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Recap of the 33-6 Vikings-Broncos preseason debacle.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings-Broncos Recap
• (5:25) Kellen Mond Review
• (8:24) AJ Rose Breakout Game
• (10:48) Offensive Line

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Reaction to Day 14 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. The second joint practice with the Denver Broncos and the final one open to the public.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Day 14 of Training Camp
• (7:55) Left Tackle Solutions
• (12:10) Danielle is 100
• (14:07) Pierce is Dominating
• (16:07) Darrisaw Has Groin Procedure
• (18:18) Nick Vigil LB3

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Reaction to Day 13 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Joint practices with the Denver Broncos begin. The offensive line eats it. Michael Pierce dominates.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Day 13 of Training Camp
• (8:01) 5 Storylines
• (11:06) Ameer Abdullah KR/PR?
• (12:38) Blake Proehl Suffers Knee Injury
• (13:53) No Darrisaw or Mond Saturday
• (15:25) Jeromes Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1210_-_Reaction_to_Day_13_of_Minnesota_Vikings_Training_Camp.mp3
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With so many young Minnesota Vikings players stepping up and impressing so far in Training Camp, here are 3 veterans on the roster bubble.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 3 Vets on the Bubble
• (3:02) Dan Chisena
• (5:44) Gable Steveson NFL?
• (8:13) Kellen Mond Back
• (9:30) Armon For Watts

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Reaction to Day 11 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Justin Jefferson works off to the side. Kirk Cousins drops some dimes. Situational Football FTW!

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Day 11 of Training Camp
• (7:56) Zimmer Presser
• (13:41) Vikings Sign WR Warren Jackson
• (15:30) DJ Wonnum
• (17:45) Madden 22 Ratings

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Minnesota Vikings 53 man roster and practice squad projection after the first two weeks of Training Camp.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 53 Man Roster Projection
• (11:23) Scrimmage Recap
• (19:42) Michael Pierce Returns
• (21:36) Oli Udoh Starting RG?
• (24:15) Rapsheet on Jefferson's Shoulder
• (26:53) Darrisaw Groin Update

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Reaction to Day 8 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Kirk Cousins returns to practice. Justin Jefferson struggles? Cameron Dantzler shines.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 8 of Camp
• (7:18) Darrisaw & Davis Return
• (9:31) Ezra Named Breakout Player
• (13:22) Irv Smith Jr is Crushing
• (15:46) Westbrook Still a Ways Away

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Reaction to Day 7 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis returned! Irv Smith Jr continues to be ridiculous. And it's the final practice without Kirk Cousins.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 7 of Camp
• (8:03) Jefferson is Putting on a Show
• (10:17) Dalvin Wildcat
• (12:30) Vikings Working Out WR/PR Trevor Davis
• (14:48) Cap Ramifications of Releasing Gladney
• (16:44) Darrisaw and Davis Back

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Reaction to Day 6 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. The pads came on and they were a CLACKIN' today!

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 6 of Camp
• (7:59) Jeff Gladney Released After Indictment
• (9:14) Jake Browning Bio
• (12:45) ISM Making Plays
• (15:52) Concern About Darrisaw's Groin
• (18:14) Janarius Robinson Hype

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Direct download: FTW_1204_-_Reaction_to_Day_6_of_Minnesota_Vikings_Training_Camp.mp3
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Reaction to Day 5 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. New QB Case Cookus has a hose, Ihmir Smith-Marsette starts making plays, and Oli Uodh tried out at 1st team Left Tackle?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 5 of Camp
• (7:04) 7 WINNERS from the First Week of Training Camp
• (11:06) Sign QB Case Cookus
• (13:32) Claim QB Danny Etling Off Waivers
• (15:06) Vikings Place Cousins, Mond, & Stanley on COVID-19-Reserve List
• (17:40) Olabisi Johnson Tears ACL

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Reaction to Day 4 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. QB Jake Browning shined under the lights of TCO Stadium, Adam Thielen made some insane catches, Justin Jefferson is *checks notes* good.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 4 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp - Jake Browning Shines During Saturday Night Practice
• (7:15) Kellen Mond Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cousins & Stanley Sidelined
• (9:04) Vikings Are Trying Wyatt Davis at Center
• (11:29) Reaction to Day 3 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
• (19:07) Are the Minnesota Vikings Moving Danielle Hunter to the Blindside
• (21:25) Dalvin Cook Got His Degree from Florida State This Week
• (24:03) Update on the Minnesota Vikings Salary Cap Space Situation

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Reaction to Day 2 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. The Kirk Cousins Show was in full effect, Danielle Hunter continued to dominate, and Justin Jefferson put Cameron Dantzler on skates.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 2 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
• (6:48) Adam Thielen - We Have the Team To Win The Super Bowl
• (9:24) Can KJ Osborn Secure WR3?
• (12:33) Danielle Hunter Looking 100
• (15:45) Bashaud Breeland BALLS
• (17:26) Oli Udoh Getting 1st Team Right Guard Snaps

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Reaction to Day 1 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Danielle Hunter looks 100, Dede Westbrook is good to go, Oli Udoh at 1st team RG, and more!

