Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Craig

The Vikings have other needs that they could address in free agency (or in the NFL Draft), but what are those needs and who is left to grab? The fellas at 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 dissect and discuss all that. In addition, they will take on some of the new rule change proposals proffered at the NFL Winter meetings. Some good news and some bad news there—so tune in and check it out. Skol!

Star Tribune writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame selector Mark Craig joins Andrew Krammer from New Orleans, where the Vikings had a busy night at the annual NFL Honors ceremony prior to the Super Bowl. Craig discusses his voting for all NFL awards, including O'Connell's winning case and an interesting Defensive Player of the Year ballot, as well as O'Connell's comments about Sam Darnold and former Vikings pass rusher Jared Allen making it through a changing Hall of Fame process.

The Star Tribune's Mark Craig joins Andrew Krammer to discuss his wide-ranging interview with former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, who is now the Cowboys defensive coordinator. The show starts with Ben Goessling, Krammer, and Michael Rand opening the mailbag to answer some of your questions.

Oh, and if you like a little spice in your podcast, tune into this one as Craig talks about his Star Tribune piece on former head coach Mike Zimmer that has everyone else talking. There was plenty of buckshot in the story and even more on the VT podcast when he talks about it. Skol!

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on a jam-packed edition of the show after a holiday weekend. The weather was perfect all weekend for the state amateur baseball tournament, and Reusse took advantage with a trip to Jordan. Reusse and Rand also got into Minnesota Star Tribune colleague Mark Craig's excellent piece on former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer in which Zimmer spared nobody in recalling the ending in Minnesota. It didn't make Zimmer look very good, but it was compelling reading. Plus thoughts on the Twins, who course-corrected with two straight wins, and the Gophers volleyball team's upset of No. 1 Texas.

Is Chad believing that Attorney General Keith Ellison isn't thinking about running for Hennepin County Attorney in 2026 after the conversation at the State Fair last Friday? We open the hour with that topic before discussing the Mike Zimmer interview in the Star Tribune over the weekend from Mark Craig. Plus, Mary McGuire of FOX9 joins to talk about many memories she has of fun at the Park Tavern, the horrible tragedy, and her connection to one of the victims.

Star Tribune football writer Mark Craig joins Henry Lake to discuss the honest, shockingly at times, interview he had with former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer about his time in Minnesota, bad feelings Zimmer still carries, and getting back into coaching with the Cowboys.

Star Tribune football writer Mark Craig joins Henry Lake to discuss his interview with former Vikings coach Mike Zimmer. Plus, Henry talks about Disney pulling ABC, ESPN and their other channels from DirecTV and his opinion that cell phones should not be allowed anywhere near classrooms.

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 secondary is looking like with less than a month before Week 1.

Star Tribune football guru Mark Craig on the history of mock drafts, McCarthy, Turner, Kwesi, and the incredible success story that is the NFL.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio   Supported by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Twill by Scott Dayton (https://www.twillmn.com/) TSR Injury Law (http://www.TSRTime.com) & Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/)

Star Tribune football guru Mark Craig on the history of mock drafts, McCarthy, Turner, Kwesi, and the incredible success story that is the NFL.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio   Supported by Aquarius Home Services (https://aquariushomeservices.com/) Twill by Scott Dayton (https://www.twillmn.com/) TSR Injury Law (http://www.TSRTime.com) & Chu Vision Institute (https://www.chuvision.com/)

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 and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com) are on hand to do it. So, tune in to the VT Breakdown and check it out.

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.com) to break it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 take a look back at Kwesi's record in free agency. Perhaps it will give us a guide to his way forward. The Vikings have some cap space. How is Kwesi going to use it? Tune in and check out our thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, also answers for the Browns sweeping top awards. Plus some Super Bowl and Kirk Cousins talk.

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 agents on their roster, so expect a lot of change this offseason. We will break that down. Tune in and let the speculation begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from oblivion, chances are slimmer than ever that Kirk is heading to San Fran for a coach-and-QB reunion. So, let's talk about it. Tune in to the VT Breakdown podcast and check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Viking, and safety Harrison Smith's Hall of Fame case. Then Andrew goes solo for some mailbag questions.

Free agency is long off, and the NFL Draft even longer, but the discussion begins now. And the fellas at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory and purplePTSD and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com) are here to hammer it all out. Tune into the podcast and check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman previews the 2023 regular season finale between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. To start, Tim is joined by Mike O'Hara to break down the key matchups for Vikings at Lions, including Cam Sutton vs. Justin Jefferson and Kerby Joseph vs. Nick Mullens. After that, Mark Craig from the Minneapolis Star Tribune calls in to discuss all things Vikings after the last matchup between these two teams in Week 16. To wrap things up, Lions breakout safety Ifeatu Melifonwu sits down with Tim to discuss his uptick in playing time, his transition from cornerback to safety and how the Lions are planning to corral Justin Jefferson on Sunday. Stay tuned for postgame coverage of Lions-Vikings following Sunday's game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vikings entered the game in position for postseason play (if the season ended then) despitelosing their QB1 last week, and this win certainly doesn't change that prospect. With twobackup quarterbacks who showed poise, efficiency and promise in a season that was formerlytotally off the rails, suddenly the 5-4 Vikings have something going for them. And we here atthe Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (Joe Oberle, senior writer at vikingsterritory.com andpurplePTSD.com and Mark Craig, NFL and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune andstartribune.com) are here to talk about it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We won't bail them out at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (we being, Joe Oberle from vikingsterritory and purplePTSD and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune). We will hold the offense's feet to the fire (even though wideout Justin Jefferson was on the sidelines on Sunday) and implore them to improve quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vikings are officially in trouble because after a season of close games, good luck and fortunate bounces of the football going their way, the opposite it is happening and the Vikings aren't good enough to overcome those bounces. And we (Joe Oberle from vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune and startibrune.com) are here to discuss it all on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk Cousins had one of his worst games as a Viking, yet still threw for two touchdown passes to Justin Jefferson. The defense struggled to put much pressure on the rookie QB Bryce young early, but a number of Brian Flores blitzes, several great plays by Smith and a couple of Marcus Davenport sightings perhaps will stave off the trade Cousins and tank for Williams talk for at least a week. We will have something to say also--(Joe Oberle from vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune and startibrune.com—on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast. There is plenty to unpack in this first win and plenty to fear in this next game coming down the pipe—so tunie in and check it out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is always a new way to win a football game—or if you happen to be affiliated with the Minnesota Vikings (a player, coach or fan), a new way to lose one. Joe Oberle and Mark Craig talk about how the Vikings 0-3 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They outplayed the Eagles for parts of the game but once again fumbled, stumbled and bumbled away a winnable game. That makes it seven turnovers in the first seven quarters of the season. Mark Craig and Joe Oberle talk Vikings 0-2 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vikings are a third of the way through their preseason games and one half of the way through their two joint practices with the Tennessee Titans, so what do we know so far? Joe Oberle and Mark Craig talk 1st preseason game and what to expect for game 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After much speculation, we finally have the answer to how Danielle Hunter will handle Minnesota Vikings training camp and his unique contract situation. He has reported to camp, but he won't participate. So let's break that down, how we got here, and continue with the Everyman series!WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT?Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnflFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

After much speculation, we finally have the answer to how Danielle Hunter will handle Minnesota Vikings training camp and his unique contract situation. He has reported to camp, but he won't participate. So let's break that down, how we got here, and continue with the Everyman series! WANT MORE DAILY MINNESOTA VIKINGS CONTENT? Join me on Patreon! https://patreon.com/lukebraunnfl Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

There is plenty of fodder to talk over—including the number of hits he received last season (the most), how much the game means to Cousins on and off the course and his relationship with his new head coach Kevin O'Connell. Joe Oberle, senior writer for vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com, joins Mark Craig, Vikings writer and NFL Insider from the Star Tribune and startribune.com to hash it all over on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is indeed much planning to do around these games—and much analysis to do around the schedule (who'd have ever thunk it) and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune joins Joe Oberle from the vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com to do just that on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast. Tune in and check it out. You must start planning where you will be watching the 2023 Vikings games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vikings have to do something, and we are to divine that for you at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast. Mark Craig from the Star Tribune is publishing his mock draft and will reveal what is coming on Thursday night and who he thinks is heading to TCO Performance this summer. Expected the unexpected—not just from Kwesi, but from Joe Oberle's reactions to anything Craig has to say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former head coach Mike Zimmer said: “You can never have enough cornerbacks.” At least that's what Joe Oberle, senior writer for Vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com believes. You will have to tune into the VT Breakdown podcast to find out where the Star Tribune NFL Insider/Vikings writer Mark Craig comes down on the new acquisition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss takeaways from defensive coordinator Brian Flores' introductory press conference on Wednesday. Then the Star Tribune's Mark Craig joins to talk about Jared Allen missing the final cut for the 2023 Hall of Fame class, and Andy Reid's excellence.

So do we here at Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast (well not as much as Kwesi and KOC). Joe Oberle from VikingsTerritory and purplePTSD and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune and startribue.com are here to analyze everything those other two guys do until the start of next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Mark Craig, NFL insider and Vikings writer for the Star Tribune and startribune.com, the defensive line is exactly where the Vikings should begin to rebuild the defense in the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is fair game for this team, as they figure out how to compete at the next level. And we at the Vikings Territory Breakdown Podcast are here to discuss it. The Star Tribune's Mark Craig joins VT and purplePTSD writer Joe Oberle as they try to figure out the Vikings' next move and talk about the divisional round games and the last three games of the NFL season. Stop by and check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

But no matter. The Vikings finished the season 13-4 and are onto the playoffs, hosting the New York Football Giants in a Wild Card tilt next Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. We saw them a few weeks ago when the Vikings squeaked by the G-Men on a walk-off, 61-yard field goal by Greg Joseph, so there is plenty to preview about this big game. We will have it all for you here on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast with Joe Oberle from VT and purplePTSD and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune. Tune in and see how everyone around here is pretty happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of that happened in the game against the Packers. So, they need to flush this one and get back to work before the trip to the Windy City. Meanwhile, we at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast Joe Oberle and Mark Craig are back to work to break down this mess at Lambeau and look at what comes next for the Vikings. Tune in and check out what will be an exciting final week to an already amazing 2022 regular season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no explanation for this madness, although we will attempt to give one on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast. Mark Craig from the Star Tribune joins Joe Oberle from Vikingsterritory and PurplePTSD, who will put forth their best good faith effort to understand and then explain this and the whole season, for that matter. The bottom line is that the Purple is 11-4, 2022 NFC Division champs (King of the North!) and headed back to the playoffs. They have three games remaining to ensure a couple of those games could take place at U.S. Bank Stadium. Expect even more bananas action to ensue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thus, we have the bandwagon jumping. Well, the hosts of Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast did not jump off the bandwagon—Joe Oberle from Vikingsterritory and purplePTSD is still riding high, while Mark Craig from the Star Tribune and startribune.com was never on it. But we both will be on hand to discuss it all on the VT Breakdown podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vikings started fast, built an early lead, fell asleep during the third quarter and then hung on late to preserve a one-score victory (27-22). It was solid early and exciting late and it appears there are two ways to look at how the Vikings now have won nine of their 10 victories. You could either say they know how to win close ballgames and are good enough to get the job done in dramatic fashion each week or you could say they are lucky to have the second-best record in the NFL and are not ready to make a deep dive into the post-season. Or you could say it's a little of both—and Joe Oberle (from vikingsterritory and purplePSTD) and Mark Craig (from the Star Tribune and startribune.com) will take up that discussion on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all knew the Vikings would play better against the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving Night than they did against the Dallas Cowboys four days prior. They couldn't have played worse. We feared they might only just compete and then finally lose a close, one-score game to an inferior team. They were due for that. We hoped for another last-minute Purple victory and didn't care how we got it. In the end, the Vikings made another dramatic, fourth-quarter comeback, requiring all facets of their team to chip in to secure it. And we got it with an exciting 33-26 win. Of course, this all must be discussed. Mark Craig from the Star Tribune joins Joe Oberle from vikingsterritory.com and purplePTSD.com to do jus that on the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast. Who are these Vikings? They seem to exist on the edge of resilience in close games and egg-laying in the face of equal or better opponents. They benefit from good luck while having some bad calls go against them. They play great at times in ways that give their fan base hope and then flop so epically that the ghosts of failures past rise up like zombies through the turf. We will discuss it all and preview what's next, as the New York Jets fly into town in a week. Tune in and check it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Vikings, fresh off a thrilling win in the “best game of the season” laid such a big egg on Sunday it can easily be considered the worst game of the season. Well, we here at the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast are anxious to join them. Joe Oberle from the VikingsTerritory and purplePTSD and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune will be on hand to stick a fork in the past game and grab a spoonful of Patriots preview. Tune-in and check it out. Here's hoping that Vikings fans experience a great Turkey Day and Night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Vikings came home from London and played a very good half of football against the visiting Chicago Bears until (presumably) the jet lag kicked in—forcing them to hold on for a 29-22 victory. The win vaulted them to 4-1 and solo possession of first place in the NFC North. That is great news, no mistake, but there is plenty for us to be concerned about given the Vikings' penchant for close, one-score football games. So, we (myself, Joe Oberle from VikingsTerritory and purplePTSD, and Mark Craig from the Star Tribune and startribune.com) are here to break it down for you. The VT Breakdown podcast fellas will point a sharp-focused lens on the current Vikings situation. Tune in and check out where we think the Purple will go next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have to win these kinds of games in the NFL, because the Vikings have certainly lost them. They need to get better quick, however, or the games will all be like this—two of them already have. So, what must do next? Joe Oberle from Vikings Territory and purplePTSD.com and Mark Craig of the Star Tribune will be on hand to do just to discuss it. Tune into the Vikings Territory Breakdown podcast and get the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman returns after the Lions' big win over Washington to preview the Week 3 road trip to Minnesota. Tim starts with a recap of the news and notes from this week of practice, including injury updates on cornerback Amani Oruwariye and defensive lineman John Cominsky. After that, Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune breaks down what went wrong for the Vikings on Monday night and what Minnesota's players and coaches are expecting from the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Following Mark's game preview, Tim gives you his five Key Matchups for this week, presented by BetMGM. Next, recurring guest and defensive captain Michael Brockers stops by to chat with Tim about the defensive line's performance through two weeks, what Aidan Hutchinson and John Cominsky have done for that group and the atmosphere at Ford Field this season. To wrap things up, Lions defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor joins the show to talk about Appalachian State, making the team as an undrafted free agent and raising his twin boys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by Mark Craig, owner/operator of https://www.facebook.com/MJC-Excavating-100411195807159/about/?ref=page_internal (MJC Excavating) out of Ontario. Mark tells us about making the switch from farming to owning an excavating business. https://my.captivate.fm/Sweat & Grime (Sweat & Grime)https://www.instagram.com/sweatandgrime/ ( ) is a podcast created for the skilled trades, hosted by the skilled trades. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor.