Notes From The North

We had the pleasure of having Craig Peters, the senior editor of Vikings.com this week. This episode had everything from his journey with the Vikings, to running a mailbag, and his thoughts on some predictions. We send along our sincere thanks to Craig Peters of Vikings.com for taking some time for us. You can find his work on the team's website and then on social media. He's on X/Twitter @pcraigers.

Kyle and Sam are back as April begins, which means the NFL draft is around the corner. From Diggs and the Houston and Minnesota connections to the importance of flexibility and the ability to say no, it's safe to say this will be an intriguing month for the Vikings.

Kyle and Sam break down a wild week for the Vikings as free agency begins. From looking at the notable departures, to highlighting some potential replacements, and in between all of the buzz a draft pick trade that may tip Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's hand to future moves, we've got you covered.

Kyle and Sam talk just before the legal tampering window opens to discuss where they Vikings are at, what to look out for, and what to keep in mind as we start a busy week of news.

Kyle and Sam are back with an update on the latest Vikings news and what it means as they get ready for free agency next week.

We had the pleasure of welcoming Lindsey Young this week to share how she got into her position with the Vikings. We got into what the job looks like, how to navigate press conferences, her passions, and a reflection on the Super Bowl and how it relates to the Vikings—our many thanks to Lindsey for joining us.

On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam discuss the Super Bowl, including the halftime show, and try to make it about The Vikings. They also address the Jefferson interview from this past week and plug Minnesota Madness which you can read about here. https://purpleptsd.com/2024/vikings/top_news/minnesota-madness-bracket/

Kyle and Sam are here to talk Pro Bowl, Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift. We also took the chance to examine the important offseason dates and how the Vikings may approach these times.  If you didn't get a chance to do so, fill out our off-season poll before the Superbowl! https://forms.gle/a5MLYnXZjMJpaozP6

As we continue to move into the Vikings offseason, we invite everyone to contribute to our poll where we ask some of the key Vikings questions of the offseason. You can fill out your response by going to https://forms.gle/akFKqTKDfqqLvSr96. Feel free to share it with others!

Kyle and Sam take a first crack at looking at the Vikings and what they look like heading into the offseason. From both what the picture is now to some possible or likely next steps, Notes from the North has you covered.

This week's Notes from the North covers the Vikings end of the year press conference, the NFL playoffs and how it impacts the Vikings, and then give both some playoff predictions and review the predictions that were made before the season.

Mercifully, the Vikings season has come to an end. A loss to the Lions concludes an up-and-down season. Kyle and Sam talk Mullens, Jefferson, KOC, KAM, and start the process of looking forward to the future.

While the Vikings forgot to show up, Kyle and Sam are here to break down a brutal game from the Vikings. While there is still a slim chance of playoffs, the Vikings season is all but over, and from the QB position to the defense, there is lots to talk about. From the game to looking ahead at some points for discussion about the offseason, ring in the New Year with some Notes from the North.

The Vikings lost to the Lions on Christmas Eve in what was a big hit to their playoff chances. Turnovers were the story again, and Kyle and Sam debate Mullens ability to provide what this team needs to make the playoffs. They also look at the playoff odds and give their thoughts on the Vikings' chances to get to the postseason.

In a game where the Vikings have their 4th QB start a game for them this season, the guys talk about Mullens performance, the rest of the offense, and the level of concern about the defense before wrapping up and discussing how the Vikings matchup against the Lions.

On this week's episode from Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down an... interesting game from the Vikings. While finding optimistic pieces from the game, they discuss the quarterback position and the injuries, while also finding some time to discuss the opportunity at hand for the NFC division title

Kyle and Sam are back to talk Vikings during the bye week. From making sense of the season thus far, to looking ahead to playoff possibilities, we've got you covered.

A solo episode for Sam today to discuss the loss against the Bears. The big question is how to the Vikings evaluate the QB position now, and what does this team look like over the final 5 games of the season?

Kyle and Sam break down what can be best described as a disappointing loss to the Broncos on Sunday night football. From evaluating Dobbs, to looking at the different factors that contributed to the loss, they look at how the Vikings got the result they did.

The Vikings have now won 5 straight, and Kyle and Sam are here to talk about it. From a phenomenal first half, to an improving defense, to an exciting offense, there is lots to talk about as this Vikings team continues to turn around their season.

An incredible game with an incredible number of storylines. From Dobbs, the coaching staff, the defense, and the unsung heroes, this game against Atlanta had it all. Kyle and Sam do their best to breakdown all that happened yesterday in an exciting win,

Kyle and Sam break down a costly win for the Vikings over the Packers. Cousins injury is the story of the day, and between the great team performance yesterday and the trade deadline tomorrow, Notes from the North try and figure out where the Vikings go from here.

In what was the best Vikings game since... last year, the Vikings came away with a victory over the 49ers. Kyle and Sam break down all that went into the victory and the notable performances, starting with Cousins. They also discuss what this victory means for the trade deadline in a week and how the Vikings may approach it.

Kyle and Sam discuss the win over the divisional rival Bears. Despite the win, the focus still is on the offense and the inability to find much rhythm. They discuss where the responsibility lies for the lackluster offense, the encouraging signs on the defense, and what the Vikings chances are against the 49ers on Monday night football.

Kyle and Sam discuss another disappointing loss to the Chiefs to move them to 1-4 on the season. From decision-making to execution, they wrestle with what exactly to make of this team. They discuss where this team is amongst the rest of the NFL, what lies ahead, and what decisions may be made from here on out.

Kyle and Sam are excited to get a chance to talk about the Vikings finally getting into the win column, despite the fact there are still concerns about the strength of this football team. They discuss their takeaways from the game, the themes of this season, and what this all means for a challenging week 5 matchup against Kansas City.

Kyle and Sam are back again, and no, they are not giving up on the season. But after a disappointing 0-3 start with a comedy of errors again, this time against the Chargers, there are questions about how this team should proceed and what the goal of the season should be. They discuss the issues against the Chargers, debate the direction of the team, and discuss the concerns that exist depending on the route the Vikings go for the rest of the season.

On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down a week 2 loss that puts the Vikings down 0-2 to start the season. They discuss the story of the Vikings' season so far, costly turnovers. They also look to find some positives and give predictions for this coming week.

Kyle and Sam breakdown what can be described as a truly disappointing loss to the Vikings season and home opener. They reflect on what went wrong, search for any optimism, and look to the near future in a game against the Eagles.

Kyle and Sam breakdown Kyle's prediction results, and the Hockenson extension. Then they give areas they are looking for in terms of success or challenges the team may face, before giving a final prediction on the record for the season.

On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam review the week and the final preseason game before moving into what's to come over the next 24 hours. They get into trades, possible surprises, and realizing it's less than 2 weeks until the real football begins.

On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the takeaways from the Vikings second preseason game, highlighting individuals who caught our attention, and what this means for some position battles. They also talk about areas of concern, and what the Vikings can and may do before the August 29th date.

Kyle and Sam are back with another episode of Notes from the North, reviewing some highlights from the Vikings first preseason game, and looked ahead to this weeks activities of joint practice and preseason moving forward.

Kyle and Sam are back from vacation and look at all the major Vikings news that has happened over the past few weeks. They talk Danielle Hunter, Addison, Netflix Quarterback series and a whole bunch more.

On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle goes through some oddly specific predictions on some player performances for the upcoming season. You can read the full breakdown of these predictions over at https://purpleptsd.com/2023/vikings/vikings-analysis/5-statistical-vikings/

On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down one of the articles written over at purpleptsd.com in the Vikings Archive that contains a complete trade tracker of all the moves Kwesi has made. 

On this episode of Notes from the North, the guys briefly discuss the Dalvin Cook release before highlighting a new series over at PurplePTSD.com.

On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam engage in the exercise of ranking the 5 best QB's in the NFC heading into 2023. They discuss who belongs in the conversation, the AFC/NFC discrepancy, and where Cousins belongs on the list.

On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam look at the checklist of decisions and moves left for Kwesi this offseason. They talk Dalvin Cook, extensions, and free agents left to be signed. You can read about the full checklist over on https://purpleptsd.com/2023/vikings/opinion/kwesis-checklist-5-items/.

We're back for a double episode week, talking about the schedule release and how the Vikings shape up this year. They talk about overall trends, bye week placement, and prime time games.

Kyle and Sam are back to preview the schedule ahead of the schedule release. The guys discuss the games ahead, and guess what the record will be against the NFC North, as well as which is the game they are most interested in. They wrap up with some hockey talk, discussing parallels between the Vikings and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kyle and Sam break down how the Vikings fared in the 2023 NFL draft, discussing both the optimism and hesitations present. They examined what appeared to be the focus for the team, what continue to be needs for the team, and the intrigue in Jaren Hall. They wrap up with some NHL playoff talk. Be sure to check out Vikings coverage at Purpleptsd.com and vikingsterritory.com

Sam and Kyle talk NFL draft for one last episode leading up to the draft, bringing in their annual draft specialist guy Josh Frey. The guys start off discussing the latest wild rumors of trading way up to take a QB, then discuss over/under possibilities for the Vikings draft. They wrap up with a couple mock draft before Josh gives his annual hot take of the draft. You can find Josh's work over on purpleptsd.com 

Kyle and Sam are back with a combination of several topics. They discuss the latest Vikings news, taking away the key points of the press conference with O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah. They then move into 3 short mock drafts to see different outcomes that could happen, before finishing off with some hockey talk and giving their playoff predictions.

A special episode deserves a special guest, and we had the pleasure of talking to Arif Hasan, now of Pro Football Network. We had the chance to hear about Arif's story of covering football, rapid fire Vikings questions, competitive rebuilds, and draft predictions. You can find Arif on twitter @ArifHasanNFL.

We were pleased to have Jeremy Reisman, a Lions beat writer and Editor in Chief with Pride of Detroit, join us on Notes from the North. We get some insight on Jeremy's perspective on the NFC North, the Lions offseason so far, and some predictions for the draft. You can find Jeremy on Twitter @DetroitOnLion.

On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the latest on what has happened most recently for the Vikings (and former Vikings), then move into what things currently look like with cap space, and lastly look at what the options are moving forward before closing with a little hockey talk.

On this episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the latest in Vikings news. They talk about the release of Thielen and his new contract, what to like about the moves so far, and then give some predictions about the team moving forward, including the future of one former Vikings player looking for a new contract.

Kyle and Sam were joined by another special guest this week. Matt Fries stopped by to talk football and metal music. Matt gave his perspective on the state of the salary cap situation and ways out, and then talked about roster needs and what the Vikings could do come free agency. Notes from the North want to thank Matt for coming on. Listeners can find Matt on Twitter @FriesFootball

On this weeks episode, Kyle and Sam had the pleasure of Tyler Forness joining the podcast. Tyler, among many other things, is managing editor over at The Vikings Wire. We discussed how he got into covering the Vikings, asked who says no to three trade proposals, and then discussed some possible draft hot takes. You can find Tyler on twitter at https://twitter.com/TheRealForno?s=20

Kyle has come back from a week away of consuming the latest sports news. Sam brings forward several headlines related to the Vikings to get Kyle's instant reaction, including Netflix series on Cousins, Tomlinson's contract, 2020 NFL redraft and possibility of Ramsey to the Vikings.