Flip and Eric on Viking Hot Takes are preparing to talk about the NFL Draft for your Minnesota Vikings. However, they're not willing to do it in the normal way that you’ve heard so far. There are some very interesting questions such as how the 2019 draft compares to this last one, especially considering what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did this year. It should be lively. What’s your grade?

Tonight, Flip will battle Eric for the 34th episode of Viking Hot Takes on the Climbing The Pocket channel on Thursday night. In this episode, we’re not following the usual format of the show, we’re changing it up to asking “will the Vikings draft?” for 6 total prospects, 3 each in the 20 minute show:

Flip asks:

1. What’s your grade for the Vikings’ 2019 draft?

2. How does Kwesi compare to the other newly hired GMs?

3. What post-draft FAs should they target?

Eric asks:

1. Who was your favorite Vikings pick of the 2022 Draft?

2. Did the Vikings get enough back in trading down with their division rivals, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers?

3. Is the London game an advantage or disadvantage for the Vikings?

Fan with us!!! Talk with Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi, Eric Thompson @eric_j_thompson, and producer Dave @Luft_Krigare as part of a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production. Also, with our newest partner at CTP, Lake Monster Brewing @LakeMonsterBrew as we venture beneath the surface in search of something unknown and extraordinary. This is both in their wonderful selections and our coverage of your favorite team.

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On Climbing The Pocket’s Vikings Happy Hour, we have Arif Hasan of the Athletic and founder of Norse Code on Daily Norseman. He joins the guys to talk about the Minnesota Vikings and how he thinks they did in the NFL Draft. Arif started what has been known as the Consensus Big Board. This has provided a more accurate indication of where evaluators and projector-type boards and the variances of specific players are. How did the Vikings do this year against that board? Did they reach, get significant value, or a combination of both? What do you think? Check out the other topics for the show below.

Grab your favorite Lake Monster Brewing beer or any other drink and join Arif, Matt, Ryan, and Dave in this Vikings Happy Hour!

Discussion topics tonight for episode 054:

— Intro

— What are you drinking?

— Recap the NFL Draft

— How do we feel about the trades within the division and overall?

— Boosted OL?

— Any surprises on who could make the 53 from Day 3/UDFA?

— Are you going to the New Orleans Saints game in London? 

— What does Arif have coming up?

Fan with us!!! Our guest is Arif Hasan @ArifHasanNFL of the Athletic @TheAthletic at @TheAthleticMIN and the Daily Norseman’s Norse Code. The regulars: @Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, Ryan Ortega @sportsguyry, and Producer Dave @Luft_Krigare enjoying another @LakeMonsterBrew. This is a @Climb_ThePocket & @DailyNorseman production. The show's Twitter handle is @VikingHappyHour. 

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald review the 2022 Minnesota Vikings draft class and the in-draft maneuvers of first-year general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

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With the 2022 NFL Draft now in the rearview mirror, the focus shifts to understanding how the Minnesota Vikings selections will help the team both tomorrow and moving forward. Join host Tyler Forness and producer Dave as we begin a four-part series breaking down the NFL Draft. In this episode, we will be discussing first-round pick S Lewis Cine and the overarching thoughts on this draft class. You won't want to miss this, so join us live at 9 ET / 8 CT.

The draft class:

Rd 1 / pick 32 (32) Lewis Cine, Georgia S

Rd 2 / pick 42 (10) Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson CB

Rd 2 / pick 59 (27) Ed Ingram, LSU OG

Rd 3 / pick 66 (2) Brian Asamoah, Oklahoma ILB 

Rd 4 / pick 118 (13) Akayleb Evans, Missouri CB

Rd 5 / pick 165 (22) Esezi Otomewo, Minnesota DE

Rd 5 / pick 169 (26) Ty Chandler, North Carolina RB

Rd 6 / pick 184 (5) Vederian Lowe, Illinois OT

Rd 6 / pick 191 (12) Jalen Nailor, Michigan State WR

Rd 7 / pick 277 (6) Nick Muse, South Carolina TE

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald run a 3-round live mock draft simulator for the Minnesota Vikings through Pro Football Focus featuring a rather unexpected outcome in the first round.

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Your Minnesota Vikings have evaluated and weighed the prospects for the NFL Draft. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah held a press conference today where he showed his mastery of saying a lot and of nothing at the same time. Their draft board is set. Rehearsals have been done. Trade scenarios already worked through. All in preparation for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We all don’t know how the board will fall, or the Vikings will select, but here at Climbing the Pocket, we’ll try and divine it through out one and only, full 7 round mock draft. [Unfortunately, which turned into only three contentious rounds.] Who’s your favorite choice? How do you see the Purple drafting? Will cornerback be the first selection for Kwesi and Keven O’Connell? Who will the Vikings draft?

Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket’s and @DailyNorman's "In The Huddle" show with host Jason Brown @brownjayson, Tyler Forness @TheRealForno, Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi, and Jonas Stärk @JonasStaerk. Producer Dave @Luft_Krigare joins us from the truck and enjoys an OUTSTANDING brew from @LakeMonsterBrew.

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We are just three days away from the NFL Draft! It's time to not only talk about the Minnesota Vikings' draft fits, but also how the first round can look. Joining me tonight is Ian Cummings (@ian_cummings_9) of Pro Football Network to break down both his and my final mock drafts of the cycle. We will be discussing why we had certain fits, who might sneak into the first round and potential surprise risers and fallers.

