Daily Norseman: for Minnesota Vikings fans

Antonio Brown Situation Update - Helmet Controversy Vikings trade 2020 5th rd pick to Baltimore for Kaare Vedvik What was Vedvik brought in to do? Is there a long term plan? What does the trade mean for Matt Wile? What does the trade mean for Dan Bailey? Austin Cutting makes the grade. (You were expecting a pun, weren't you?) What is a realistic timetable for solidifying special teams? Saints Recap - Offense looked as good as possible. What now? Seattle at Minnesota - What to look out for in Preseason Week 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antonio Brown creates the most ridiculous headline I've ever read Vikings Training Camp update Is the vikings defense losing a step? Do we expect any new wrinkles or packages with Mike Zimmer's defense? Vikings offense - is it good enough to be giving Mike Zimmer's defense fits? Changing Offense Can Chad Beebe take hold of WR3? Can Garrett Bradbury solidify the offensive line? Vikings defense will have a chance to chase after Teddy Bridgewater Is Marcus Sherels on the roster bubble in New Orleans? Wishing Latavious Murry well (just not against the Vikings) Things to Watch to watch OL performance WR depth charts - Chad Beebe, Dillion Mitchel, et al CB depth charts - Kris Boyd, Jayron Kearse DL rotations - Jaleel Johnson, Jalyn Holmes, DE depth The Cap Wizards - Rick and Rob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Of all the newest additions in Eagan right now: Garrett Bradbury, Josh Kline, Irv Smith Jr...Gary Kubiak should be the newcomer that Vikings fans are most excited to see. Kubiak brings plenty of experience, and therefore plenty of examples for what he’ll bring to Minnesota’s offense.  In this episode @Flipmazzi looks at Kubiak’s recent past and finds players who Kirk Cousins, Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen, Kyle Rudolph, Irv Smith Jr. and Dalvin Cook can clone for 2019. What type of season’s can we expect our skill players to have? Who are the men who have done similar things for Kubiak in the past.  Gary Kubiak produced top ten offenses with Joe Flacco, Matt Schaub, Justin Forsett, Owen Daniels, Joel Dreesen, Kevin Walter, Jacoby Jones etc. Vikings fans need to realize the wave of offensive performance he’s about to bring to Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vikings vs Saints Saints have an emerging defense Marshawn Lattimore Eli Apple Patrick Robinson Cameron Jordan Sheldon Rankins Saints were lacking playmakers other than Michael Thomas Jared Cooks will attack the seam Are the Saints more talented than the Vikings? Sean Payton is one of the best offensive minds in the NFL Drew Brees Old friends  Nick Easton  Teddy Bridgewater Latavius Murray The Saints can beat you alot ways. Best bookend tackles in the league Bridgewater vs Mannion  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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

In this episode: What does a typical day at Training Camp look like? “TCO is like a college campus just for football.” Offensive installation was exclusively under center for the 1st four days of practice More specialized drills on special teams. How has the offense looked? More play action. Moving the pocket. Sideline pass to Stefon Diggs has become a daily occurrence. How has the defense looked? Started slow. Dominant after Zimmer’s callout How does the offensive line look? Josh Kline has been one of the biggest surprises of training camp. “Josh Kline has been outstanding.” They’ve been getting to the second level of the defense consistently. Dalvin Cook looks great in this scheme. How has the offensive line held up in pass blocking? Pass blocking has been more of a mixed bag. Brian O’Neill has done a great job staying in front of Danielle Hunter. Ameer Abdullah stepping up in pass protection. How does our depth look? Ifeadi Odenigbo is a dark horse. Jaleel Johnson has looked good so filling in for Linval J

