Vikings Happy Hour

Join us for the a live mock draft. Climbing The Pocket, a Daily Norseman partner, win run live mock drafts every Monday night. This is an exercise where we see how the boards fall and who is traditionally there to be available to the Vikings. There are plenty holes and options to fill them. Who do you like? Jump in the conversion and let us know!

Round 1, Pick 32: QB Trey Lance, NDSU

My number 2 quarterback in the class, Lance is a little bit raw but has every tool in the toolbox. While he would be best suited to have a redshirt season, a run-heavy offense like the Vikings wide zone would give him the best chance at success right away.

Round 2, Pick 56: DL Jay Tufele, USC

A true 3 down 3 technique, Tufele possesses a quick first step and great hands. He would be a great addition for a desperate Vikings defensive line.

Round 3, Pick 78: S Richie Grant, UCF

After a fantastic week in Mobile, Grant showed that he was great in coverage and has enough speed to play center field.

Round 3, Pick 90: S Hamsah Nasirildeen, Florida State

At 6’3”, Nasirildeen has the versatility to play numerous positions on defense. Pairing him with Grant would give the Vikings the safety duo they need once they choose to move on from Harrison Smith. 

Round 3, Pick 95: WR Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State

With the Vikings already having two versatile receivers, they can be selective on who they choose. Wallace is the best on the board. While he isn’t an elite athlete, Wallace has good route running skills and is great as a deep threat.

Round 4, Pick 118: EDGE Joe Tryon, Washington

As a great athlete, Tryon is the type of selection that the Vikings prioritize on day 3. If he can add a few pounds to his light frame, the Vikings may have found the guy to start opposite Danielle Hunter. 

Round 4, Pick 124: EDGE Rashad Weaver, Pittsburgh

With all of the defensive line issues concerning the Vikings, taking Weaver along with Tryon helps fortify the unit. While there are some questions about his ability in the running game, Weaver has a bevy of pass rush moves that will help him win at the next level.

Round 4, Pick 134: DL Tedarrell Slaton, Florida

Continuing the run on defensive lineman, Slaton is a true run-stopping nose tackle that thrives at controlling the line of scrimmage.

Round 4, Pick 142: WR Josh Imatorbhebhe, Illinois

A hyper athlete, Imatorbhebhe can jump right out of a gym. With the glut of talent ahead of him, Imatorbhebhe will be given the time to develop. The Vikings love their top tier athletes on day 3.

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald continue their discussion on the Minnesota Vikings' search for replacement coaches and also lean into the rumors that quarterback Kirk Cousins may be traded for the right price.

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On another fantastic Mock Draft Monday on the Climbing The Pocket YouTube Channel, Dave and I decided to go through the draft based on what we thought was best for this team, but we also still drafted a little bit based on how this organization would draft. Littered through this are high upside athletes and trades that benefit the Vikings this year and next.

Round 1, Pick 27 (Via Baltimore): EDGE Gregory Rousseau, Miami

We had the Vikings move down from 14 to 27 in exchange for 131, 207, and a second-round selection next year and the Vikings ended up selecting a player likely to go in the top 15 with Gregory Rousseau.

Round 3, Pick 78: S Jevon Holland, Oregon

With safety being a major need with the uncertainty at the position this year and after 2021, the Vikings take a player out of Oregon in Jevon Holland who can do a little bit of everything. Standing 6’1″ and 196 lbs, Holland can play everywhere including the slot as a nickel cornerback.

Round 3, Pick 90: WR D’Wayne Eskridge, Western Michigan

Every year, I fall in love with a prospect or two. Last year, it was DL Jason Strowbridge out of North Carolina, and this year it’s Western Michigan WR D’Wayne Eskridge. If he was 6’1″ instead of 5’9″,

Round 4, Pick 118: DT Alim McNeill, North Carolina State

While the Vikings had a top 3 offense in yardage, their defense was far from it and it started on the defensive line. Missing both Hunter and Pierce was crippling from the start.

Round 4, Pick 124: DT Jaylen Twyman, Pittsburgh

Why did we take 3 techniques in back to back picks only 6 selections apart? This team desperately needs the position but they also need depth along the entire line. Twyman is the best player on the board and he is another high upside pass rusher.

Round 4, Pick 131: OG David Moore, Grambling State

Finally we have appeased the segment of the Vikings fanbase that is desperate for an offensive lineman. David Moore has a very unique build, standing 6’1 5/8″ and 350 lbs but has an almost 7 foot wingspan. A functional athlete, Moore is a very solid pass blocker that needs to work on his leverage and over extending. If he can figure those out, this could be a steal for the Vikings.

Round 4, Pick 131: EDGE Shaka Toney, Penn State

This is another Andre Patterson special. Shaka Toney is an incredible athlete with traits and bend for days. Possessing an explosive first step. Toney can get around just about any offensive lineman you put in front of him.

Round 4, Pick 142: G Trey Hill, Georgia

Another guard to satisfy the “we desperately need OL” crowd, Trey Hill comes off the board.

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings' coaching staff departures as well as the Green Bay Packers' elimination from the 2020 NFL postseason.

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From the Climbing The Pocket Network and Daily Norseman comes Two Old Bloggers. On today’s show Darren and Dave are talking Kubiak’s retirement and who will succeed him and what that means for the Vikings offense next season. Also, are there reasons to be optimistic about the Vikings chances of making the playoffs and doing more in 2021?

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The 7-9 Minnesota Vikings are watching the playoffs at Home. The Detroit Lions have converted to cannibalism, and I am terrified.

“And NOW, It’s time for Viking Hot Takes. The FAST MOVING Minnesota Vikings Talk Show. We’ve got 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. Who are your cheering for in the playoffs?

2. What was your favorite play from the Vikings 2020 season?

3. Who is the Vikings 2021 Backup QB?

Eric asks:

1. What position should be highest priority for the Vikings in free agency?

2. If you had to choose only one pending Vikings free agent to re-sign on each side of the ball, who would it be?

3. If Kubiak officially retires [he did], who is on your wish list for Offensive Coordinator?

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PS - We couldn't go live, but we did record. Enjoy the show!

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On today’s episode, Tyler (@TheRealForno) takes the YouTube channel’s Mock Draft Monday and does a 4 round Vikings mock draft! The board did not fall very favorably for the Vikings but they still got a good group of players.

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the departure of assistant general manager George Paton from the Minnesota Vikings' front office and plenty more!

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Tonight, The Climbing The Pocket Network personalities of Jayson Brown, Myles Gorham , Flipmazzi, and Nick Olson recap the first week of the playoffs (football without our Minnesota Vikings), Deshaun Watson in Purple, and specific moves to make in order to bolster the team in free agency.

Our Minnesota Vikings missed the playoffs but that doesn't mean the show stops. Last week, Flipmazzi told us we should watch the playoffs to learn about team building so we're back to dig into the Wild Card matchups to discuss our favorite matchups.

After that we discuss the Deshaun Watson trade rumors and Nick Olson kicks things off with a fairly realistic trade scenario.

Finally, we dig into the likely and potential surprise cap casualties for the Vikings during this 2021

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BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald take stock of the former Minnesota Vikings participating in the Wild Card round of the 2020 postseason, including notable performances from Taylor Heinicke, Stefon Diggs and the Cleveland Browns coaching staff.

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