Kindred Skols Podcast

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Topics include: * The new look defense under Brian Flores * Ivan Pace * Lewis Cine * Luiji Vilain * The CB room * The differences in the run game * Ty Chandler * Jordan Addison * Jalen Reagor and Brandon Powell * Josh Oliver * Johnny Mundt and Nick Muse * Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall * Blake Brand...

Matt and Gregg are back to go over in-depth scouting reports for the remainder of the Vikings' draft class, including Jay Ward, Jaquelin Roy, Jaren Hall, and DeWayne McBride, as well as UDFA Ivan Pace. Tune in to hear full scouting reports and role projections for each player. Part 1, which includes Jordan Addison and Mekhi Blackmon, can be found here: https://youtu.be/R0Tvliq-O1c Matt Fries...

Matt and Gregg are back to discuss recent changes to the Minnesota Vikings and go through deep dives on each of the players the Vikings drafted. First, they cover the Dalvin Cook cut and Za'Darius Smith trade before moving into the first two picks the Vikings made: Jordan Addison and Mekhi Blackmon. Tune in for detailed scouting reports and role analysis for each player. In part 2, the rest o...

Matt is back with Randy (@hmmmmyesquite on Twitter) to go over initial impressions of all of the picks the Vikings made and some of the top UDFAs. (Note: Apologies for the poor audio at the very beginning) The gang will be back later with a full review of every player the Vikings drafted after watching the tape. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kind...

The Minnesota Vikings selected Jordan Addison with the #23 overall pick, and Matt and Nick break down the player plus his potential impact on the Vikings.

Matt and Gregg are back with special guest Luke Braun for a jam-packed episode previewing the 2023 draft. Topics include: * Everything you need to know about the QBs in the draft * Who would you trade up to get, and what would you give up? * What non-QBs should the Vikings look at with #23? * Analysis on the top CBs, WRs, and IDL in the draft * What do you think of trading back? * Day 2 CBs, WRs,...

Matt and Gregg are back to give a primer on Brian Flores' defense, and discuss how it will change the picture for the 2023 Minnesota Vikings. Included are: * Belichick and Saban Roots * How current players fit * Different formations and sub packages used * Defensive front structure and blitzes * Coverages (man and zone) Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebee...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss everything related to Vikings' FA. Adam Thielen cut, Kirk restructured, Garrett Bradbury and Alex Mattison return, and the signings of Byron Murphy, Marcus Davenport, and Josh Oliver! Plus all of the little moves that have been made. A full list of moves below: Cut/Waived Released Adam Thielen, saving $6.5M in cap; Still a Free Agent Released Eric Kendricks,...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss how the Vikings can get under the cap and who they might target in free agency. * Eric Kendricks Cut * Should the Vikings do any simple restructures? * What players should the Vikings move on from? * Who do you think might take a pay cut? * Should the Vikings extend Kirk? What about other players? * Position-by-position needs * Position-by-position FA targets * Sh...

Matt, Nick, and Gregg are back with a jam-packed episode that discusses the Brian Flores hire as well as reviews the Vikings 2022 season. * Brian Flores' coaching biography * Flores' defensive philosophy as a Belichick disciple * How does the Vikings' personnel fit into Flores' scheme? 2022 Vikings' season in review * Most Valuable Player * Most Improved Player * Offensive...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' disappointing loss against the New York Giants in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, as well as the firing of DC Ed Donatell. Defensive disaster Donatell Fired Daniel Jones scrambles Not learning from the week 16 game In-breaking routes out of stack formations Jet-motion changeup Struggles vs empty Miscommunications in coverage Chandon Sullivan...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Packers and Bears game and preview the Vikings' Playoff rematch with the Giants. Packers Debacle Wear the right cleats 3rd string center doesn’t know the snap count How JJ got shut down Win vs a JV team in the Bears Players that stood out KJ Osborn Khyiris Tonga Esezi Otomewo Josh Metellus Duke Shelley (?) Jalen Nailor Giants Wild Card Preview Changes sin...