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 1 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
• (8:04) Braden Smith's New Contract Jacked Up the Price of Brian O'Neill
• (12:28) Jaylen Twyman Clears Waivers, Placed on Non-Football Injury List
• (12:43) Michael Pierce is the #1 Rated Nose Tackle on Madden 22
• (15:47) Why the Minnesota Vikings NEED to Trade for CB Xavien Howard

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As the Minnesota Vikings kickoff training camp today at TCO Performance Center, here's a preview of the roster headed into Eagan.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 2021 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Preview
• (15:28) Zimmer Presser
• (21:55) Trade for Chandler Jones

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Direct download: FTW_1199_-_2021_Minnesota_Vikings_Training_Camp_Preview_ep._1199.mp3
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As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to start Training Camp, we fired up an old school Jeromes Q&A session!

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The Minnesota Vikings have FINALLY signed free agent wide receiver/punt returner Dede Westbrook, reuniting him with WR coach Keenan McCardell. Dede will bring speed for days to the Vikes offense and special teams.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Dede Westbrook
• (4:00) Jaylen Twyman Reporting
• (5:15) Rick Dennison Out
• (10:15) Vegas Says Rodgers is Retiring?
• (14:15) Davante Adams Talks Break Down
• (17:30) Hypothetical Expansion Draft

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An open letter to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins headed into the 2021 season.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Kirk Cousins Letter
• (7:24) Warner Extension Affects Kendricks
• (11:07) Hypothetical Expansion Draft
• (18:44) PFF Hates the Vikings D-Line
• (27:29) Projecting Edge Stats
• (34:18) Q&A

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ESPN's NFL expert Bill Barnwell ranked the Minnesota Vikings skill position players (Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen) as the 5th best in the league behind the Bucs, Cowboys, Titans, and Browns. It's a massively backhanded compliment.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Top-5 Skill Position?
• (6:47) NFC North Odds
• (11:04) Thielen Talks OTAs with McAfee
• (14:20) Gladney Grand Jury Moved to 29th
• (15:44) Randy Moss Comic Strip
• (19:32) Andy Isabella Trade?

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers turned down a 2-year extension that would have made him the HIGHEST paid quarterback in the NFL. Apparently it's not about the money.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Rodgers Turned Down ALL the Money
• (4:18) Top-10 Mr. Mankato Candidates
• (13:19) Pierce Calf Injury Minor?
• (15:28) Reaction to Sports Illustrated Roster Projection
• (24:51) Training Camp Days Set
• (27:00) Adrian Wants to Play

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Minnesota Vikings Nose Tackle Michael Pierce reportedly suffered a calf injury leaving his availability for the start of training camp in doubt. This is fine.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Pierce Calf Injury
• (3:00) Last Week Without Football
• (7:03) Depth Chart
• (18:40) WE HAVE THE MEATS
• (23:47) Chazz Surratt

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New Minnesota Vikings TE1 Irv Smith Jr was on Good Morning Football talking about his role and goals for the 2021 season. SPOILER: Super Bowl.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Irv Smith Jr on GMFB
• (3:23) Thielen Old
• (6:07) Cousins Ranked 12th
• (16:35) Linval Blesses Pierce
• (20:08) Moton Ramped Up O'Neill Deal
• (22:49) Packers Depth Chart

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10 hot fire predictions for the Minnesota Vikings heading into Training Camp.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 5 Offense
• (6:02) 5 Defense
• (11:05) Isaac Bruce Trashes Moss & Carter
• (13:36) Jefferson Snubbed by ESPN
• (16:40) Linebackers
• (22:17) Defensive Backs

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A Minnesota Vikings fan breaks down and reacts to the Chicago Bears depth chart.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Bears Depth Chart
• (8:55) Gladney Case Headed to Grand Jury
• (10:14) Barr Calls Super Bowl
• (12:54) Updated Sack List
• (16:34) Build Around 3
• (27:11) Danielle Workout Vid

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A Minnesota Vikings fan reacts to the Detroit Lions depth chart. The roar has not been restored.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Lions Depth Chart
• (9:02) Derek Barnett Trade?
• (12:05) Adam Rank Loves Jefferson
• (18:21) Thielen-Rodgers
• (22:04) Mike Hughes Vomits
• (27:55) Reaction to Random Vikings

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Despite the national media's slobbering over Matthew Stafford and their hatred for Kirk Cousins, the Minensota Vikings signal caller is simply a better quarterback. Period.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Cousins Over Stafford
• (4:46) nfl.com Training Camp Preview
• (11:52) Eric Kendricks Fried Rice
• (18:34) Vikings O-Line Projection
• (24:37) Patrick Peterson Eagles 18th Hole

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The Minnesota Vikings are STACKED along the defensive line in 2021. Who makes the roster, who's on the practice squad and who whiffs all together? Let's dive in.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Defensive Line Predictions
• (8:10) Thielen Takes Pic with Rodgers
• (11:50) Start Darrisaw and Davis
• (14:20) Can't Lose Brian O'Neill
• (16:30) Zimmer is Now a Grandpa!
• (17:34) Irv Smith Jr Potential 1st Time Pro Bowler?

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Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire (USA Today MG) named Minnesota Vikings superstar Adam Thielen as the 6th best slot receiver in the NFL. Fair or nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Thielen #6 Slot WR
• (3:24) Latest on Jeff Gladney
• (5:26) Best/Worst Case Scenarios
• (10:59) Kirk Cousins QB Rank
• (18:54) Zimmer Head Coach Rank

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Fun question posed by our guy Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated: "Fully healthy and in their prime, who would you rather have for one game: Adrian Peterson or Dalvin Cook?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Adrian or Dalvin
• (3:18) Vikings Underrated?
• (8:07) Fanbase Deserves a SB
• (12:50) Brady Nukes Rodgers
• (18:11) Trade for N'Keal Harry

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ESPN writer Jeremy Fowler did his annual survery of 50 NFL executives, coaches, and players and those anonymous jabronis deemed Danielle Hunter was the 10th best edge rusher in the NFL.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Danielle 10th?
• (4:13) ESPN Respect for Vikings?
• (8:01) Packers CEO Throws Shade at Rodgers
• (11:41) Vikings Cap Through 2023
• (14:43) The WORST Draft Class in Vikings History

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Minnesota Vikings superstar Adam Thielen is the most underrated wide receiver in the NFL. And we wondered why that is... The answer may surprise you.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Thielen Underrated
• (4:08) Harrison, O'Neill Extensions Close?
• (7:02) Danielle Disrespected
• (12:53) Vikings Ripped on Madden 22
• (17:10) 2015 NFL Draft

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Happy (observed) 4th of July, Jeromes! Here are 5 things the Minnesota Vikings are declaring independence from this season!

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Independence
• (4:23) Sheldon Sacks
• (6:39) Vikings Biggest Questions
• (10:46) 20th Best Roster?
• (20:29) Dalvin Team MVP?
• (23:00) Everson Wants Back

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As a Minnesota Vikings fan, I actually WANT the octogenarian Aaron Rodgers to return to the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers. Bring it.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) I Want Rodgers Back
• (6:01) WR Depth a Risk?
• (9:19) Spielman 7th Best GM?
• (18:17) How the Ramczyk Extension Affects Brian O'Neill
• (21:38) MJD Ranks Dalvin RB4???

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The Octogenarian Aaron Rodgers' holdout with the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers will backfire on him. Fans will turn on him. Quick. Especially if Jordan Love looks legit.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Rodgers Backfire
• (5:33) 5 Favorite Vikings
• (15:42) One Offseason Highlight
• (29:37) 2018 NFL Draft Recap
• (50:07) 2022 Mock Draft???

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Rant on why the 2021 Minnesota Vikings, who are jacked and stacked to the Ts and are primed for a Super Bowl run but are STILL being ignored by the National Media Jabroni Haircuts. We all know the reasons why. But it's still confusing.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Raw Real Rant
• (6:46) Fantasy Projections
• (10:54) Head Coaching Ratings
• (25:46) Kicker Riley Patterson
• (28:53) Zimmer 15th Best?

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CBS Sports did a ranking of all the head coaches in the NFL and Minnesota Vikings head honcho Mike Zimmer checked in at number 15. Fair or Nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Zimmer 15th Ranked Head Coach?
• (11:40) Gil Brandt: Patrick Peterson Rebound
• (14:08) Harrison Hypes P2
• (17:17) PFN Ranks Vikings O-Line 26th
• (20:39) Reaction to FanDuel Super Bowl Odds

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CBS Sports reporter Jason La Canfora listed the Minnesota Vikings Mike Zimmer as one of the 9 head coaches coming into the 2021 season on the hotseat. Is that fair or nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Are DEEP
• (7:06) PFF Disrespects Justin Jefferson
• (13:36) NFL Throwbacks are Back in 2022
• (19:27) David DeCastro?
• (22:02) US Bank Stadium is #1
• (34:52) USA Today Disrespects Danielle Hunter

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With the addition of the 17th game, roster depth will be the key to success in 2021. Fortunately the Minnesota Vikings have assembled the DEEPEST roster in the NFL. No cap.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Are DEEP
• (3:16) Irv Smith Jr Make or Break?
• (6:10) First Super Bowl
• (16:03) Justin Houston
• (19:07) 30 Over 30
• (27:55) Starting Left Tackle?

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NFL Network personality (and Chicago Bears apologist) Adam Rank forecasted the 2021 Minnesota Vikings and we... Agree with most of it.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Adam Rank's 2021 State of Vikings
• (7:41) Final Danielle Hunter Revision Details
• (10:21) Harrison & Kendricks on PFF Top 50
• (16:54) Dalvin Over McCaffrey
• (21:16) NFL Under 25 Team
• (28:08) Patrick Peterson Disappoint?

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Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot 4 times Monday. ESPN's Adam Schefter had an update on the nature of his wounds and how the former Pitt Panther is expected to make a full recovery in time for the football season.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Jaylen Twyman Update
• (2:14) 4 of Top 32 Contracts
• (7:18) Harrison Hand Love
• (10:15) Front Office Promotions
• (11:44) Bears Moving?
• (14:13) Danielle Hunter Ceiling

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Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot 4 times today in Washington DC but is expect to make a full recovery, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Prayers up for Twyman and his family at this time.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Jaylen Twyman Shot, Full Recovery Expected 
• (2:00) Sheldon Turned Down More Money
• (5:30) Harrison Extension?
• (8:15) PFF Calls Anthony Barr the WORST Contract
• (11:13) Throw to Dalvin More
• (13:35) Trai Turner is 100%

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Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox opined that the Minnesota Vikings will regret "missing out" on Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft. If they really wanted him in the first place.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Bleacher Report is Wrong Again
• (5:53) 5 Mini-Camp Lessons
• (10:02) CBS Sports Hates on the Vikings Offseason
• (15:28) Klint Kubiak Presser
• (20:58) Zimmer Talks WR3

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The Minnesota Vikings have announced their plans for 2021 Training Camp, welcoming fans back to TCO Performance Center for practices, Night Practice, joint practices with the Denver Broncos, and an intrasquad scrimmage at US Bank Stadium.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Fans Back at Training Camp
• (2:54) Sheldon Richardson Deal
• (5:07) Stephon Gilmore Trade?
• (7:14) Jefferson Calls Out P2
• (9:38) Zimmer on Danielle
• (12:10) Danielle Presser
• (16:31) Kevin Williams Ring of Honor!
• (18:02) Punting Job

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Even though the Minnesota Vikings have gone HAM on free agency this offseason, there's still cap space to spend on a few veterans who could put the Purple over the top. Here are 5 free agents the Vikes should consider, including: CB Richard Sherman, WR Larry Fitzgerald, and WR De'Anthony Thomas.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 5 Free Agents
• (4:48) Only 4 Returning Defensive Starters
• (7:19) Sheldon Back
• (9:24) Sheldon Presser
• (13:29) Kyler Murray - Vikings Fan

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Full details of Minnesota Vikings superstar defensive end Danielle Hunter's revised contract are in and it's truly a win-win. Danielle gets rewarded in 2022 if his neck is good to go and the Vikes actually SAVE 2021 salary cap space.

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• (0:45) Danielle Deal Details
• (3:22) Sheldon Richardson?
• (5:30) It's Time for Fitz
• (8:00) Wyatt Davis Getting 1st Team Reps
• (10:25) 3-Man Fronts?

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Minnesota Vikings and superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter have reworked his contract to include a signing bonus and 2022 roster bonus which effectively makes 99's contract a 1-year contract. Everyone's happy, Hunter will be reporting for mandatory mini-camp, and life is good for the Purple.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Will Danielle Show?
• (4:14) What to Do with Cap Space
• (8:02) "You Can Win a SB with Kirk Cousins"
• (11:40) Top-5 Coaches P2 has Played Against
• (14:00) Bucky Brooks Bullish on Veteran Vikings Defense

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The final details of cornerback Bashaud Breeland's 1-Year Deal with the Minnesota Vikings is in and it's a bargain for the Purple.

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• (0:45) Bashaud Breeland Contract Details
• (2:41) 1st Team Offense
• (5:41) Tyler GRONKLIN SZN
• (8:54) KJ Osborn?
• (11:27) Andre Patterson is Key to Danielle

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Former NFL Agent and current CBS Sports analyst Joel Corry, who represented former Minnesota Vikings legend John Randle among other greats, weighed in on the Danielle Hunter contract situation. Spoiler: Danielle might be stuck.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Former Agent Talks Danielle
• (4:55) Cousins Presser
• (9:28) Breeland Shoulder Surgery
• (11:43) Jake Browning QB2?
• (15:16) Will Dozier Start?
• (18:14) WR Duo Rankings

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New Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond was selected with the 66th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans at pick 67 were reportedly dialed in to take the former Texas A&M phenom.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Texans Wanted Mond
• (3:06) Should Danielle Honor His Contract?
• (7:18) 4 Rookies in Premiere
• (13:12) Top-5 WR Duo List Missing Someone...
• (17:26) PFF: Vikings 15th Best D-Line
• (24:57) Jefferson Throws Out 1st Pitch

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With the Minnesota Vikings wrapping up the final week of voluntary OTAs ahead of Mandatory Mini Camp next week, we wonder is voluntary actually voluntary or is it "voluntary"?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Voluntary or VOLUNTARY
• (4:43) Aaron Rodgers Officially Holding Out
• (7:06) Sign CB Amari Henderson
• (9:10) 99% Season Ticket Retention
• (11:36) $345k GTD to UDFAs
• (14:03) PFF: Vikings 7th Worst O-Line in NFL

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Taking another stab at the Minnesota Vikings 53 man roster projection mid OTAs with a few new free agent signings, early impressions, and practice squads potentially staying expanded.

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• (0:45) 53 + Practice Squad Projection
• (8:36) Julio Jones Trade
• (11:52) Bashaud Breeland Role?
• (14:47) More Dime?
• (17:27) Punt Returner
• (20:31) CBS Disses Kendricks

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The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Chiefs and Packers veteran cornerback Bashaud Breeland to a 1-year deal, adding to an already stacked corner room.

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• (0:45) Vikings Sign CB Bashaud Breeland
• (3:15) Danielle Trade Value
• (6:50) 5th Best Receiving Corps??
• (14:32) Ezra Embracing LG Move
• (16:45) Patrick Peterson Mic'd Up
• (20:20) Nicknames

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Minnesota Vikings emerging star right tackle Brian O'Neill is headed into the final year of his rookie deal and stated he would love to be in Purple "long term". Would love to see it.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Pay Brian O'Neill
• (3:35) Without Danielle?
• (7:06) Love Boat 2
• (10:01) CB Tye Smith Signed
• (11:34) Irv Smith Jr is Jacked
• (14:24) Best of Anthony Barr

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer weighed in on superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter skipping voluntary OTAs.

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• (0:45) Zimmer Weighs In on Danielle
• (3:10) Danielle Posts on IG
• (7:43) Darrisaw has a Pulled Groin
• (9:30) Dalvin Cook #2 RB?
• (12:14) Fire Dennison?
• (15:13) Harrison Smith PFF's #2 Safety

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When the Minnesota Vikings released tight end Kyle Rudolph, they designated him as a post June 1st cut to spread out the salary cap hits. Those savings hit this week. Here's a look at the Vikes' cap situation.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Rudy Cap Space
• (3:08) P2 Has Cardinals Game Circled
• (6:37) Justin Jefferson #1 WR Under 25
• (12:14) Fitz is Monitoring Vikings OTAs?
• (15:56) Morgan Moses?
• (18:34) Packers Not Trading Rodgers

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A Minnesota Vikings team source spoke to reporter Josina Anderson and took a shot at superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter when they said "It was a great deal when [Danielle] signed it. A 3rd-round pick that had only gone to one Pro Bowl..All I'll ask is..if u were coming off ur 1st year as a starter wd u hv turned (5/$72M) down?." This is not good.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Shot at Danielle?
• (5:03) Adam Rank Predicts Vikings Go 4-13
• (8:33) Devin White Shows Justin Jefferson Love
• (10:50) Zimmer Longest Tenured HC without SB Win
• (14:24) Xavier Woods Ceiling

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The Carolina Panthers released a Draft video which showed the Minnesota Vikings and general manager Rick Spielman made an offer to move up to the #8 pick. It didn't pan out. But the implications are fun. Let's explore.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Tried to Trade Up to 8?
• (4:50) Dalvin a Tier 2 RB?
• (11:30) O-Line Depth Charts
• (16:52) Jarius Wright?
• (19:03) Best Selling NFL Jerseys
• (26:46) Guy Fieri Makes Less Than Kirk

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The first week of Minnesota Vikings Organized Team Activities (OTAs) Phase 3 is in the books. Here's 5 things we learned about the future Super Bowl Champions.

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• (0:45) 5 Lessons from OTAs
• (4:57) 2022 Salary Cap Ceiling Set
• (7:14) Vikings NEED Danielle
• (10:08) BELIEVE in Harrison Hand
• (12:26) Geno Atkins?

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Minnesota Vikings general manager was on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday and he committed to quarterback Kirk Cousins for the next 2 seasons, while at the same time hyping up rookie gunslinger Kellen Mond.

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• (0:45) Spielman Backs Cousins
• (4:34) Don't Expect Danielle at OTAs
• (7:53) Cap Ramifications if Danielle is Traded
• (10:15) Don't Sweat 1st Team O-Line
• (13:54) Zimmer Odds
• (16:35) Bisi WR3?

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Last year Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith missed the season after needing open heart surgery. Now the former USC Trojan is making an amazing comeback.

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• (0:45) Cameron Smith Comeback
• (2:54) Danielle Missed Monday OTAs
• (5:15) How Ezra Can Become ELITE at Guard
• (8:23) Vikings Claime C Cohl Cabral
• (11:04) RB Kene Nwangwu is a Wild Card
• (13:49) PFF Disrespects Brian O'Neill

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Forecasting who the 2021 Minnesota Vikings MVPs, Most Improved, X-Factors, and other categories will be.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 2020 Draft Class
• (13:07) Vikings Offer Bashaud Breeland
• (15:50) Phase 3 of OTAs
• (18:11) Ezra Can Become an ELITE Guard
• (21:19) Diesel Dalvin Tomlinson

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After the 2020 NFL Draft, Pro Football Focus graded the Minnesota Vikings record 15 player class as an A. One year later, with the emergence of Justin Jefferson and Cameron Dantzler, they've upgraded that class to an A+.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 2020 Draft Class
• (3:44) Baushad Breeland Visited Vikings
• (6:21) Pass Rush Order
• (9:06) LB Tuf Borland Exciting UDFA
• (11:22) Top-10 Offense?
• (16:50) Ranking the Top-15 QBs

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Minnesota Vikings rookie Kellen Mond is seen as The Quarterback of The Future, but there's a few things he could learn from incumbent starter Kirk Cousins. Here are 5 of them.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 5 Things Mond Can Learn from Cousins
• (7:14) BR Ranked Vikings Defense 10th
• (10:24) Year 3 is it for Bradbury
• (12:58) PFF Ranks Jefferson/Thielen Top-10
• (17:39) Randy Moss vs Tyreek Hill?

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has the best opportunity in his career to win a Super Bowl. Despite having his heir apparent Kellen Mond behind him. ANGRY KIRK needs to show up in 2021.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Angry Kirk
• (5:54) No Excuses for Zim & Spielman
• (11:49) Vikings "High Variance"
• (19:29) Week by Week Lines
• (27:45) Irv Smith jr Ranked 26th TE

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Pro Football Focus released their initial 2021 NFL Power Rankings and the Minnesota Vikings clocked in at... TWENTY-THREE. And only have a projected 0.9% chance of winning the Super Bowl.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) PFF Rekts Vikings
• (3:09) Kelly Kleine Hired as Broncos #2
• (5:25) Hypothetical Broncos-Packers Aaron Rodgers Trade
• (9:18) Vikings Sign CB Parry Nickerson
• (11:15) Sign WR Jamison Crowder?

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CBS Sports analyst Jeff Kerr made the case that the 2021 NFL Draft, where the Minnesota Vikings selected two starting offensive linemen and a speedy WR3, actually HURT quarterback Kirk Cousins. Just because of the selection of Kellen Mond, The QB of the Future.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) The Draft HURT Kirk?
• (3:30) Leber to Jefferson: Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds
• (8:44) Vikings-Broncos Joint Practices
• (10:38) Vikings Sign 2 UDFA Tryouts
• (13:09) PFF Projects Starting Lineups

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The Minnesota Vikings held rookie camp over the weekend. Here are 5 takeaways from the QB Kellen Mond, LT Christian Darrisaw, and the rest of the rookies' first action in Purple.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 5 Rookie Camp Takeaways
• (6:55) 5 UDFA Tryouts
• (9:27) Mike Hughes Traded to Chiefs
• (12:02) Andre Patterson Hypes Rookie Linemen
• (17:31) Latest on the Jeff Gladney Situation

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The Minnesota Vikings have begun signing their 11 draft picks from the 2021 NFL Draft with 5th round picks WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette and TE Zach Davidson inking up before the start of rookie mini-camp this weekend.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Sign Smith-Marsette and Davidson
• (2:32) NFL.com Analytics Hate the Vikings
• (5:28) Packers Sign Blake Bortles
• (7:18) Kirk Cousins MVP?
• (10:02) Jerry Burns Passes Away at 94
• (10:59) Vikings Trying Out OT Evin Ksiezarczyk

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Breaking down the 2021 Minnesota Vikings schedule and talking about where the Vikes got a break, where there will be a tough stretch, and how the Purple will (obviously) go 17-0.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings 2021 Schedule
• (3:05) Week 1 @ Bengals
• (13:02) Reaction to Week 1 NFL Schedule
• (19:22) No. Jefferson Didn't Throw Shade at Cousins
• (24:35) Trade for Julio?

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The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly interested in free agent edge rusher Ryan Kerrigan, formerly of the Washington Football Team, per Darren Wolfson of KSTP Sports. What could the former Purdue Boilermaker and 4-time Pro Bowler bring to the Vikings defense?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Ryan Kerrigan
• (3:20) Dede Westbrook
• (6:17) Cameron Dantzler Adding Weight
• (9:06) Post-Draft NFL Power Rankings

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We ranked the 2021 NFL Draft quarterbacks based on the situation they find themselves in with their new teams.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Ranking Rookie QB Situations
• (11:18) Vikings Fields Interest was Minimal
• (15:35) Extend Brian O'Neill
• (18:19) Thielen Trashes Lambeau
• (20:38) O-Line Combinations

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NFL.com graded the 2021 Minnesota Vikings Draft class (arguably the greatest in NFL history) as THIRD BEST in the NFC North, behind the desperate Chicago Bears and the 10-year rebuild Detroit Lions.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) NFC North Draft Grades
• (11:30) Extend Harrison Smith
• (14:30) Sign Trai Turner
• (17:30) No Comp Picks in 2022

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With the 2021 Minnesota Vikings rookie class drafted, now it's time to look at the financial impact of their upcoming contracts on the salary cap.

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• (0:45) Rookie Salary Cap Impact
• (4:24) 53 Man Projection
• (13:28) Vikings Signed TE Shane Zylstra
• (16:32) How Jefferson Spent His First $1M
• (23:24) Jefferson Lifting
• (27:03) Favre Thinks Rodgers is Done

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Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman reiterated his support for the Tin Pot Pizza Ranch dictator stating "Right now, there's no question that Kirk Cousins is our quarterback." Depsite the selecion of Texas A&N's Kellen Mond in the 3rd round.

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• (0:45) Kellen and Kirk
• (4:46) ESPN stat projections
• (11:36) Rookies Assigned Numbers

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With the selection of Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond, the Minnesota Vikings the best of both worlds. They have the present with Kirk Cousins AND the future with Mond.

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• (0:45) Kellen and Kirk
• (4:58) 6 Winners from the Draft
• (10:56) Janarius Robinson SLEEPER
• (14:39) Luck or Skill?
• (17:53) Kellen Mond LOL Tweet

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The Minnesota Vikings 2021 NFL Draft class is in the books. Time for the way-too-early Draft Grades! How did the Vikes do in the eyes of the "experts"? Let's find out.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Draft Grades
• (5:00) 5 Veterans on the Bubble
• (9:48) Vikings Decline Mike Hughes 5th Year Option
• (12:16) Aaron Rodgers Drama
• (16:49) RG3 Slays Cousins
• (20:05) Stefon Diggs Can't Let the Vikings Go

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The Minnesota Vikings have signed 10 undrafted free agents (UDFAs) so far to fill out the 90 man roster. John Randles and Adam Thielens. All of them.

-K Riley Patterson - Memphis
-RB Alim Rose - Kentucky
-WR Blake Proehl - E. Carolina
-WR Whop Philyor - Indiana
-WR Myron Mitchell - UAB
-ED Zeandae Johnson - Cal
-LB Christian Ellis - Idaho
-DT Jordon Scott - Oregon
-LB Tuf Borland - Ohio State
-LS Turner Bernard - San Diego St

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• (8:13) OL Most Improved
• (13:10) Who Won the Vikings-Jets Trade?

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The Minnesota Vikings potentially have landed one of the most impressive NFL Draft classes in history. We recap all the picks from fracnhise left tackle Christian Darrisaw, future franchise quarterback Kellen Mond, down to defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman who could be the steal of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Draft Class Recap
• (12:40) Iowa State RB Kene Ngwangwu
• (14:48) Cal CB/S Camryn Bynum
• (16:32) Florida State DE Janarius Robinson
• (19:30) Iowa WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
• (22:58) Central Missouri TE/P Zach Davidson
• (25:36) Pitt DT Jaylen Twyman

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The Minnesota Vikings may have landed a historic haul in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft

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• (0:45) 3rd Round (66) Texas A&M Kellen Mond
• (5:35) 3rd Round (78) UNC LB Chazz Surratt
• (9:11) 3rd Round (86) Ohio State OG Wyatt Davis
• (14:47) 3rd Round (90) Pitt DE Patrick Jones II

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The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a heist by trading down from 14 to 23 with the New York Jets and STILL securing a Tier 1 offensive lineman in Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw. GM Rick Spielman does NOT ignore the offensive line.

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• (0:45) Vikings Draft OT Christian Darrisaw at 23
• (5:52) Vikes WANTED QB Justin Fields?
• (8:32) Recap of the First Round

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Reaction to ESPN NFL Nation Reporter's First Round Mock Draft. The Minnesota Vikings don't overthink it.

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• (0:45) ESPN NFL Nation Mock Draft
• (12:00) Spielman Press Conference
• (19:30) Trading into 2nd Round?
• (23:30) Vikings Doing Work on Day 2 QBs
• (26:45) Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 3.0
• (38:00) Chris Simms Mock Draft

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5 HOT 🔥🔥🔥 1st Round NFL Draft Predictions:
#1. QBs Go 1-4, But Justin Fields Falls
#2. Caleb Farley Falls Out Of The 1st
#3. No Edge Rushers In Top-20
#4. JOK Is The 1st Linebacker Taken
#5. 6 QBs Go In The 1st Round

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 5 HOT 🔥🔥🔥 1st Round NFL Draft Predictions
• (6:08) NFL Rumors Recap
• (12:27) Believe in DJ Wonnum Year 2
• (16:45) Kyle Hinton Squats 605 Pounds
• (21:41) Justin Jefferson in Fortnite
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The Minnesota Vikings are "actively working the phones" exploring a trade into the Top-10 of the 2021 NFL Draft, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

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• (4:09) Patrick Peterson Wearing #7
• (5:29) Potential Trade DOWN Partners
• (12:40) Day 3 Standing on Table
• (28:39) Chad Reuter 7-Round Mock

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Our FINAL 2021 First Round NFL Mock Draft. There's a run on quarterbacks, several teams make aggressive trades up the board to secure their guys, and the Minnesota Vikings snag TWO Week 1 starters.

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• (0:45) Final Mock Draft
• (18:07) The O-Line Plan
• (23:30) Creed Humphrey Draft Profile
• (28:13) ATN Hates the Vikings
• (32:32) The Barnwell Trades
• (37:20) Packers Mock

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The Minnesota Vikings defensive line coaches have connected with Senior Bowl standout Tulane defensive end Cameron Sample, per Darren Wolfson.

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• (0:45) Tulane DE Cameron Sample Draft Profile
• (4:20) Justin Jefferson GQ Interview
• (12:05) More Single-Digit Numbers!
• (14:50) Trader Rick
• (18:09) Reaction to JJ Playing Basketball

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The Minnesota Vikings need to bring backup quarterback Kyle Sloter back home to backup Kirk Cousins. Even if head coach Mike Zimmer disagrees.

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• (0:45) Bring Kyle Sloter Home
• (5:19) McShay & Kiper Mock Draft
• (9:11) Vikings in on Darrisaw
• (12:05) Giants Interested in Trading Down from 11
• (15:40) TDN 7-Round Mock Draft
• (25:30) Pete Prisco Mock

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NFL Draft profile of Miami defensive end Jaelan Phillips, the high-risk/high rewards former #1 recruit in the nation. Perhaps the biggest boom or bust prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft class.

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• (0:45) Miami DE Jaelan Phillips
• (5:11) Notre Dame LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
• (9:19) PFF 3 Round NFC North Mock Draft
• (15:45) Trade Up to 6?
• (19:14) Reaction to the Eagles Passing on Jefferson

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Reaction to Pro Football Focus' 2021 NFL Draft offensive line rankings. The Minnesota Vikings should draft them ALL.

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• (0:45) PFF O-Line Rankings
• (11:21) Over-Under 8.5 Wins?
• (14:47) Vikings OTA Plans
• (17:09) New Bengals Uniforms
• (19:40) Charles Davis Mock Draft 1.0

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Reveal of our 2021 NFL Draft Top-40 Big Board.

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• (0:45) 2021 Big Board
• (18:00) Spielman Ranked 6th
• (22:33) Vikings Trade Down?
• (25:30) Bleacher Report Calls Orlando Brown Trade "Plausible"
• (29:51) Sheldon Richardson?
• (32:54) Maurice Hurst?

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NFL.com writer Adam Schein believes future Hall of Fame cornerback Patrick Peterson will rebound in 2021 for the Minnesota Vikings. At least one national media jabroni haircut believes.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Patrick Peterson Belief
• (3:45) Michael Pierce Vaccinated & Motivated
• (6:30) Andre Patterson Named Asst Head Coach
• (9:01) 2021 MVP Odds
• (16:38) Sports Illustrated Mock Draft

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Should the Minnesota Vikings gamble on uber talented Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons despite the character concerns if he's available at pick 14?

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• (0:45) Penn State LB Micah Parsons
• (5:03) Arkansas QB Feleipe Franks
• (9:20) New Asst ST Coach Robert Steeples
• (11:55) MyCole Pruitt Reunion?
• (14:43) Chad Beebe is Julian Edelman?
• (17:56) PFF Mock Draft

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Ranking the Top-20 wide receivers for the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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• (0:45) Top-20 WRs
• (10:34) Kiper Mocks Darrisaw
• (14:07) The WORST Case Scenario at 14
• (19:52) Ryan Wilson 2-Round Mock Draft

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Do the Minnesota Vikings NEED to come away from the 2021 NFL Draft with the heir apparent for quarterback Kirk Cousins or nah?

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• (0:45) Need to Draft a QB?
• (4:26) Trade Down For What
• (9:34) Virtual Meetings Update
• (13:22) 7-Round TDN Vikings Mock
• (19:56) Peter Schrager Mock Draft

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If the Minnesota Vikings want to make moves UP in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft, here are some logical trade spots.

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• (0:45) Trade Up Spots
• (5:19) ESPN's Stat Projections
• (9:49) PFF Fan Selected Mock
• (22:29) CBS 7-Round Mock
• (32:51) If the Vikings Cut Glandey
• (36:24) Thaddeus Moss

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The Minnesota Vikings have room for a penetrating 3-technique defensive tackle for passing downs. Here are 3 Day Three 3-Techs for the Vikes: Jaylen Twyman of PITT, Osa Odighizuwa of UCLA, and West Virginia's Darius Stils.

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• (0:45) Day 3 Three-Techs
• (4:59) How Much Trade for Orlando Brown Jr
• (10:06) Draft a Kicker?
• (12:56) Eric Wilson Signs with Eagles
• (15:21) Forrest Lamp Signs with Bills

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CBS Sports HQ posted an interesting stat that basically means Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is better than the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers bird boned Aaron Rodgers.

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• (0:45) Cousins Over Rodgers
• (3:26) Performance Based Pay
• (6:35) 2022 Draft Picks Are Fine
• (10:32) Unnamed Execs Trash Vikings
• (13:48) Top 10 Offensive Tackles
• (21:44) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 3.0

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Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers quarterback Octogenarian Aaron Rodgers (Not My MVP) is guest hosting Jeopardy for whatever reason and got TROLLED hardcore by a contestant. This man is now an honorary Jerome.

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• (0:45) Rodgers Trolled on Jeopardy
• (5:10) Draft a Cornerback High?
• (9:02) 3 OL Trade Targets
• (13:51) Hey Teddy?
• (18:29) Bleacher Report Mock
• (33:23) PFF Mock

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The Minnesota Vikings need to add talent and depth on the offensive line in the upcoming NFL Draft. Here are the Top-20 prospects on our Big Board.

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• (0:45) Jeff Gladney Facing Assault Charges
• (2:45) Top-20 Draft O-Linemen
• (16:07) Teven Jenkins Draft Profile
• (21:10) Rashod Hill Starting?
• (25:11) Where Will Ezra Play?
• (30:50) Adam Rank Mock Draft
• (44:34) Kyle Hinton Hype

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The Minnesota Vikings have not shored up the much maligned offensive line as much as they could/should have so far, but there is still hope in remaining free agency, possible trades, and the NFL Draft. Here are the possible scenarios for the Minnesota Movement Company.

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• (0:45) Zimmer Presser
• (5:09) Top 10 FA O-Line
• (10:44) Zimmer Defensive Tweaks
• (17:56) Todd McShay Mock Draft 4.0
• (23:14) Wyatt Davis Update
• (27:13) Cordarrelle April Fools

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer fed the media jackals on Wednesday and talked about free agency, the Draft, and how the team can rebound from the 2020 disaster. There are 7 things you need to know.

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• (0:45) Zimmer Presser
• (9:26) Oli Udoh Start?
• (13:57) Austin Blythe Cheap
• (17:40) More Single-Digit Numbers?
• (20:25) TE Hale Hentges Retires

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The Minnesota Vikings offensive coaches attended Texas A&M's Pro Day to watch quarterback Kellen Mond. Could the former 4-star recruit and Senior Bowl MVP end up being the Vikes new Quarterback of the Future?

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• (0:45) Kellen Mond Pro Day
• (6:10) Trolling Kirk Cousins?
• (10:15) Dakota Dozier Positives
• (14:45) ALL-IN on 2021
• (19:15) Lance Zielein Mock Draft 3.0

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