Podcast appearances and mentions of Shamar Stephen

On today's show, Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL)and Patrick Chiotti (@Patrick Chiotti) discuss the proposed rule changes regarding jersey numbers by the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos proposal for eliminating onside kicks, is there any traction for these proposals passing?   Cody discusses the Denver Broncos decision to release Nate Hairston yesterday and them planning on re-signing him today New Broncos defensive lineman Shamar Stephen met with the Denver media to talk about his decision to sign with the Broncos, his fit in Vic Fangio's defense and more Cody and Patrick then discuss two of the upcoming proposals made to the NFL's competition committee regarding expanding the jersey numbers various position groups can wear, how much would Brett Rypien charge Jerry Jeudy to get the number four, and why the NFL needs to test out the Broncos proposal for opting for a 4th and 15 option instead of an onside kick.  Follow the host on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CodyRoarkNFLSubscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Audacy for daily exclusive Denver Broncos news, content, and coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL)and Patrick Chiotti (@Patrick Chiotti) discuss the proposed rule changes regarding jersey numbers by the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos proposal for eliminating onside kicks, is there any traction for these proposals passing?   Cody discusses the Denver Broncos decision to release Nate Hairston yesterday and them planning on re-signing him today New Broncos defensive lineman Shamar Stephen met with the Denver media to talk about his decision to sign with the Broncos, his fit in Vic Fangio’s defense and more Cody and Patrick then discuss two of the upcoming proposals made to the NFL’s competition committee regarding expanding the jersey numbers various position groups can wear, how much would Brett Rypien charge Jerry Jeudy to get the number four, and why the NFL needs to test out the Broncos proposal for opting for a 4th and 15 option instead of an onside kick.   Follow the host on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CodyRoarkNFL Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Audacy for daily exclusive Denver Broncos news, content, and coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL), Mario Vetanze (@MileHighMario) and Patrick Chiotti (@Patrick Chiotti) discuss the Denver Broncos adding depth to their defensive line, analyzing Daniel Jeremiah’s selection for the Broncos with the 9th pick in his latest mock draft, and a look at Notre Dame LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.   Cody, Mario, and Patrick discuss the Broncos addition of Shamar Stephen who spent a majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings and whether or not this is a move for a camp body or for positional depth. Does this move signify how the Broncos feel about the depth in this year’s DL Draft class? NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his latest mock draft and has the Broncos selecting an offensive tackle with the ninth overall pick -- is the pick a reach for the Broncos or is it a move that will pay dividends in a year or two? Cody, Mario, and Patrick debate. While the Broncos have many options in this year’s NFL Draft, one prospect that stands out to Cody is Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB from Notre Dame. Cody, Mario, and Patrick talk about his potential fit in Vic Fangio’s defense and would he be a rewarding option with the ninth pick?   Follow the host on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CodyRoarkNFL Subscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Audacy for daily exclusive Denver Broncos news, content, and coverage Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL), Mario Vetanze (@MileHighMario) and Patrick Chiotti (@Patrick Chiotti) discuss the Denver Broncos adding depth to their defensive line, analyzing Daniel Jeremiah's selection for the Broncos with the 9th pick in his latest mock draft, and a look at Notre Dame LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.   Cody, Mario, and Patrick discuss the Broncos addition of Shamar Stephen who spent a majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings and whether or not this is a move for a camp body or for positional depth. Does this move signify how the Broncos feel about the depth in this year's DL Draft class? NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his latest mock draft and has the Broncos selecting an offensive tackle with the ninth overall pick -- is the pick a reach for the Broncos or is it a move that will pay dividends in a year or two? Cody, Mario, and Patrick debate. While the Broncos have many options in this year's NFL Draft, one prospect that stands out to Cody is Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB from Notre Dame. Cody, Mario, and Patrick talk about his potential fit in Vic Fangio's defense and would he be a rewarding option with the ninth pick?  Follow the host on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CodyRoarkNFLSubscribe: Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and Audacy for daily exclusive Denver Broncos news, content, and coverageSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings have released Shamar Stephen, clearing $3.75 million in cap space for 2021. They also declined to tender or re-sign anyone but Rashod Hill. That includes Ifeadi Odenigbo and Mike Boone, pending restricted free agents. Plus, Patricia Traina of Locked On Giants stops by to talk Dalvin Tomlinson. Finally, Danielle Hunter's malcontent has hit the mainstream media. So let's talk about the situation and what it means.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Join our Bracket Challengehttps://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?groupID=3624947Follow Patricia: @Patricia_TrainaFollow the show: @LockedOnVikingsFollow the host: @LukeBraunNFLJoin the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFLSubmit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://forms.gle/dYMqkjgsMExZVR8V7Shamar Stephen: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/16/vikings-release-shamar-stephen/Patricia's Dalvin Tomlinson article: https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/news/new-york-giants-2021-unrestricted-free-agent-primer-dalvin-tomlinsonDanielle Hunter: https://theathletic.com/2451761/2021/03/15/sources-minnesota-vikings-star-danielle-hunter-unhappy-with-current-contract/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about everything that happened on Day 2 of free agency's "legal tampering period," including a surprise exit from Ifeadi Odenigbo. After a day of sitting on the Dalvin Tomlinson signing, how are we viewing it? Why we like Tomlinson as a player but have to wonder about the price tag and now that Shamar Stephen's become a cap casualty, who's next up on the DLine? Does Danielle Hunter's social media mean anything? Plus the Bears signed Andy Dalton and while your podcast hosts can laugh at them, Vikings fans can't look down upon the sorry Bears. And fan questions, including about Mackensie Alexander's potential return.