Talking points for tonight’s show: 

— Comparing drafts Tyler vs Ian

— Who will the Vikings select?

— Who will fall?

— Who will rise?

— Who will sneak into round 1?

— Skol Search: mock draft v12.

Fan with us!!! The guest is Ian Cummings @ian_cummings_9 of Pro Football Network @PFN365. Tyler Forness @TheRealForno and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production, and enjoying an OUTSTANDING brew from @LakeMonsterBrew.

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The NFL Draft is just a few days away starting on Thursday. There is very little time left for your Minnesota Vikings to rehearse as many scenarios as possible in the first-ever draft where Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Keven O’Connell are running the show. The previous regime left them with the #12 pick in the first round. Is it high enough to get the player they want? Will they trade down? What if they are stuck in the 12th pick purgatory where their coveted targets are lost and settling for the next guy on the list is a reach?

But first, Dave and Darren start a series on a handful of breakout players that we can expect. Taking a look at certain players who if they take their game to another level in 2022 could give the Vikings a real boost. This could enhance their chances of having a successful 2022 season. Entering his 4th season, and the third time we call for a breakout… Irv Smith Jr. Should he breakout? Yes. Can he stay healthy? He hasn’t the last two seasons, so we will see. From one question to another. With the mad money that is exploding for top wide receivers, what will that mean for the Vikings when they have to pay Justin Jefferson? We’ll take a look and see.

Two Old Bloggers are comprised of Dave and Darren, who both started blogging on the Purple decades ago. They will talk over issues and events in the offseason, so get ready for the Climbing The Pocket and Daily Norseman 2OB commentary and interaction show! Make sure to enjoy your favorite Lake Monster Brewing beverage as well. SKOL!

Theme #1: Breakout player: Irv Smith Jr.

Theme #2: Will Justin Jefferson be a Vikings in 2023?

Theme #3: Stuck in the middle - is it corner or bust?

Join us for your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst Two Old Bloggers and join the conversation! Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket’s & @DailyNorseman’s blogger show with Darren @KickassblogVike and Dave @Luft_Krigare, and enjoy an OUTSTANDING brew from @LakeMonsterBrew.

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Flip and Eric on Viking Hot Takes will be looking at 6 possible prospects that your Minnesota Vikings might actually draft. Looking at who’s available when the Vikings are on the clock, and if and why Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and crew would select them. Will it be right? Will it be prophetic? Watch and find out.

 

Tonight, Flip will battle Eric for the 33rd episode of Viking Hot Takes on the Climbing The Pocket channel on Thursday night. In this episode, we’re not following the usual format of the show, we’re changing it up to asking “will the Vikings draft?” for 6 total prospects, 3 each in the 20 minute show:

Flip asks will the Vikings draft:

1. Trent McDuffie, CB from Washington?

2. Jalen Pitre, S Baylor?

3. Perrion Winfrey, IDL Oklahoma?

Eric asks will the Vikings draft:

1. Derek Stingley Jr, CB from LSU?

2. Jameson Williams, WR Alabama?

3. Jordan Davis, IDL from Georgia?

Fan with us!!! Talk with Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi, Eric Thompson @eric_j_thompson, and producer Dave @Luft_Krigare as part of a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production. Also, with our newest partner at CTP, Lake Monster Brewing @LakeMonsterBrew as we venture beneath the surface in search of something unknown and extraordinary, both in their wonderful selections and our coverage of your favorite team.

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On Climbing The Pocket’s Vikings Happy Hour, we’re live from Lake Monster Brewing with guest Diante Lee of The Athletic. We’ll break down the prospects on the defensive side of the ball and some potential targets for the Minnesota Vikings. Grab yourself a drink and join us! If you are in St. Paul, come and join Matt and Ryan as they do the final tune-in show before the draft day 2 extravaganza at the Lake Monster brewery. 

Grab your favorite Lake Monster Brewing beer or any other drink and join Diante, Matt, Ryan, and Dave in this Vikings Happy Hour!

Discussion topics tonight:

— Intro

— What are you drinking?

— Defensive prospect targets:

DT:

Day 1 - Jordan Davis

Day 2 - Perrion Winfrey

Day 3 - Haskell Garrett

Edge:

Day 1 - Jermaine Johnson II

Day 2 - Nik Bonitto

Day 3 - Tyreke Smith

LB: 

Day 1 - Nakobe Dean

Day 2 - Brian Asamoah

Day 3 - D’Marco Jackson 

CB:

Day 1 - Andrew Booth Jr.

Day 2 - Kyler Gordon

Day 3 - Mario Goodrich 

S:

Day 1 - Kyle Hamilton 

Day 2 - Nick Cross (or if Cross is a day 3 guy, replace Butler with Cross and replace Cross with Jalen Pitre or Kerby Joseph)

Day 3 - Percy Butler 

— What does Diante have coming up?

Fan with us!!! Guest is Diante Lee @DianteLeeFB of the Athletic @TheAthletic. The regulars: @Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, Ryan Ortega @sportsguyry, and Producer Dave @Luft_Krigare enjoying another @LakeMonsterBrew. This is a @Climb_ThePocket & @DailyNorseman production. The show's Twitter handle is @VikingHappyHour. 

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