On today’s show, we’re talking about the wild, wacky weekend that previewed the worst cast scenario for 2021: what happens if a COVID-19 outbreak knocks out the quarterback room? The Vikings only had Jake Browning available, and he had an opportunity to audition on a national stage. Also, Bisi Johnson has torn his ACL, so we’ll talk about the impacts of that.

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Kirk Cousins COVID story: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10009392-kirk-cousins-kellen-mond-nate-stanley-placed-on-vikings-covid-19-list

Jake Browning broken down: https://theathletic.com/2745331/2021/08/01/vikings-training-camp-jake-browning-finishes-strong-as-covid-19-outbreak-spotlights-no-2-qb-battle/

Bisi Johnson: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2021/7/31/22603900/bisi-johnson-suffers-torn-acl-out-for-2021-season-minnesota-vikings

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Day 2 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp is in the books, and there are some interesting notes to go over. Oli Udoh's right guard experiment is returning mixed results. Kirk Cousins got the better of the defense in this one, though Harrison Smith got the last laugh. Wyatt Davis is working out at center, which is concerning given the Vikings' history. Finally, Amari Henderson has been waiting for a true chance, but thanks to COVID and a family tragedy, it's been delayed. Now, the gloves are off.

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Day 2 recap: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-training-camp-recap-day-2-kirk-cousins-struts-his-stuff

My 53-man roster: https://zonecoverage.com/2021/minnesota-vikings-news/luke-braun-and-nick-olsons-pre-camp-53-man-roster-projections/

Amari Henderson: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2021/5/16/22439146/minnesota-vikings-to-sign-cb-amari-henderson-mini-camp

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The Minnesota Vikings 2021 training camp is underway, and we've already got interesting nuggets. Who's playing, who's limited, who is nowhere to be found? Plus, a look at Nate Stanley, who wasn't the Golden Boy most quarterbacks end up being. And we'll look at Patrick Peterson, who carried on the legacy of his father and became the superstar cornerback he always wanted to be.

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Training camp recap: https://www.vikings.com/news/oli-udoh-training-camp-observations

Nate Stanley: https://omaha.com/sports/iowa/iowa-s-new-qb-nathan-stanley-flew-under-radar-before/article_37c9f7fa-31a9-506e-b651-2048de09dd89.html

Patrick Peterson: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2016/01/14/arizona-cardinals-patrick-peterson-destined-greatness/78787208/

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On today's show, we're doing the 53-man roster before camp. This is always a fun one where we get the most wrong, but also have the easiest time learning from it. We'll also talk about the news & notes from the start of camp, including some injury notes, Rick Dennison's demotion, and more from Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer's comments

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Updated story from Courtney Cronin on Rick Dennison: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31898321/minnesota-vikings-name-phil-rauscher-new-o-line-coach-due-covid-19-protocols-rick-dennison-team

Spielman's presser: https://www.vikings.com/video/spielman-on-o-line-coaching-changes-progress-of-rookie-class-kicker-competition-

Zimmer's presser: https://www.vikings.com/video/zimmer-i-m-excited-about-this-team-and-like-where-this-group-is-heading

Full 2021 Minnesota Vikings roster prediction:

QB: Kirk Cousins, Jake Browning, Kellen Mond

RB: Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Kene Nwangwu, CJ Ham

WR: Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Dede Westbrook, Olabisi Johnson, Ihmir Smith-Marsette

TE: Irv Smith Jr., Tyler Conklin, Brandon Dillon

OT: Brian O'Neill, Rashod Hill, Christian Darrisaw, Oli Udoh

iOL: Garrett Bradbury, Ezra Cleveland, Wyatt Davis, Mason Cole, Dakota Dozier

DT: Michael Piercre, Dalvin Tomlinson, Sheldon Richardson, Armon Watts

DE: Danielle Hunter, Stephen Weatherly, D.J. Wonnum, Patrick Jones, Janarius Robinson

LB: Anthony Barr, Eric Kendricks, Nick Vigil, Troy Dye, Chazz Surratt, Cameron Smith

CB: Patrick Peterson, Cameron Dantzler, Mackensie Alexander, Bashaud Breeland, Harrison Hand, Kris Boyd

S: Harrison Smith, Xavier Woods, Camryn Bynum, Josh Metellus

K/P/LS: Greg Joseph, Turner Bernard, Britton Colquitt

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Twitter Tuesday mailbag! Will the Vikings trade for a pass rusher? What's with Jaylen Twyman being waived? And plenty of other talkers.

