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How did the Vikings resolve Danielle Hunter’s situation with a relatively modest contract restructure? Was it really his demand to be the “highest-paid defender” as previously reported by NFL Media? What are the prospects of the 2021 defense with Sheldon Richardson coming off the bench? What about beyond 2021? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand discuss in the latest Access Vikings podcast.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins didn't convey much insecurity in his first public comments since the Vikings drafted Kellen Mond. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the new quarterback dynamic, a defense under construction, and open up the mailbag to answer your questions about more potential free-agent moves, Aaron Rodgers, and more.

What have we learned about Vikings rookies from spring practices? What are some underrated and overrated storylines? And can you tell the difference between a Stefon Diggs tweet and a Confucius proverb? Andrew Krammer is joined by Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller to discuss. Plus, rookie punter Zach Von Rosenberg — a former MLB pitcher and college football’s oldest player in 2020 — joins Krammer to talk about his path to Minnesota.

What to make of Danielle Hunter's absence from OTAs? And what can we draw from what we did see at the first full practice open to reporters? Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss that and more. Krammer also catches up with ex-Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles on a range of topics, including the current team.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' start to offseason workouts amid the NFL Players Association's fight over rules in the pandemic. They also evaluate the current roster, discuss the Mike Hughes trade, and take your questions.

Can you find a loss on the Vikings' 2021 schedule? Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer, and Michael Rand have some opinions. They discuss this year's first 17-game slate from front to back. Plus, as NFL rookie minicamps get underway, Krammer chats with former St. John's QB Jackson Erdmann about a crazy year chasing his football dreams during a pandemic.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss how interested the Vikings were in Bears quarterback Justin Fields, the outlook at corner where Mike Hughes’ fifth-year option was declined, and they open a post-draft Vikings mailbag to talk O-line and the roster’s strengths and weaknesses.

I'll take quarterback upheaval for $1,000? The NFL Draft provided plenty of quarterback drama for the NFC North, where the Vikings stayed grounded with two picks on the offensive line while also making a statement with third-round passer Kellen Mond. The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer recap a busy weekend.

Star Tribune columnists Patrick Reusse and Chip Scoggins join Ben Goessling for this podcast to share some favorite stories from their years covering the Vikings, from the earliest days of the franchise through Bud Grant's time in charge, how Denny Green reacted to the team passing on Warren Sapp, Brad Childress' pre-draft trip to see Percy Harvin in Florida and more.

The 2021 NFL Draft is unlike any other after only some college football was played, and only some offseason events were held. How did teams adjust? What info may they be missing? What changes could be here to stay? Andrew Krammer is joined by The Scouting Academy's Dan Hatman and NFL Next Gen Stats analyst Mike Band to discuss.