Vikings Happy Hour

In what is our second take due to technical issues last week, the Climbing The Pocket Network’s and Daily Norseman’s ‘In The Huddle’ crew of various CTP personalities gathers to talk your Minnesota Vikings. Jayson Brown, Myles Gorham, Nick Olson along with the great Flip Mazzi will be there answering your Minnesota Vikings questions and talking draft results. ...And some bonus Justin Jefferson talk. Was he right about Kirk Cousins?

On tonight’s show:

1. They finally addressed QB and not as an immediate need

2. This team loves them some mid round RB & LB

3. Is the OL finally solved?

4. How much of a ? Is DE?

5. WR3

#Vikings, #CTP, #InTheHuddle, #LetsGetLive

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The NFL Draft has concluded and your Minnesota Vikings seemed to change their strategy a bit. How’d they do? 

 

“It’s time for Viking Hot Takes. The FAST MOVING Minnesota Vikings Talk Show. Today, we’ have Eric Thompson from the Daily Norseman. We’ve got Flip Mazzi from Climbing the Pocket. SO Buckle Up, protect your kneecaps and Let’s GO!”

Flip asks:

1. Will Kirk Cousins be a good mentor for Kellen Mond?

2. Who’s your favorite Day 3 pick

3. What MIN game/games are you looking to attend in 2021?

Eric asks:

1. Which draft pick will have the most immediate impact for the Vikings?

2. Who was your least favorite pick of the weekend?

3. What part of the team was most improved by the draft?

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Fan with us!!! Flip Mazzi @Flipmazzi, Eric Thompson @eric_j_thompson and Dave @Luft_Krigare producing a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production.

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings' 2021 NFL Draft selections of Virginia Tech offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw and Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond.

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In this final episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 safety prospects for the draft and the likelihood that the Vikings would take one at #14 is low, but later in the draft, almost a must. Harrison Smith and now the new free agent signing of Xavier Woods from Dallas will lock down the two starter spots, but behind them, the cupboard is weak and pretty bare. It may stay that way, or the Vikings actually might be looking for a future replacement for Woods who signed only a 1 year deal, or Smith if his age starts to catch up with him. Who are the best available?

Safeties

This safety class is interesting. While there isn't a true dominant player like there has been in years past, there is a lot of good talent on day 2 that can be had. There is a lot of variance with this class as well with multiple box, slot hybrid and center field players available. 

 

When I evaluate safeties, I'm looking for a lot of things but the two things I want to see are instincts and range. If you can provide those two things I can work with and around the rest of your game. Why are they so important? Having great instincts can prevent you from making crippling mistakes and also make game-altering plays on the back end. 

 

 

Man/10

Zone/10

Range/15

Tackling/15

Speed/10

Quickness/10

Athleticism/10

Instincts/10

Physicality/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about 

Ar’Darius Washington

Trevon Moehrig

Richie Grant

Jevon Holland

Tyree Gillespie

Written pieces:

Ar’Darius Washington

https://climbingthepocket.com/podcast/minnesota-vikings-ctps-mock-draft-mondays-v6-and-how-we-fix-the-teamminnesota-vikings-ctps-mock-draft-mondays-v6-and-how-we-fix-the-team/

Trevon Moehrig

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/04/27/skol-search-tylers-final-mock-draft/

Richie Grant

https://climbingthepocket.com/podcast/mock-draft-mondays-version-5-0mock-draft-mondays-version-5-0/

Jevon Holland

https://climbingthepocket.com/podcast/mock-draft-monday-4-0-results-the-skol-search-continuesctpns-mock-draft-monday-4-0-results-the-skol-search-continues/

Tyree Gillespie

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/30/skol-search-scouting-roundup-2-0/

#Vikings #CTP #ClimbingThePocket #NFLDraft

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Join us for the Climbing The Pocket Network’s and Daily Norseman’s “Vikings Happy Hour.” Tyler Forness, Ryan Ortega, Myles Gorham and guest Darren “Doogie” Wolfson of KSTP TV belly up to the bar. Everyone has grabbed a beverage and are talking Vikings. Doogie will be giving his lest day before the draft scoops. Will the Vikings trade up? Will they trade down? Who would be willing trade up into the 14th spot and have the Vikings already received calls on it? If the Vikings do trade up will it be for a tackle or could it be for the quarterback of the future? If it is the QB option, have the Mark and Zygi Wilf blessed that already? Grab your libation of choice and join the conversation for Vikings Happy Hour! 

After the Doogie questions, the guys can’t resist but to do one final manual draft of round 1. How will the board fall and who will the Vikes take?

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Fan with us!!! Matt Anderson @MattAnderson_8, Ryan Ortega @Sportsguyry, Myles Gorham @MattAnderson_8, and Jordan Reid @Jordan_Reid from @TheDraftNetwork. In the truck and joining the crew, producer Dave @Luft_Krigare. This is a @Climb_ThePocket Network’s & @DailyNorseman’s production.

