Minnesota Vikings Podcast Network

With the 2022 NFL Draft in the rear view, we decided to give the fans a peak behind the curtain on everything that went into the Draft evaluation process. Vikings National Scout Chisom Opara joins Gabe Henderson to discuss the lead up over the last few years that culminated last weekend, embracing the grind, what they look for in a prospect and their overall vibe inside the Thomson Reuters Draft R...

The 2022 NFL Draft is officially over. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson breakdown the Vikings Day 3 picks, look at all 10 additions to see how they may fit into the front office's roster plans, and breakdown key upcoming league dates that kick in over the next 6 weeks. It's been a busy Draft weekend and the anticipation of earning an opportunity to chase a dream has officially shifted to a re...

Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft has officially concluded and the Vikings made 3 Picks in Rounds 2 & 3. Ron Johnson, Tatum Everett, Pete Bercich and Gabe Henderson stayed up late to break it all down. They review the additions of Clemson Cornerback Andrew Booth Jr., LSU Guard Ed Ingram and Oklahoma Linebacker Brian Asamoah, as well as breakdown the areas where these players can make the most impact. Th...

Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and the Vikings have selected Georgia Safety Lewis Cine. Gabe Henderson, Ron Johnson and Producer Jay Nelson breakdown the trade the Vikings made in Round 1, how Cine can possibly fit in this Vikings scheme, what the pundits are saying about the Vikings selection of Cine at #32 and who's potentially available with the Vikings 2nd Round pick at #34. All...

It's 2022 Draft Week and we've gathered the best-of-the-best for Episode 141 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. Hall of Famer John Randle sits down with Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson to talk about how he found his motivation during his career, the privilege of playing in the NFL, advise for the new NFL Rookie class coming into the League, his love for Minnesota and a great story about a st...

We are 1 week away from the 2022 NFL Draft! Tatum Everett & Gabe Henderson bring in someone who knows what it takes to earn their way into the NFL, newly signed OLB Za'Darius Smith. Z talks about his NFL journey from only playing 1 year of high school football, to having to learn the game during his time in Mississippi, and eventually signing with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Za'Darius em...

Vikings Defensive Tackle Dalvin Tomlinson joins Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson to talk about his feelings on the new vibe in the building during offseason workouts, getting to know his new teammates, setting his 2022 goals, and identifying his 'why' for the upcoming season. Gabe, Tatum and Jay also discuss the players they want to see 'take the next step' in 2022, as well as...

The voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, joins Episode 138 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast to answer the questions you submitted on the 2022 NFL Draft, free agency, veterans and more. Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson also join P.A. to look at this team's defensive needs, the likelihood of moving up to grab specific players inside the Top 10 and the signings of Cornerback Patrick Peterson/Guard Chris Re...

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero joins Gabe Henderson down at the 2022 NFL League Meetings in Florida to talk about the new rule proposals, the Vikings moves so far in free agency and Tom's feelings on the current state of the 2022 NFL offseason. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson also get you up to speed on the latest free agency additions and how they think those moves may alter the team's plans f...

Vikings Vantage is back! Gabe Henderson and Ron Johnson catch up with a couple of great guests to help make sure the fans know everything that has happened during the 2022 offseason. Vikings Co-director of Player Personnel, Ryan Monnens, joins to talk about the Vikings Draft Prep and the Free Agency process which has brought in players like Za'darius Smith, Jordan Hicks and Harrison Phillips. ESPN...

Newly signed Defensive Tackle Harrison Phillips sat down with Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to talk about his excitement to join the Purple, what drives him as a player, how his experience in Wrestling helped solidify his game and the importance in his life of giving back through supporting youth programs. Gabe and producer Jay Nelson also talk about the signing of Za'darius Smith and the conti...

Welcome to the NFL's free agency frenzy! Newly signed Vikings Linebacker Jordan Hicks joins the Minnesota Vikings Podcast to talk about his football journey, the prospect of getting to play alongside Eric Kendricks in this defense, what keeps him hungry at this point playing in the NFL and the lessons he's learned that he uses to help mentor his teammates. Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and produce...