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Jaylen Twyman story: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2021/7/26/22594230/minnesota-vikings-waive-jaylen-twyman-make-room-dede-westbrook

Patrick Peterson's marketing: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patrick-peterson-hopes-vikings-will-try-to-acquire-cardinals-chandler-jones-not-surprised-by-trade-request/

Aaron Rodgers latest: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31890729/green-bay-packers-craft-list-concessions-entice-aaron-rodgers-return-least-one-more-season-sources-say

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The Vikings had a jam-packed weekend as training camp approaches. Rick Dennison is (likely) out as O-Line coach after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine. We'll talk about what to make of that. Also, the months-long courtship of Dede Westbrook has come to a conclusion as he signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. We'll talk about Westbrook's path to the NFL, his place on the Vikings, and how the WR3 position shakes out now.

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Rick Dennison out: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31869652/rick-dennison-minnesota-vikings-assistant-refusing-covid-19-vaccine-sources-say

Yes, that's legal: https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210601/eeoc-says-employers-can-require-covid-19-vaccination

Vikings sign Westbrook: https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-sign-former-jaguars-wr-dede-westbrook

Westbrook's sordid past: https://tulsaworld.com/sports/college/ou/twice-arrested-on-domestic-violence-complaints-ou-s-dede-westbrook-took-a-complicated-route-to/article_85efbaf5-3041-536e-a6d7-d5b46dfc9081.html

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On today's show, we'll chat about the NFL's new COVID memo (sigh) and a storytime triple-header. Kyle Hinton's a military man, much like someone he will likely be practicing against. Josh Metellus's career was tied at the hip to two other Michigan Wolverines from the same high school. And Mackensie Alexander's work ethic blows everyone else's out of the water. Here's where it came from.

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NFL COVID memo: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-covid-19-outbreaks-unvaccinated-players-forfeit-cancelled-game

Kyle Hinton: https://www.cjonline.com/sports/20200425/vikings-make-hintonrsquos-nfl-dream-come-true

Josh Metellus: https://mgoblog.com/content/flanagan-family-how-devin-bush-josh-metellus-and-devin-gil-found-second-home

Mackensie Alexander: https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/struggles-of-immigrant-parents-drive-clemson-s-mackensie-alexander-to-chase-american-dream/article_c6f7aaa4-f253-5047-b975-7bf5867b5655.html

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If the NFL had an expansion draft, who would I protect? Danielle Hunter and Justin Jefferson are the easy answers, but who next? Eric Kendricks? Brian O'Neill? Dalvin Cook? Someone else? Then, we'll talk about Sheldon Richardson and learning lessons the hard way, as well as KJ Osborn's creative ways of getting noticed in a highly saturated process.

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Hot Garrett Bradbury 'ganda: https://zonecoverage.com/2021/minnesota-vikings-news/why-vikings-fans-should-be-higher-on-garrett-bradbury/

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Do you know why Dakota Dozier is bad? Not if he is bad, we all have the same answer to that, but why he is bad. What mistakes does he make, specifically, that separate him from better players? And that tells us what the openings are for Wyatt Davis. Davis's strengths line up well with Dozier's weaknesses. We'll also talk about how Wyatt Davis got to the NFL in the first place.

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Wyatt Davis's connection to Ohio State: https://theathletic.com/683548/2018/11/29/how-ohio-state-stole-wyatt-davis-and-the-delicate-balance-it-now-faces-with-offensive-line-change/

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On today's Twitter Tuesday, we'll talk a little bit about Michael Pierce and his (minor!!!!) calf injury. We'll also talk about some possible Vikings outcomes and a lot of talk about Mike Zimmer's coaching.

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Michael Pierce injury: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2021/7/19/22583546/michael-pierce-calf-injury-minnesota-vikings

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