Matt and Gregg are back to discuss yet another close win by the Minnesota Vikings, this time against the Giants. They also preview the week 17 game against the Packers. * TJ Hockenson's big day * Justin Jefferson's continued excellence * IOL struggles * Dalvin Cook is solid * Defensive adjustments for man coverage * Chandon Sullivan and Duke Shelley's struggles * Danielle Hunter&apo...

Matt and Nick are back to cover the Vikings making the largest comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 33-0 halftime deficit to beat the Colts. They go over what went wrong in the first half, how they turned it around in the second, and call out critical players and break down critical plays. They also give a preview of the Giants. * Special Teams disasters in the first half * Offensive miscues and...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' loss to the Lions and their upcoming game against the Colts. * What is wrong with the Vikings defense? * How can the coverage fix the issues they are having? * Should there be a coaching staff change? * Despite the coverage issues, the run defense and pass rush was pretty good * Justin Jefferson's monster game * Was this Kirk's best gam...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss yet another nerve-wracking Vikings win, this time against the Jets, and also preview their second matchup against the Lions. * Justin Jefferson had a good game despite lackluster stats * Kirk's accuracy issues * A review of the OL performance * Should Jalen Reagor have an expanded role going forward? * General defensive woes, but a strong performance in the r...

Matt and Nick are back after a Thanksgiving hiatus to discuss the Vikings' past two games against the Cowboys and Patriots (yes, we did watch the All-22 of that miserable Cowboys game) and also preview the Vikings' game against the Jets. * What went wrong on offense vs the Cowboys * Why has the defense let up so much in the past two weeks? * Why is the defense so bad against play action?...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' incredible win against the Bills and preview their week 11 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Justin Jefferson's amazing game, Patrick Peterson coming in clutch, Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts

Matt and Nick are back to review the Vikings' week 9 win against the Washington Commanders and preview their upcoming game against the Bills. Commanders review Aggressive Kirk, into tight windows and downfield (ADoT over 10) iOL struggling mightily vs Allen and Payne, Cousins under pressure on 45% of snaps Hock coming up huge -- 9 catches, 70 yards, 5 first downs Run game couldn’t get going a...

Matt and Nick are back with their reaction to the TJ Hockenson trade (spoiler: it's a great move). They also review the Cardinals game and preview the game against Washington in a jam-packed episode.  Trade * TJ Hockenson trade compensation * Contract and options moving forward * How he fits in as a player on the team and improves the roster Cardinals' game * Run game dominance vs the Ca...

Matt and Nick are back to preview the Minnesota Vikings' Week 8 matchup vs the Arizona Cardinals. After that, we get into a mailbag with YOUR questions on what the team can do to improve schematically as well as through the trade market as we near the NFL trade deadline. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available...

Matt and Nick are back to dive deep into the Vikings' win against the Dolphins. Week 6 Review Another fraudulent win -- Vikings 5-1 despite being 13th in offensive EPA/play, 13th in defensive EPA/play and 17th in DVOA Offense 3 and out on 10 (!) of 15 total drives Dalvin averaging less than 2 ypc until the 53-yarder Kirk largely not able to take advantage of aggressive blitzing  Dolphins blit...

Matt and Gregg are back to review the Vikings game against the Bears and preview the game against the Dolphins Week 5 Review Vikings jump out to 21-3 lead but then fall to sleep Special Teams woes (Bad punt, 2 missed FGs) Defense still can’t make stops, Bears take 22-21 lead Vikings salt away the game with nice final drive Double agent Ihmir Smith-Marsette Vikings dominated box score but not game...

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' uneven performance in a win against the Saints. * What caused the red zone failures? * Kirk Cousins' decision-making * Is Ed Donatell a problem? * A great special teams performance Tape Talk * Putting Danielle Hunter under the microscope * Kevin O'Connell's goal line designs Bears Preview * What do we think of Justin Fields? * The...

Matt, Nick, and Gregg are back to cover the Vikings' come-from-behind victory against the Lions and preview the Saints' game. How can the Vikings shore up their defense? How are opposing teams limiting Justin Jefferson? Find out in this episode. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, w...