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Nick & Matt break down their 1st 53-man roster prediction with Training Camp on the horizon. Minnesota has a ton of healthy competition across the roster. Key position groups we're keeping our eyes on include WR, DL, EDGE, & CB.  Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt sit down with James Madison alumnus & current Minnesota Viking Jacob Thomas . We talked about his opportunity to perform in the CFB Playoff, his greatest strengths, & why he chose Minnesota as a UDFA.  Connect With Us! Support the show

The Minnesota Vikings have officially introduced Nolan Teasley as the new GM. The Wilf's will move forward with Teasley, O'Connell, & Brzezinski calling the shots for the foreseeable future. Outside of the front office, we break down what's happening on the field at OTA's - as there are a lot of new faces to be excited about. Also, were JJ McCarthy's comments warranted...

We had the opportunity to touch base with former FIU & current Minnesota Viking Kejon Owens. Kejon carried himself with class & a great perspective. Excited to see what the Miami Central HS product can do in camp! Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt take a look into their crystal ball for a 2026 schedule prediction. While there may be some bias, there's also some cold, hard facts to back it up! Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt break down all 9 selections for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL Draft. While many were surprised about how trench-heavy this draft was, fans are really going to enjoy guys like Caleb Banks, Jake Golday, & Domonique Orange on the Vikings defense. Minnesota added size, strength, & most importantly DEPTH to their 2026 roster. Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt chop it up with Dylan Wheeler , a D3 prospect from St. John's university in Collegeville, MN. Dylan racked up 40 (!!!) TD's during his junior & senior year combined, & had an opportunity to work out at the University of Minnesota Pro Day. Wheeler is looking forward to an anticipated rookie minicamp invite in May. Connect With Us! Support the show

WR Tre'Shawn Watson took some time to speak with us about the Pre-Draft process & the interest he's received so far. Watson will be the focal point of the FIRST EVER Pro Day in Minnesota State Mankato history next Wednesday, April 15th. Tre has spoken with scouts from all 32 NFL teams & is eager for his upcoming opportunity this summer/fall. Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota Vikings fans will likely see a new QB under center during the 2026 season. Veteran 2x Pro Bowler Kyler Murray has joined the team on the vet minimum. The value is incredible, but how will Kyler fit in? Nick & Matt weigh the pros & cons of the addition, as well as their expectations for next season with K1 at the helm. Connect With Us! Support the show

Day 1 in INDY was a fantastic welcome to the Combine. We were able to speak with many different prospects & gathered a few conclusions regarding who Minnesota might target come April. QB's & WR's tomorrow, can't wait! Connect With Us! Support the show

Nick & Matt are live from the Gateway Games at Fogerty Arena in Blaine. We will be live on site in Indianapolis this week for the 2026 NFL Combine. We go over "our guys" as well as a few FA targets the Vikings could target. Stay tuned for live coverage from Indy! Side Note: Rest in Peace to Rondale Moore. Tremendously sad development. Connect With Us! Support the show

In this episode, Nick & Matt break down the bombshell decision by the Minnesota Vikings to part ways with GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a tumultuous tenure marked by poor drafts and mixed results. Join us as we spotlight emerging NFL draft prospects who could revitalize the roster. From shifty RB's to downhill Safeties, we dissect the team's critical positions of need—like bolstering t...

The Minnesota Vikings finished a rollercoaster of a season at 9-8 after a win against Green Bay last weekend. Nick & Matt break down their season awards, overall performance grades, & what may look different in 2026. Critical off-season ahead, missing the playoffs IS NOT the standard in Minnesota! Connect With Us! Support the show

Every time JJ shows great improvement, he's met with another setback on the injury front. He's made big time strides ability-wise, now we need some durability improvements. It's officially Max Brosmer's show on Christmas day! SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

JJ McCarthy & The Vikings DICED the Washington Commanders on their way to a 31-0 victory. Progress is all that SKOL nation wanted to see from 9, & we got exactly that. Nick & Matt take their ears to the fanbase & field 2 call-ins from Vikings fans James & Jay. Now, Minnesota will head to Dallas for a primetime matchup with the Dallas Cowboys... SKOL! Connect With Us! Support th...

The Vikings fall to 4-7 after another TOUGH day at the office for 22-year old QB JJ McCarthy. While the rest of the internet clowns him, it's time to see what Minnesota has in UDFA rookie Max Brosmer , who will likely get the nod after McCarthy's concussion diagnosis. Playoffs are likely out of the question, but wouldn't it be nice to see an offensive explosion this season? It sure...

Minnesota lost another hard-fought game at the last second to Cairo Santos & the Chicago Bears last Sunday. With frustration running hot , Minnesota's season can go 1 of 2 ways. We can buckle up, keep fighting, & learn how to close out these games, or we can pack it in & lose faith. JJ McCarthy hasn't shown the consistency that wins games yet, but both Coach O'Connell &a...

The Minnesota Vikings couldn't overcome themselves last Sunday against the Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota was in the fight, but played the opposite of complimentary football in a 27-19 loss. Currently sitting at 4-5, this week's game against Chicago is DO or DIE territory. Above all, the priority shifts to the health & development of JJ McCarthy!   Connect With Us! Support th...

Signature win for the Vikings and JJ McCarthy in Ford Field last Sunday! Almost double digit underdogs, Minnesota stifled Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery all afternoon. We've clawed our way back to 4-4 & finally have a relatively healthy team... Baltimore is a team with a major sense of urgency at 3-5. This is going to be a hard fought, heavyweight fight. SKOL Connect With Us! Support...

Vikings Fans were tortured last Thursday Night. A Meltdown in LA has led to many questions about where this team is headed. After a month & a half absence, our chosen QB JJ McCarthy is back under center. While the odds of a win seem nearly impossible at Ford Field... Wouldn't it be such a Vikings move to pull this one off? Connect With Us! Support the show

Carson Wentz showed some heart out there, but ultimately played far from mistake free football. Minnesota's defense was CARVED by Jalen Hurts, AJ Brown, & DeVonta Smith. MN had many opportunities to win this game ... just couldn't get it done. Super frustrating to say the least. With a short week in LA on the horizon, Nick & Matt break down our QB situation & what we hope to...

The Minnesota Vikings limped into the BYE week 3-2 after a hard fought win against Cleveland. Carson Wentz went 9 for 9 on the final drive before hitting Jordan Addison at the pylon for the game winning TD. Minnesota's BYE comes at a perfect time & gives us an opportunity to get healthy before a 4-game gauntlet of Philly, LAC, Detroit, & Baltimore. Admirable fill-in from Wentz, but it...

Minnesota fought to the finish, but slow starts & turnovers are tough to overcome. The Vikings injury report is tough to look at, the BYE week couldn't come at a better time. If we can find a way to get it done in London, we limp into the bye at 3-2 with a chance to get healthy against the defending champs... SKOL Connect With Us! Support the show

Minnesota bounced back in a big way on the shoulders of a legendary performance from Isaiah Rodgers. The former Eagle scored 2 defensive TD's in the first half on the way to a 48-10 Victory. Carson Wentz played efficient, turnover free football & will look to stack solid weeks. Croke Park in Ireland will host it's first ever NFL game this Sunday between the Vikings & Steelers. Le...

Are you hitting the panic button? We try to give you a few reasons to stay sane after a 22-6 loss to Atlanta. Minnesota's roster is bruised & battered, including QB JJ McCarthy. Carson Wentz will get the start this Sunday at home vs. Cincinnati - can he channel those 2017 MVP abilities? We'll find out soon enough. We are 1-1 with a fairly favorable 3 game stretch before the bye. Lock...