The Minnesota Vikings have (for some reason) re-signed veteran guard Dakota Dozier. We... Have some thoughts on the manner.

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• (0:45) Dakota Dozier. Why.
• (4:02) 17 Game Schedule
• (9:15) Danielle Deal in Place?
• (13:04) Playmaker at 14
• (19:27) Trade for Sam Darnold?
• (24:56) CBS 3-Round Mock
• (34:37) NFL.com 4-Round Mock

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The Minnesota Vikings are in the midst of one of the greatest reloads in NFL history, yet the NFL.com power rankings doesn't have the time of day for the Vikes. Noted.

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• (0:45) Power Rankings Disrespect
• (9:10) Austin Blythe Would Be Perfect
• (12:56) Is Mike Hughes Done?
• (16:45) PFF Disrespect
• (24:15) CBS Mock Draft

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Former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander is now current Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander once again as he signed a 1-year deal to return to the Purple after a year with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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• (0:45) Mack Alexander Back
• (4:38) Vikings Sign Xavier Woods
• (7:50) BLOCKBUSTER NFL Trades
• (11:42) Jayson Oweh?
• (16:43) Vikings Meet with WR Anthony Schwartz
• (22:53) Geno Atkins?

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The Minnesota Vikings have traded a 6th round pick for Arizona Cardinals center Mason Cole. What does the former 2018 3rd round pick out of Michigan bring to the table? Let's discuss.

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• (0:45) Vikings Trade for C Mason Cole
• (4:38) OL No Matter What Now?
• (9:31) AVT Blows Up Pro Day
• (15:12) 5 Veterans on Roster Bubble
• (20:24) Re-Sign Brett Jones?
• (25:27) Ameer Abdullah Re-Signed
• (27:49) Roasting the Bears

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Lost in the shuffle of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr's contract "restructure" is he now has a $3M sack incentive. Will 55 FINALLY be rushing the passer more in 2021?

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• (0:45) Barr Pass Rusher?
• (4:20) Top-10 Remaining FA O-Linemen
• (10:18) PFF: Danielle & Vikings Done?
• (15:44) Kiper Mocks Penei Sewell to the Vikings
• (20:30) Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 2.0
• (35:29) CBS Sports Mock - Vikings Draft DOWN

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New Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson spoke to the media about his signing with the Vikes, his role this season, and the outlook of the 2021 squad. Get fired up.

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• (0:45) Vikings LOADED per Patrick Peterson
• (6:44) Barr Restructure is BIG
• (10:46) 5 Players Vikings Could Still Get
• (17:49) Eric Fisher Vikings?
• (22:00) 2022 Comp Pick Update
• (25:17) PFF 3-Round Mock Draft

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With little movement on the free agent front regarding the offensive line, the Minnesota Vikings need to go HAM in the upcoming NFL Draft for O-Linemen. RIGHT?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) HAM on OL
• (8:48) Randy Moss Tells Moon Story
• (14:17) Best Run Defense in the NFL?
• (18:51) Dalvin Tomlinson was #1 FA Target
• (23:50) Will Parks?
• (30:59) Jefferson Balls with Fans
• (34:31) Reiff Signs with Bengals

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A popular question among Minnesota Vikings fans is will newly signed 31-year old free agent cornerback Patrick Peterson move to free safety?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) PP to Safety?
• (6:08) Spielman Ignoring the O-Line?
• (10:42) Vikings Lose 7th Round Pick
• (12:45) Forrest Lamp
• (17:33) Anthony Harris to Eagles
• (22:53) Boone, Ifeadi, Rudy

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The Minnesota Vikings made another big free agent splash by signing former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. At 31-years old, hopefully the former LSU Tiger still has some elite P-Squared football left in him.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) PA on Danielle
• (8:40) Kirk's 2022 Base Salary Fully GTD Today
• (12:40) Thielen Restructures
• (15:44) Full Patrick Peterson Contract Details
• (18:34) Kyle Rudolph Post June 1st Cut
• (21:57) Bring Cordarrelle Back?

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The Minnesota Vikings made another big free agent splash by signing former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. At 31-years old, hopefully the former LSU Tiger still has some elite P-Squared football left in him.

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• (0:45) VIKINGS SIGN CB PATRICK PETERSON
• (4:53) 5 Things PP Brings to the Vikes
• (12:08) Chad Beebe Re-Signed
• (14:24) Run it Back with Riley Reiff?

