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Welcome to 'Up Next,' a profile of rising coaches within the Minnesota Vikings Football organization. Associate Writer Ellis Williams catches up with Defensive Assistant coach Imarjaye Albury and Safeties coach Michael Hutchings to talk about their journeys of becoming a professional football coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Both Albury and Hutchings document their early love of football, their growth while rising through the coaching ranks, what it's like working with both rookies and veterans in the NFL, and how the Vikings coaching leadership is fostering a new era of coaching talent. All of this and more is in this episode of 'Up Next.'

Welcome to Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are one week away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and Vikings Vox Paul Allen joins Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson to look ahead at all of next week's action. Paul talks about the change in tone from the owner's meetings until now, what the fans expectations should be going into Thursday night, what the ideal draft scenario looks like on Thursday night in Detroit, and how he thinks the starting quarterback position will play out at the beginning of the season. Plus, a portion of the Paul Allen and Kevin O'Connell interview from earlier this week is included in this episode. All of this and more is in Episode 267 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! We are only two weeks away from the First Round of the 2024 NFL Draft and VEN Analyst Ben Leber joins Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson try to sift through all of the noise that's been swirling this week. Ben dives into all of the possible scenarios facing the Vikings as they look to possibly draft a first-round quarterback, reviews the potential to grab a top defensive prospect, and explains why he's incredibly excited to attend the 2024 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 266 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  We are three weeks away from the NFL Draft and the speculation is heating up.  NFL.com Analyst Bucky Brooks joins Tatum Everett from their L.A. studios as he breaks down all the hot buzz surrounding the 2024 quarterback prospects.   Bucky gives his take on the Drake Maye/J.J. McCarthy debate, where he sees the talent splits amongst the QB talent pool, gives a possible 'value pick' option at QB outside of the first round, and name drops a defensive player who may be in play for the Vikings late in the 1st Round.  Plus, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson look at NFL free agency additions and the intriguing home and road matchup ramifications for the upcoming season.  All of this and more is in Episode 265 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The 2024 NFL Owners Meetings have concluded and Tatum Everett gives us a full report.  Tatum caught up with ESPN Senior NFL Writer Jeremy Fowler to discuss the Vikings 2024 offseason, the tone of the NFL Owners Meetings, the Vikings giving themselves draft flexibility, how free agency moves helped reset the team, and the importance of Sam Darnold in the quarterback room.   Plus, Tatum, Gabe Henderson, and Jay Nelson discuss the effects of the new kickoff rules, the influence of the replay judges, additional coaching challenges, and more.  All of this is in Episode 264 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 263 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  Week 2 of Free agency has continued at a blistering pace, so Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett brought in friend of the show, Pete Bercich, to help breakdown everything that's been happening.  Pete talks about all of the Vikings key free agency signings, looks at how the moves impact the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, gives his opinions on which potential draftee quarterbacks stand out, and why he believes resigning Harrison Smith was so important.  Plus, everyone discusses the newly announced Netflix docuseries 'Receiver' and why Justin Jefferson's inclusion is 'must watch' TV.  All of this and more is in Episode 263 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 262 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching! Jonathan Greenard makes his first visit inside TCO Studios, joining the Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson. Jonathan discusses his recent experience signing with the Minnesota Vikings as a 2024 Free Agent and what he hopes to accomplish in the years to come in Minnesota. Plus, Ron Johnson joins the crew to discuss all of the moves made by the Vikings during the initial week of NFL free agency. All of this and more is in Episode 262 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!

Welcome to Episode 261 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!  The Combine is over and NFL Free Agency is about to kick in.  Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett welcome in Assistant Director of Player Personnel Chisom Opara to the show to help breakdown what it takes to find the newest members of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings in the upcoming NFL Draft.  Chisolm reflects on the urgency needed during the evaluation process, the delicate balance of weighing both one-on-one player interviews and on-field performances, and the ways he feels the front office helps empower both he and his fellow evaluators during their extensive vetting process.  Plus, Gabe and Tatum talk about the looming roster decisions that will be made over the next few weeks and react to the news of Alexander Mattison's release from the roster earlier this week.  All of this and more is in Episode 261 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi – Made for Vikings watching!