Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Happy Purple Friday and welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome The Power Trip Morning Show's Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert to the show, to preview the big Sunday tilt versus the Dolphins down in Miami. Paul discusses the importance of stacking up game winning drives, using Miami as a litmus test on how good this team really is, why putting pressure on the Dolphins rookie QB is a must, and a long-term record prediction on where the Vikings may finish the 2022 regular season. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins from his Friday press conference and Gabe and Tatum discuss their 'One Big Talking Point' going into the game. All of this and more is in Episode 173 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Week 6 is a homecoming for Vikings Running Back Dalvin Cook, as he looks to make a statement versus the Dolphins. Dalvin joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to talk about the crazy football talent down in Florida, the relationships that both he and Justin Jefferson share between their families, the love of a good tailgate, his perfect fishing day, and why he can't wait to play in a stadium with a ton of personal history. All of this and more is in the Week 6 Edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 6 of The Vikings Tailgate is presented by Cambria and it's beach season... The Vikings are heading to Miami and Cy welcomes none other than AGT star and Dolphins diehard, Ryan Niemiller, to the show. Ryan talks about his childhood adoption of the Dolphins as his team thanks to Tecmo Bowl, the legend of Dan Marino and the Vikings 'what if', the parallels between our two franchises, the celebration of the undefeated '72 'Phins, and what he thinks realistically will happen in the big tilt this weekend. Tune in with the laces out and enjoy the Week 6 edition of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Week 6 and the Vikings are riding high on a 3-game winning streak. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson welcome in Wide Receiver and Punt Returner Jalen Reagor to chop it up. Jalen opens up about his move to Minnesota this season, keeping a positive mindset for growth in this system, how meeting Dez Bryant as a kid influenced his play, and the overall identity of the 2022 Vikings Offense. Plus, Jay Nelson joins the conversation with Tatum and Gabe to discuss the exciting trends they've seen so far in the first 5 weeks, aspects the team still needs to improve upon, the crazy ending to the game versus the Bears, and Tatum reviews the 3M Play of the Week. All of this and more is in Episode 172 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Week 5 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings started out hot with a 21-3 start, but the Bears clawed their way back into the game, leading to a dramatic final drive by the Vikings. The Vikings capped off the game with a game sealing touchdown and 2-point conversion. A bunch of records were broken today, including Kirk Cousins braking Tommy Kramer's "consecutive passes to start a Vikings game" record. Kramer held the record at 16 straight, but Cousins went 17-of-17 to start the first half of today's exciting game. Cousins finished the game 32 of 41 for 296 yards passing, 1 touchdown passing, 1 touchdown rushing and an interception. Justin Jefferson also had a big day, breaking his personal receptions in a game record, recording 12 receptions for 154 yards. Jefferson also added to his stats by throwing a first down pass for 23 yards to Dalvin Cook. Dalvin lead the rushing room with 18 carries for 94 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and finished the day with 121 all-purpose yards for the game. Defensively, the Vikings recorded 2 sacks and 2 pass deflections to round out today's game stats. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join the pod to talk about the string of last second wins, the significance of leading the division in week 5, and what this team needs to do to continue their winning ways. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins from his postgame press conference, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, Quarterback Kirk Cousins answers questions in his postgame press conference, and Ron Johnson gives his '3 Takes' to round out the show.  All of this and more is in the Week 5 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by Voice of the Bears, Jeff Joniak. Jeff opens up about the Bears new direction in 2022, what he likes about the running game versus the Vikings on Sunday, and the progression of Justin Fields as their leader in Chicago. Plus, Gabe and Tatum discuss the potential fallout from playing last week in London, each give their "One Big Talking Point" against the Bears, and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins for his Friday Press Conference to give his final thoughts before the tilt at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 171 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Week 5 of the 'The Vikings Audible' presented by 3M and we've brought in a couple of savvy veterans. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome Cornerback Patrick Peterson and Safety Harrison Smith to the show. Harry and Patrick discuss their fondest memories of their best interceptions in the NFL, why their chemistry has worked so well since Patrick joined the club, the ability to mind meld on the field and how they are able to share their past experiences with the youthful members of their position group to help benefit the team. All of this plus 'Two Truths And A Lie' and Harrison talks solo about his current experience as a father and how he feels as a savvy veteran at this stage of his career in the NFL.  All of this and more is in the Week 5 episode of 'The Vikings Audible' presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's week 5 of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria and "Da Bears" are coming to U.S. Bank Stadium. Cy welcomes his close friend and Bears diehard, Kevin Bozeman, to the show to reminisce through the history of our storied matchup. Kevin discusses the mutual contempt for the Packers, Tommy Kramer's memorable first game, the lore of da '85 Bears, his Mount Rushmore of modern Bears Quarterbacks, the cyclical nature of replacing leadership, and finishes off with his honest assessment of what he thinks will happen this Sunday at noon. Grab a knockwurst and tune into da Week 5 episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Episode 170 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Vikings Senior Staff Writer Craig Peters joins Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to review the Vikings 28-25 victory over the Saints in London. Craig shares his experience from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, reviews some of the patterns he's seen in this team through the first quarter of the season, talks about the cohesive vibe this locker room is displaying, and emphasizes the importance of the Special Teams play so far. All of this, plus the 3M Play of the Week and a quick look ahead to the opportunity this team has facing Chicago at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday is all in Episode 170 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Greg Joseph's five field goals propel the Vikings to a 3 - 1 record this season as the Minnesota Vikings get the win 28-25. Joseph's field goals from 28, 36, 24, 46, and 47 yards gave him a new personal record of five made kicks in a single game. Overall, Special Teams had a big day: Ryan Wright threw a 13-yard pass to Jalen Nailor on a fake punt that helped keep the drive alive and setup Joseph for his 4th field goal of the day and Kris Boyd recovered a punt fumble in the 3rd Quarter that lead to points. The Vikings Offense generated 344 yards on Sunday, lead by Kirk Cousins 273 yards passing with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Justin Jefferson balled out and did "The Griddy" after hauling in 10 receptions for 147 yards, as well scoring on a three-yard rushing touchdown. Collectively, the running game had 81-yards on the ground as the tough Saints Defense made getting down field difficult all day. Defensively, the guys generated a fumble, two sacks and three quarterback hits on Andy Dalton. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown what they say today in the "spine tingler" from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go "Between The Lines" presented by Gatorade, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to the media, and Ron Johnson rounds out the show with his "3 Takes" right here on the Week 4 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 169 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast is LIVE! from jolly old England. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer and Vikings legend, Cris Carter. Cris talks about the physical factors of playing international games, gives his takes on what this Vikings offense needs to do to help get Justin Jefferson more touches moving forward, describes the mentality it takes to be an effective wide receiver in the NFL, and gives his keys to neutralizing the Saints game plan on Sunday from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.  All of this and more is in Episode 169 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. It's Week 4 and the Vikings are invading London this week for their matchup vs the New Orleans Saints. Gabe Henderson welcomes Safeties Cam Bynum and Josh Metellus to the show. Cam and Josh reflect on their shared experiences in earning their first NFL starts, the feeling of grabbing their first interception, their love for everything Disney, the competitive nature of their high school experiences, and the upcoming matchup against the Saints on Sunday morning. All of this and more is in the Week 4 episode of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria. It's time to kickoff the 2022 International Series Week and the Vikings are in London getting ready to face off against the team with a ton of recent history: The New Orleans Saints. Louisiana native, Dante Powell, joins Cy this week to rehash some of the biggest moments in recent playoff history, look at Dante's history of fandom during the "'Aints" Era, debate the best aspects of the City of New Orleans, and give a preview into what they think will happen this Sunday from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. All of this and more is in the Week 4 episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Recent inductee to the Minnesota Vikings 50 TD Club, Wide Receiver Adam Thielen joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on the show this week. Adam shares his thoughts on tying Sammy White's 4th-place all-time on the Vikings receiving touchdowns list, his memories of playing in London, handling the scheduling changes to your body clock, and keeping the milestones of your career in perspective.  Jay Nelson joins Tatum and Gabe to discuss the crazy finish to the Lions game, the crew answers the "Overreaction Tuesday" postgame talkers, and preview the upcoming content during our preparation from the Saints game in London. All of this, plus the 3M Play Of The Game is in Episode 168 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report.  It was another chapter in the latest slugfest between your Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. The Vikings get it done, 28 - 24, on a late 28-yard touchdown reception by WR K.J. Osborn. It was a bend-not-break effort and the Vikings running game kept the offense moving after the Lions jumped out to a 14 - 0 lead in the first half. Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and C.J. Ham combined for 155 total yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. QB Kirk Cousins finished his day: 24 of 41, 260 yards passing, 2 passing TD's and 1 sack.  WR Adam Thielen did his part by moving the sticks and capitalizing on a Second Quarter 1-yard touchdown reception.  Thielen finished with 6 receptions for 61 yards and 1 receiving touchdown. It was his 50th career touchdown reception, tying him with Vikings Legend Sammy White for fourth most in franchise history. K.J. Osborn finished as the leading receiver with 5 receptions for 73 yards and the game winning score.  Defensively, the Vikings gave up 14 points to the Lions in just over a quarter and then stiffened up to only allow 10 points for the rest of the game. The Vikings turned over the Lions on downs twice, had 7 passes defensed and forced the Lions into three 40+ yard field goals, two of which they missed. Safety Josh Metellus secured the game with an interception at the Vikings 5-yard line and Kirk Cousins knelt the ball to run out the clock. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down the keys to the thrilling victory, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives his thoughts at his postgame press conference, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go 'Between The Lines' presented by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson shares his 'Three Takes' to round out the show. It's all in the Week 3 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Lions week, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett brought in Michigan native Ron Johnson to breakdown Sunday's matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Ron dishes on his M Club Hall of Fame induction at the University of Minnesota, what it means to be 'Detroit Tough', why Head Coach Dan Campbell has this team headed in the right direction, answers some 'rapid fire' hot topics, and gives his keys to victory for the Vikings this Sunday.  Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell answers questions at his Friday press conference. All of this and more is on Episode 167 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. It's week 3 and the Detroit Lions are coming to town. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome in the two big men in the middle of the defensive line, Dalvin Tomlinson and Harrison Phillips. Dalvin and Harrison play 'Two Truths & A Lie', share their bonding experience through parallel upbringings, debate their love for Marvel vs DC Comics, and discuss their future careers as potential Tag Team Champion Professional Wrestlers. All of this, plus a look ahead at the matchup on Sunday versus the Lions is in the Week 3 episode of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria. The Motor City Kitties are rollin' back into U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday and Cy's brought in one of the Wolverine State's Finest: comedian Zach Martina. Zach provides a first-hand account of what it feels like to be a Lions fan with a sense of renewed hope, the joy of watching Hard Knocks during training camp, fans love of Head Coach Dan Campbell's crazy enthusiasm, and why the game on Sunday scares the hell out of him. The episode is full of Pure Michigan, so tune in and relive some of the crazy moments in Vikings vs the Detroit Lions history. All of this and more is in the Week 3 edition of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson reflect on the 24-7 loss in Philadelphia on Monday night. We break out the "Vent Session" for the first time this season, talk about the multiple missed opportunities, ask if it's time to hit the "panic button," and look ahead to the matchup with the new look Detroit Lions who are sporting a high-powered offense through the first two weeks of the 2022 season. All of this and more is in Episode 166 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report. Week 2 saw the Vikings on prime time on Monday Night Football in a late-night affair in Philadelphia. The Eagles outsprinted the Vikings 24 to 7, as all points were scored in the first half of the game. Philadelphia amassed 486 all-purpose yards, while the Vikings finished their night with just 264 yards. QB Kirk Cousins 3 interceptions dampened any momentum the offense tried to generate, as he finished with 241 combined yards of offense and one touchdown toss. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts took advantage of his opportunities, finishing with a combined 390 yards of offense, 3 touchdowns and an INT. Bright spots for Minnesota included Patrick Peterson blocking a field goal and LB Jordan Hicks snagging an INT, but ultimately neither opportunity led to points on the board for the purple. Vikings Tight End Irv Smith Jr. had the lone touchdown for the Vikings offense, as Cousins connected with him on a 2-yard pass in the 2nd quarter. In the end, the Vikings didn't finish drives or put enough points on the board to win. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down what went wrong and where they think the team needs to shore up their deficiencies before Detroit comes to town this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Also hear from Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and QB Kirk Cousins as they address the media in their postgame press conferences, Gabe Henderson and Ben Leber go Between The Lines fueled by Gatorade, and Ron Johnson gives his 3 Takes on tonight's loss. All of this and more is in the Week 2 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for Episode 165 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by . Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome Ben Leber for your Friday edition of the show. Ben talks about what the public can gleam from the win over the Packers last weekend, reminisces about the 2010 blizzard game in Philadelphia, and looks at the challenges ahead this Sunday versus the Eagles. Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips checks in with his weekly press conference and Gabe and Tatum talk about their one big thing for the upcoming matchup.  All of this and more is in Episode 165 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Audible presented by 3M. Linebackers Eric Kendricks and Jordan Hicks join Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett on this week's episode. The guys play "Two-Truths-and-a-Lie", reminisce about coming up through the same NFL Draft, review how they've developed an unspoken shorthand on the field, discuss what it's like playing in hostile environments, and both men look at how their different upbringings have helped shape their journey to the NFL.  All of this and more is in the Week 2 edition of The Vikings Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Vikings Tailgate! It's Week 2 and we're heading to Philadelphia. Cy welcomes Comedian Blake Wexler who gives a primer on the mentality of the typical Eagles fan, the aftermath of his Super Bowl victory spending spree, the legend of Nick Foles, watching Kirk Cousins versus the Eagles over the years and his concerns going into this weekend. Cy recants his story of playing pickup basketball versus Donavan McNabb, the guys examine the parallel natures of their two favorite franchises in the past few years and they wrap it up by giving their thoughts on the upcoming Monday night game. Buckle up, it's another fun filled episode of The Vikings Tailgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. The Vikings are enjoying the Week 1 victory versus the Green Bay Packers and we've brought in someone who knows what that means, firsthand. Former Packer and current Vikings Cornerback Chandon Sullivan joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to dive into what the victory truly meant for him this week (30:20), the process behind his mental preparation (32:40), the importance of being a quality student (35:56), and the secret to his current success in the NFL (39:23). Jay Nelson joins Tatum & Gabe to discuss the immediate fallout from the game versus the Packers, the prospects of Justin Jefferson becoming a League MVP and everyone gives their opinions on what they liked/what could be improved before the Week 2 tilt versus the Philadelphia Eagles. All of this and more is on Episode 164 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Week 1 version of the 2022 Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings debuted a new look squad at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon and delivered Coach Kevin O'Connell's first win as head coach. Justin Jefferson had another stellar game finishing with 9 receptions, 184 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. Quarterback Kirk Cousins kept the Offense humming throwing for 23 of 32, 277 passing yards and 2 passing touchdowns. The Defense also asserted their will, making the day extremely uncomfortable for Aaron Rodgers. It started upfront with Za'Darius Smith, but the team's Defense finished with 4 sacks, 1 interception, 3 pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich break down what went right in today's game, JJ's schematic advantage, and why Za'Darius' play will be infectious when he and his teammates break down the film. Coach O'Connell went to the podium postgame and addressed the successes they saw on Offense, the key defensive preparation during game week and why this victory week 1 versus Green Bay meant so much to the players. All of this and more is in the Week 1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's the final show before the Week 1 kickoff against Green Bay at U.S. Bank Stadium. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring Outside Linebackers Coach Mike Smith onto the show to preview this great opening matchup. Mike talks about his time at Green Bay, the chemistry working with Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith, his goals as an effective coach, and what makes Aaron Rodgers tick. Gabe and Tatum also give their final takes on the big talkers going into the weekend and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell gives an injury report update from his Friday Press Conference. All of this and more is in Episode 163 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! It's the 2022 Week 1 Episode of The Audible presented by 3M. Gabe Henderson is back and he's starting it off with a bang. Wide Receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen join the show to kick off the new season. The guys jump in with some personal trivia (1:20), discuss the personalities of their fellow members in the Receiving room (12:45), look at the mindset they use to keep getting better (6:50), review the phenomenon of "The Griddy" (10:20), and look ahead to the big Border Battle with the Packers on Sunday (17:12). All of this and more is in the 2022 season kickoff episode of The Audible presented by 3M.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria. Host Cy Amundson welcomes some of the best comedians in the country to the show on a weekly basis and this week Tim Harmston joins to talk about the Border Battle. A lifelong Packers fan, Harmston tells his story about the time he “caught” a pass from Brett Favre, why Packers fans seem entitled, and he/Cy discuss the infamous Randy Moss “mooning” at Lambeau Field. Plus, the guys discuss the history of Green Bay, team rosters and preview what they think will happen in the Week 1 tilt. All of this and more is in the premier episode of The Vikings Tailgate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Week 1 of the 2022 Regular Season and you're listening to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast! As the season officially kicks off this weekend, it starts with a bang. The Green Bay Packers are coming to town and Defensive Tackle Harrison Phillips is looking forward to the challenge. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson catch up with Harrison on how his acclimation is going here in Minnesota (15:55), keeping a productive routine on a week-to-week basis (17:00), physically preparing for the grind ahead (20:48), and previewing the upcoming season (23:10). Tatum, Gabe and Jay Nelson also talk about the roster moves that have been made over the last week, look ahead at the coverage for our game this Sunday, and preview the new offerings in audio content that begin this week.   All of this and more is in Episode 162 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a very busy episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. There's been a flurry of activity this week and we've got you covered. Rookie Offensive Guard Ed Ingram joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss what it feels like to be a part of the starting offensive line unit (15:00), his journey from college to the NFL (15:45), winning a national championship at LSU (20:45) and his motivation for his first NFL season (25:20). Jay Nelson joins the show to talk about all of the roster moves, including: cutting down to the initial 53-man roster, moves that seemed to surprise us, all of the trades that were made and the potential impact of the move to acquire WR Jalen Reagor from the Eagles. All of this and more is in Episode 161 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report! The Vikings finalized their 2022 Preseason, losing 23-13 to the Denver Broncos in the Mile High City. RB Bryant Koback punched in the lone TD rushing for a 1-yard score in the 2nd Quarter. Koback finished with 41 yards on 14 carries and a TD. WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette lead the team with 63 receiving yards on 3 receptions, including a 30 yard pass from QB Kellen Mond. Kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 58-yard boot to start the 4th quarter. After it was all over, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joined the media in his postgame press conference to talk about the next steps moving forward, as the team prepares to finalize their rosters in the coming days. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich join the Vikings Postgame Report to put a wrap on Preseason Game #3 by reflecting on what they've seen so far this preseason, debate the reception prospects of WR K.J. Osborn and TE Irv Smith Jr., try to gauge where the Defense currently stands, and they look at Zadarius Smith's potential in our new 3-4 defense. The Border Battle in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium kicks off in just 2 weeks. All of this and more is here each and every week on the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. This week's guest, Cornerback Akayleb Evans, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss what his first NFL home preseason game felt like (17:20), the competition at his position group (18:40), what it feels like to be at his new “job” (22:10), and the power of social media (24:40). Also, the preseason is wrapping up and the Vikings are making moves.  Producer Jay Nelson joins to talk with Tatum and Gabe about the acquisition of QB Nick Mullens (4:10), what the trade may mean for the quarterback room (5:40), the importance of the 3rd preseason game this Saturday in Denver (13:45) and which players have flashed so far in the first two preseason games (14:30). All of this and more is in Episode 160 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back once again to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings lost preseason game #2 at U.S Bank Stadium on Saturday night to the San Francisco 49ers, 17-7.  Vikings Running back Ty Chandler punched in a 3-yard touchdown and provided the Vikings only score of the evening. Vikings Defensive Tackle Ty McGill notched 1.5 sacks and 4 QB Hits on the evening, but 49ers QB's Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy combined their efforts to lead San Francisco to a 17-7 victory. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell in his post-game press conference gave his thoughts on the team's play tonight and what needs to happen for this team to have success moving forward. Gabe Henderson, Ben Leber and Pete Bercich discuss what they saw from QB Kellen Mond in his second effort, debate the value of the fullback position in this offense, review the play of DT TY McGill, look at some of the depth battles going on before roster cuts take place, and look ahead to preseason game #3 versus the Denver Broncos.  All of this and more is on this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Rookie Running Back Ty Chandler joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on this week's edition of the podcast to discuss the dynamics in the running back room (13:30), the hard work ethic he learned from a young age in Mississippi (15:30), speaking life goals into existence (17:45), and making the most of his opportunity (21:35). Producer Jay Nelson also joins the group to discuss observations on the joint practices versus the 49'ers (1:30) and the excitement of the lone preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium this Saturday (26:30). All of this and more is on Episode 159 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Vikings Postgame Report. The Vikings drop their preseason opener in Las Vegas versus the Raiders 26 - 20. Check out all of the immediate reaction to the Vikings first preseason game, including: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell's first official game at the helm, the quarterback play of Mond and Mannion, the bright spots in the Special Teams unit and what the Vikings need to focus on to get ready for the rest of the preseason. All of this and more is in the Preseason Game #1 edition of the Vikings Postgame Report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Vikings Legend Robert Smith joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson this week from Vikings Training Camp to give his assessment on the importance of the upcoming preseason games in the coming weeks (2:34), what coaches are looking for in each of these games (5:44), Robert's exciting announcement (11:40), and the battle in the running back room (22:45).  All of this and more is in Episode 158 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Running back Alexander Mattison joins (17:37) Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to discuss all of the monumental changes he's seen over the past year. Between working with a new coaching staff, changing his jersey number, being in the final year of his Vikings contract, plus the prospect of being a new father in the very near future, Alexander discusses the positive outlook for his future and the excitement he feels with his position group to get out and showcase their skills.  Gabe, Tatum and Producer Jay Nelson also discuss the reality of the preseason kicking in (0:45), the continued leadership steps Kirk Cousins is taking this preseason (3:15), who's going to step up in the absence of Irv Smith Jr. this preseason (6:15), and all of the fun activations in the upcoming days of Vikings Training Camp (32:09). All of this and more is in Episode 157 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie CB Andrew Booth Jr. joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett on this episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Andrew addresses the change in mentality between college and the pros, the 'mind-over-matter' concept in overcoming injuries, the vibe with the others in his position room and his goals on succeeding during Training Camp. Gabe and Tatum also discuss the Vikings who landed on the "Top 25 Under 25 list" and how fans can get their tickets to enjoy the fun days of Training Camp. All of this and more is in Episode 156 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assistant Director of Player Performance, Derik Keyes, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to talk about the state of the Vikings Strength and Conditioning Department, the infectious nature of positive motivation, being on the cutting edge of player performance, working with motivated veteran players, and focusing everyone's goals to win a Super Bowl. Gabe, Tatum and Producer Jay Nelson also review their most underrated "talkers" going into Training Camp next week. All of this and more is in Episode 155 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 154 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Executive Director of Player Health & Performance Tyler Williams joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to discuss his philosophies behind maximizing player performances and keeping your favorite athletes on the field week-in-and-week-out. From the weight room and nutrition bar to utilizing the latest in sports science, Tyler explains the methods behind his process. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson also break down the latest ESPN discussion on where Dalvin Cook ranks in the league, while also previewing the latest hometown reporter, Jamie Erdahl, stepping into the big chair for NFL Network.  All of this and more is on Episode 154 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assistant Defensive Backs/Safeties coach Roy Anderson joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett on Episode 153 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast. Roy opens up about transitioning into the new coaching staff, learning Ed Donatell's defensive scheme, working with the veterans while coaching up his new players and gives a glimpse into Draft night when the Vikings chose Lewis Cine with their 1st round pick. Tatum and Producer Jay Nelson also sit down to talk about all of the news leading into the 4th of July break, including: Lindsey Young's viral tweet on Brian O'Neil and the recent preseason ranking of the 2022 Vikings Secondary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. We continue our series this summer introducing our listeners to members of the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff. This time Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson meet up with Assistant Quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson to talk about his ties to Texas A & M, his past experiences in playing quarterback, coaching from high school to the NFL, methods to reaching out to differing learning styles and more.  Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson also discuss Kevin Siefert's ESPN+ article looking at who he thinks will make the 53-man roster after the dust settles at 2022 Training Camp. All of this and more is on Episode 152 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Teams Assistant Coach Ben Kotwica joins Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson this week on the podcast. "Coach K" (sorry Gabe) has used his experiences growing up in Chicago, attending West Point, flying Apache helicopters and more to help navigate his way through his NFL career. He shares what gives him his motivation at this stage professionally and what he looks forward to most with this 2022 Vikings squad. Tatum, Gabe and Jay also discuss the latest Colin Cowherd hot take, plus preview some of the other great content we have coming up in the next few weeks. The players may be enjoying some R & R, but there is still plenty to talk about on Episode 151 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Alumni Quarterback Matt Cassel joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to reminisce about his time here in Minnesota, his long friendship with Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and what it's like to have to absorb a new system as a quarterback. Producer Jay Nelson joins Gabe and Tatum to discuss the main talkers that have come out of the end of the 2022 offseason program, the overall vibe in the locker room so far, answering the big question of "How do you prefer to win games?", and Tatum's reflection on her first anniversary with the Vikings Organization. All of this and more is on Episode 150 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Welcome to Episode 149 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast. Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson are joined by Vikings team reporter Eric Smith during the final week of his time with the organization. The guys answer fan social media questions, including: CJ Ham's role in the 2022 offense, the speed of the 2022 offseason, and debating the best touchdown celebrations over the years. Eric Smith also gives a great preview of his longform written piece on Vikings.com, "Kevin O'Connell: From Progression to Profession." Eric also shares some of his favorite memories working for the organization and addresses moving on for another great opportunity. All of this and more is in Episode 149 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson discuss the fallout from the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Hear from head Coach Kevin O'Connell, Tackle Brian O'Neill and Linebacker Eric Kendricks, as they talked to the media during their stop at Highwood Hills Elementary School in St. Paul this week. The crew is also joined by Texas native, Kris Boyd, who talks about his need to try and assist the local community in Uvalde by starting a GoFundMe to provide some assistance to the victims. Adam Thielen also stops by to talk about his upcoming charity softball tournament for the Thielen Foundation, happening on May 31st. The crew focuses on what can be done to help heal during this difficult process and previews the upcoming Jay Glazer "Getting Open" episode, which is being released this Friday. All of this and more is on Episode 148 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Vikings Guard Chris Reed joins Tatum Everett, Staff Writer Craig Peters and Producer Jay Nelson on this week's episode of the Minnesota Vikings. Chris remembers his love for Vikings Training Camp down in Mankato, looking forward to a fresh start in the new Vikings scheme, the collaboration that has been going on so far during offseason workouts and gives us a look into the personalities of the Offensive Line meeting room. Tatum, Craig and Jay discuss the finalized preseason opponents list, the key components to conducting successful offseason workouts and who some of the key changes have been that need to gel both on and off the field this Spring. All of this and more is in Episode 147 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

The 2022 NFL Schedule is officially here!  Welcome to Episode 146 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Ticketmaster.  The Vikings know their seasonal roadmap and we're here to break it all down.  Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson, Producer Jay Nelson and Vikings Staff Writer Lindsey Young breakdown all the 2022 regular season matchups, including the primetime and holiday tilts.  It's also the beginning of Vikings Rookie Mini Camp and everyone gives their opinion on which storylines they're looking forward to following during the upcoming workouts.  Lindsey Young also reviews year 2 of her docuseries, "Getting Open" on Vikings.com and discusses why this series has a special place in her heart, as she looks to help break the stigma of discussing the topic of mental health.  All of this and more is on Episode 146 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Ticketmaster.

With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rear view, we decided to give the fans a peak behind the curtain on everything that went into the Draft evaluation process. Vikings National Scout Chisom Opara joins Gabe Henderson to discuss the lead up over the last few years that culminated last weekend, embracing the grind, what they look for in a prospect and their overall vibe inside the Thomson Reuters Draft Room.  Tatum Everett joins Gabe to discuss the announcement of the Vikings vs Saints game in London Week 4 and what they're most excited for with the Rookie showing up for Rookie Mini Camp in less than a week. All of this and more is on Epsiode 145 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson breakdown the Vikings Day 3 picks, look at all 10 additions to see how they may fit into the front office's roster plans, and breakdown key upcoming league dates that kick in over the next 6 weeks. It's been a busy Draft weekend and the anticipation of earning an opportunity to chase a dream has officially shifted to a reality for the newest members of the 2022 Minnesota Vikings. Join in the excitement on Episode 144 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft has officially concluded and the Vikings made 3 Picks in Rounds 2 & 3. Ron Johnson, Tatum Everett, Pete Bercich and Gabe Henderson stayed up late to break it all down. They review the additions of Clemson Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr., LSU Guard Ed Ingram and Oklahoma Linebacker Brian Asamoah, as well as breakdown the areas where these players can make the most impact. The crew also gives their thoughts on where the Vikings can still potentially find value on Day 3 of the Draft.  All of this and more is in this late-night edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.