The Vikings have released Shamar Stephen, clearing $3.75 million in cap space for 2021. They also declined to tender or re-sign anyone but Rashod Hill. That includes Ifeadi Odenigbo and Mike Boone, pending restricted free agents. Plus, Patricia Traina of Locked On Giants stops by to talk Dalvin Tomlinson. Finally, Danielle Hunter's malcontent has hit the mainstream media. So let's talk about the situation and what it means. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Join our Bracket Challenge https://fantasy.espn.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/2021/en/group?groupID=3624947 Follow Patricia: @Patricia_Traina Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://forms.gle/dYMqkjgsMExZVR8V7 Shamar Stephen: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/16/vikings-release-shamar-stephen/ Patricia's Dalvin Tomlinson article: https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/news/new-york-giants-2021-unrestricted-free-agent-primer-dalvin-tomlinson Danielle Hunter: https://theathletic.com/2451761/2021/03/15/sources-minnesota-vikings-star-danielle-hunter-unhappy-with-current-contract/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Riley Reiff was cut and now dominoes are starting fall on the offensive line. How will it change the look of the line, the free agency and draft strategies, and the results? Does Ezra Cleveland get his start at left tackle? He drafted as one, but has yet to take the snap there that any fans have seen. Does Brian O’Neill get moved over to left tackle. He’s coming up on an extension and we know left tackles get paid more than right tackles do. Do the Vikings try and get Orlando Brown Jr? Darren Wolfson confirmed earlier in the week that the Vikings had talked to the Ravens about what it would take. What about the guard positions? The Vikes needed a left guard, but if Cleveland moves to tackle, they will need two. Dominoes are falling and we don’t know yet where it will end up. What are your guesses? The Vikings have managed through the some key cuts of Kyle Rudolph and Riley Reiff to get under the cap and are sitting around $8M below it. That doesn’t give them room for any splash type free agents though. Do they need one or two? If they do, who is next to be released or traded? Shamar Stephen would clear a few, but the big fish would be if Anthony Barr was traded. That again would affect draft and free agent strategy. There might be some extensions like to Harrison Smith to free up a bit, but we aren’t talking chunks like a Barr trade, or even a Cousins trade could generate. This next week should tell us a lot. …Like the the biggest question of all… Are the Vikings an ascending team, just treading water, or worse, a descending team? Welcome to your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst Two Old Bloggers.  Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket Network’s newest show with Darren @KickassblogVike and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the state of your Minnesota Vikings as they continue making offseason decisions… Riley Reiff is the latest to get cut freeing up money to get the Vikes under the cap. Other cuts, trades, renegotiations and even signings have happened and more are on the way.   “It’s time for Viking Hot Takes. The FAST MOVING Minnesota Vikings Talk Show. We’ve got Eric Thompson from the Daily Norseman. We’ve got Flip Mazzi from Climbing the Pocket. SO Buckle Up, protect your kneecaps and Let’s GO!” Flip asks: 1. Now that Riley Reiff has been released, what's your plan for the Vikings OL? 2. How is Shamar Stephen the 8th highest paid Minnesota Vikings right now? 3. Imagine you're the Vikings Front Office. What are you telling Free Agents to entice them to join the Vikings in 2021? Eric asks: 1. Now that Riley Reiff has been released, how do you want to see the Vikings spend the cap money they freed up? 2. Which current player on the roster is the best candidate for restructuring or extending their contract? 3. Does the return of Stephen Weatherly put less emphasis on the Vikings finding edge rushing help in the draft and free agency? #Vikings #VikingHotTakes #CTPN #ClimbingThePocket #LetGetLive Fan with us!!! Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi, Eric Thomson @eric_j_thompson and Dave @Luft_Krigare producing a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Coller is joined by brilliant X's and O's analyst Ted Nguyen from The Athletic to talk about how the Vikings should build their defense and even potentially add some more modern elements after what we saw last year with offenses going wild. Ted talks about why there's an argument for drafting a cornerback despite the Vikings' need on the D-line and how quarterbacks and being bunched into game managers and volatile QBs that could have extreme highs and lows. 