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A Minnesota Vikings reacts to Chicago Bears fans actually thinking they were going to get Russell Wilson... But got Andy Dalton instead.

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• (0:45) Bears Get Andy Dalton, Not Russ
• (3:44) Mack Alexander Back?
• (6:57) Dalvin Tomlinson Contract Details
• (10:06) Rodney Hudson One Time
• (14:36) Free Agency Reactions

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The Minnesota Vikings finally made a big time splash in free agency at a position of need signing defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson away from the New York Giants on a 2-year, $22M deal. Here's what the former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive maestro brings to the Vikes.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) DT Dalvin Tomlinson
• (6:01) LB Nick Vigil
• (9:27) Thielen Restructure?
• (12:37) Keanu Neal Interest?
• (16:16) A Danielle Hunter Compromise
• (22:40) Shamar Stephen Cut
• (25:14) Mid-Free Agency Mock Draft

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter "remains unhappy" with his current contract situation, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. Hunter and his camp could soon be exploring all options including formally requesting a trade. Buckle up.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Danielle Reportedly Wants Trade
• (5:45) Barr Restructures
• (9:08) Interest in Thuney, Hendrickson, Shaq Griffin
• (13:00) No on RFAs
• (16:06) Sign TWO Guards
• (20:27) Zeitler Signs with Ravens
• (23:21) LB a Draft Need
• (28:05) NFL Draft Profile: Texas OT Samuel Cosmi
• (32:58) Drew Brees Retires. Lmao

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The NFL's "legal tampering" period begins today, two days ahead of the official start of free agency. What does this mean and how does it affect the Minnesota Vikings?

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• (0:45) Legal Tampering Window
• (5:00) Anthony Barr Restructure?
• (9:55) Orlando Brown Jr?
• (15:42) Linval Wants to Come Back?
• (20:16) PFF Fits Vikings with Kevin Zeitler
• (24:02) Ifeadi Hinting Arizona?
• (27:44) Sign OG Trai Turner
• (32:50) No on Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz

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With the release of veteran left tackle Riley Reiff, 2020 2nd round pick Ezra Cleveland is the favorite to replace him on Kirk Cousins' blindside. We're bullish on the former Boise State Bronco. Here's why.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Ezra Cleveland SZN
• (7:18) NFL Comp Picks Announced
• (10:21) Don't Move Brian O'Neill
• (13:42) SKOLquitt Takes a Pay Cut
• (17:03) SIGN KEVIN ZEITLER
• (22:00) Sign Malcolm Butler
• (27:01) DJ: WORST DT Class in a Decade?

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The NFL announced on Wednesday that the 2021 salary cap will be $182.5M, down from $198.2M in 2020. Given the pandemic's impact on NFL revenue, it's phenomenal news. The Minnesota Vikings now find themselves around $3.7M over the new cap, but can easily make it under with some obvious roster moves. Here's what they can do.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Cut Riley Reiff
• (6:39) Cap at $182.5M
• (10:02) Dan Bailey Gone
• (13:02) Give Deestroying a Tryout
• (16:53) The PERFECT Offensive Line
• (22:06) Kyle Long Unretiring
• (27:14) WR3

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With the lowered salary cap in 2021, teams around the NFL will have to make drastic roster moves to get in compliance. Here are 8 SHOCKING Minnesota Vikings trade candidates. (#1-8 Will SHOCK You)

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• (0:45) 8 Trade Candidates
• (12:45) Vikings Want to Restructure Reiff
• (18:40) Bradbury Competition?
• (23:41) NEED to Sign a Guard in Free Agency
• (30:30) Reaction to Jordan Reid's Mock Draft

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Another offseason, another Minnesota Vikings star being cryptic on social media about his status with the team. Amidst rumors that he could demand a trade absent a new contract, superstar defensive end Danielle Hunter liked a few fan tweets imploring him to be traded to the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders. Stefon Diggs would be proud.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Danielle Likes Trade Tweets
• (6:43) ESPN Projects Vikings & Brandon Scherff?
• (11:30) Todd McShay Mock 3.0
• (15:45) A Look at the D-Line
• (25:15) Vikings Cut 2 CBs
• (20:10) Yeah No on Everson
• (32:30) Big Ben Returning is Horrible for the Steelers
• (37:30) The Draft Network 7-Round Mock Draft

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The Minnesota Vikings are bringing back rotational defensive end Stephen Weatherly. Weatherly had spent 2020 with the Carolina Panthers after spending the first 4 years of his career with the Vikings after coming in as a 7th round pick in 2016 out of Vanderbilt. I think it's a smart depth signing and defensive line coach Andre Patterson has to be pumped to get one of his prodigies back in Purple.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Weatherly Back
• (4:24) Spielman Backs Cousins
• (8:51) 7 Thing from Spielman Presser
• (17:20) Who's the Next Cut?
• (21:35) SIGN GABE JACKSON
• (25:56) Reaction to Chris Simms QB Rankings

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With the Minnesota Vikings starting to make moves to free up salary cap space by releasing TE Kyle Rudolph, who will be the next to go? LT Riley Rieff, LB Anthony Barr, DT Shamar Stephen, K Dan Bailey, or someone else?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Who's Next?
• (4:45) Irv Smith Jr SZN
• (9:15) Rudy Forgets Kirk?
• (14:30) Sign Alex Smith?
• (21:50) Reading Kirk Cousins Scouting Report
• (30:15) PFF Analytics Mock Draft

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The Minnesota Vikings released 10-year veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph Tuesday. The former Notre Dame standout and holder of a number of Vikings franchise tight end records now hits the open market.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings Release Kyle Rudolph
• (3:20) 5 Reiff Destinations
• (11:23) Oli Udoh at Left Tackle?
• (15:57) You Can't Just Trade Down
• (22:46) JJ Watt to the Cardinals
• (26:15) Reaction to CBS Sports Ryan Wilson's Latest Mock

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Reading back negative 2020 NFL Draft Scouting Reports for Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Including... Our own.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Jefferson Scouting Reports
• (11:55) Viking Could Start Making Moves This Week
• (15:53) Sign Nick Martin
• (20:46) Premier League Teams as NFL Teams
• (26:57) The Draft Network's Latest Mock

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KSTP Sports Insider Darren "Doogie" Wolfson reported that the Minnesota Vikings will have extension talks with superstar safety Harrison Smith.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Extend Harrison Smith
• (5:08) Top Five 1st Round "Reaches"
• (14:03) Where Will Russell Wilson Play?
• (19:32) Anthony Barr "Not Open" for Restructure
• (24:57) Sign Jurrell Casey
• (30:48) Reaction to Charley Casserly Mock Draft 1.0

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We went dollar store shopping again looking at four more value free agent guards for the Minnesota Vikings: Forrest Lamp of the Chargers, Michael Schofield of the Panthers, Ethan Pocic of the Seahawks, and 2020 opt-out Chance Warmack.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 4 Value Guards
• (6:42) Mel Kiper Jr Mock 2.0
• (11:16) Cousins 2022 Cap Hit is a Problem
• (16:42) Eric Wilson Could Be Cheap?
• (21:54) PAY Danielle Hunter
• (27:19) FIRE Rick Dennison

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NBC Sports Peter King proposed a 3-way trade between the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and Houston Texans that would land Deshaun Watson on the Vikes. SKOL or Nah?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Peter King's 3-Way Trade
• (5:35) Northwestern OT Rashawn Slater Draft Profile
• (11:26) NO on Isaiah Wilson
• (17:17) Sports Illustrated: Fire Rick Dennison
• (23:24) Trade Kirk to Denver. Then What?

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Even though we said edge rusher is not a major need for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, if Michigan physical freak Kwity Paye is available at 14... The Vikes NEED to make it happen.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings NEED to Draft Michigan DE Kwity Paye
• (8:00) Are the Vikings Set at Cornerback?
• (13:28) What Spielman Will ACTUALLY Do This Offseason
• (21:44) Sign Cam Newton to Backup Kirk?
• (27:45) We Did a Packers Mock Draft.....

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NFL.com threw massive shade at the Minnesota Vikings (nothing new), ranking their historic 2020 Draft Class 4th best in the league. Fourth. A draft class that featured superstar receiver Justin Jefferson and the best rookie cornerback in Cameron Dantzler. Okay.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) NFL.com Disrespects Vikings 2020 Draft Class
• (11:20) Is Edge a MAJOR Need or Nah?
• (16:29) Draft Network's 7-Round Mock Draft
• (24:54) Cam Newton Trolled by Some Kid
• (33:11) Ryan Wilson's Latest INSANE Mock Draft

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Reaction to The Draft Network analyst Brentley Weissman's 3-Round Mock Draft and what the Minnesota Vikings did coming away with DE/DT Gregory Rousseau from Miami, OT James Hudson from Cincinnati, and Syracuse ball-hawking safety Andre Cisco.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) The Draft Network 3-Round Mock
• (9:37) Bye Bye, Kyle Rudolph
• (14:23) No QBs Drafted 1st Round 2009-16 Still on Original Teams
• (20:18) Dalvin Buys Manziel's FCFL Team
• (24:09) Bears Stuck with Trubisky?
• (30:07) Mock Draft: THREE 1st Round Picks

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The Minnesota Vikings NEED to make a run at free agency superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Here's how they can clear up cap space to be able to make the former 49er the highest paid left tackle in NFL history.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Brady = Kirk?
• (4:56) 180M Cap Minimum
• (8:13) PFF Projects BIG Money for Anthony Harris
• (12:14) Keelan Cole to the Vikings?
• (16:35) Carson Wentz Traded to the Colts
• (22:59) Go after Jalen Hurts?
• (30:33) Deshaun for McCaffrey + 3 1sts???

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The Minnesota Vikings NEED to make a run at free agency superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Here's how they can clear up cap space to be able to make the former 49er the highest paid left tackle in NFL history.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Trent Williams. No Matter What.
• (5:03) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 2.0
• (18:31) Team BPA
• (24:13) JJ Watt to the Packers?
• (28:24) Kawann Short Cut by Panthers
• (32:22) Sexy Mock Draft

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NFL.com writer Gennaro Filice gave the Minnesota Vikings an A- grade for their 2020 Draft Class that produced All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson. Is he grading too low?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings 2020 Draft Grades
• (10:34) The Athletic Destroys Vikings 2018 Draft
• (15:57) Jefferson Ranked Above Diggs by PFF
• (20:21) Latest PFF Mock Draft
• (37:41) Latest Ryan Wilson CBS Sports Mock Draft

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The Minnesota Vikings have a handful of prominent in-house unrestricted free agents including safety Anthony Harris and linebacker Eric Wilson. Here's predictions on all of them, if they're re-signed or where they end up and for how much.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings In-House UFA Prediction
• (9:05) 3 Value FA WRs
• (13:36) Sign Nick Easton?
• (19:10) PFF Trashes Bradbury
• (22:55) Johnny Manziel!
• (29:45) Reaction to Karen Upset About Tom Brady Trophy Toss

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What innovation will new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Minnesota Vikings attack? Here are the Top-5 things Klint Brings.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) What Does Klint Bring?
• (7:40) The ONE Free Agent I Want
• (13:38) Riley Reiff Gets a Bonus
• (18:05) Texans Cut JJ Watt
• (26:08) Predicting All 32 Starting QBs
• (35:13) Reiff & Thuney Mock

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ESPN Nation NFL writers got together for a BOLD PREDICTIONS piece and Minnesota Vikings writer Courtney Cronin predicted the Vikes will be in on the QB Carousel this offseason, potentially trading Kirk Cousins to the Niners for... Jimmy Garoppolo and a 2nd rounder???

Timestamps:
• (0:45) ESPN: Cousins to the Niners?
• (5:27) Paul Guenther Hired as Senior Defensive Assistant
• (9:02) Problems with Todd McShay's Mock
• (13:09) Trade for Orlando Brown Jr?
• (18:34) Sign AJ Bouye. NOW
• (23:19) Extend Harrison Smith
• (27:29) Reaction to CBS Mock Draft

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The Minnesota Vikings are solid on the edge with the return of Danielle Hunter, the upside of DJ Wonnum, plus the utility of Ifeadi Odenigbo. But here are 3 value free agent edge rushers the Vikings should check out: Dawuane Smoot of the Jaguars, Tanoh Kpassagnon of the Chiefs, and DeMarcus Walker of the Broncos.

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• (1:50) 3 Value Free Agent DEs
• (5:54) FIRE RICK DENNISON
• (10:00) Vikings RFAs
• (15:06) New Kicker Greg Joseph
• (18:24) Andrew Janocko Officially QB Coach
• (22:53) Vikings Hire Sam Siefkes as Defensive QC Coach
• (26:19) Danielle up to 273

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The Minnesota Vikings have a young cornerback room that could use a solid veteran. The Arizona Cardinals and All-Pro corner Patrick Peterson will be parting ways. The Vikes should 100% be in on the former LSU Tiger.

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• (1:50) Sign Patrick Peterson
• (6:04) O-Line Lessons from the Super Bowl
• (12:33) Russell Wilson Wants Out of Seattle?
• (18:05) PFF Mike's Mock Draft
• (32:31) Chad Reuter's 3-Round Mock

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In a move that will shock absolutely no one, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly promoting QB coach Klint Kubiak to the offensive coordinator job recently vacated by Klint's retiring father Gary Kubiak. It's the move that provides continuity and gives quarterback Kirk Cousins the best chance to succeed.

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Klint Kubiak Named OC
• (4:50) Super Bowl Recap
• (11:10) Justin Jefferson Disrespected
• (15:47) Wentz to the Bears>
• (21:12) Kirk Wants to Play into His 40s?
• (27:16) Ndamukong Suh?

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The NFL Honored doled out their hardware last night. We have thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' MVP*, Justin Herbert's OROY*, and the myriad of other made up awards.

Timestamps:
• (1:50) NFL "Honors"
• (8:22) Jared Allen Snubbed by HOF
• (12:56) New DB Coach Karl Scott
• (17:11) Did Jefferson Leak that Klint Kubiak will be OC?
• (20:53) Eric Bieniemy is ACTUALLY a Free Agent
• (24:45) Could Trevor Lawrence Fall from #1?

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Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson should be the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he won't win. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will take home the hardware and we ALL know the reason why JJ will get screwed.

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• (1:50) JJ Should Be OROY
• (8:19) NFL Network Screws Jefferson
• (13:00) Jefferson Backs Up Kirk Cousins
• (18:18) Deshaun to the Raiders?
• (23:36) Favre Rips Deshaun
• (26:56) CBS Mock Draft - Micah Parsons?

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The Minnesota Vikings come into the 2021 NFL offseason over $12 million over the projected $180 million salary cap. How can the Vikes get under the threshold and even have some dough to chase free agents? We walk through all of the options at the disposal of general manager Rick Spielman and capologist Rob Brzezinski including trades, cuts, pay cuts, restructures, and extensions.

Timestamps:
• (1:50) Vikings Cap Savings
• (11:44) Anthony Barr Financials
• (18:28) Danielle Doing Work
• (22:27) Not Scared of Jared Goff
• (28:31) My 5-Year Old Did a Mock Draft
• (42:13) Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 1.0

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Several teams reportedly made high draft pick offers to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford but came up short. Would they be interested in a better version of basically the same quarterback in one Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings? Here are the Top-5 Trade Destinations for the Tip Pot Pizza Ranch Dictator.

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• (1:50) Cousins Trade Destinations
• (9:39) Defensive Tackle Big Board
• (23:38) Brian O'Neill Extension
• (27:44) Other Stafford Trade Destinations
• (33:48) PFF Mock Draft Reaction
• (50:58) Vikings Mock Draft IF Cousins Traded

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After missing out on Matthew Stafford the San Francisco 49ers will reportedly "push hard" to acquire Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Oh???

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• (1:50) Niners & Cousins?
• (6:56) Vikings Interview Tyke Tolbert for OC
• (10:26) JJ Watt?
• (16:36) Justin Jefferson Makes a Vow
• (21:31) Rams Made Run at Aaron Rodgers
• (26:06) Stafford Does Not Affect Deshaun
• (30:32) Lions in on Deshaun?
• (34:11) The DUMBEST Trade Idea Ever

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Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has been with the team since 2007. The Vikings perennially have top shelf talent, he got it right on the 2018 Kirk Cousins decision, and nailed the Stefon Diggs trade. But has the team plateaued under his leadership? Should ownership potentially go in another direction?

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• (1:50) Spielman Hotseat
• (12:09) How Deshaun Can Force His Way to MN
• (17:26) Deshaun to the Bears?
• (22:26) 5-Non Scheme Fit Guards
• (29:56) UW-Whitewater Guard Quinn Meinerz Draft Profile
• (35:35) Stafford Traded to Rams for Jared Goff and ALL the Picks
• (39:11) Post Senior Bowl Free Agency & Mock Draft

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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.

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• (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.

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• (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?

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• (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.

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• (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?

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• (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.

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• (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.

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• (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.

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• (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.

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• (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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