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It's the off-season! Kwesi got fired! Darnold won a Super Bowl! Who's the quarterback going to be? Also basketball! Are the Timberwolves good? Should they have traded for Giannis? Cy and Tom talk about it! ------------- The Cy Amundson Show (@cyamundsonshow) is one of the best sports comedy podcasts around with Cy Amundson (@cyamundson), Blake Wexler (@BlakeWexler), Tom Schreier (@tschreier3), Ethan Heidorn (@ethanheidorn), Rob Searles (@RobBob17), and Chelanga Langason (@chelangason). -------------- As always, a special shout-out to our sponsors Bradshaw and Bryant PLLC - Bradshaw and Bryant specialize in Personal Injury Lawsuits and are available for a free consultation ANY time that you are involved in a situation that leads to Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, or other Criminal Defense Matters. Call them for free at 800-770-7008 -------------- Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes - (The Cy Amundson Show) - each rating gets us higher up on the iTunes charts and brings news fans to the podcast!
Navigating the Vikings' Turbulent Offseason: GM Drama, FA Strategies, and Player Futures — In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' Darren and Dave dive into the Minnesota Vikings' tumultuous offseason on Super Bowl Sunday. They discuss the aftermath of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's surprising firing and the interim appointment of Rob Brzezinski as GM. The duo speculates on Brzezinski's prospects for the permanent GM role and the impact on the team's free agency and draft strategies. Key player situations, such as the likely restructuring or potential cutting of T.J. Hockenson and the retirement of C.J. Ham, are also explored. Additionally, they touch on Harrison Smith's uncertain future and the Hall of Fame snub of Kevin Williams. The episode offers a detailed analysis of the Vikings' tight end outlook and potential draft targets to strengthen the position. All this while providing engaging commentary on the Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and the Seahawks. 00:00 Welcome and Super Bowl Sunday 00:13 Vikings Offseason Chaos 02:50 Rob Brzezinski's Role and Future 07:00 Concerns and Speculations 11:33 Unconventional GM Timing 28:29 CJ Ham's Retirement 31:30 Reflecting on C.J. Hamm's Career and Harrison Smith's Future 33:47 Kevin Williams' Hall of Fame Snub 39:37 Analyzing the Vikings' Tight End Situation 50:16 Potential Tight End Draft Prospects 57:22 Super Bowl Plans and Final Thoughts Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/FfjdKy7ytiA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Minnesota Vikings fans and media are still processing what happened with the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah firing. Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad is back with The Minnesota Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins for the first time since Kwesi was dismissed. The two attempt to figure out the timing of the dismissal but more importantly, where are the Vikings going from here? What do the purple plan to do at Quarterback in 2026, and will Kevin O'Connell have any say in the Minnesota Vikings next General Manager? 0:30 – Chip and Judd talk Kwesi firing for the first time together.4:45 – Examining Kwesi and Kevin O'Connels Quarterback decisions this past offseason. 8:15 – The Wilf's are not around anymore. Is it a problem? 12:45 – Did Kevin O'Connell lose faith in Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after his first NFL Draft?15:38 – Where do Minnesota Vikings go from here?21:38 – Are the Vikings going to punt on J.J. McCarthy?25:20 – How do the Wilf's view the Minnesota Vikings and winning a Super Bowl?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Athletic beat writer Alec Lewis joins Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan to talk Kwesi, the front office, QBs and what's ahead. From Aquarius Home Services Studio Supported by Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com), onX Maps(www.onxmaps.com/maps)
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins on several Vikings topics, a little Super Bowl discussion, and an explanation of what forced him to spend an hour at the DMV just before our conversation.
The Real Forno Show: Minnesota Vikings 2026 Outlook and Mock Draft Insights — In this episode of The Real Forno Show, host Tyler Forness discusses how recent additions to the Minnesota Vikings' front office and coaching staff will impact the team in 2026 and beyond. Key hires include Rob Brzezinski's temporary salary cap consultant Matthew Thomas. The show also delves into the importance of assistant coaches like Keith Carter and newly acquired assistant head coach Frank Smith, emphasizing their roles in the team's success. Additionally, Tyler performs a detailed seven-round mock draft, evaluating the best options for the Vikings, including prospects like Caleb Banks, Chris Johnson, and Emmett Johnson. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of maintaining a strong coaching and front office structure. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:26 Meet the Host: Tyler Forness 01:12 The Importance of Assistant Coaches 02:28 Front Office News: Rob Brzezinski's New Hire 11:46 Mock Draft Excitement 13:39 International Games and NFL Travel 16:00 Assistant Coaches: New Hires and Impact 19:37 Run Game Strategy and Analytics 30:38 Defensive Side: New Hires and Strategy 36:27 Mock Draft Time! 37:52 Technical Difficulties and Keyboard Issues 39:10 Draft Strategy: Defensive Tackle Selection 39:46 Evaluating Defensive Tackle Prospects 43:14 Second Round Picks and Defensive Line Focus 45:18 Cornerback Selection and Analysis 48:43 Wide Receiver and Offensive Line Considerations 51:32 Late Round Picks and Special Teams 53:36 Final Thoughts and Viewer Interaction ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Iee2ZhP3sgk Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bleav in Vikings reacts to the Vikings firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, and hosts Wobby and Bryant McKinnie also preview and predict the Super Bowl 60 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textPre-Super Bowl week means the NFL takes a break from the games……but not from the drama.NFL Honors.The Hall of Fame debate is super loud.Pro Bowl Games: ridiculous… or secretly awesome?We're calling our award winners, talking about the names that got left out, and saying what everyone else is thinking but won't say out loud.Are the Pro Bowl pointless?Probably.Are we still going to talk about it?Absolutely.Plus, the coaching carousel keeps turning and the league never sleeps this time of year.Raw. Unfiltered. Probably loud.
Former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond on Kwesi's downfall, Rob Brzezinski's role and the Super Bowl. From Aquarius Home Services Studio (www.aquariushomeservices.com/) Supported by White Bear Lake Superstore Buick GMC (www.WhiteBearLakeSuperstore.com) Golf Club Hospital (www.Golfclubhospital.com) Continental Diamond (www.continentaldiamond.com)
Thor breaks down every single trade by the Vikings while Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was GM and shares his calculations into just how much value was lost. You'll be SHOCKED. Plus a conversation about the QB position in 2026 and a 7-round mock draft!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Twins fire Falvey and the Vikings fire Kwesi on the same day??This day IN MN sports history courtesy of Dan Whenesota.Brooks Koepka leaves LIV to return to the PGA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thor and Judd discuss the fallout and reports in the aftermath of the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Taking a look at key decisions, how much influence he had towards the end, analyzing pivotal moments during his time with the team, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about what comes next after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing. Who does KOC really want at quarterback? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about what comes next after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing. Who does KOC really want at quarterback? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2.3.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Vikings firing their GM Kewsi Adofo-Mensah and the controversy of him taking 2 weeks of paternity leave. Kevin Sheehan looks back on the last Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl matchup to talk about the craziness and massive blunders of the game. Kevin Sheehan talks about Darryn Peterson's performance vs Texas Tech last night and discusses the NFL salary cap rising and what it means.
2.3.26, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing the Vikings firing their GM Kewsi Adofo-Mensah and the controversy of him taking 2 weeks of paternity leave.
Reaction to former Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's "Paternity Leave-Gate" --- A Northern Digital Production
Monday Night Sports Talk with Patrick Reusse and Joe Soucheray
Twins fire Falvey and the Vikings fire Kwesi on the same day??This day IN MN sports history courtesy of Dan Whenesota. Brooks Koepka leaves LIV to return to the PGA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ray & JRich discuss the final head-coaching vacancies being filled and what Klint Kubiak could mean for the Raiders and, presumably, Fernando Mendoza, the projected #1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. What we expect in Arizona, as they hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur to be their next head coach, and what could be next for Kyler Murray and the QB situation in Arizona. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb
Dan Barreiro opens the show ripping: he's annoyed that in the aftermath of Kwesi Adopho Mensah getting fired it seems like everything that went wrong with the Vikings was now his fault. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance (from Memphis) to give the latest he's hearing on Wolves trades with the NBA trade deadline a few days away.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ripping: he's annoyed that in the aftermath of Kwesi Adopho Mensah getting fired it seems like everything that went wrong with the Vikings was now his fault. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance (from Memphis) to give the latest he's hearing on Wolves trades with the NBA trade deadline a few days away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Barreiro opens the show ripping: he's annoyed that in the aftermath of Kwesi Adopho Mensah getting fired it seems like everything that went wrong with the Vikings was now his fault. Jonny Athletic makes his weekly appearance (from Memphis) to give the latest he's hearing on Wolves trades with the NBA trade deadline a few days away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves and Wild. The Wolves snapped a four-game winning streak with a loss at Memphis that left head coach Chris Finch exasperated. But it is par for the course from recent years near the trade deadline. The Wild won 4-3 in overtime, continuing a recent trend of winning despite giving up a lot of goals. 7:00: Andrew Krammer joins Rand to discuss the aftermath of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah being fired by the Vikings on Friday. 33:00: A Justin Jefferson quote and more Patriots Hall of Fame fallout.
On this episode of 10KTV, Adam, Kevin, and Dustin discuss:The strangely timed firing of Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-MensahOther head coaching hires around the leagueA preview of Super Bowl LX
Monday Night Sports Talk with Patrick Reusse and Joe Soucheray
Twins fire Falvey and the Vikings fire Kwesi on the same day??This day IN MN sports history courtesy of Dan Whenesota. Brooks Koepka leaves LIV to return to the PGA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Hour 2, the guys react to the Minnesota Vikings firing of their now former GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a couple of key mad decisions in hindsight. Plus, the guys go over Ty Simpsons legacy after his recent comments relating to the Draft, FSR IR, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Kwesi firing conversation continues as Muss joins the show after nobody joined him on Saturday to golf, Ben Leber clarifies his earlier comments, Sauce tries to name all fifty states
The Kwesi firing conversation continues as Muss joins the show after nobody joined him on Saturday to golf, Ben Leber clarifies his earlier comments, Sauce tries to name all fifty statesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From 02/02 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies break down Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing with callers.
From 02/02 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies react to Minnesota firing Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the state of the Vikings, and more! 03:00 - Why did Alex show up to the airport all bloody? 07:00 - A deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, work-life balance in the NFL, and a complicated power structure in Minnesota 30:00 - What next for Minnesota Vikings? 41:00 - Which 5-win team or worse will make a New England Patriots-like jump in 2026?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What is JJ McCarthy's future with the Minnesota Vikings with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah out as GM; Will the Vikings find another starting quarterback; Vikings roster fallout over the last 12 months; More information from Kwesi's fallout with the Vikings; Plus the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!Save 20% with Lucy Nictonie pouches with promo code PD20: http://lucy.co/pd20See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matthew Coller discusses and analyzes all the information that has trickled out about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah firing. Then, Coller talks about the new coaches the team hired over the weekend and answers some of your Vikings questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 3 of the Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Ken and Anthony share their thoughts on the reports of the Vikings being upset about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah taking paternity leave and discuss why they think it shouldn't have been a big deal.
Common Man Hour 1 --Flop Sweat --Peek at the Purple --Kwesi FalloutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Common Man Hour 1 --Flop Sweat --Peek at the Purple --Kwesi Fallout
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. At the top of the list is the fallout from Friday's big news, with Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah both out of jobs. Plus the Wolves, Gophers and a Reusse pickleball rant.
Common Man Hour 1 --Flop Sweat --Peek at the Purple --Kwesi FalloutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonathan and Spencer German react to the report of the Vikings being upset at former GM Kwesi Odofo-Mensah taking paternity leave.
Jonathan and Spencer discuss why Cavs fans should pay attention to all trade reports this week. Then, they get into the reaction to Kwesi Odofo-Mensah taking two weeks of paternity leave as an NFL GM.
BONUS EPISODE: Minnesota Viking fans react to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing; Thor Nystrom and Jeremiah Sirles also join to give their thoughts on the move and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Reasons Why Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Was Fired --- A Northern Digital Production
One GL'er, who we hold in some esteem, thought we were too quick to criticize comedian Ben Bankas. Was Shakespeare actually actually a black Jewish woman? Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Patrick Reusse on the Twins firing Derek Falvey and the Vikings firing Kwesi.Heard On The Show:Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Wilfs release statementTwins part ways with baseball and business operations head Derek FalveyThe Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex PrettiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings FIRE GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Why did the Vikings decide to do this now; Where do the Vikings go from here; Who should the Vikings hire to replace Kwesi; Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts; Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Thor Nystrom have take and more Vikings reaction on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thor and Jason Harmon react to the news of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah being fired by the Minnesota Vikings. What led to the decision? How long has this been building? What is the plan now for the draft and offseason? Plus much more on the breaking news!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Matthew Coller and former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles breakdown the news that the Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 1/30/26 The Minnesota Vikings have fired their GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a tumultuous season. Then Jim reacts to the firing and more news from around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices