With over $60 million to spend, the Minnesota Vikings can make their dollar go a long ways in free agency. Our guys unveil their plan. Plus, what did they think of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's comments at the Combine? Get the latest analysis about the Minnesota Vikings offseason, NFL Combine news, and the team's major QB decision.

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not Abdul Carter will be the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and whether or not if it's more important in today's NFL to have a game-changing pass rusher in comparison to other positions. Plus, will Ja'Marr Chase become the NFL's highest paid non-QB this offseason or could there be another player that gets that type of bag and is banning the Tush Push the right move by the NFL and where might players like Harold Landry, Jonathan Allen, and several others play this next season if traded?

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The NFLPA Report Cards are out, and the Vikings got top marks. Zygi Wilf, Kevin O'Connell, and the organization at large seem to have a great beat on how to keep players satisfied and happy to be a Viking. But does that actually generate an advantage?

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Get reaction from Ron Johnson, Reggie Wilson, Julia Daniels and Sam Ekstrom on the quotes from Indianapolis, where Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke on the Vikings' quarterback situation. Plus, which NFL Draft prospects does our group love at the combine, and are the Vikings officially a free agency destination?

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J.J. McCarthy is imminently returning, according to several reports from the NFL Combine. That, plus Kwesi Adofo Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's comments in their Combine pressers, paint an optimistic picture that the Vikings are loudly broadcasting.

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Introducing Tennessee Titans Set to TRADE OUT of Top Pick, Jonathan Allen Trade Request & Travis Kelce is BACK from Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League.

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The Tennessee Titans hold the #1 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft and while there are plenty of players that make sense with the first pick, the Titans are more likely to trade out of the spot than make a selection. Jonathan Allen has been one of the better interior defensive lineman in the NFL the last few years, but now he wants the Washington Commanders to give him some new money. The Commanders have granted Allen permission to seek a trade, but they need to be adding talent, not subtracting. Finally, Travis Kelce's playing status is still up in the air, but according to Brett Veach, Kansas City Chiefs GM, Kelce should return. The question is, can Kelce still make a big impact?

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The Minnesota Vikings have one option with Sam Darnold that everyone can't stop talking about - the tag and trade. But I don't think it's so great of an idea. Here's why. Plus, I break down listener submitted hot takes.

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Introducing Shedeur Sanders WON'T THROW at NFL Combine, Giants Matthew Stafford Choice & New York Jets Trade Up from Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League.

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The NFL Combine kicks off this week and all eyes will be on the top quarterback prospects, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, but it appears neither will do on-field work including throwing drills. While it is a bummer to fans, it should not be viewed as a negative against the players' draft stock. However, teams may factor it into their decisions and teams like the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets will all have to decide whether grabbing a veteran or making a move up in the NFL Draft is the right decision at quarterback. The Giants may have to decide between a rookie or Matthew Stafford.

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Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is reportedly on the trade block -- could the Minnesota Vikings take a stab at the veteran? Also, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell will speak at the NFL Combine on Tuesday -- what will they say? Plus, more free agency talk, combine preview, and draft prospect discussion on the latest Minnesota Football Party with Arif Hasan, Luke Inman, Luke Braun and Sam Ekstrom.

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The Los Angeles Rams have allowed Matthew Stafford to seek a trade partner. Could that trade partner be the Vikings? I'm not so sure - but let's give this devil its due.

Arif's sportsbook article: https://www.wideleft.football/p/how-often-do-betting-markets-get

BR Listicle: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25162785-top-trade-packages-matthew-stafford-rams-allow-qb-talk-nfl-teams

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