Tatum Everett & Gabe Henderson welcome The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue to the program to talk about her experiences covering the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl run, Kevin O'Connell's coaching motivations, the support crew he's assembled and if she thinks the Vikings will adopt more of an "11 Personnel" philosophy with the weapons the Vikings have on their roster. Tatum & Gabe also open up the Vikings...

Viking Entertainment Network's Gabe Henderson meets up with an old friend, ESPN's Jordan Reid, to talk about the purpose of the NFL Combine, what the Vikings can use the event for during their evaluation process and which positions Jordan feels the Vikings can focus on in the 1st Round of the Draft. Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson discuss the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell press conf...

Co-Directors of Player Personnel, Ryan Monnens and Jamal Stephenson join Tatum Everett and Producer Jay Nelson to discuss all things Combine and the upcoming 2022 NFL Draft process. Ryan and Jamaal discuss where they're at in this year's process, the growth of NFL Scouting over the last 20 years, the challenges they face in working through their evaluations and what it has been like trying to get...

In this special edition of Skol Stories, Minnesota Vikings team reporter Eric Smith reflects on the Vikings earning their 500th regular season victory during the 2021 season. Eric reached out to Viking greats like Fran Tarkenton, Cris Carter, Harrison Smith and more to share their thoughts on their most memorable moments in team history. From team firsts to incredible finishes, take a listen to so...

Vikings Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Miller, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson on Episode 131 of the Minnesota Vikings podcast to talk about the processes surrounding the hiring of General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell.  Andrew describes what these hires mean for the organization, the work that still needs to be done, the effect on the fans and the renewed energ...

What a week it has been at TCOPC. The Vikings officially announced the hiring of their new General Manager, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Tatum Everett, writer Lindsey Young and producer Jay Nelson give their takes on the hiring, talk through the possibilities on what the hire means for the future, discuss the range of reactions and analyze the bold move forward that the Vikings ownership group has made. Al...

Former Vikings Head Coach Mike Tice joins Episode 129 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast with Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to discuss what a Head Coaching search process looks like, what kind of traits makes for solid General Manager/Head Coaching candidates, working at the Hula Bowl and his picks for the upcoming Super Bowl. Writer Eric Smith and Producer Jay Nelson join the show to discuss the...

With the dismissal of Head Coach Mike Zimmer and General Manager Rick Spielman, changes are coming to the Vikings organization this offseason. Former linebacker Chad Greenway joins MVP Episode 128 to discuss his relationships with both Rick and Zim, what it's like to go through a coaching change as a player, what he remembers about former Defensive Coordinator Mike Tomlin's hiring by the Steelers...

On this episode of the Vikings Postgame Report Gabe Henderson, Pete Bercich and Ben Leber break down the Vikings 31-17 season finale win over the Chicago Bears at US Bank Stadium. In a tale of two halves for the Vikings, they managed to score 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull off the victory. Patrick Peterson housed a 66 yard pick six to seal the win marking his first interception...

Vikings Analyst and Chicago native, Pete Bercich, joins Gabe Henderson on this 2021 season finale show to reflect on the matchup between the Vikings and the Monsters of the Midway down at U.S. Bank Stadium.  Pete discusses what he feels are the possible motivations of the team going into Week 18, the rollercoaster of emotions all season long, which players improved the most from start-to-finish, a...

Tonight on 'The Audible', Justin Jefferson joins Gabe Henderson and Ron Johnson to bookend the 2021 season on the final show of the year. Justin discusses his successes in his sophomore season, what it's like to break the records of your childhood heroes, the friendly rivalry he has going with his good friend Ja'Maar Chase, the need to stay hungry in the offseason and looking to finish the season...

Mark Rosen joins Gabe Henderson and Producer Jay Nelson on Episode 127 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast this week. Mark talks about how he viewed this team's 2021 season, the talent level on this roster, the bigger questions surrounding their upcoming offseason, the finale matchup versus the Chicago Bears and if Gabe still has his pens from last season. Gabe and Jay breakdown what they feel went w...

Former Vikings punter and current sideline analyst for the Vikings Radio Network Greg Coleman was this week's guest on Skol Stories to discuss perfecting the coffin-corner punt, his first game for Bud Grant where he attempted a fake punt, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.