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In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 linebacker prospects for the draft. The Vikings have 2 linebackers guaranteed to start, but what about the 3rd? There is also that Anthony Barr is playing basically on a one year contract and he will likely need to be replaced in 2022, will the Vikings draft one to compete and possibly start?

Linebackers

While they are less important than ever before, linebackers are still vital to the success of the defense. With tight ends and running backs being more and more important in the passing game, you need your linebackers to be excellent athletes who can thrive in pass coverage. The traditional MIKE linebacker still has a place in the league, but it’s hard to place a premium on a position where a traditional style only plays on first and second downs.

When I watch linebackers, I prioritize vision, instincts, and athleticism. Do they see the field well and react quickly to what they see? How is their sideline to sideline speed? Can they cover well? Can they string all of those things together to make a complete player? 

Tackling/10

Recognition/10

Coverage/10

Sideline to Sideline/10

Athleticism/10

Burst/Quickness/10

Speed/10

Gap Shooting/10

Block Shedding/10

Instincts/10

Grade/100

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

Micah Parsons

Zaven Collins

Pete Werner

Baron Browning

Written pieces:

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

https://climbingthepocket.com/?s=Jeremiah+Owusu-Koramoah

Micah Parsons

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/16/skol-search-mock-draft-1-0/

Zaven Collins

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/04/07/skol-search-outside-the-box-first-round-targets/

Pete Werner & Baron Browning

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/04/26/skol-search-tylers-final-big-board/

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Tuesday - Off Day Debrief (Brandon Lee Gowton, Rob "Stats" Guerrera)

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Thursday - The Look Ahead (RJ Ochoa, Rob "Stats" Guerrera)

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In this episode Tyler breaks down the top 5 corner back prospects for the draft and the likelihood that the Vikings would take one is high at #14 could be possible. After the legal issues of Jeff Gladney surfaced, suddenly the signing Patrick Peterson and Mackensie Alexander for a one year rental, Mike Hughes’ injury history and the fact that the only CB on the roster for 2022 may only be Cameron Dantzler, throw in Mike Zimmer’s affinity for corners and this selection may indeed happen.

Cornerbacks

This cornerback class was a lot of fun. From top to bottom, this class is loaded in the top 100 with a lot of varying play styles. I believe there are upwards of 7 guys who could go in the first round with a lot of talent available into day 3. Corners are at a premium in the league now more than ever and I wouldn’t be shocked to see a massive run go early day 3.

Corners are a fun position to break down. Some are excellent in press coverage and others only playing off coverage or zone. The biggest thing I look for when watching them is football IQ. How are their read and reaction skills? Do they have the athleticism to match their instincts and keep up with the receiver? How are their ball skills? When they get beat, how do they recover? A lot of nuances that get differentiate the different types of corners but they all still need to cover the receivers just the same.

Man/10

Zone/10

Hips/Fluidity/10

Recognition/15

Quickness/10

Run Support/10

Speed/10

Recovery/10

Tackling/5

Ball Skills/10

Grade/100

Let’s learn about 

Caleb Farley

Patrick Surtain II

Jaycee Horn

Greg Newsome II

Ifeatu Melifonwu

Written pieces:

Caleb Farley

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/01/13/skol-search-caleb-farley-scouting-report/

Patrick Surtain II

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/10/skol-search-patrick-surtain-ii-scouting-report/

Jaycee Horn

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/08/skol-search-jaycee-horn-scouting-report/

Greg Newsome II

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/03/30/skol-search-scouting-roundup-2-0/

Ifeatu Melifonwu

https://climbingthepocket.com/2021/02/12/skol-search-ifeatu-melifonwu-scouting-report/

#Vikings #CTP #ClimbingThePocket #NFLDraft

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Tonight on Mock Draft Monday, special guest Andrew Harbaugh from Blue Chip Scouting joins Tyler and Dave for the final mock draft rolling into the 2021 NFL Draft. This one will be an all out 7 round draft to culminate the mock draft season. How will the Minnesota Vikings do? We’ll have to see how the board falls. Keep an eye on the top 3 tackles, the two top edge guys, and if Trey Lance falls to #14. Whoa! That would be something. The Vikes have 10 picks now but will they keep them, or will Rick Spielman grow that number?

This is the last Monday night, we have you join us for a live mock draft. Climbing The Pocket, a Daily Norseman partner, will run a live mock drafts. This is an exercise where we see how the boards fall and who is traditionally there to be available to the Vikings. In the process we learn more about each player and their skills. This allows us to pick our favorites going into the real deal. There are plenty holes and options to fill them. Who do you like? Jump in the conversion and let us know! 

Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket Network’s and @DailyNorman’s Mock Draft Mondays show with host Tyler @TheRealForno, guest Andrew Harbaugh @MandrewNFL of @BlueChipScout & joined producer Dave @Luft_Krigare.

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