Kindred Skols Podcast

Matt is back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 game against the New York Giants, and preview their upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Topics include: * Sam Darnold's first game as a Vikings * Kevin O'Connell's great play designs * Justin Jefferson's big plays * Aaron Jones transforming the run game * Pass pro struggles with Dexter Lawrence * Christian...

Matt is back to discuss the Vikings' Preseason, 53 man roster, state of the team heading into the 2024 season, and preview the Vikings' Week 1 game against the Giants. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back with an emergency episode to go over the full details of the Justin Jefferson contract extension and gush about his play. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to deep dive the player we hope is the Minnesota Vikings' next franchise QB, JJ McCarthy. They cover every aspect of his game, including: * Physical talent compared to other QBs * Dropback footwork * Pocket management and play under pressure * Mental processing * Ability to read NFL plays * Accuracy and arm talent * Running ability With tons from Matt's charting, t...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics include: * First round trades * JJ McCarthy * Dallas Turner * Khyree Jackson * Walter Rouse * Will Reichard * Michael Jurgens * Levi Drake Rodriguez * UDFAs, including Gabriel Murphy, Dwight McGlothern, and Bo Richter Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskol...

Matt  brings on special guest Luke Braun of the Locked on Vikings podcast to discuss the candidates to fill the Vikings' biggest need heading into the draft - Quarterback. Luke gives deep dive scouting reports, fit in the Vikings' offense, projected improvements, and player ceilings on: * Caleb Williams * Jayden Daniels * Drake Maye * JJ McCarthy * Michael Penix * Bo Nix in this jam-pack...

Matt and Nick are back to do tape deep dive on the Vikings' critical defensive additions, cover the rest of free agency, and discuss the Vikings' trade options in the 2024 NFL draft. Topics include: * Jonathan Greenard * Blake Cashman * Andrew Van Ginkel * Shaq Griffin * Comp pick impact of Griffin signing * Less expensive FAs * Harrison Smith restructure * Remaining cap space and team n...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss a flurry of moves that technically haven't happened yet. They cover everything new and former Vikings, including: * Kirk Cousins * Sam Darnold * Danielle Hunter * Jonathan Greenard * Andrew Van Ginkel * Blake Cashman * Aaron Jones * Blake Brandel * David Quessenberry * Brandon Powell * Johnny Mundt * John Parker Romo * Dean Lowry * William Kwenku * Remaining...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the most pressing questions the Vikings have before NFL free agency starts next week: * What do you want the team to do with the Kirk Cousins contract situation? * Would you re-sign Danielle Hunter. If not, who do you want to go after on the defensive line? * Who do you want to target to be the Vikings LG? * Should the Vikings look at investing in RB in Free Agenc...

Matt and Gregg are back after way too long of a hiatus. They discuss what happened to the defense at the end of the year, Kirk Cousins' contract situation, what they want the Vikings to do about QB in the draft, and the things they like and dislike about the draft QB options. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are availab...

Matt and Gregg are back to give some of the Vikings' best players their praise out of the bye week and talk about the Raiders. * Offensive Player of the Year * Defensive Player of the Year * Offensive Rookie of the Year * Defensive Rookie of the Year * Most Improved Player * Most Underrated Player * Position Coach of the Year * Raiders Offense * Raiders Defense Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick...

Matt and Gregg are back to break down the Vikings' close loss to the Bears: * What's the deal with Kevin O'Connell's conservative decision making? Is it actually fine? * Handing out responsibility for the turnovers * Dobbs coming back down to earth - what is the problem and can it be fixed with a new QB? * Improvements Jordan Addison needs to make * How Flores' defense con...

Matt and Gregg are back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Loss Against the Denver Broncos and preview the upcoming Chicago Bears game. * Gregg talks about his attendance at the Falcons game and his cool poncho Broncos Game * Matt goes on a rant about the officiating missing Kareem Jackson lowering his helmet * An accounting of the small margins that lost the Vikings this game * What was up wit...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' win against the Saints and their upcoming game against the Broncos. Saints Game Offense - Dobbs off to hot start - Hockenson’s record-breaking first half - Slow second half performance - Should O’Connell have been more aggressive? - Mattison hurt - Chandler had a couple of nice reps but wasn’t consistent Defense - Lowest blitz rate of year - Forc...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Josh Dobbs' incredible and unlikely performance in the Minnesota Vikings' win against the Atlanta Falcons, offensive injuries, Danielle Hunter's greatness, preview the New Orleans Saints, and more. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherev...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss Kirk Cousins' Achilles injury, replacing Kirk with Jaren Hall or Josh Dobbs, the Ezra Cleveland trade, and a review of the Packers game followed by a preview of the Falcons game. * Kirk was playing some of the best ball of his career * How the injury impacts the Vikings' chances * How the injury might impact FA plans for Kirk and the Vikings * Jaren Hall...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' exciting win on MNF against the San Francisco 49ers and preview the week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers. Offense: * Kirk Cousins plays lights out * Kevin O'Connell's brilliant play calling * Jordan Addison's awesome game * Hockenson and Powell step up * Great offensive line play * Run game - who's better? Matti...

Matt does a solo pod to cover the Bears game and preview the 49ers. Topics include: * Offense sputtering without JJ * Will the supporting cast be able to get back on track? * Is Alexander Mattison a problem, and what's up with the Vikings #1 run blocking grade? * Covering the defense's dominant performance * Why the defense blitzes so much with low pressure numbers * How QB play effects...

Matt and Gregg are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Chiefs, Justin Jefferson's injury, and preview the game against the Bears. Topics include: * Continued offensive miscues * Quality run defense * Lamenting Justin Jefferson's injury * How do we replace JJ? * TJ Hockenson and Jordan Addison * Matt ranting that the Vikings' run game is fine, actually * Close mis...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings win against the Panthers and upcoming game against the Chiefs. Week 4 vs Panthers Defense Takes Over Marcus Davenport gets his first real action How has the Flores defense progressed – or has it? Harrison Smith 3 sacks Other players that have stood out Offense sputters Continued red zone turnovers JJ is still great Do you miss Adam Thielen? Run game do...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings loss to the Chargers and their upcoming game against the Panthers. Week 3 vs. Chargers Offense Mishaps Clock management Hockenson turnovers Red zone offense Run game shows up Great run blocking and play from backs Passing game JJ dominant again Continuing to convert explosive plays Kirk taking sacks/inconsistent Defense Herbert and Allen shred us Blitz...

Nick runs a solo pod to discuss: • Dalton Risner is a Viking! But where will he play? Will he start? Is he an upgrade? • Eagles review -- How O'Connell schemed up a storm. Why Brian Flores doesn't care about run fits. How to fix the run defense and passing shots going forward • Chargers preview -- Herbert commands an elite offense, but a banged-up Chargers' defense means we may be h...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and preview the Vikings game vs. the Eagles. Offense Turnovers story of game 3 and out issue What’s new from the run game - Oliver Personnel usage leads to explosive passing plays Addison TD Offensive line comments Defense Couldn’t get off the field in the 2nd half, what changed? Corners need to play tighte...

Matt and Gregg are back to discuss the Vikings 53-man roster, talk about expectations for the team this season, preview the rest of the division, and go over the Bucs game. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt does a solo episode of the podcast to discuss the individual player performances from the Minnesota Vikings' preseason week 2 game vs. the Tennessee Titans. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)