears & Packers Making Playoffs
• (37:28) George Paton to Detroit?

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The Minnesota Vikings triumphed 37-35 over the Low Energy Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon to finish 7-9 on the season. But more importantly, wide receiver Justin Jefferson broke the rookie single-season yardage record. Boom. Here are the other Winners & Losers from the game.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) Vikings-Lions Recap
• (9:50) Jefferson Breaks Records!
• (13:29) DeVonta Smith to the Vikings?
• (22:04) Kubiak Back as OC?
• (26:29) Vikings Bring Back Everson?
• (31:44) Matt Stafford is NOT a Hall of Famer

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The Top-10 New Years Resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings. May your 2021 be happy, healthy, and prosperous.

Timestamps:
• (1:45) New Years Resolutions
• (6:17) Vikings-Lions Preview
• (13:06) Kubiak Kills Our Ezra LT Dream
• (17:37) Special Teams were HISTORTICALLY BAD
• (27:12) Richard Sherman: Pros & Cons

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