Are Andre Patterson and Eric Kendricks just gassing up their teammate, or is there something to their comments? We'll talk about the strange COVID-19 false positive incident of Sunday, and spend the show breaking down Shamar Stephen. Patterson and Kendricks have spent a lot of breath on defending Stephen's "invisible" contributions, but we can look at the tape to see if they show up. And while there's some merit to defensive tackles opening things up for linebackers, that doesn't comprise the whole of their duties. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Roman Go to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first order of ED treatment. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL The false COVID positives story: https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2020/08/23/nfl-has-77-apparently-false-positive-covid-19-tests-from-lab Kendricks and Patterson's comments: https://www.vikings.com/news/shamar-stephen-training-camp-impact-felt-far-beyond-stat-sheet Shamar Stephen vs Detroit: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1297741862640291841 Shamar Stephen vs San Francisco: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1297768176906690560 What's Happening To Locked On NFL? https://twitter.com/stefondiggs/status/1100822121884934145 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Andre Patterson and Eric Kendricks just gassing up their teammate, or is there something to their comments? We'll talk about the strange COVID-19 false positive incident of Sunday, and spend the show breaking down Shamar Stephen. Patterson and Kendricks have spent a lot of breath on defending Stephen's "invisible" contributions, but we can look at the tape to see if they show up. And while there's some merit to defensive tackles opening things up for linebackers, that doesn't comprise the whole of their duties.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Door DashRight now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON.RomanGo to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you'll get fifteen dollars off your first orderof ED treatment.ManscapedGo to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men's below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order.Follow the show: @LockedOnVikingsFollow the host: @LukeBraunNFLThe false COVID positives story: https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2020/08/23/nfl-has-77-apparently-false-positive-covid-19-tests-from-labKendricks and Patterson's comments: https://www.vikings.com/news/shamar-stephen-training-camp-impact-felt-far-beyond-stat-sheetShamar Stephen vs Detroit: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1297741862640291841Shamar Stephen vs San Francisco: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1297768176906690560What's Happening To Locked On NFL? https://twitter.com/stefondiggs/status/1100822121884934145 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The PJ Hall thing didn't work out, but I have some scorchers about what will elsewhere. We'll go over the P.J. Hall failed physical as well as the other various roster notes. Most of the show will be about the 53-man roster prediction, focusing on the trenches today. Will Aviante Collins make the team? What do we do with Rashod Hill, or Brett Jones? And on the defensive line, I have hot takes about Armon Watts, Shamar Stephen, D.J. Wonnum and Kenny Willekes. I actually change my mind on stuff in real-time in this episode, so come listen to my process!Follow the show: @LockedOnVikingsFollow the host: @LukeBraunNFLP.J. Hall details: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29597349/vikings-raiders-trade-nixed-pj-hall-fails-physicalRoster roundup: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2020/8/4/21354889/justin-jefferson-brian-cole-ii-activated-covid-19-list-armon-watts-added-minnesota-vikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The PJ Hall thing didn't work out, but I have some scorchers about what will elsewhere. We'll go over the P.J. Hall failed physical as well as the other various roster notes. Most of the show will be about the 53-man roster prediction, focusing on the trenches today. Will Aviante Collins make the team? What do we do with Rashod Hill, or Brett Jones? And on the defensive line, I have hot takes about Armon Watts, Shamar Stephen, D.J. Wonnum and Kenny Willekes. I actually change my mind on stuff in real-time in this episode, so come listen to my process! Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL P.J. Hall details: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29597349/vikings-raiders-trade-nixed-pj-hall-fails-physical Roster roundup: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2020/8/4/21354889/justin-jefferson-brian-cole-ii-activated-covid-19-list-armon-watts-added-minnesota-vikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And stories about Harrison Hand, Oli Udoh and loyalty.Follow the show: @LockedOnVikingsFollow the host: @LukeBraunNFLHarrison Hand: https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/harrison-hand-has-been-a-big-part-of-temple-football/article_808bb52c-c602-594a-9974-fc6b730f0037.htmlOli Udoh: https://www.startribune.com/mobile-mountain-immense-vikings-draft-pick-oli-udoh-tries-to-make-the-leap-from-nigerian-immigrant-to-the-nfl/509727632/?refresh=truedf%20vArif's James Lynch article: https://theathletic.com/1799786/2020/05/11/james-lynch-vikings-defensive-line-what-the-data-tells-us/Seth Walder double team tracking: https://twitter.com/SethWalder/status/1211716762762395649 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Eric Eager and Nick Olson join Jayson Brown to discuss COVID-19, draft strategies, positional learning curves, and rebuilding. To start the episode, Eric helps us to under the “drastic” or “extreme” response to COVID-19 in North America. Eric helps us to understand that the multiplicative nature of COVID-19’s infectiousness poses a great danger to the healthcare system. By practicing social distancing and improving cleanliness, we can flatten the curve which gives healthcare systems the ability to effectively treat people as needed Next up, Nick challenges the conventional wisdom that the Vikings should address their worst starters in the opening rounds of the draft. While Pat Elflein and Shamar Stephen are among the worst starters at their respective positions, getting better at cornerback, especially after Xavier Rhodes was released, and wide receiver will likely net us more wins overall. Eric builds on Nick’s point by pointing to recent work at Pro Football Focus by Mike Renner and Timo Riske letting us know why we should address needs in free agency and how learning curves can delay the returns when drafting talented players. Eric also reminds us that the best Vikings draft picks in recent memory weren’t needs based picks citing Randy Moss, Adrian Peterson, Robert Smith, and Daunte Culpepper. Nick Olson’s reasons for optimism in 2020 Coaching Kirk Cousins Young Stars Front Office Eric gives us a run down on his article in which he discusses year over year defensive performance and then talks about how the Vikings can apply those principles to field a strong defense in 2020. Will the Vikings be rebuilding in 2020?  Vikings QB of the Future? Anthony Gordon Tyler Hundley Jalen Hurts Josh Love Read Eric’s work Offensive Line Fragility - https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-how-fragile-are-offensive-lines-pass-protection Best Defensive Play-callers - https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-ranking-the-nfls-top-defensive-play-callers-2 Watch the best mock draft of all-time: https://youtu.be/_mB08IMnz9I  Listen to Eric on the PFF Forecast:  https://www.podcastone.com/the-pff-forecast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the NFL season winds down, Odds and Ends heats up. Mike is joined by a very special guest: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Russell discusses the Seahawks big year, the emergence of his teammates, and what he focuses on during his MVP-caliber season. All of this and some personal stories from Russell's Wisconsin connection. Then, Minnesota Vikings DT Shamar Stephen comes on to discuss the Vikings tremendous defense and what they have to prepare for with their huge home game versus the rival Green Bay Packers this Monday night.   Make sure to follow Odds and Ends' YouTube channel!

