Vikings Happy Hour

In this episode:

Climbing The Pocket founder, Jordan Reid, joins Jayson Brown to discuss how he turned an anonymous Twitter account into an avenue to chase his dreams of covering the NFL.Prepping for Draft Season in AugustAlways working to get ahead of the curveHow did JR get into writing about football?Shout out to North Carolina Central UniversityThree-year starter at QuarterbackWent right into coaching as a graduate assistantCoached wide receivers, quarterbacks, and running backsHired full-time as a recruiting coordinatorFell in love with scouting as a recruiting coordinatorNFC North Bar Room - shout out to Drew Mahowald and BJ Reidell Micheal Johnson and JR’s Twitter accountI Don’t Hate Sam BradfordClimbing The PocketVikings TerritoryQB1 on YouTubeHow did a boy from North Carolina become a Vikings fan?Randy MossJR’s athletic backgroundSteve McNairThe Draft NetworkWhat JR learned from Laquon Treadwell

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Myles and Flip are excited to talk Fantasy!

Preferred Leagues

Standard vs PPR

Snake Draft vs. Auction Draft

Keepers and the bid waiver system

Superflex?

How to adjust your draft strategy as a Vikings fan. 

Myles gives sage advice on:

- Chris Carson

- Justin Jackson

- Marvin Jones

- Christian Kirk

- Michael Thomas

- Stefon Diggs

Should holdouts and suspensions affect your fantasy strategy this year?

Which teams do you want shares of?

- New Orleans Saints

- Kansas City Chiefs

- Los Angeles Rams

- Cleveland Browns

- Los Angeles Chargers

Values at each position:

- Quarterback: Jimmy Garoppolo and Dak Prescott

- Running Back: Latavius Murray and Marlon Mack

- Wide Receiver: Courtland Sutton and Dante Pettis 

- Tight End: Chris Herndon and Trey Burton

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Around the league storylines.

Will Melvin Gordon get a deal?

AJ Green injured - 6-8 weeks minimum.

Mike Daniels cut and signs with the Detroit Lions.

Theo Riddick released - Vikings interested.

Giants Receiving woes - CoreyColeman, Sterling Sheppard injuries, Tate Suspension.

Possible Treadwell trade target?

Vikings Kicking issues arise again...

Emergence of Chad Beebe

Garrett Bradbury impressing early

Healthy Dalvin Cook looks amazing

Alexander Mattison running strong

Offensive playcalling and scheme - can they make the most of player talent?

Holton Hill - Suspended first 8 games - How does that affect camp strategy?

Tashawn Bower tears Achilles tendon - Likely gone for year

Mike Hughes put on camp PUP - Doesn't necessarily mean missing regular season time

DB Depth - Excellent coaching will prove critical

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Eric Eager and Nick Olson join Jayson Brown for an in-depth preview of the Vikings offense.

In this episode:

Vikings Offense

Ranking the Positions by ImportanceQBWRLTRTTEiOLRB

The 2019 Vikings will be less talented than previous seasons

Can Stefanski be as good as Shurmur was calling plays?

JDF got a lot of things right?

2018 Vikings had an average passing game but an awful running game (too many concepts)

Team built for finesse with athletic OL

More play action!!!

Shout out to Qadry “The Missile” Ismail

#FreeTaylorTaylor

Jeff Badet to the rescue?

No love for Chad Beebe

Adam Thielen is a positional hack / matchup nightmare in the slot

Irv Smith Jr. is the key

11 personnel is still king! 

Learning curve at TE is very tough.

How do the Vikings OL pieces fit the new run scheme?

Hidden risk of outside zone runs?

Stefanski vs JDF

Can Kirk Cousins match 2017 Case Keenum?

“When he decides to throw the football in a certain place, there are few better at doing it.” - Eric on Kirk

Comparing Washington Kirk Cousins to 2018 Kirk Cousins

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John Verros, Injury Coordinator at Sports Information Solutions, joins Jayson Brown to discuss Dalvin Cook’s injury history, Stefon Diggs’ chance to play a full season, when we should see Mike Hughes on the field, and more.

In this episode:

Who is John Verros?Injury coordinator at Sports Information SolutionsMasters in Kinesiology from the University of MichiganFormer Clinical Rehab Specialist in the University of Indiana Hospital system

What is an Injury Coordinator?Collects injury data from every MLB, NCAA, and NFL gameReview every injury using video - “over 95% accuracy rate from the initial diagnosis”Manage injury database

Is turf more dangerous than grass?Increase in injuries per snap on turf vs grassNewly installed turf at US Bank Stadium could improve injury outcomes

Is “injury prone” a real thing?Yes injury prone is real.Back luck is also a thing.

Dalvin CookDalvin has a history of playing through injury (torn labrum at FSU)History of hamstring injuries?

Common Causes of Hamstring InjuriesStrength imbalance between right and left legStrength imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings (Nordic Hamstring Curl)Strength deficiency in the smaller glute muscles

Stefon DiggsHistory of groin and hip strainsGood chance for him to play a full 16 games

Mike HughesTorn ACL in his left knee via hyperextension vs the CardinalsTypical recovery is 9-10 months post-surgery (update)

Hercules Mata'afa / David MorganInterested to see how the added weight affects Hercules Mata’afa#SPARQGAWD will be ready to go by the start of the season!

https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/david-morgan/

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Myles Gorham joins Jayson Brown to talk training camp holdouts, Holton Hill, and players to watch as the Vikings kickoff training camp.

