Talking Minnesota Vikings football, NFL Draft, and whatever else comes to mind since 2016.
Episodes
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Sunday Sep 17, 2017
Sunday Sep 17, 2017
Jayson, Myles, and Yinka share their thoughts on the Vikings loss vs the Steelers at Heinz Field.
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Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
JR and Jayson discuss a range of topics from J Cole to Jemele Hill before recapping Vikings/Saints and previewing Steelers/Vikings with Jon Ledyard.
Random Discussions
- J Cole
- Favorite Denzel Washington
- Jonn Q
- Man on Fire
- Jemele Hill
Vikings Talk
- NO/MIN Review
- Elflein vs PFF
- Sam & Shurmur Score
- MIN/PIT Preview
Talking Steelers with Jon Ledyard of Fanrag Sports
- Who is Jon Ledyard?
- How did you become a Steelers fan?
- How did things go vs Cleveland in Week One?
- How was Cleveland able to slow down Le’veon Bell?
- What are the keys to this Sunday’s matchup for Pittsburg?
- What are you expectations for Xavier Rhodes vs Antonio Brown?
- How should Minnesota defend the Steelers?
- How should Pittsburgh defend the Vikings?
- Is Treadwell going to step up this season?
- What are your thoughts on Sam Bradford?
- Who Wins: Hargrave vs Elflein?
- What upcoming projects are you working on?
Upcoming Projects
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Jayson, JR, Myles, and Yinka share their thoughts on the Vikings victory over the Saints in the 2017 season opener.
Friday Sep 08, 2017
Friday Sep 08, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-2:50)
Question of the Day (2:50-6:05)
- Dragon Con
- Hockey Game
- Mexico
- Corporate Head Office
Vikings Talk (6:05-27:00)
- Welcome Back Adrian Peterson
- NO/MIN Preview
- Key Players/Matchups to Watch
- Score Prediction
- Bold Prediction
Talking Saints with Roy Anderson of Who Dat Dish (27:00-41:10)
- Who is Roy Anderson and where can we find your work?
- What are the keys to this game?
- Who replaces Willie Snead?
- Who are the players to watch on the Saints defense?
- What upcoming projects should we be on the lookout for?
- What are the perceptions in NO about the Vikings?
- How have Marcus Williams & Marshon Lattimore looked?
- How will AP be used?
- Who will be starting on the Saints OL?
Upcoming Projects (41:00)
- JR - Keys to Victory on Vikings Territory
- Yinka - Character Concerns
- Myles - Sophomore Surge
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
Tuesday Aug 29, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-1:50)
Question of the Day (1:50-5:30)
- Drums
- Snare (yes like Drumline)
- Piano
- All of the Above
Mayweather vs McGregor (5:30-12:05)
Vikings Talk (12:05-53:35)
- 49ers/Vikings recap
- Bradford Breakdown
- Pocket presence
- Reading coverage
- 3rd down
- Grading Pat Shurmur
- Can Dalvin help Sam to improve?
Upcoming Projects (53:35)
- Yinka's article
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-2:15)
Question of the Day (2:15-4:15)
- LA
- Virginia Beach
- New Orleans
- Atlanta
Sports Talk (4:15-18:45)
- Kyrie Trade
- Mayweather/McGregor
Charles McDonald (18:45-28:10)
- Who is Charles McDonald (settingedge.com)?
- How excited should we be about Jaleel Johnson?
- How does Jaleel Johnson win?
- What are the differences between NT & 3-Tech?
- Have you recovered from the Superbowl?
- What upcoming projects should we be on the lookout for?
Vikings Talk (28:10-46:45)
- Zimmer’s comments on Mack
- Teddy Time?
- 49ers/Vikings preview
Dem Thrones (46:45)
Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-1:15)
Question of the Day (1:15-5:35)
- Chance the Rapper
- Foo Fighters
- Young Jeezy
- James Bay
- Outkast
Random NFL Stuff (5:35-19:20)
- Backup QB Market
- Seattle OL Woes
Vikings Talk (19:20-54:30)
- How angry are you with Blair Walsh?
- Thoughts on the Seattle game
- How nervous should we be about the Vikings secondary?
- What are your thoughts on Pat Shurmur?
- How should the Vikings handle the impending QB controversy?
Upcoming Projects (54:30)
Friday Aug 18, 2017
Friday Aug 18, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-1:15)
Question of the Day (1:15-4:00)
- No Time
- Arya
- Tyrion
- Arya
Vikings Talk (4:00-38:45)
- Adam Thielen (encore)
- Tyrod Trade
- QB Competition
- Teddy Contract Situation
- Locker Room Rift?*
- Should the starting O play vs Seattle?
- Who to Watch vs Seattle
5 Questions with Jason Fitzgerald from overthecap.com (38:45-52:05)
- How did you become a salary cap expert?
- You wrote an article about the Vikings recent spending spree and the structure of the new contracts. Can you please share your thoughts on these new deals?
- Can you explain "tolling" contracts and how this relates to Teddy Bridgewater?
- What are your thoughts on the current QB market?
- What is Sam Bradford's projected free agent salary and how would you proceed if you were the Vikings GM?
- Check out Jason's book, Crunching Numbers, here.
Upcoming Projects (52:05)
*There isn't actually a locker room rift. This was sarcasm.
Monday Aug 14, 2017
Monday Aug 14, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-1:00)
Question of the Day (1:00-4:10)
- Doctor
- OB/GYN
Vikings Talk (4:10-52:10)
- Adam Thielen
- “Most talented team in the NFC North”
- Vikings Win Total
- What needs to go right for MIN in 2017?
- General takeaways from Buffalo
- Winners and Losers from Buffalo game
- What to Watch vs Seattle
Upcoming Projects (52:10-54:00)
Stick to Sports (54:00)
- Charlottesville
- Marshawn Lynch
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
Tuesday Aug 08, 2017
In this Episode:
Introduction (0:00-1:35)
Question of the Day (1:35-4:30)
- Snitching
- Halloween
- Snakes
- Clowns
Yinka's Takeaways from Mankato (4:30-14:35)
- Bishop Sankey
- Trae Waynes
- Red Zone Offense
- Michael Floyd
- Jarius Wright
- Sam Bradford
Training Camp Takes (14:35-19:40)
- Dalvin Cook
- Rashod Hill
- Tom Johnson
- Shemar Stephen
- Terrell Sinkfield
- Anthony Barr
Who to Watch vs Buffalo (19:40-28:10)
- Yinka - Rashod Hill/Bishop Sankey
- Myles - Ben Gedeon/Mike Remmers/RJ Shelton/Antone Exum/Jack Tocho
- JR - Taylor Heinicke/QB Battle
- Jayson - Datone Jones/Depth at RT/CB
Upcoming Projects (28:10)