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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss encouraging signs from the Vikings' preseason opener and a wild week at training camp. (2:00) What's up with Everson Griffen missing practice? (11:00) A state of the offensive line update, after a reporter's injury rant. (13:00) Krammer isn't panicking about the O-line after Kirk Cousins' strong start in Denver. (19:00) The Jaguars are in town for joint practices. (24:00) On Dalvin Cook. (30:00) Mike Hughes getting rare high praise from Mike Zimmer. (37:00) Your Twitter questions on trades, NFL rules, linebackers and quarterbacks.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Mark Craig preview the Vikings' preseason opener in Denver on Saturday. (2:00) First, an update on Nick Easton's "not good" injury situation. (5:00) The Case Keenum revenge game. (8:00) Laquon Treadwell, Sheldon Richardson and the most intriguing players to watch. (14:00) A tale from Kirk Cousins. (20:30) Mark was in Canton, and reviews Randy Moss' Hall of Fame induction. (34:30) Who's the next Viking to go in? Are we watching any HoFers right now?

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Chip Scoggins discuss Stefon Diggs' contract extension and the impact on the roster. (2:00) Ben has the details on Diggs' five-year, $72 million extension. How does it stack up to other WRs in the NFL? (7:00) How does this impact Anthony Barr's pending free agency? (12:00) What about the underpaid Adam Thielen? (17:00) The financial puzzle is at the cost of the Vikings' "middle class" on the roster. (25:00) Kirk Cousins has the "pieces in place." (30:00) Your Twitter questions on Trae Waynes, Nick Easton and Dalvin Cook.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the passing of Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano and the opening of training camp. (1:00) Sparano's legacy and impact on Vikings. (6:00) Center Pat Elflein starts camp on PUP. (10:00) Revisiting Joe Berger's impact and how it'll be missed. (19:00) Each of us has a top question that needs answering in camp. (27:00) Newcomers to watch (not named Kirk or Sheldon). (33:00) Your Twitter questions, including Sheldon Richardson, O-line coaches and tacos.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand recap the Vikings offseason following the end of a three-day minicamp in Eagan. (3:00) The State of the Offensive Line. (8:45) How's Kirk Cousins looking? (13:30) Anthony Barr focused on refining pass-rush moves. (18:30) Kickers! (22:00) Laquon Treadwell, Kendall Wright and the receiving corps. (28:00) Under-the-radar guys to watch. (31:30) Your questions, including on Nick Easton, Marcus Sherels and tacos.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo and the connection that helped lead to quarterback Kirk Cousins. (0:30) First, Anthony Barr is back with an insurance policy. (6:30) Ben on DeFilippo's influences and how early he targeted Cousins. (13:30) Observations from OTAs and legitimate camp competitions. (30:00) Star Tribune NFL writer and Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig joins to talk Adrian Peterson's candidacy. (44:00) Your Twitter questions and the CF statement of the week.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand lead off with Anthony Barr's absence from voluntary practices this week. (2:00) Barr's rare no-show comes as he enters a contract year while two other NFL players tore knee ligaments in OTAs. (12:30) Brian Robison should be a celebrated Viking. (19:00) Observations from one OTA practice open to reporters. (25:00) National anthem policy. (33:00) Your Twitter questions, including the O-line and best fictional quarterback in a movie.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand recap the Vikings' 2018 NFL draft class with a few 'projects.' (5:00) Is drafting CB Mike Hughes at No. 30 overall an indictment on Mackensie Alexander? (13:00) Does trading up for kicker Daniel Carlson signal end for Kai Forbath? (20:00) Vikings continue to show confidence in 'culture.' (25:00) Vikings pick up Trae Waynes' fifth-year option. (30:00) Your Twitter questions on right guard, running back and linebacker depth.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' options with the 30th-overall pick on Thursday night. (2:00) At the end of the round, there's little fortune telling. (13:30) With high-priced defenders and Kirk Cousins, cheap contributors (draft picks) are all the more important. (17:00) Ranking the remaining extensions left for Vikings after Eric Kendricks signed a five-year deal. (25:00) Schedule takes! (30:00) Your questions on O-linemen, quarterbacks and the draft. (36:30) Dan Hatman, former NFL scout and leader at The Scouting Academy joins the show with insight on the draft process and 2018 prospects.

Ben Goessling and Michael Rand take a look at what the Vikings have done in free agency so far, where they fall in the NFL pecking order, what their draft priorities should be and plenty of other good reader questions.