News and notes around the league

NFL Holdouts (Do these guys deserve the money, what would you pay them?)Melvin GordonZekeMichael ThomasJadeveon ClowneyYannick NgakoueTrent WilliamsHolton Hill 8-game suspensionCheck out Luke’s podcast 

Vikings Training Camp Preview

Under the radar / Guys who could surpriseJosh KlineBrett JonesTyler ConklinJeff BadetWhat to expect, and what are we looking for from the offense during camp/preseason?

Defenses regression?

Mr Mankato Predictions

- Olabisi Johnson

- Dillon Mitchell (Irv Smith)

NEW POD ALERT: CTP Fantasy Pod featuring Myles and Flip is on deck!

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Good morning Horners! Every once in a while, we open the show to listener questions, and today on GMG we do just that. We open the show talking about Minnesota Vikings running back Khari Blasingame. "Who?" You will have to listen to find out. 1. The greatest playoff game in Vikings history. Was it the Minneapolis Miracle, or was it in 1987 against the San Francisco 49ers? 2. Michael asks us who will emerge as the offensive team leader and can it be Garrett Bradbury? 3. Daily Norseman’s own, Just_Rob asks will Dru Samia compete for the starting job and who will be the surprise veteran cut? 4. What if there is a surprise trade? The guys here dream of Trent Williams who is very disappointed with the Redskins. 5. We return with Just_Rob asking if Kyle Sloter is undiscovered GOAT and is the Sloter-mania real? 6. The great Manbear Pigg asks if Chad Beebe or Brandon Lylstra be able to take the WR3 slot? A great discussion ensues including Jordan Taylor, Dillon Mitchell, and previous WR3s Jarius Wright and Aldrich Robinson. 7. Ryno asks who's going to step up and be the 3T defensive tackle? Shamar Stephen comes to the top of the list, but also discussed was Jaleel Johnson, Jalyn Holmes, and even Hercules Matta’afa. 8. The kind and wonderful Mary asks us which 3 rookies are we most excited to watch. Ted, Drew and Dave give their answers. We end the show with a couple of Ted stories about how he was recruited to play college ball, and they include a great Don Glover quote. This and many other things in the show will have you laughing loudly, so listen at work and drive your fellow employees nuts, or listen wherever you feel free to bust up laughing. Like, subscribe, and rate us on your favorite podcast aggregator. Then shout SKOL!  As always, enjoy the listen!  BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle.

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@Flipmazzi starts by sharing his thoughts on the recent Holton Hill news, then brings us all the way from June to July with a Kyle Rudolph quote. This podcast sets the stage for the most important positions and roster battles in Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. The Vikings have made yet another bet on youth, so the youngsters have opportunities to win roster spots, see the field early, and most importantly, contribute. Come listen for thoughts on:

Second Running Back - Alex Mattison, Ameer Abdullah, Mike Boone

Third Wide Receiver - Laquon Treadwell, Chad Beebe, Jordan Taylor, Dillon Mitchell

Weakside Linebacker -  Ben Gedeon, Kentrell Brothers

Interior Defensive Line - Shamar Stephen, Jaleel Johnson, Jalyn Holmes

Who's your pick for each spot? Who did I miss? Come @ me!

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Defensive slide?

Andrew Sendejo left to Philadelphia in FA

Anthony Barr returns, at a cost we likely weren’t anticipating

Anthony Harris at safety *should* be an upgrade over ‘dejo

Questions remain at DB

Is Xavier Rhodes on the decline?

Can Trae Waynes take another step?

Can Mack Alexander stay improved enough to warrant a second contract?

How does Mike Hughes respond post injury?

Where does Jayron Kearse fit into all this?

Good news - Mike Zimmer and company are very adept at DB development

Special teams

Total wildcard

Marcus Sherels gone - Who’s returner?

Dan Bailey back on low deal - Does he take the job?

New special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf, do we improve with him?

Kicking Coach Nate Kaeding, what do we gain?

Potentially new longsnapper?

Feel like we’ll lose at least one game on Special teams due to changes

What are we looking for in camp?

Right Guard competition

Kicking Competition

WR3/4 Competition

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In this episode:Eric Eager and Nick Olson join Jayson Brown to preview the fourth quarter of the 2019 Vikings Season.

Detroit Lions Memories of the Golden Tate Flip?Dominating defensive performance by the VikingsMinnesota is a big favorite heading into this gameLions are not good enough to hang with the other teams in the divisionCould the Lions look to move on from Matt Stafford?Is Matt Stafford is actually underrated?

Los Angeles Chargers Chargers most talented roster in the NFLAnthony Lynn is underratedChargers favored by over a field goalAnthony Lynn’s in-game decision making is sub-optimalChargers run a slow pace which increases variance

Green Bay Packers The Viking should be favored by over a field goalMinnesota is the stronger team per PFF’s Eric EagerLaFleur didn’t elevate the talent he was working with in TennesseeNick doubles down on Packers being more talented than the VikingsDavante Adams is a top-10 WRAaron Jones vs Dalvin Cook  

Chicago Bears Bears will suck!3rd least injured team last seasonBears have lost too much talentWill Trubisky be the next Jared Goff?

Record Predictions

Eric - 3-1 (9-7)

Nick - 3-1 (10-6) ; Division Champions!!!!!!!

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