Notes From The North

Kyle and Sam each give three bold predictions for this upcoming Vikings season.

On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam break down some major what if scenarios from the 8 years of Mike Zimmer. 

This week finishes the mini 2 part series of Kyle breaking down football terminology, this time on the offense. They get into understanding the numbers assigned to personnel, and Kyle gives his suggestions on what the offense could incorporate more of to increase success.

Notes from the North is doing a 2 part mini series where Kyle explains to Sam some of the ins and outs of football terminology. This weeks episode focuses on the defense, and what that means for the Vikings this season.

Kyle and Sam break down the schedule release, highlighting details that are interesting, parts that they like, and parts they have some hesitations about. They wrap up with some hockey talk, highlighting the end of the Minnesota Wild offseason.

Kyle and Sam breakdown the 2022 Draft, discussing their excitement, skepticism, and overall grade, along with some NHL playoff predictions.

The guys have one final pre-draft talk, bringing in draft specialist Josh Frey. Josh shares what he sees are the needs for the Vikings to put around Cousins, the likelihood of a trade, and then gives some predictions for how the draft will go, including one final bold prediction.

Kyle and Sam fire up the PFF mock draft simulator to see how the Vikings draft could play out. They go in with a specific strategy that they may or may not abandon due to unforeseen circumstances. They work in some trades and evaluate what players could realistically fall to each position. 

Notes from the North had the pleasure of welcoming very special guest Christian Stoinev. Best known as a performer on America's Got Talent and many others (listen to find out more), Stoinev dives into giving his thoughts on the Vikings offseason and where he see's this team going. If you need some optimism, be sure to stick around for his predictions at the end. You can find some of Stoinev's past work at PurplePTSD.com

Dan from Purple Pain Forums joins us to discuss the best and worst move of the Vikings free agency period, thoughts on players of interest at the draft, and identifying players on the current roster for some internal improvements.