Purple FTW! Podcast (general)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that the starting center job is still open to competition and fourth-year incumbent Garrett Bradbury won't be handed the job. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Center Competition
• (5:10) Weekend Practice Recap
• (14:59) Phillips Hypes Ingram
• (19:14) JJ > Kupp?
• (23:52) Mond Not QB2 Yet
• (28:49) Team Captains?

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Direct download: FTW_1452.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Free agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh remains on the market and despite multiple conversations with the Minnesota Vikings, the two sides "aren't remotely close", per Darren Wolfson of KSTP Sports. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Not Close to Suh
• (5:00) Friday Practice Recap
• (15:15) Rookie Recap
• (25:42) Darrisaw Arm
• (29:23) Why Asamoah Picked #33
• (32:48) CJ or Bradbury to TE?
• (37:04) HOF Game

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Direct download: FTW_1451.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

We polled you the people asking: Who Do You Want the Minnesota Vikings to Start at Center? Incumbent Garrett Bradbury, veteran Chris Reed, free agent JC Tretter, or other?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) POLL Results Center
• (7:00) KJ Year 3
• (11:52) Cousins +5000 to Win MVP
• (19:03) TE Addition?
• (23:40) Top-5 Most Sensitive Vikings?
• (30:31) Super Bowl Baby

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Direct download: FTW_1450.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

A week into Minnesota Vikings Training Camp, where's some players who have helped themselves with a good start to camp and a few... Who... Not so much. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Camp Winners & Losers
• (11:10) Wednesday Practice
• (22:30) Barr to the Cowboys
• (25:39) Chris Reed at Center?
• (30:48) Darrisaw = Trent Williams
• (35:53) 1st Three Picks with 1s

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Direct download: FTW_1449.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings Training Camp rolled along on Tuesday with a number of finger-related injury scares and their Top-3 draft picks getting some run with the first team. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Tuesday Practice
• (7:18) Time to be Done with Bradbury
• (14:21) Irv Undergoes Thumb Surgery
• (18:50) TE Options
• (25:05) Zach Davidson in 2-Minute Drill
• (29:57) Trade for Teven Jenkins?
• (36:07) Greg Joseph Gets Hyped
• (40:09) UDFA LB Zach McCloud SZN

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Direct download: FTW_1448.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings had their first padded practice on Monday. Here's a recap of the action. The offense looked ELITE in 2-minute drill, Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith show off in 1-on-1s, and TE Irv Smith Jr misses practice time with potential injury. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) First Padded Practice
• (10:05) 10 Loose Training Camp Thoughts
• (22:49) Sheldon's in MN
• (26:11) Trade Wyatt Davis?
• (32:30) Chris Reed's Role?

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Direct download: FTW_1447.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings had their first practice open to fans on Saturday. Here's a recap of what went down, including an odd request from the team. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Saturday Practice
• (11:57) 53 Man Projection
• (19:29) Jesse Davis RG1?
• (23:41) Chandon in the Slot
• (27:37) Jefferson Chides Beat Writer
• (31:47) Kwesi Backs Kirk
• (37:49) Adam Zimmer Re-Joins Bengals

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Direct download: FTW_1446.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Recapping the Minnesota Vikings second Training Camp practice. Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Andrew Booth Jr chirping, offensive line depth chart remains the same, and defensive coordinator Ed Donatell shows some love to the veterans. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Practice Day 2
• (8:24) 1st Team OL
• (14:02) 1st Team Secondary
• (19:07) Johnny Mundt TE2?
• (23:08) JJ Not Fond of Money
• (30:25) Kellen Mond QB2?

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Direct download: FTW_1445.mp3
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The media is intentionally twisting Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's comments about quarterback Kirk Cousins to try and stir up controversy and drama where there is none. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Media's Twisting Kwesi's Words
• (8:30) Rodgers vs Cousins Arrival
• (12:51) Sports Illustrated's 53
• (20:25) Irv healthy
• (24:53) PA: Zim Snapped
• (29:41) Scenes from Training Camp
• (35:00) Hairston on NFI

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Direct download: FTW_1444.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings are back for Training Camp. Here's a recap of what went down during the first day of practice. Rookier cornerback Andrew Booth Jr shined, tight end Johnny Mundt rose up, and a favorite has emerged at right guard. 

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:46pm CDT

New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to ESPN about how he's going to run his first Training Camp as leader of the Purple. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) First Camp
• (9:38) KOC Presser
• (16:33) Kwesi Presser
• (22:44) Bears Sign Reiff
• (27:09) Vikings FA Veterans
• (33:19) ISM No Boot
• (37:05) JJ2K?
• (41:51) Kyler's Homework Clause

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Direct download: FTW_1443.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have filled out their 90-Man Roster by signing former Iowa Hawkeyes and Denver Bronos tight end Shaun Beyer. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Sign TE Shaun Beyer 
• (6:31) Proehl and Connelly on PUP
• (9:39) Andrew Booth Jr Signs
• (12:50) Booth Predicted Starter
• (17:39) Kwesi on Team Building
• (26:52) Rookies Report
• (32:59) The Athletic: Cousins is 15th Best QB
• (41:03) LMAO Bears New Alternate Uniforms

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:52pm CDT

With the 2022 Minnesota Vikings have lofty expectations, is new head coach Kevin O'Connell under more pressure than any rookie coach in recent memory?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Pressure
• (7:25) Ed Ingram Signs
• (11:15) JJ and Dalvin on PFF 50
• (17:08) Overrated Underrated
• (23:07) Sloter Signs with Jaguars
• (26:48) Playmakers
• (31:49) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1441.mp3
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Traditional Minnesota Vikings hater Colin Cowherd has pulled a 180 this offseason and is even predicting the Vikes will go 13-4 and win the NFC North in 2022 over the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cowherd 13-4
• (5:38) BR Believes
• (10:34) New Cap Space?
• (13:37) Rudy Signs with Bucs
• (17:35) Kyler Contract
• (24:32) Vikes or Lions Roster?
• (33:16) Top-10 Camp Battles
• (42:53) Vikes or Bears Roster?

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Direct download: FTW_1440.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

With an opening on the 90-man roster, here are 5 players the Minnesota Vikings NEED to sign heading into training camp.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Free Agents
• (6:53) Cousins Next Contract?
• (13:34) GMFB Props Up Kirk
• (19:20) Ed Ingram Close to Signing?
• (23:37) Dalvin Looking 100
• (26:59) Twyman JACKED

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Direct download: FTW_1439.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings waived backup quarterback Nate Stanley opening up a 90-man roster spot for... Who? Center JC Tretter? Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh? Tight end Kyle Rudolph?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Nate Stanley Waived
• (3:16) Cap Space Update
• (9:13) Ingram-Booth Unsigned
• (13:46) Danielle in Coverage
• (19:21) Jefferson Madden Rating
• (24:31) Ranking NFC North Coaches
• (33:07) Trade Mattison?
• (40:51) Trishton Jackson Sleeper
• (47:07) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1438.mp3
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With Minnesota Vikings training camp less than a week away, here's a look at 5 potential surprise contributors for the Vikes this season: OL Austin Schlottmann, CB/S Camryn Bynum, OLB Andre Mintze, RB Kene Nwangwu, and TE Johnny Mundt.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Contributors
• (8:13) Top WRs in the NFC North
• (16:26) Jefferson The Best
• (21:09) NFL.com Poos Vikings Fans
• (28:07) PFF Loves Thielen & JJ
• (34:43) Anthony Barr Back?

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Direct download: FTW_1437.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker and current sideline reported Ben Leber elaborated on the toxic relationship between former head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Leber On Zimmer/Cousins
• (9:19) Cowherd Loves Vikings
• (16:07) Ouch
• (23:26) Top-10 Mr. Mankato Candidates
• (33:55) Za'Darius Hyped for Week 1
• (37:42) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1436.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly interested in free agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and with other teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns reportedly OUT of the running, are the Vikes the only team still pursuing Suh?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings and Suh?
• (6:10) 5 Burning Training Camp Questions
• (16:18) Oli Udoh Cut?
• (21:06) ESPN 13th Best Roster
• (28:32) Jefferson AMA
• (38:41) Rudy?
• (44:08) Rodney Hudson

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Direct download: FTW_1435.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:53pm CDT

Earlier this offseason, it was reported the Carolina Panthers "laughed off" trade rumors surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Now that they have Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold... Who's laughing now?

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Our homage to the great Hot Ones as we answer your Minnesota Vikings questions while eating progressively spicier chicken wings.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vike Ones
• (18:29) All Thielen Does is Catch TDs
• (23:57) Danielle Honorable Mention
• (29:00) Jefferson WR1?
• (37:52) Vikings Roster 2026
• (45:41) CBS Ranks Vikings 13th

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Direct download: FTW_1433.mp3
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Who has the better roster between the Minnesota Vikings and the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers? We investigate.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Roster Comparison
• (12:36) JJ Already WR1?
• (21:28) KOC on 40 Under 40
• (27:13) Antoine Winfield Sr at WSOP
• (32:19) Tommy Kramer Vikings Limo
• (36:57) Jefferson Catches Fish

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Direct download: FTW_1432.mp3
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BOLD PREDICTION: The 2022 Minnesota Vikings offense will outscore the historic and record setting '98 Vikes.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 2022 > 98
• (8:56) Packers & Bears WRs The WORST
• (13:19) PA Loves Speedy Nailor
• (18:03) King Kene Pro Bowl?
• (21:46) Harrison Phillips Underrated
• (25:35) Kendricks Got Married!

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Direct download: FTW_1431.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

In their infinite wisdom, ESPN has ranked the Minnesota Vikings roster as the 19th best in the NFL (or 14th worst). O RLY?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Armon For Watts
• (4:04) Kyle Brandt Picks Vikings
• (8:56) Mike Tice Kid Weighs In on Jefferson/Kupp
• (15:48) Q&A!

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Direct download: FTW_1430.mp3
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In their infinite wisdom, ESPN has ranked the Minnesota Vikings roster as the 19th best in the NFL (or 14th worst). O RLY?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) ESPN Ranks Vikings Roster 14th Worst
• (7:51) 3 Green Dot Defensive Candidates
• (12:50) 5 Blockbuster Trades
• (19:08) Matt Bowen Loves Lewis Cine
• (23:03) Jefferson Getting PAID
• (28:27) Vikings Linebackers Get Respect
• (33:56) Top-10 Offseason Moves

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Direct download: FTW_1429.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Full details of Minnesota Vikings training camp have been announced. Fans will be welcomed to TCO Performance Center for 14 practices this year.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Training Camp Details
• (5:09) Adrian & Le'Veon Boxing
• (10:17) Akayleb Evans Gets It
• (14:04) Eric Ebron?
• (18:07) PFF Evaluated Vikings Secondary
• (22:38) NFL POWER RANKINGS

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Direct download: FTW_1428.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has one of the best deep balls in the NFL and with a new modern offense, will hopefully be able to show it off more.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kirky Deep Ball
• (5:22) Jefferson: No Longer Run-First
• (12:52) Harrison HOF?
• (18:38) Brian Asamoah Sleeper
• (22:52) USFL Update
• (26:59) Danielle & KJ in London

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Direct download: FTW_1427.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Draft Network tabbed Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn as a breakout candidate in 2022.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KJ Breakout
• (5:44) Jefferson Already HOF
• (9:15) ISM Working Out Without Walking Boot
• (12:46) Summer Vacation
• (18:39) Kendricks YouTube

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Direct download: FTW_1426.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The latest version of our Minnesota Vikings 53 man roster and practice squad projection.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 53 Man Roster
• (7:37) Booth Starting Slot?
• (11:41) Training Camp Reporting Dates
• (14:16) Irv Harambe Tattoo

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Direct download: FTW_1425.mp3
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Pro Football Focus named Minnesota Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland and cornerback Cameron Dantzler as Year 3 breakout candidates in 2022.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Ezra & Dantzler Breakout
• (5:22) Justin Jefferson WR1?
• (9:43) Rudy Wants to Come Back
• (14:37) Suh One Time?
• (17:31) Akayleb Evans Signs
• (20:02) Za'Darius Mentoring Janarius
• (25:13) Expensive Rookie Dinners?

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Direct download: FTW_1424.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

ESPN NFL Nation writer Kevin Seifert (who is not Carl Gerbschmidt) put out his initial Minnesota Vikings 53 man roster projection and there were some SHOCKING cuts. Here's six of them.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 6 Shocking Cuts
• (6:26) 5 Offseason Commandments
• (11:43) Kirk Cousins is New Andy Dalton?
• (17:52) Jefferson #2 WR in the NFL?
• (22:47) Ndamukong Suh?
• (26:59) Young D-Linemen Working Out

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Direct download: FTW_1423.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

With a full and healthy offseason, Minnesota Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw has a chance to be ELITE in Year 2.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Darrisaw Year 2
• (4:08) Trade Kendricks to the Broncos?
• (9:07) ESPN Evaluates Lewis Cine
• (12:36) Trae Waynes Probably Retiring
• (15:06) Salary Cap Situation
• (22:20) Adam Rank Predicts 7-10
• (27:16) Vikings Bringing Back 96 Questions!

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Direct download: FTW_1422.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks says new head coach Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings have the 6th best situation of the 10 new head coaches in the NFL.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 6th Best New Coach Situation?
• (5:53) Jefferson or Ja'Marr?
• (11:08) One Cruel Stat

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Direct download: FTW_1421.mp3
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Pro Football Network ranked new Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell the WORST head coach in the NFL.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) PFN Calls KOC the Worst
• (9:22) 100.4% Home Attendance
• (15:47) HBD, Justin Jefferson!
• (20:21) Cameron Dantzler Year 3
• (25:15) Why No JC Tretter?
• (30:14) LOL Lions

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Direct download: FTW_1420.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

5 surprise sleeper contributors for the Minnesota Vikings this season.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Sleepers
• (7:35) Prisco Top-100
• (15:03) Dalvin #1 Pick in Fantasy?
• (20:47) Kansas City to Host 2023 Draft
• (25:53) Little Caesars is Official Pizza of the NFL

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Direct download: FTW_1419.mp3
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Windbag national media jabroni haircut Colin Cowherd boldy predicts the Minnesota Vikings will double their 2021 win total (8) and go 16-1 in 2022.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cowherd Vikings 16-1?
• (6:26) Summer Vaca
• (14:12) Linval In Vikings Gear
• (18:32) Alan Page Disrespected by CBS
• (23:31) King Kene Best Kept Secret
• (27:38) Dalvin #1 in Fantasy?

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Direct download: FTW_1418.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent outside linebacker Andre Mintze.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Sign LB Andre Mintze
• (3:35) Packers Claim K Gabe Brkic
• (7:40) PFF 19th Best OL?
• (16:25) Adam Rank on Vikings
• (25:15) Packers Have Better RBs?
• (31:38) What Kupp Extension Means for Jefferson
• (36:37) Former Vikings Tracker

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Direct download: FTW_1417.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have a clear vision for the offensive line this season, the first under new head coach Kevin O'Connell and O-Line coach Chris Kuper.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Offensive Line Plan
• (8:02) Bradbury Added Size
• (14:45) ESPN: Trade for Baker or Jimmy G?
• (19:40) Vegas Restaurant Review

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The Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers got significantly worse this offseason. Don't let the national media jabroni haircuts lie to you.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Packers Got Worse
• (6:33) Jefferson Triple Crown?
• (10:58) Not Close to Signing Ed Ingram
• (16:51) Chris Simms Dumps on Cousins
• (27:02) Kyle Sloter Lighting Up USFL
• (32:12) Scenes from OTA

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Direct download: FTW_1415.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings begin mandatory mini-camp this week. Here are 10 burning questions surrounding the squad.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 10 Mini Camp Questions
• (10:31) 5 Value Free Agents
• (16:55) Salary Cap Update
• (20:51) Kenny Willekes Waived
• (23:33) Jonathan Bullard Signed
• (26:39) Kris Boyd LMAO
• (31:34) Q&A

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With veteran center Alex Mack retiring, should the San Francisco 49ers trade for Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Bradbury to Niners?
• (4:36) Chris Reed Starting Center
• (10:55) Thielen SICK Catch
• (15:55) OTA News & Notes
• (21:16) Rookie Contract Update
• (28:29) UDFA RB Bryant Koback

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CBS Sports analyst and former NFL quarterback Danny Kanell ranked Minnesota Vikings Kirk Cousins (The Tin Top Pizza Ranch Dictator) as a Top-10 QB. SKOL or Nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cousins Top-10?
• (8:27) Sign WR Albert Wilson
• (12:06) Thielen on McAfee
• (18:23) Blake Proehl Crushes National Anthem
• (22:55) KOC Talks Dalvin
• (29:06) Ihmir Injured?
• (33:24) Madden 23 Cover Revealed

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Direct download: FTW_1412.mp3
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Our WAY TOO SOON Minnesota Vikings 53 Man Roster Projections in the middle of OTAs. Who makes the 53? Who makes the practice squad? Who's out?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 53 Man Roster Projection
• (8:13) Thielen Hypes KOC
• (12:39) Harrison Phillips Underappreciated
• (17:16) Cousins Checkdown?
• (22:22) Work Out Dede Westbrook
• (26:37) Peter King HATES the Vikings

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Direct download: FTW_1411.mp3
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When asked by Patrick Peterson (on his podcast All Things Covered) who he wants to hit in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings rookie safety Lewis Cine responded, "I just want to stack bodies."

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Lewis Cine Wants to Stack Bodies
• (4:45) Jefferson Youth Camp
• (8:32) Kirky Revenge Game
• (14:28) Kwesi Backs Cousins
• (21:08) Peter King HATES Vikings
• (31:54) O'Neill is Elite

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10 storylines from Minnesota Vikings OTAs Week 2 including a kicking competition, who is going to be returning punts, and secondary personnel mashups.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 10 OTA Storylines
• (10:07) Barnwell: Sign Akiem Hicks
• (14:12) Dantzler Year 3
• (20:14) Kirk Cousins MVP?
• (26:01) Liverpool Made Me a Better Vikings Fan

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Direct download: FTW_1409.mp3
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Ranking the Top-5 surprises from Minnesota Vikings OTAs so far including receiver Dalvin Cook and who's lining up at 5-Tech.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Top-5 OTA Surprises
• (9:04) Kris Boyd Organizes Uvalde GoFundMe
• (10:23) Ed Donatell Loves the Offense
• (15:37) Vikings vs Rams
• (26:00) PFF WR Rankings
• (35:55) New NFL Roster Rules

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Even though quarterback Kirk Cousins has familiarity with the new Minnesota Vikings offense, he is diving in and studying HARD.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cousins Studying Hard
• (5:34) Phillips High on Mond
• (7:39) Punt Returner?
• (11:47) Chris Reed SZN
• (15:47) Pro Bowl Cancelled?

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Will Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette blow up in Year 2?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) ISM Year 2
• (6:22) JC Tretter?
• (13:07) Snubs at NFLPA Rookie Premiere
• (18:51) PFF Disses Danielle and Za'Darius

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Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Dalvin Cook has reportedly been lining up some at wide receiver during OTAs, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Dalvin Receiver?
• (4:59) KOC Presser
• (10:35) Preseason Schedule
• (15:06) Coaching Diversity Summit
• (20:32) Vikings FPI Rankings
• (28:28) Top-10 Offense?

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Minnesota Vikings superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter fed the local media jackals this week talking about his health, contract, and role in the new Vikes defense.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Danielle Presser
• (6:50) Projected Starters
• (15:51) Spielman TikTok
• (19:46) Zimmer Mobile For Sale
• (26:35) Ezra Securing Spot

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Reaction to the Minnesota Vikings back at TCO Performance Center for voluntary OTAs.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) OTAs
• (7:55) Jefferson MVP?
• (13:23) JJ Best vs Press
• (18:50) Kwesi on In-Division Trades
• (23:45) New Numbers
• (27:44) Kellen Mond Kindness

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The Minnesota Vikings have signed UDFA tryout linebacker William Kwenkeu to the 90 man roster. To make room, they released LB Tuf Borland.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Sign UDFA LB William Kwenkeu
• (4:51) Demetrius Washington New VP of FO
• (9:04) Bears Got HUGE Scheduling Advantage
• (12:51) Anthony Barr to the Cowboys?
• (16:50) Twyman Dons John Randle's #93
• (19:57) Jaire Gets Paid
• (24:14) C+ Offseason Grade?

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NFL.com says the Minnesota Vikings have the 9th most favorable schedule in 2022.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 9th Most Favorable?
• (4:44) Over/Under 8.5 Wins?
• (9:56) Rookies at Camp
• (16:26) Primetime & Notable Games
• (32:16) Worst UDFA Class?
• (37:15) 13th Easiest Schedule

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings 2022 schedule has been released. Let's run through the games where the Vikes go 17-0.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 2022 Schedule
• (9:05) Predictions
• (18:07) Kirk Underrated?
• (24:14) PFF Shats on O'Neill
• (32:27) Cine Signs
• (36:01) TE Depth?

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Former All-Pro linebacker and ESPN NFL analyst Luke Kuechley had high praise for the Minnesota Vikings saying they could have the best secondary in the league in 2022.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 53 Man Roster Projection
• (6:41) NFL Schedule Leaks
• (16:34) Kwesi Just an Analytics Guy?
• (24:25) Greenway - Zimmer's Elite
• (30:41) Numbers Changes
• (33:23) Rookie and Free Agent #s

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Our WAY TOO SOON Minnesota Vikings 53 Man Roster Projections. Who makes the 53? Who makes the practice squad? Who's out?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 53 Man Roster Projection
• (11:30) Believe in Kellen Mond
• (18:38) Anonymous Scouts Critique Kwesi
• (25:01) UDFA ED Luiji Vilain
• (30:38) James Bradberry?
• (34:55) Tom Brady Signs with FOX

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Minnesota Vikings receiver coach Keenan McCardell was "pounding on the table" for 6th round rookie wide receiver Jalen Nailor out of Michigan State.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) McCardell Jalen Nailor
• (5:50) Bisi Johnson
• (10:51) The Last Dance
• (17:38) The Athletic Hates the Vikings
• (24:54) Rudy to the Packers?
• (31:09) Week 2 @ Eagles MNF

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5 BOLD predictions for Minnesota Vikings rookie first round safety Lewis Cine.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Lewis Cine Predictions
• (7:11) ESPN LOVES Vikings Trades
• (10:49) 2022 Draft Transforms Defense
• (16:20) Cap Impact of Trades
• (20:28) Lewis Cine in Uniform
• (25:00) 2023 Comp Picks

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The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly signed former Oklahoma UDFA kicker Gabe Brkic, per.... Well... Gabe Brkic.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) UDFA Kicker Gabe Brkic
• (3:18) Defense Goes to Manny's
• (10:12) Cowboys LOVED Lewis Cine
• (14:17) Vikings-Niners Joint Practices
• (16:27) Draft Grades

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5 free agents the Minnesota Vikings NEED to sign now that the 2022 NFL Draft is over.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Free Agents
• (6:09) Rookie Mini Camp Dates
• (9:33) Vikings in London
• (14:31) Kyle Hinton at Center?
• (18:28) BR Power Rankings

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:03am CDT

Recapping all of the picks from the Minnesota Vikings 2022 Draft Class, new general Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first with the team.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Draft Class Recap
• (14:13) 4-118 CB Akayleb Evans - Mizzou
• (17:21) 5-165 ED Esezi Otomewo - Minnesota
• (21:19) 5-169 RB Ty Chandler - N. Carolina
• (25:40) 6-184 OT Vederian Lowe - Illinois
• (29:02) 6-191 WR Jalen Nailor - Michigan St
• (32:44) 7-227 TE Nick Muse - S. Carolina

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:36pm CDT

Recapping the fun Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft and a look at the top players remaining for Day 3.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Day 2 Recap
• (13:66) Andrew Booth Jr
• (18:23) Ed Ingram
• (22:46) Brian Asamoah
• (27:40) 3 Draft Day Trades
• (34:34) Lewis Cine Presser
• (39:54) Media Loves Cine

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After the massive trade down with the Low Energy Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings selected Georgia safety Lewis Cine with the #32 overall pick.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Georgia Safety Lewis Cine
• (5:06) Who Won the Lions Trade?
• (10:42) Kwesi Presser
• (16:35) KOC Presser
• (20:45) 1st Round Recap

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:38am CDT

We had the Jeromes fire off some questions, we have some marginal answers about the Minnesota Vikings and the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Open Letter to Kwesi
• (5:08) Trade Up?
• (10:22) Trade Attempts
• (16:25) 5 Predictions
• (27:42) First Round Mock Draft
• (37:09) Strib Mock Draft
• (44:44) Draft Q&A

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:04am CDT

Pro Football Focus analyst Doug Kyed is reporting that the Minnesota Vikings could be looking to trade DOWN in the 2022 NFL Draft. SKOl or Nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Trade Down?
• (6:52) Pat McAfee Claims #TheCapIsAMyth?
• (11:36) KOC Hypes Kirk
• (18:10) Kwesi Presser
• (25:48) Vikings Draft History
• (43:16) SI Mock Draft
• (51:52) LA Times Mock Draft

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Should the Minnesota Vikings trade UP with the Carolina Panthers and the #6 overall pick to secure a premier player?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Trade Up to 6?
• (6:06) Jameson Williams ACL Rehab
• (10:50) No 5th Year Option for Bradbury
• (15:49) NFL.com 7-Round Mock
• (24:06) Barnwell Trade Mock
• (28:36) PFF Mock Draft

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

What position will the Minnesota Vikings draft first? Let's take a look at the odds.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Draft Odds
• (6:41) Spielman at 12
• (12:00) Cap Space Update
• (18:39) Daniel Jeremiah Loves Trent McDuffie
• (25:11) Kirk Van
• (29:29) Vikadontis Rex

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The Minnesota Vikings will be traveling to London to take on the New Orleans Saints Week 4 or 5 in the 2022 NFL season, per Saints beat writer Jeff Duncan.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings vs Saints in London?
• (4:30) KOC is Kellen Mond
• (13:02) Deebo?
• (19:59) Is Kwesi Bluffing?
• (27:18) Kwesi Draft History
• (38:49) Travon Walker???

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Vikings PxP maven Paul Allen hinted that the Minnesota Vikings could be plottin a HUGE move up in the 2022 NFL Draft from 12 all the way up to 4 overall. SKOL or Nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Trade UP to 4?
• (6:23) KOC Presser
• (13:49) Derek Stingley Jr Lisfranc
• (19:42) Cousins & Jefferson Locker Buddies
• (24:26) Top-10 TEs in the Draft
• (32:30) Sam Monson Mock Draft

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings could and should add another pass catcher near the top of the 2022 NFL Draft. Here's our Top-10 wide receivers in the class.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Top-10 Receivers
• (8:35) Draft a Safety?
• (14:26) CB Trent McDuffie
• (19:16) History of #12 Overall
• (28:08) Kyle Sloter's USFL Debut
• (33:13) Charles Davis Mock Draft

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Our Jeromes 2022 NFL Draft Q&A session.

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• (0:40) Draft Q&A
• (50:23) Free Agent Fits
• (55:45) Players Attending Draft
• (1:02:29) Trade Down?

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Did Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins actually take less than market to extend with the Vikes through 2023?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kirk's Contract a Bargain?
• (7:32) JJ on KOC
• (16:21) Top-10 iOL in the Draft
• (25:10) Vikings at Timberwolves Game
• (28:51) 7-Round Mock Draft
• (37:57) PFF 2-Round Mock

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins caused an uproar Monday when he stated that he wanted to retire as a Viking. How much longer will Kirk be Captain?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kirk Wants to Retire a Viking?
• (7:44) Chris Reed Presser
• (14:06) Dalvin is #4
• (16:36) Greg Joseph Signs RFA Tender
• (19:46) Sloter USFAL
• (24:13) BPA vs Need Draft
• (33:35) 5 Surprise Postions for Draft

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Minnesota Vikings second-year defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman is back and ready to go a year after he missed time after being shot.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jaylen Twyman Year 2
• (4:35) Vikings Offseason Program
• (9:01) Patrick Peterson Presser
• (14:04) How Long Will Harrison Play?
• (21:14) Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt
• (26:32) The Gram

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Should the Minnesota Vikings trade UP in the 2022 NFL Draft? They might have to.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Should the Vikings Trade Up?
• (10:17) Chris Reed Contract
• (10:44) Kirk #3 in 2012 ReDraft
• (16:45) Cameron Dantzler #3
• (19:12) End of Half Defense
• (24:18) Vikings Sign DT Jullian Taylor
• (27:24) Pete Schrager Mock Draft

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5 "Moneyball" Draft picks for the Minnesota Vikings. Talented players who are falling due to perceived "imperfections" that the Vikings should scoop up and capitalize on.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Moneyball Draft Picks
• (10:29) Jameson Williams
• (17:13) Tyler Linderbaum
• (24:42) 7 Vikings in Trouble
• (31:38) Draft a QB?
• (37:50) Sporting News 7-Round Mock

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The Minnesota Vikings NEED to Draft LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Derek Stingley Jr
• (5:16) Diggs Got Paid
• (10:45) Chris Reed
• (14:59) Moneyball
• (27:58) 8 Trade Up/Trade Down Scenarios
• (30:00) Pete Prisco Mock

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Rundown of the reported Minnesota Vikings predraft visits so far including: CB/PR Marcus Jones (Houston), iOL Cole Strange (Chattanooga), WR Tay Martin (OK State), LB Darien Butler (Arizona State), ED Esezi Otomewo (Minnesota), and ED Cameron Goode (Cal).

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings PreDraft Visits
• (6:41) Eagles-Saints Trade
• (11:29) Hypothetical Vikings-Steelers Trade
• (16:57) 1st Round WR?
• (25:42) Derek Stingley Jr Draft Odds
• (30:14) iOL Cole Strange
• (34:15) Charles Davis Mock Draft

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

State of the Minnesota Vikings offensive line after the free agent signings of Jesse Davis and Chris Reed.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) State of the OL
• (7:56) Over 9 Wins
• (15:22) Kirk Appreciation
• (22:03) Offseason Schedule
• (25:55) Draft a 1st Round WR?
• (34:43) Random Undisclosed Location Musings

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

5 things future Hall of Famer cornerback Patrick Peterson returning means for the 2022 Minnesota Vikings.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Things P2 Returning Means
• (6:11) Full P2 Contract Details
• (9:03) #SkoLSU?
• (14:33) 7-Round Mock

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Future Hall of Famer conerback Patrick Peterson announced on his podcast All Things Covered that he's returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2022 season.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) P2 Returns to the Vikings
• (4:08) Thielen Restructure
• (7:24) Jalen Ramsey Doesn't Think JJ is Top-5
• (12:56) Irv Smith's Knee
• (17:17) Bucky Brooks
• (30:38) Mike Tannenbaum

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Ranking the Top-10 positions of need for the Minnesota Vikings heading into the 2022 NFL Draft.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 10 Draft Needs
• (11:08) Garrett Bradbury
• (16:44) ESPN Power Rankings Stink
• (23:18) KOC Owners Meeting Presser
• (31:04) Kyle Hamilton?
• (37:03) New OT Rules

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The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent cornerback Nate Hairston and offensive lineman Jesse Davis.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) CB Nate Hariston
• (3:37) OG Jesse Davis
• (9:00) Chandon Sullivan Contract
• (12:15) Draft Kyle Hamilton
• (18:18) Thor Nystrom Mock Draft 3.0

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reportedly "blew everyone away" at an offseason meeting among team leaders, per Ben Leber.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cousins Meeting
• (7:32) Vikings Sign CB Chandon Sullivan
• (11:00) Cap Space Update
• (15:47) Ereck Flowers?
• (20:48) Free Agent iOL
• (29:46) 7-Round Vikings Mock Draft

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings set to visit with former Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers slot cornerback Chandon Sullivan on Friday.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) CB Chandon Sullivan
• (4:27) Full Za'Darius Contract Details
• (9:02) Extend Danielle
• (16:06) Bears Sign Dakota Dozier
• (22:11) Multiple Front Depth Chart
• (30:18) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 3.1

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is going to get ALL the money next offseason when he's eligible for an extension.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jefferson Money
• (6:59) Danielle Reacts to Za'Darius
• (12:19) Kwesi Presser
• (18:08) Za'Darius vs Vikings
• (21:48) Craziest Offseason Ever
• (29:03) 7-Round Mock

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent edge rusher Za'Darius Smith to a 3-year deal worth up to $47M with incentives. Smith teamed with Danielle Hunter now gives the Vikings the best pass rush in the NFL.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Za'Darius Signs
• (4:13) Za'Darius Presser
• (9:51) Hunter Restructures
• (13:40) Sean Mannion Back
• (18:27) Cousins Analytics
• (27:23) Former Vikings in Free Agency
• (36:38) Vikings CB Options

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Former Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings today, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Is it happening?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Za'Darius Visits
• (3:53) Za'Darius "Meet at the QB"
• (9:54) Clowney?
• (14:08) Kwesi & KOC Believe
• (22:02) Dalvin is Now Guaranteed
• (26:46) Grading the Offseason
• (37:11) 2023 Comp Picks

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Minnesota Vikings star receiver Adam Thielen has announced that the team has restuctured his contract, freeing up salary cap space and keeping him in Purple.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Thielen Restructured
• (3:20) Full Thielen Details
• (7:17) Harrison Phillips Presser
• (12:35) Keeping Danielle
• (18:04) Signed OL Austin Schlottmann
• (20:53) Grading Vikings FA So Far
• (31:20) Recap of Free Agency

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The Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers have traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for 2022 1st and 2nd round picks. Things you hate to see... That.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Davante to the Raiders
• (3:54) Blame Spielman & Zimmer
• (9:55) Gronklin Signs with Jets
• (14:33) Vikes Interested in C/G Ryan Bates
• (18:46) Harrison Restructured
• (21:14) Za'Darius Smith?
• (26:27) Harrison Phillips Presser

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:33pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly been active trying to trade superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter, per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Trying to Trade Danielle
• (6:20) Fans Already Hate Regime?
• (14:15) Hicks Contract Details
• (18:13) P2 Wants Back
• (22:01) Re-Sign Jordan Berry
• (24:29) Sign TE Johny Mundt
• (27:48) Buck & Aikman on MNF

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Category:general -- posted at: 10:42pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Arizona Cardinals free agent linebacker Jordan Hicks to a 2-year, $10M deal ($6.5M guaranteed) to be the running mate with Eric Kendricks.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Signed LB Jordan Hicks
• (4:55) NEED to Sign C JC Tretter
• (9:37) Free Agent Tracker
• (17:52) Harrison Phillips
• (20:15) Michael Pierce Cut
• (23:28) Why Kirk Cousins Extension?
• (30:05) Chandler Jones One Time?

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Exploring the latest Kirk Cousins trade options.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cousins Colts?
• (4:39) Cousins Seahawks?
• (8:35) Wentz to the Commies
• (14:41) Panthers Laugh
• (19:44) Rodgers Attention
• (24:36) Todd McShay Mock 3.0
• (28:30) Lance Zielein Mock 2.0

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Direct download: FTW_1360.mp3
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Old ass Aaron Rodgers returns to the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers. Russell Wilson traded to the Denver Broncos.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Rodgers Back in GB
• (6:45) Russell Wilson to the Broncos
• (11:16) Gronklin Getting Paid
• (15:12) 2023 Salary Cap
• (21:32) Calvin Ridley Suspended
• (26:45) Sign Brian Allen

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have parted ways with head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman, who had been with the team for 16 seasons.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Sugarman Out
• (4:57) Ifeadi Torches Sugarman
• (7:45) Thielen Awkward
• (12:00) Kirk Options
• (21:35) Russell Wilson?
• (28:36) Broncos Offer for Rodgers
• (33:05) Laken Tomlinson?
• (37:09) CBS Sports Mock
• (47:32) 7-Round Mock

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CBS Sports analyst Cody Bennjamin projected Crooked Chicago Bears free agent defensive tackle to sign with the Minnesota Vikings.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Akiem Hicks?
• (4:23) Jeffeson Kupp
• (8:39) Malik Willis
• (16:48) Jermaine Johnson II
• (21:14) Rodgers Drama
• (26:51) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1357.mp3
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New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell fed the media jackals at the NFL Combine this week talking about the Vikes' offensive identity, the offensive line connundrum, and how he and DC Ed Donatell see the current defensive personnel.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Presser
• (6:54) Value Free Agents
• (14:38) KOC 2 Minute Philosophy
• (18:58) KOC on Kirk Cousins
• (25:15) Kwesi Dined with Kirk's Agent
• (32:25) Rudy Cut. No.
• (36:32) Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 2.0

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Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah weighed-in on the importance (and non-importance) of the drills at the NFL Combine.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kwesi Combine
• (7:51) Kwesi Presser
• (14:42) Brandon Scherff?
• (20:54) Coaching Staff Finalized
• (26:43) Game Management Coordinator
• (31:14) Rodgers $50M?
• (39:44) PFF Mock Draft

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Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reportedly openly slammed quarterback Kirk Cousins in meetings toward the end of his reign, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Zimmer Trashed Kirk
• (7:13) Greg Manusky ILB Coach
• (10:54) London 2022?
• (14:37) Key Dates
• (21:38) Daniel Jeremiah on OL Building
• (27:57) Sign Za'Darius Smith
• (32:06) 1st Round Mock

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Direct download: FTW_1353.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT