The Alec Lewis Show

Robert Mays, the host of The Athletic Football Show, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the Vikings’ offseason. He gives thoughts on the offseason moves, beginning with free agency and ending with the draft. He and Lewis discuss expectations for J.J. McCarthy and more. They also touch on the cornerback room and secondary. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs o...

Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Minnesota’s draft. He offers some thoughts on his favorite pick, what he likes most about first-rounder Donovan Jackson, and what he hopes to see from Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins. They also touch on the cornerback room and secondary. This show is presented by First Resource...

Fran Duffy, an NFL Draft expert for the ALL CITY network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings’ five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They talk about Donovan Jackson, Tai Felton, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins. Which UDFAs are the most interesting? Why is Duffy so fascinated by Nebraska’s Tommi Hill? Duffy and Lewis discuss. Here is a link to Duffy's draft guide: https://allphly.com/dr...

Alec Lewis, The Athletic’s Vikings beat writer, discusses what it was like to watch J.J. McCarthy work out Tuesday at the TCO Performance. Lewis also touches on why fans should be excited about McCarthy. He also answers questions about undrafted players to monitor, potential improvements and changes to the run game, why the team operated the way it did in the draft and more. This show is presented...

Donovan Jackson pick, trade back conversation, Day 2 names to monitor, and more (Ep. 78) | Presented by First Resource Bank Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, talks about the Vikings' decision to draft Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 pick. He discusses what he's heard from folks in the league about Jackson, and why Jackson made sense for Minnesota. Lewis also touches o...

Jordan Reid, a college football and NFL Draft analyst for ESPN, joins the show to give his predictions for the Vikings draft. He talks about offensive linemen Grey Zabel, Donovan Jackson and Tyler Booker. He explains why he selected Nick Emmanwori in his mock draft. Reid also gives some under-the-radar prospects for later in the draft who make sense as fits. This show is presented by First Resourc...

Paul “Meatsauce” Lambert, a co-host of the Powertrip Morning Show on KFAN, joins Alec Lewis to talk about what he wants to see from the Minnesota Vikings in Thursday night’s NFL Draft. They discuss Grey Zabel, Tyler Booker, Donovan Jackson, Kelvin Banks Jr. They also talk about a potential trade back. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrep...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, begins Tuesday’s show with some thoughts on the Vikings’ QB2 conversation. Who are the Vikings going to pair with J.J. McCarthy and when? Will it be Ryan Tannehill? How about Aidan O’Connell? If not those two, who else makes sense? Alec also takes listeners’ draft questions. He talks about positions he expects the Vikings to draft and...

Dane Brugler, The Athletic's draft expert and author of "The Beast," joins The Alec Lewis Show to go through some Vikings nuggets. Brugler talks about the players he's thinking about for the Vikings for his upcoming mock draft. He goes through the interior of the offensive linemen who makes sense at No. 24. He touches on Derrick Harmon, the interior defensive lineman from Oregon. He also gives som...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses his second mock draft selections. Free agency has come and gone. The Athletic's Dane Brugler has put out "The Beast." Now became the perfect time to put together another mock draft. One trade made sense to create a couple to more picks and to add depth at meaningful positions. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which s...

Brandon Thorn, who has studied and spent time with many of the best offensive line prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about which interior offensive lineman makes the most sense for the Vikings. He gives his evaluations on Tyler Booker, Gray Zabel, Donovan Jackson and more. He also provides some thoughts on Minnesota's signings of Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, and what...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, returns from the NFL owner's meetings and answers listeners' Vikings questions. He talks about the team's draft plans, positional priorities, why a receiver presents an interesting discussion, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension talks and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepre...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, brings on Over The Cap’s Nick Korte to talk about compensatory picks. Lewis also takes readers questions on 2025 NFL Draft favorites, potential trade partners at No. 24, QB2 options, camp competitions and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, puts the quarterback conversation aside for a show. How about some talk about the number of additions the Vikings made over the last couple of weeks? He provides some perspective on Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, Jordan Mason and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of sma...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, provides more nuggets on the Vikings’ free agency period. He talks about the Jordan Mason acquisition, potential options for the No. 3 receiver spot, talks about losing out on Daniel Jones and broaches the Aaron Rodgers conversation once again. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, e...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, provides some nuggets on the third day of the free agent period. He talks through the Aaron Rodgers conversation, the backup quarterback plan, draft priorities, other potential depth additions and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin...

Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk free agency. They discuss the agreements with Jonathan Allen, Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Isaiah Rodgers, Byron Murphy Jr. and others. They also talk about who the Vikings might pair with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves t...

Dianna Russini, the senior NFL insider at The Athleitc, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Sam Darnold. What his market is, the teams that might be interested, and what the Vikings' viewpoint is. She also touches on J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones, among others. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin...

Judd Zulgad, one of the hosts of Purple Daily and longtime Vikings beat writer, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the decision not to tag Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, free agent plans and priorities, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Fo...

Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Sam Darnold’s future, the franchise tag deadline, other free agent priorities, Minnesota’s run game and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding ar...

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives some nuggets picked up from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Conversations with league personnel, agents and Vikings staffers provide perspective on Trey Smith being franchise tagged, where the Vikings might turn in the guard market, Byron Murphy Jr.’s situation, Harrison Smith and more. As always, this show is presented by First...

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives some updates from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Conversations with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell provide perspective on Sam Darnold decision, free agent priorities, J.J. McCarthy health, Keith Carter hiring and more. As always, this show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, e...

Fran Duffy, an NFL Draft expert for the ALL CITY network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the best fits for the Vikings in the 2025 NFL Draft. They talk about interior defensive linemen, running backs, cornerbacks and even quarterbacks. Which players align with defensive coordinator Brian Flores' preferences? Who are two underrated names to monitor, including a defensive lineman...

Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, begins today’s show talking about the possibility of drafting a running back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He also takes readers questions regarding free agent targets that might intrigue general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, ways to generate cap space, current and potential staff changes and more. As always, this show is presented by...

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses his first mock draft selections. He talks through how free agency is going to dictate the positions Minnesota targets, and which players make sense depending on the route he goes. He also mentions the options at running back. As always, this show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entr...