In this episode: Climbing The Pocket founder, Jordan Reid, joins Jayson Brown to discuss how he turned an anonymous Twitter account into an avenue to chase his dreams of covering the NFL.Prepping for Draft Season in AugustAlways working to get ahead of the curveHow did JR get into writing about football?Shout out to North Carolina Central UniversityThree-year starter at QuarterbackWent right into coaching as a graduate assistantCoached wide receivers, quarterbacks, and running backsHired full-time as a recruiting coordinatorFell in love with scouting as a recruiting coordinatorNFC North Bar Room - shout out to Drew Mahowald and BJ Reidell Micheal Johnson and JR’s Twitter accountI Don’t Hate Sam BradfordClimbing The PocketVikings TerritoryQB1 on YouTubeHow did a boy from North Carolina become a Vikings fan?Randy MossJR’s athletic backgroundSteve McNairThe Draft NetworkWhat JR learned from Laquon Treadwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Myles and Flip are excited to talk Fantasy! Preferred Leagues Standard vs PPR Snake Draft vs. Auction Draft Keepers and the bid waiver system Superflex? How to adjust your draft strategy as a Vikings fan.  Myles gives sage advice on: - Chris Carson - Justin Jackson - Marvin Jones - Christian Kirk - Michael Thomas - Stefon Diggs Should holdouts and suspensions affect your fantasy strategy this year? Which teams do you want shares of? - New Orleans Saints - Kansas City Chiefs - Los Angeles Rams - Cleveland Browns - Los Angeles Chargers Values at each position: - Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo and Dak Prescott - Running Back: Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack - Wide Receiver: Courtland Sutton and Dante Pettis  - Tight End: Chris Herndon and Trey Burton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Around the league storylines. Will Melvin Gordon get a deal? AJ Green injured - 6-8 weeks minimum. Mike Daniels cut and signs with the Detroit Lions. Theo Riddick released - Vikings interested. Giants Receiving woes - CoreyColeman, Sterling Sheppard injuries, Tate Suspension. Possible Treadwell trade target? Vikings Kicking issues arise again... Emergence of Chad Beebe Garrett Bradbury impressing early Healthy Dalvin Cook looks amazing Alexander Mattison running strong Offensive playcalling and scheme - can they make the most of player talent? Holton Hill - Suspended first 8 games - How does that affect camp strategy? Tashawn Bower tears Achilles tendon - Likely gone for year Mike Hughes put on camp PUP - Doesn't necessarily mean missing regular season time DB Depth - Excellent coaching will prove critical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Eager and Nick Olson join Jayson Brown for an in-depth preview of the Vikings offense. In this episode: Vikings Offense Ranking the Positions by ImportanceQBWRLTRTTEiOLRB The 2019 Vikings will be less talented than previous seasons Can Stefanski be as good as Shurmur was calling plays? JDF got a lot of things right? 2018 Vikings had an average passing game but an awful running game (too many concepts) Team built for finesse with athletic OL More play action!!! Shout out to Qadry “The Missile” Ismail #FreeTaylorTaylor Jeff Badet to the rescue? No love for Chad Beebe Adam Thielen is a positional hack / matchup nightmare in the slot Irv Smith Jr. is the key 11 personnel is still king!  Learning curve at TE is very tough. How do the Vikings OL pieces fit the new run scheme? Hidden risk of outside zone runs? Stefanski vs JDF Can Kirk Cousins match 2017 Case Keenum? “When he decides to throw the football in a certain place, there are few better at doing it.” - Eric on Kirk Comparing Washington Kirk Cousins to

John Verros, Injury Coordinator at Sports Information Solutions, joins Jayson Brown to discuss Dalvin Cook’s injury history, Stefon Diggs’ chance to play a full season, when we should see Mike Hughes on the field, and more. In this episode: Who is John Verros?Injury coordinator at Sports Information SolutionsMasters in Kinesiology from the University of MichiganFormer Clinical Rehab Specialist in the University of Indiana Hospital system What is an Injury Coordinator?Collects injury data from every MLB, NCAA, and NFL gameReview every injury using video - “over 95% accuracy rate from the initial diagnosis”Manage injury database Is turf more dangerous than grass?Increase in injuries per snap on turf vs grassNewly installed turf at US Bank Stadium could improve injury outcomes Is “injury prone” a real thing?Yes injury prone is real.Back luck is also a thing. Dalvin CookDalvin has a history of playing through injury (torn labrum at FSU)History of hamstring injuries? Common Causes of Hamstring InjuriesStrength imb

Myles Gorham joins Jayson Brown to talk training camp holdouts, Holton Hill, and players to watch as the Vikings kickoff training camp. News and notes around the league NFL Holdouts (Do these guys deserve the money, what would you pay them?)Melvin GordonZekeMichael ThomasJadeveon ClowneyYannick NgakoueTrent WilliamsHolton Hill 8-game suspensionCheck out Luke’s podcast  Vikings Training Camp Preview Under the radar / Guys who could surpriseJosh KlineBrett JonesTyler ConklinJeff BadetWhat to expect, and what are we looking for from the offense during camp/preseason? Defenses regression? Mr Mankato Predictions - Olabisi Johnson - Dillon Mitchell (Irv Smith) NEW POD ALERT: CTP Fantasy Pod featuring Myles and Flip is on deck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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 Ro

Defensive slide? Andrew Sendejo left to Philadelphia in FA Anthony Barr returns, at a cost we likely weren’t anticipating Anthony Harris at safety *should* be an upgrade over ‘dejo Questions remain at DB Is Xavier Rhodes on the decline? Can Trae Waynes take another step? Can Mack Alexander stay improved enough to warrant a second contract? How does Mike Hughes respond post injury? Where does Jayron Kearse fit into all this? Good news - Mike Zimmer and company are very adept at DB development Special teams Total wildcard Marcus Sherels gone - Who’s returner? Dan Bailey back on low deal - Does he take the job? New special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf, do we improve with him? Kicking Coach Nate Kaeding, what do we gain? Potentially new longsnapper? Feel like we’ll lose at least one game on Special teams due to changes What are we looking for in camp? Right Guard competition Kicking Competition WR3/4 Competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode:Eric Eager and Nick Olson join Jayson Brown to preview the fourth quarter of the 2019 Vikings Season. Detroit Lions Memories of the Golden Tate Flip?Dominating defensive performance by the VikingsMinnesota is a big favorite heading into this gameLions are not good enough to hang with the other teams in the divisionCould the Lions look to move on from Matt Stafford?Is Matt Stafford is actually underrated? Los Angeles Chargers Chargers most talented roster in the NFLAnthony Lynn is underratedChargers favored by over a field goalAnthony Lynn’s in-game decision making is sub-optimalChargers run a slow pace which increases variance Green Bay Packers The Viking should be favored by over a field goalMinnesota is the stronger team per PFF’s Eric EagerLaFleur didn’t elevate the talent he was working with in TennesseeNick doubles down on Packers being more talented than the VikingsDavante Adams is a top-10 WRAaron Jones vs Dalvin Cook   Chicago Bears Bears will suck!3rd least injured team last seasonBe

Good morning Horners! We thought we put out a special episode today, partly to commemorate 50 years ago, and mainly to discuss that rookies report to camp on Monday. 50 years ago today Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon, also 50 years ago the Vikings entered season in which they won the NFL championship. We are going to start hearing and reading stories about the young crop of rookies, that report to camp Monday and will hopefully yield even better results than the team 50 years ago. Ed Brodmarkle of the Skoldiers Podcast joined Dave and Ted on this happy adventure. Discussions ensued over what stories do we expect to see in what Ted calls, "propaganda week?". There will be stories of course over our early draft choices, like how Garrett Bradbury is the second coming of Mick Tinglhoff, Irv Smith Jr and Alexander Mattison should make a difference, along with Dru Samia maybe winning the starting job from Josh Kline similar to how Brian O'Neill did last year, and never giving it back up. We tal

Jordan Reid and Yinka Ayinde join Jayson Brown to discuss Kirk Cousins and recap the 2019 draft ahead of training camp. In this episode:Kirk Cousins in Year 2Kirk Cousin as a .500 QB Chef vs Baker - Mark Schofield’s articleWhat does he need to work on?Thoughts on Arif’s article about Kirk’s best routes?Draft RecapWhich rookies are you most interested to watch in training camp?Which veteran could surprise this upcoming season?Xavier Rhodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good morning Horners! Let's light this candle for today's show.Ted, Drew, and Dave are back again talking Minnesota Vikings football and their own special and unique way. The show promises to be full of laughs, some analysis, and of a couple stories. We are your Daily Norseman morning show. There is a wide range of topics discussed from the soon to be camp battle where young Second Lieutenant Austin Cutting will battle his way to take the long snapping jobfrom Kevin McDermott. Drew may not care so much, but we know Dave does and we suspect you do too. Briefly, Kyle Rudolph's extension provided both money and mentorship to the young Irv Smith Jr. and Ted talked about rubbing oil all over something when thinking about Chad Beebe. Then the gang got into discussions about positions on the team that seem to be thin in depth. Are the positions of the secondary, wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks actually thin? We talked about solid depth in many of the groups, to include the offensive line for the first ti

It’s time to get hyped! Flip celebrates the best moments of the 2018 season, even though some “fans” are trying to pretend there weren’t any. From the fourth quarter explosion in Lambeau Field, to Kevin Stefanski’s beautiful debut at US Bank Stadium, the Vikings had plenty of highlights. Deep ball strikes, critical runs and game-breaking turnovers. Touchdowns. Get comfortable with 2018 and excited for 2019. Get all the purple energy you need, here! Follow the site: @DailyNorseman  Follow the host: @Flipmazzi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coaching Changes Kevin Stefanski OC, Gary Kubiak senior Offensive Advisor Should bring more Running game Gary Kubliak and Klint Kubiak working with QBs should give Kirk Cousins every advantage to take a step Offensive improvements OL Overhaul Riley Reiff - Pat Elflein - Garrett Bradbury - ??? - Brian O’Neill RB Stable injected with life Alexander Mattison intriguing piece Dalvin Cook healthy 2, or even 3 - TE sets Irv Smith Jr. is going to be a beast Kyle Rudolph retained, great 2-TE set Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen will continue to Diggs and Thielen Kirk Cousin’s gotta crush… No more of this folding under pressure narrative, and that’s entirely on him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices