In this bonus episode of Midweek Minnesota Sports, host Erik Ritland talks with Sports Ramble Vikings commentator Mike Coenen. Topics covered include:

- Xavier Rhodes issues?

- Vikings positivity: Thielen, Cook, Diggs

- Will Cousins take the next step?

- Flashy quarterback stats and how the quarterback position has changed

- NFC North: predictions for a fun division that is certainly up for grabs

- “Throw it against the wall” Super Bowl predictions (four different teams picked!)

- Erik’s greatest NFL prediction

- Percentages and Probabilities: Antonio Brown (recorded BEFORE he was cut and signed by the Patriots), Vikings: win division or miss playoffs?, Cousins in prime time, Andrew Luck returning to the NFL?

Thanks for listening. For Erik Ritland's smarmy Minnesota sports commentary, visit the Minnesota Sports Ramble Twitter page.