The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are live from Fleet Farm in Lakeville for the Toys For Tots event! Vikings Defensive Tackle, Shamar Stephen joins, and Lou Nanne calls in!

The FAN's Dan Barreiro and JG are live from Fleet Farm in Lakeville for the Toys For Tots event! Vikings Defensive Tackle, Shamar Stephen joins, and Lou Nanne calls in!

The FAN's Paul Allen and Eric Nordquist are live from the TCO Performance Center in Eagan to preview the big Vikings-Seahawks Monday Night Football matchup and more!

The FAN's Paul Allen chats with Shamar Stephen from the TCO Performance Center in Eagan all about the upcoming Vikings-Seahawks matchup.

The FAN's Paul Allen chats with Shamar Stephen from the TCO Performance Center in Eagan all about the upcoming Vikings-Seahawks matchup.

The FAN's Paul Allen and Eric Nordquist are live from the TCO Performance Center in Eagan to preview the big Vikings-Seahawks Monday Night Football matchup and more!

  Good morning Horners! Game day is here for the Vikings vs Falcons and the guys at Good Morning Gjallarhorn has you covered in only the way GMG can. Which of course is through humor, opinions and analysis… And as Ted would say, not always good, but always fun.   We start the your dive into the game with reports of Stefon Diggs having missed a practice and list with a hamstring injury. Hopefully it is nothing and he’s over it [there is word that he will play]. We would hate to see something like drag on. If either Diggsy or Adam Thielen are out for any extended periods of time, the opposing defenses will blanket the healthy WR and probably to the detriment of the offense. That lead to the question of who will be the WR3? Will Olabisi Johnson get the job, Chad Beebe, or newcomer Josh Doctson? If Bisi grabs it, can he hold on? We’ll find out plenty during the game.   Speaking of injuries, Dalvin Cook looks to be 100% healthy. Hopefully he stays that way especially with the emphasis by Mike Zimmer that he wants to run the ball more. If the offensive lines can open up some running room for him, it will be a good day and should help take the pressure off of Kirk Cousins. The Falcons are hoping for the same for Devante Freeman. If the vaunted Zimmer defense has problems against the run, it will be advantageous for Matt Ryan and Julio Jones to open things up when they are not worried about a run defense. That leads into the pass rush having to make up the difference. Hopefully [and it is game 1, so hope is high], the combination and rotation employed by Andre Patterson does the trick. This will be our first real opportunity to compare this year’s Shamar Stephen to last season’s Sheldon Richardson.   The best quote of the show was a comment by Drew after Ted thought that we should win. He said, “the old pessimistic bastard is coming around for once.” Ted replied, “Hit me up Sunday night.” Come on Ted. let the hope be with you!   We did some game predictions including Ted with Jeanna Thomas over at the Falcoholic. Guesses with good outcomes from Alexander Mattison, Kyle Rudolph and Danielle Hunter. So what are your predictions? We want to hear in the comments. Then enjoy Dave as he summoned his inner John Madden. It was fun. Go Vikings! Let’s win the the game! SKOL!   Like, subscribe, and rate us on your favorite podcast aggregator. Then shout SKOL!    As always, enjoy the watch and listen! BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle. Subscribe below: Click here for iTunesClick here for StitcherClick here for iHeartRADIOClick here for YouTubeClick here for Google Play MusicYou can follow GMG hosts Dave at @Luft_Krigare and Ted at @purplebuckeye. Unfortunately, Drew is behind the power curve and doesn’t have a Twitter handle… yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Horners! We have the Vikings versus Seahawks game reaction and recap on this episode of “GMG In The Raw.” You can watch and listen to how Ted Glover, Drew Bunting, and Dave Stefano react immediately following the game. Dave even took copious notes blowing Drew's mind away in the process. Kirk Cousins was showing some mobility, a good thing. We like that! We wanted to see a better running game, better run defense and see fewer wide receivers being open against that defense. These things were still there and we wondered could it be because the Minnesota Vikings were running their base, or bland defense, stuck in a simple zone scheme, could it be because Linval Joseph and Shamar Stephen weren’t playing, or just that it's the preseason and head coach Mike Zimmer doesn't want to show anything? Drew noted that when the second team defense comes in, they show more fire and that the level of excitement goes up in the stadium. “Their energy jumps.” Ifeadi Odenigbo did an outstanding job all night. Cameron Smith blitzed but whiffed on the sack. The scariest point of the evening came on the offense when Alexander Mattison had his leg bent in a very awkward position. All of us thought with Vikings fan dread, that he was going to be injured on that play, but he got back up and continue to play just fine. We've noted how he seems to get stronger as the game goes on. Oh, and what a night Boone had! We felt he secured the RB3 spot with that performance, and Zimmer liked his special teams play even more. Kyle Sloter had a very good game. We discussed why he should relieve Kirk Cousins as the QB2 in this week's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Both Dave and Drew were adamant that he earned that look, but Ted wasn't as convinced. He still thinks that Sean Mannion did nothing to lose his QB2 status. Yes, he threw the pick 6, but he drove down the field and scored on the next series. We are all to use to the team laying down after something as adverse as of miss-ran route that results in a pick and causing a huge swing in the scoring. After seeing the game Dave doesn’t think Sloter’s status has to do with the games. It has to do with practices and what support he brings to the rest of the QBs in the support role. He may be too inexperienced to see and help, at least in Zimmer’s mind. You'll have to listen to catch the rest of the GMG impressions on players like Kaare Vedvik, Dan Bailey, Matt Wile, Brandon Zylstra, and Dru Samia. Lastly, the guys think Dave should die his beard purple for week one. Should he? Like, subscribe, and rate us on your favorite podcast aggregator. Then shout SKOL!  As always, enjoy the watch and listen!  BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle. Subscribe below: Click here for iTunesClick here for StitcherClick here for iHeartRADIOClick here for YouTubeClick here for Google Play MusicYou can follow GMG hosts Dave at @Luft_Krigare and Ted at @purplebuckeye. Unfortunately, Drew is behind the power curve and doesn’t have a Twitter handle… yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Defense is very volatile from year to year! Shamar Stephen is not Sheldon Richardson Is the defense getting old? Regression Alert? Mike Zimmer is the exception to the rule re: defensive regression Vikings defensive adjustments are very strong for the Vikings Zimmer is the MVP of the Vikings defense Danielle Hunter continues to improve Mackensie Alexander became a premier slot corner Anthony Harris > Andrew Sendejo Q: Why is defense so difficult to sustain? A: Quarterbacks!?! “Defenses are often a combination of the offenses the face.” A lot of defensive efficiency is related to turnovers. Vikings were last in the league in fumble recovery rate in 2018 Ranking the Positions by ImportanceCBEdgeSLBIDL Depth is more important at CB than Edge Vikings are one of the most top-heavy rosters in the NFL Is Holton Hill being overrated? Zimmer doesn’t ask too much of his players Eric talks Vikings - https://youtu.be/z1XL9W-MRbM Do the Vikings have the worst defensive line in the NFC North? Linval Joseph the worse NT in the division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Horners! Every once in a while, we open the show to listener questions, and today on GMG we do just that. We open the show talking about Minnesota Vikings running back Khari Blasingame. "Who?" You will have to listen to find out. 1. The greatest playoff game in Vikings history. Was it the Minneapolis Miracle, or was it in 1987 against the San Francisco 49ers? 2. Michael asks us who will emerge as the offensive team leader and can it be Garrett Bradbury? 3. Daily Norseman’s own, Just_Rob asks will Dru Samia compete for the starting job and who will be the surprise veteran cut? 4. What if there is a surprise trade? The guys here dream of Trent Williams who is very disappointed with the Redskins. 5. We return with Just_Rob asking if Kyle Sloter is undiscovered GOAT and is the Sloter-mania real? 6. The great Manbear Pigg asks if Chad Beebe or Brandon Lylstra be able to take the WR3 slot? A great discussion ensues including Jordan Taylor, Dillon Mitchell, and previous WR3s Jarius Wright and Aldrich Robinson. 7. Ryno asks who's going to step up and be the 3T defensive tackle? Shamar Stephen comes to the top of the list, but also discussed was Jaleel Johnson, Jalyn Holmes, and even Hercules Matta’afa. 8. The kind and wonderful Mary asks us which 3 rookies are we most excited to watch. Ted, Drew and Dave give their answers. We end the show with a couple of Ted stories about how he was recruited to play college ball, and they include a great Don Glover quote. This and many other things in the show will have you laughing loudly, so listen at work and drive your fellow employees nuts, or listen wherever you feel free to bust up laughing. Like, subscribe, and rate us on your favorite podcast aggregator. Then shout SKOL!  As always, enjoy the listen!  BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle. Subscribe below: Click here for iTunesClick here for StitcherClick here for iHeartRADIOClick here for YouTubeClick here for Google Play MusicYou can follow GMG hosts Dave at @Luft_Krigare and Ted at @purplebuckeye. Unfortunately, Drew is behind the power curve and doesn’t have a Twitter handle… yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't get points for completion.Follow the show: @LockedOnVikingsFollow the host: @LukeBraunNFLRoc Thomas: https://www.twincities.com/2019/07/22/vikings-waive-rb-roc-thomas-sign-guard-tiano-pupungatoa-from-river-falls/Tiano Pupungatoa: https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2018/12/13/tiano-pupungatoa-south-dakota-state-jackrabbits-north-dakota-state-bison-fcs-playoffs/2276821002/Shamar Stephen thread: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1151632252868026368?s=21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You don’t get points for completion. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Roc Thomas: https://www.twincities.com/2019/07/22/vikings-waive-rb-roc-thomas-sign-guard-tiano-pupungatoa-from-river-falls/ Tiano Pupungatoa: https://www.argusleader.com/story/sports/college/south-dakota-state-university/2018/12/13/tiano-pupungatoa-south-dakota-state-jackrabbits-north-dakota-state-bison-fcs-playoffs/2276821002/ Shamar Stephen thread: https://twitter.com/lukebraunnfl/status/1151632252868026368?s=21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many, it simply starts as a childhood game.Follow the show: @LockedOnVikingsFollow the host: @LukeBraunNFLShamar Stephen: http://mineolaamerican.com/2015/02/former-chief-an-nfl-standout/Jalyn Holmes: https://theozone.net/2017/11/tough-love-jalyn-holmes-either-ohio-state-homeless/Isaiah Wharton: https://scarletknights.com/news/2018/11/15/football-isaiah-wharton-ironman.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For many, it simply starts as a childhood game. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Shamar Stephen: http://mineolaamerican.com/2015/02/former-chief-an-nfl-standout/ Jalyn Holmes: https://theozone.net/2017/11/tough-love-jalyn-holmes-either-ohio-state-homeless/ Isaiah Wharton: https://scarletknights.com/news/2018/11/15/football-isaiah-wharton-ironman.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning Horners! The old men got back together to discuss the Minnesota Vikings effort so far in free agency. The show, due to its recording date, does not include last night signing of free-agent guard Josh Kline, but does everybody else. Video Edition Starting out with the re-findings of CJ Ham, Mat Wile, Dan Bailey, and of course Anthony Barr and his sensitive stomach. The team did also tender Anthony Harris and Rashod Hill. The team also got the 2017 band back together resigning Shamar Stephen who spent a year away with the Seattle Seahawks. The biggest loss so far, being with Sheldon Richardson. We wish the big man well. We take a funnier look at what has transpired, because why not? There is humor to be found everywhere so we try to take advantage of it. We acknowledge the absolute master skills of the Vikings Wizard, Rob Brzezinski. Without him, the team would be a whole lot worse shape. We finished the show with a rapid-fire section guaranteed to have you amazed. Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL! As always, enjoy the watch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Adam and Tyler discuss the return of Anthony Barr and Shamar Stephen, the departures of Easton, Compton, Murray, Richardson and the restructure and return of Everson Griffen, Matt Kalil's new employment status, Waynes and the trading block, Sendejo to the Eagles, Teddy back to NO, more free agency, OBJ trade and so much more!

On this edition of the Wobcast, vikings.com's Mike Wobschall and Chris Corso recap the first few days of free agency for the Vikings and the signings of LB Anthony Barr and DT Shamar Stephen. Hear from Barr, Stephen, Vikings GM Rick Spielman and Head Coach Mike Zimmer and much more.

On this edition of the Wobcast, vikings.com's Mike Wobschall and Chris Corso recap the first few days of free agency for the Vikings and the signings of LB Anthony Barr and DT Shamar Stephen. Hear from Barr, Stephen, Vikings GM Rick Spielman and Head Coach Mike Zimmer and much more.

On this episode of Morning Joes, Kirby O'Connor, Managing Editor of purplePTSD.com and host of the new 'Vikings on the Clock' podcast on purpleTERRITORYradio.com stops by to talk all the free agency madness, including Anthony Barr, Shamar Stephen, Andrew Sendejo, Cap Space and his thoughts on the draft (and a lot more)... Brought to you by Gray Duck Vodka!

On this episode of Morning Joes, Kirby O'Connor, Managing Editor of purplePTSD.com and host of the new 'Vikings on the Clock' podcast on purpleTERRITORYradio.com stops by to talk all the free agency madness, including Anthony Barr, Shamar Stephen, Andrew Sendejo, Cap Space and his thoughts on the draft (and a lot more)... Brought to you by Gray Duck Vodka!

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are wading into the offseason by making a few cuts, bringing back old friend Shamar Stephen, and saying goodbye to Anthony Barr. We recap all the moves as well as chat about the Purple's tight cap situation with our resident capologist Zack Moore (@ZackMooreNFL). All that and more "CUT EVERYONE" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: http://purpleftw.com/itunes SKOR North: https://www.skornorth.com/tag/andy-carlson/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FGlIOB1EyR8Ubut71HDla?si=mB2l8dmZQeC0U_nlz3pA-w Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ivvcg4ohg4tprswcn6g2yy3w3u4 PodcastOne: http://www.podcastone.com/purple-ftw Stitcher: http://purpleftw.com/stitcher iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Purple-FTW-Podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Xt29Fi1ES6C1fEtWFUFIw?sub_confirmation=1 Bookmark us on Amazon & show some love! http://purpleftw.com/amazon Music for the Purple FTW! podcast is created by & produced by deeB. To hear more of his tracks, check out http://soundcloud.com/deeb #MinnesotaVikings

On this episode of Morning Joes, Kirby O'Connor, Managing Editor of purplePTSD.com and host of the new 'Vikings on the Clock' podcast on purpleTERRITORYradio.com stops by to talk all the free agency madness, including Anthony Barr, Shamar Stephen, Andrew Sendejo, Cap Space and his thoughts on the draft (and a lot more)...Brought to you by Gray Duck Vodka!

This week, Adam and Tyler discuss Tom Johnson, Shamar Stephen and Jeremiah Sirles leaving in free agency, compare Kirk Cousins to every other starting QB in the league, discuss Mike Zimmer's comments about Sharrif Floyd and talk about the investigation into Eagles fans behavior during and before the NFC championship

After each week of NFL football games for the 2017-2018 season, the Heads 'N Tales podcast will be posting an episode dedicated to injuries and health & safety topics surrounding the NFL. Specifically we will talk about possible prevention strategies, the rulebook, equipment and other injury buzz around the league.  My co-host and strategist for these episodes will be one of my closest friends, Josh Boyd (hence the J in "JK"..I'm the K...).  Josh and I grew up playing baseball together. Josh was a division-1 center fielder for Monmouth University and experienced his fair share of injuries throughout his career.  Although Josh never played organized football, the dude flat-out knows the game of football and undoubtably knows more about the ins-and-outs of the sport better than I do from both a fan and x's & o's perspective.  Our intention for these episodes is to spark conversations around topics that are usually brushed under the rug or only minimally covered in the hopes of making football and all sports safer for the athletes who play them.   You are currently looking at the show notes for THE 2017-18 DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS! DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF INJURIES & PLAYS: EAGLES 15, FALCONS 10 SANU DREW AN UNWARRANTED UNNECESSARY ROUGHNESS PENALTY NEAR THE GOAL LINE. Most Instagram comments voiced this being a clean hit and we agree. Is this an example of why the NFL should implement the NCAA targeting rule? We understand there are different implications, but definitely food for thought. DEVONTA FREEMAN FALCONS RB, PLAYED THE END OF THE SEASON WITH MCL AND PCL SPRAINS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.   vaughn mcclure@vxmcclure23   Falcons RB Devonta Freeman played the end of the season with MCL and PCL sprains in his right knee. ``I hope I don't have to,'' Freeman said of the possibility of having offseason surgery. Freeman emphasized that the injuries had nothing to do with his... http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-40015327-4 … 9:42 PM - Jan 13, 2018    1515 Replies      107107 Retweets      137137 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   I preach constantly that Devonta Freeman's running style is not how a running back maximizes career longevity, but he might be on to something.   Josh and I discuss why Freeman's running style might be calculated... PATRIOTS 35, TITANS 14 LAADRIAN WADDLES, NEW ENGLAND OT, KNEE     Ryan Hannable   ✔@RyanHannable   LaAdrian Waddle, who left Saturday's game with a knee injury, just walked through the Patriots locker room. Didn't have any limp or brace. 3:41 PM - Jan 15, 2018    55 Replies      6464 Retweets      220220 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   View image on Twitter   Allan Bell, Jr.   ✔@AllanBell247   Report: Optimism low regarding injury to Patriots right tackle LaAdrian Waddle:http://247nfl.co/2mAv5fS #TENvsNE 1:21 AM - Jan 14, 2018    Replies      Retweets      22 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   MARCUS MARIOTA, TENNESEE QB, QUAD INJURY   Bobby Koch@RekedFantasy   Making excuses for bad play calling is not a good lookhttp://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22090928/marcus-mariota-suffered-quad-injury-affected-mobility-new-england-patriots … 2:58 PM - Jan 14, 2018 Mariota injury forced Titans to alter schemes A first-quarter quad injury limited Marcus Mariota's mobility, forcing the Titans to change some of their schemes during Saturday's 35-14 loss to the Patriots. espn.com    Replies      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   Mariota has been banged up his whole career so far. Broken leg in 2016. hamstring, knee and shoulder this year. Can mobile QB's be a teams QB for the long haul? Cam Newton seems to be the exception. JACK CONKLIN, TITANS RT, TORN ACL View image on Twitter   Allan Bell, Jr.   ✔@AllanBell247   Jack Conklin got rolled up, Eric Decker could tell immediately trying to get people off him. #TitanUp 8:43 PM - Jan 13, 2018    11 Reply      22 Retweets      11 like Twitter Ads info and privacy   Click tweet below for video:   civildiscourse@Keenevoter Replying to @CalebCalhoun and 3 others   Watch the video. Titans player pushes patriots player into Conklin. How is that the Patriots fault?http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000906036/Jack-Conklin-leaves-game-with-apparent-injury-after-being-rolled-up-on … 1:12 PM - Jan 14, 2018 Jack Conklin leaves game with apparent injury after being rolled up on Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Jack Conklin gets injured after being rolled up on and leaves the game. nfl.com    11 Reply      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   JAGUARS 45, STEELERS 42 LEONARD FOURNETTE, JACKSONVILLE RB, ANKLE, SEEMS FINE... Click tweet below for video:   Kevin Saum@ksaum37   Leonard Fournette limps off field after 10-yard catch http://fw.to/mLkzsgZ  8:09 PM - Jan 16, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette limps off field after 10-yard catch Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette limps off field after this 10-yard reception. nfl.com    Replies      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy       Bleacher Preacher / Sports@BleachrPreachr   Rub some dirt on it, Leonard... #NFLPlayoffs #JAXvsPIT #Fournette 2:12 PM - Jan 14, 2018    11 Reply      33 Retweets      88 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy     David J. Chao, MD   ✔@ProFootballDoc   No boot is key (& expected). Chronic ankle injury allows @_fournette quick recovery and good to go #JAXvsNEhttp://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/profootballdoc/sd-sp-pfd-leonard-fournette-ankle-afc-championship-0114-story.html … https://twitter.com/eric_adelson/status/952975020195766275 … 9:42 PM - Jan 15, 2018 Fournette's injury not new, which is why he finished game and will play vs. Patriots Jaguard running back Leonard Fournett should be effective against Patriots in the AFC Championship game. sandiegouniontribune.com    11 Reply      44 Retweets      99 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   Also, apparently okay after being in car accident today:  15 Jan NFL Network   ✔@nflnetwork "You ain't doing nothing but fueling the fire."@Nate13Burleson: If you come at the Patriots, you best not miss. : @gmfb pic.twitter.com/XBYYCEfZdj   jamessox42@jamessox421   So speaking of the Pats, guess you heard Fournette was in a small car accident. Everyone is okay and the driver above was not ticketed. It’s almost like flags in Foxboro. pic.twitter.com/8I0CTND2WN 4:53 PM - Jan 16, 2018    Replies      Retweets      likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   PAUL POSLUSZNY, JAGUARS LB,  ABDOMINAL INJURY   The Jaguars Wire   ✔@TheJaguarsWire   REPORT: #Jaguars LB Paul Posluszny playing through a painful core injury, may require surgery afterward. https://usat.ly/2EIu1gF  11:01 AM - Jan 14, 2018 REPORT: Paul Posluszny playing through a painful core injury, may require surgery afterward One thing that has never been questioned about Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny is his toughness, and that will especially be the case Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Per NFL … jaguarswire.usatoday.com    22 Replies      33 Retweets      22 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   K. Saum doppelganger?  DANTE FOWLER, JACKSONVILLE DE, SHOULDER INJURY (DID NOT RETURN)   z-#Sacksonville   ✔@Jaguars   INJURY UPDATE: DE Dante Fowler Jr. has a shoulder injury and is QUESTIONABLE to return. 3:39 PM - Jan 14, 2018    1010 Replies      3535 Retweets      108108 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   TASHAUN GIPSON, JACKSONVILLE S, FOOT (DID NOT RETURN)   Football Radio Show@footballrs   Tashaun Gipson suffered foot injury Sundayhttp://jacksonville.com/sports/jaguars/2018-01-13/jaguars-notebook-receivers-get-involved-timely-plays … 10:20 AM - Jan 15, 2018 Jaguars Notebook: Receivers get involved with timely plays PITTSBURGH – The Jaguars’ receivers combined for six catches in Sunday’s 45-42 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not a hefty number, but the impact of those receptions played a big part in the... jacksonville.com    Replies      Retweets      11 like Twitter Ads info and privacy   ANTONIO BROWN'S COMEBACK:     bo@Bo_knows_Lanham   on fourth down, with the game on the line, getting held the entire way down the field, antonio brown makes the touchdown catch, best of all-time 3:45 PM - Jan 14, 2018    1414 Replies      119119 Retweets      406406 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy       Sports Degens@TheSportsDegens   Welcome back Antonio Brown with the one handed touchdown grab #HereWeGo #NFLDivisionalRound #JAXvsPIT 2:09 PM - Jan 14, 2018    Replies      11 Retweet      33 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy     Michael David Smith   ✔@MichaelDavSmith   Antonio Brown, playing through the flu and a torn calf: Seven catches, 132 yards, two touchdowns. One of the things I hate in the playoffs is when a good performance gets overlooked because it came in a losing effort. Brown was great today. 4:28 PM - Jan 14, 2018    1313 Replies      167167 Retweets      301301 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   VIKINGS 29, SAINTS 24 ANDREW SENDEJO, MINNESOTA S, CONCUSSION...APPARENTLY DOING BETTER.     Sports Illustrated   ✔@SInow   Scary moment for Andrew Sendejo. 6:47 PM - Jan 14, 2018    3535 Replies      8484 Retweets      169169 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy   SHAMAR STEPHEN, MINNESOTA DT, KNEE The injury occurred on the play below.  You can see Shamar start to go down at the bottom of the screen...but not really...     Def Pen Sports@DefPenSports   tipped... PICKED! Anthony Barr comes up with the second interception on Drew Brees today #SKOL 5:50 PM - Jan 14, 2018    Replies      11 Retweet      11 like Twitter Ads info and privacy   MARCUS WILLIAMS MISSED TACKLE Was this a result of being afraid to draw a penalty? Not seeing what he hits? Josh and I think everyone needs to cut Marcus some slack. Funny Titanic Version of the play below (Sound On)  JAGS VS. PATRIOTS PREVIEW VIKINGS VS. EAGLES PREVIEW ***Keep the Heads 'N Tales Instagram story on your radar going into this weekend to cast your vote on who you have for the upcoming playoff games***

This week on Bleeding Purple Podcast, Adam and Tyler discus the incredible ending to the Vikings 29-24 victory over New Orleans, concerns going into next week regarding the secondary, Shamar Stephen, Sendejo, Hill on the Oline, the Special teams and then get back to the greatest play in the history of the Minnesota Vikings. To end things, they discuss the Eagles and the matchup in Philly for the NFC crown.

Sam Ekstrom details the reemergence of Shamar Stephen, reports on the latest Vikings' practice news and explains why the current rookie class may not be as strong as last year's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices