Best Khyree Podcasts (2024)

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Vikings Beat Up the Browns and Look Good Doing It 1:00:29

5h ago1:00:29

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After a week of practices together (in which the home team Cleveland Browns had their way with the visiting Minnesota Vikings), the Vikes and Brownies met in a preseason game over the weekend. And Minnesota turned the tables on their hosts, beating Cleveland 27-12. Despite only one starter on the field (Vikings right Guard Ed Ingram), there were so…

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Vikings Future Wobbly with McCarthy Knee Injury 58:27

2h ago58:27

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The Vikings are in Cleveland for joint practices with the Browns and made other news to discuss—Jordan Addison injury, the Andrew Booth trade and other acquisitions—and we’ve got you covered.By Mark Craig, Joe Oberle

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Observations from Vikings-Browns joint practices in Cleveland 25:04

5d ago25:04

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Andrew Krammer is joined by the Star Tribune's Mark Craig from Cleveland, where the Vikings and Browns held two joint practices this week. Mark discusses the latest on the injury front from J.J. McCarthy to Jordan Addison and observations from practices, including how the offense fared against a tough Browns defensive front and what the Vikings sec…

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J.J. McCarthy's knee surgery, development plans and 2024 impact 37:55

7d ago37:55

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss rookie QB J.J. McCarthy's torn meniscus that will require surgery on his right knee. How does that impact the team's development plans? How long will he be sidelined? What it doesn't change is QB Sam Darnold's standing as the Week 1 starter. They also discuss the cornerback situation and free a…

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Vikings open preseason with signs of progress and a glaring need 29:28

12d ago29:28

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 24-23 preseason-opening win over the Raiders on Saturday, when Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy made their debuts in Minnesota. How did they fare? What about the rest of the offense? And how many cornerbacks are they going to need to keep adding?By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Why the Vikings are starting QB Sam Darnold in Saturday's preseason opener 33:26

15d ago33:26

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' plans for Saturday's preseason opener, and why quarterback Sam Darnold remains in the starting seat entering the first exhibition. Don't expect that to change anytime soon. What does J.J. McCarthy expect to see in "significant" playing time? What about Brian Flores' evolving defense in Year 2? W…

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Instead of a Vikings ship, the team needs an Ark. 52:49

6d ago52:49

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Justin Jefferson once worked a fake hamstring pull into his TD celebration known as The Griddy. Then last season he actually pulled one and missed half the season. It is not good to tempt fate, so it seems, if you consider karma a thing. And now Jefferson appears to recognize that he is working this offseason on trying to prevent another.…

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Patience with J.J. McCarthy in an impatient world; Just four more cornerbacks; Kickoff rule impact 53:25

21d ago53:25

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On the latest edition of the Access Vikings podcast, Star Tribune beat writer Ben Goessling and regular contributor Michael Rand dug into the quarterback competition in Vikings camp. Rookie J.J. McCarthy has flashed his talent and shown a command of the offense, but fans are going to have to be patient because the Vikings certainly will be. Sam Dar…

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Camp Continues with Corner Conundrum 36:47

22d ago36:47

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Another day, another day cornerback issue for the Minnesota. CB Mekhi Blackmon tore his ACL on the first day of practice and is out for the season. Couple that with the death of rookie CB Khyree Jackson and a leg injury to offseason acquisition Shaq Griffin and the Vikings are suddenly scrambling to piece together a starting secondary come Septembe…

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Vikings Open 2024 Training Camp at TCO 54:33

21d ago54:33

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Vikings general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell met the media Monday afternoon for their first press conference of the team’s 2024 Training Camp at TCO Performance Center, and the mood was slightly somber. They addressed the tragic passing of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson, laying out how the team will honor him in the …

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Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Jordan Addison and the Khyree Jackson tragedy 33:38

28d ago33:38

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Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling and regular podcast contributor Michael Rand are back with a new episode featuring a breakdown of all that was said by head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at a mostly somber news conference before the start of training camp. The head coach and GM spoke about the tragic offseason death of ro…

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The Offseason Results in More Bad News for the Vikings 59:01

28d ago59:01

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The dog days of summer are upon us, and for the Vikings that means idle time before their Training Camp starts and the real work begins for the 2024 season. Unfortunately, that is not always good news for the Vikings players, who have a history of not spending their idle time wisely. Which leads us to the troubling case of Vikings’ second-year wide…

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Vikings Mourn the Loss of Rookie Khyree Jackson 41:25

1M ago41:25

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The Vikings received the worst of news over the holiday weekend, when they learned that rookie draft pick Khyree Jackson was killed in a tragic automobile accident on July 6. The news hit hard and quickly reverberated throughout the team and its fans base, as the young 24-year-old cornerback lost his life when so much of it (and filled with so much…

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Training Camp is Coming with Plenty of Questions to Answer 56:30

1M ago56:30

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Vikings playing long game with J.J. McCarthy; offseason program ends 32:54

2M ago32:54

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss quarterback J.J. McCarthy's spring with the Vikings after the rookie spoke with reporters following OTA No. 9 of 10. Kevin O'Connell said Sam Darnold is the starter, and McCarthy said he's been eager to learn from Darnold. What could change the plan? What else are they looking for come training camp?…

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Justin Jefferson, leadership, QB contracts and minicamp observations 36:18

3M ago36:18

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From Vikings headquarters in Eagan, Minn., Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the journey of receiver Justin Jefferson's contract talks, his mandate as leader of the team, a brief tangent on QB contracts, and observations from the three-day mandatory minicamp.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Justin Jefferson Signs and Purple Nation Sighs in Relief 59:49

3M ago59:49

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It happened. No, Justin Jefferson, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, was not traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers (although the Steelers enquired to his availability). No, JJ wasn’t traded to the Los Angeles Chargers on draft day in order for the Vikings to move up and select WR Malik Nabers (although a trade on draft day did involve JJ, but th…

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Justin Jefferson, Vikings agree to mega deal through 2028 season 39:06

3M ago39:06

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Monday's breaking news that receiver Justin Jefferson and the Vikings agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension through the 2028 season. The Vikings made Jefferson the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback player at $35 million per season. How long will that last as the top mark in the league? What…

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Vikings OTA observations: Justin Jefferson's absence, Risner re-signs, plan at QB 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss what they're seeing and hearing from Vikings practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, including Justin Jefferson's absence, guard Dalton Risner's return and role, the plan at quarterback, and more in this episode of the Access Vikings podcast.By Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer

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Darnold Speaks and We Discuss 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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The Vikings have a new quarterback. Well, they actually a couple of them: Sam Darnold picked up in free agency and J.J. McCarthy drafted 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. But you knew that. What’s new is that those QBs have been out at TCO Performance Center practicing with their new team, and one of them, Darnold, the presumptive opening day sta…

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Vikings OTA observations: Darnold, McCarthy, defensive depth chart 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Andrew Krammer goes solo for some observations from the Vikings' first Organized Team Activity session open to local reporters. What was the pecking order at quarterback? How long will it stay that way? What about the remade defense? Krammer also opens the mailbag and answers questions about a couple 2022 draftees, the schedule, 'X factors,' and mo…

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2024 Vikings Schedule Has Some Interesting Twists and Turns 59:09

3M ago59:09

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The Vikings finished in third place in the NFC North division in 2024, so they won’t find themselves playing in lot of primetime or nationally televised games this season.There are roster changes and camp position battle to discuss this week and the fellas from Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com a…

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Vikings schedule analysis: Game-by-game predictions, Kirk vs. J.J. and more 37:02

3M ago37:02

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Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling is joined by Michael Rand for an analysis of the Vikings' schedule, which was released Wednesday. Goessling and Rand try to find a good time for rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to make his debut given the various challenges of Minnesota's schedule, speculate on how likely it is that McCarthy will face Kirk Cousins …

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Rookies are in Camp and All Eyes on McCarthy 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

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J.J. McCarthy, who the Vikings selected 10th overall in the first round of April’s NFL draft, threw some passes, threw an interception and later ran some gassers because he lost a bet to the new defenders in camp. McCarthy later talked with the media and showed a poise and calmness beyond his years, even garnering praise from his head coach Kevin O…

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Minnesota is on a Roll with JJ McCarthy in the House 56:00

3M ago56:00

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Purple Nation is indeed excited about McCarthy, excited about the draft and excited about the team that Kwesi and Company have assembled for the start of offseason team activities. There are strengths and weaknesses to the roster, for sure, but plenty to like and even more to discuss. And that’s what the fellas from Vikings Territory Breakdown podc…

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Vikings mailbag: QB rankings, '25 resources; Adam Thielen talks Minnesota, exit and more 43:20

4M ago43:20

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about how the 2024 NFL Draft unfolded at quarterback, the team's 2025 resources in projected draft picks and cap space, receivers, O-linemen and more. Then Krammer shares a 12-minute clip of a chat with former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen, who discussed his new per…

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Kwesi Cooks in the Vikings’ 2024 NFL Draft 58:24

4M ago58:24

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Vikings fans anticipating the high stakes in their team’s 2024 NFL Draft were rewarded with an unexpected dose of trade excitement on Day 1. General manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah did get his quarterback to replace (eventually) the departed Kirk Cousins and followed it up with a highly-touted edge rusher to replace Danielle Hunter, who’s “Gone to Texa…

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Vikings' 2024 draft: J.J. McCarthy's runway, a few defenders, a kicker and some great stories 36:35

4M ago36:35

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the Vikings' 2024 draft, which included some insight into how Kevin O'Connell plans to bring along new franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy. They also discuss one position that was not addressed, the new kicker, defensive reinforcements, and some great personal stories from incoming rookies.…

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Vikings eyed bigger swing, but land QB J.J. McCarthy and pass rusher Dallas Turner 38:04

4M ago38:04

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap the NFL Draft's first round, in which the Vikings had to wait and watch four quarterbacks get drafted before they traded up for Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. The NFL's arms race on offense seemed to impact their ability to move up farther. How did the night unfold at TCO Performance Center? What about the other tr…

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NFL Draft 2024—What will the Vikings Do? 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

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So we needed a draft expert of our own to weigh in on what the Purple will do. Former Vikings and Tennesse Titans general manager Jeff Diamond joins the fellas at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.c…

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Buckle Up—Vikes are Day-1 Players in the 2024 NFL Draft 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

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Things are getting down to the wire in the NFL Draft. We are two weeks out from the first day of the next era in Minnesota Vikings football, as they hold two draft picks in the first round of the upcoming draft. And we couldn’t be happier that it’s almost here.By purpleTERRITORY Radio

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On Vikings' defensive shift under Brian Flores and NFL Draft with Matthew Coller 51:55

4M ago51:55

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The Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer and Purple Insider's Matthew Coller discuss coordinator Brian Flores' offseason, starting with a quiet head coaching cycle and continuing with personnel changes in Minnesota. How do the Vikings want to play defense in 2024? Do they have the players or will they need more help in the draft? Kevin O'Connell addressed…

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Vikings 'in love' with multiple QB options, GM says; at what cost? 49:08

4M ago49:08

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's pre-draft press conference dominated by the upcoming decision at quarterback. This QB class has been on the team's radar for a couple years. There are "multiple guys we're in love with," Adofo-Mensah said. Which player do they really want? What are the possibilities if they…

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Trading Places—The Vikings Search for a QBOTF 58:21

5M ago58:21

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A couple weeks ago the Vikings made a trade with the Houston Texans to acquire the 23rd pick in the draft in 2024 draft to go along with their pick (11th overall), and all the subsequent speculation centers on them trading up in the first round to grab a QB of the future. That speculation carries some weight as the Vikings lost their QB of the pres…

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Kwesi’s Cookin’ in Week 2 of Free Agency 55:51

5M ago55:51

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Kwesi has been cookin,’ as all the kids like to say. After a banner week in free agency that saw the addition of several defensive performers, a new quarterback in Sam Darnold and the swiping of a fan-favorite running back from that rival team to the east,By purpleTERRITORY Radio

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Vikings positioned to make tenure-defining decision in NFL Draft 49:38

5M ago49:38

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' crossroads at quarterback, where they've signaled through trades and free-agent acquisitions that they're all in on finding the next franchise passer in April's first round. What does the acquisition of another first-round pick mean? What about Sam Darnold? And why did the Kirk Cou…

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Vikings Trade for a Second First Rounder Intensifies the Offseason 1:06:47

5M ago1:06:47

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Vikings GM Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah secured a trade of draft picks with the Houston Texans that appears to signal the Vikings’ desires to move up in the 2024 NFL Draft and grab their QB of the future.By purpleTERRITORY Radio

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Kirk Cousins Flies the Coop and Becomes a Falcon 58:46

5M ago58:46

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Joe Oberle and Mark Craig talk all the Free Agency moves the Vikings made in day 1 of the legal tampering. The new NFL League year started this week with the “legal tampering” period on Monday and the Vikings made a huge splash—but it was kind of a belly flop.By purpleTERRITORY Radio

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Kirk Cousins leaves for Falcons, Vikings' defensive overhaul and more 49:03

6M ago49:03

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the suspenseful closing minutes (or not?) between the Vikings and quarterback Kirk Cousins, who was given a hefty bag containing four years and $180 million ($100 million guaranteed) by the Falcons. What's Cousins' legacy in Minnesota after six seasons? What's next for the Vikings at quarterbac…

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Vikings' free agency preview: Kirk Cousins, RBs, and who stays and who goes? 41:36

6M ago41:36

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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview NFL free agency through the Vikings' perspective, starting with whether they'll jump into the deep end of a talented RB pool in free agency? Kirk Cousins will make the most of his free agency, that much is guaranteed. Plus, who stays and who goes? They discuss pending free agents from Danielle …

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Vikings Combine Up Some News Bits 57:59

6M ago57:59

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The NFL Combine ended last weekend and suddenly there is a little more NFL news to talk about. Vikings general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell both spoke at the Combine and each made minor ripples in the vast waters of the offseason. (But we media types will create tsunamic speculation waves out of them.)…

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Plan at quarterback, more Vikings takeaways from NFL Scouting Combine 44:02

6M ago44:02

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Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer come to you from a corner of a convention center in Indianapolis, where the NFL world resides for one week every year. So, what's the Vikings' plan at quarterback? When's the deadline for a Kirk Cousins deal? What about Justin Jefferson, Danielle Hunter, Brian Flores and the most recent NFLPA survey?…

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Salary Cap Increase Can Change the Vikings Offseason 55:25

6M ago55:25

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The NFL salary cap went up this week to $255.4 million for 2024 season, up record $30.6 million from 2023. What does it mean? How does it affect the free agency market? How does it affect the Vikings situation which has to figure out what to do with pricy free agents to be, including Kirk Cousins, DE Danielle Hunter and the best player on their tea…

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Free Agency is Coming for Kwesi; What’s In Store for the Purple? 59:43

6M ago59:43

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Kwesi has to upgrade his track record in both areas this offseason for the Vikings to improve and the fan base to get off his back. And that improvement starts next weekend when he heads to Indianapolis for the Combine, followed by free agency and the new league year, which being on March 13. So, the fellas at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcas…

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Chiefs Win—Celebrate the Champs (and Hope For Someone Else, Next Season) 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

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The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions—rinse, repeat. Taylor Swift was in the house to see it. Airplanes are fast. The San Francisco 49ers did just about everything they needed to do to win the game (save for not muffing an important punt), but they came up one score short (they will be back in the conversation next season, if they don’t t…

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Jared Allen left out of Hall again, Mike Zimmer's NFL return, and Cleveland rocks 37:44

7M ago37:44

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Andrew Krammer is joined by Star Tribune NFL writer and Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig to discuss former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen being left out of the Hall for the fourth straight year. They get into former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer's reported return as Cowboys defensive coordinator. Craig, a Cleveland native and NFL Honors voter, als…

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Super Bowl Bet: The Season Comes to a Swift Conclusion 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

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Speaking of the Vikings, anything can happen during the offseason, as well, and we here at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com) will get you prepared for it. The Vikings have a number of free agen…

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Super Bowl is Set and the Vikings aren’t In It 1:00:05

7M ago1:00:05

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So, we here at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com) are on hand to investigate that. As always, it starts with the quarterback, Kirk Cousins, and after seeing Brock Purdy bring the Niners back fro…

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NFL awards voter Mark Craig on Vikings' challenges; mailbag on Jefferson, QBs, and RBs 40:34

7M ago40:34

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Andrew Krammer is joined by Star Tribune NFL writer Mark Craig, who is the Minneapolis-St. Paul market's voter for the Hall of Fame, NFL honors, and All-Pro selections. What does he make of the Lions in the NFC Championship? What are the challenges facing the Vikings this offseason? Mark also discusses his All-Pro ballot, which included just one Vi…

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Packers are Done; Vikings' Work had Begun 55:39

7M ago55:39

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The Vikings and their fans watched week two of the NFL Playoffs from the sidelines, as their NFC North counterparts,By purpleTERRITORY Radio

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