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Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson tee up the discussion surrounding the NFL rule changes stemming from this week's Owners' meetings, the Eric Kendricks farewell letter to the fans in 'The Player's Tribune,' Fullback C.J. Ham re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year extension, and mock draft predictions highlighting WR Zay Flowers from Boston College. Gabe Henderson also joins from Arizona at the Owners' Meetings with NBC Sports' Michael Smith discussing his ability to relate to the players inside the locker room and telling their stories outside of the sport. All of this and more is in Episode 208 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. The ink is freshly drying for re-signed running back Alexander Mattison and he joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to talk about the excitement of coming back to the Minnesota Vikings, navigating the free agent waters over the past few weeks, the importance of resetting after the crazy 2022 season, and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for his creative offseason project that has been a labor of love over the past few years. Jay Nelson also joins to help recap the other free agency moves the Vikings have made over the past week and the crew also discusses the official departure of Adam Thielen to the Carolina Panthers. All of this and more is in Episode 207 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are on the line with Jason McCourty, former NFL Cornerback and one of the hosts of NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football.' Jason discusses the headlines coming out of 2023 Free Agency, his memories playing under Coach Brian Flores, and provides a glimpse into recently signed Minnesota Vikings CB Byron Murphy's versatility on the field. Jay Nelson is back with the crew this week to review the latest free agency news both inside the Minnesota Vikings and around the rest of the league. All of this and more is in Episode 206 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to a Special Edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett reflect on the passing of Legendary Head Coach Bud Grant with some of the people who knew him best. Former players Ahmad Rashad, Chuck Foreman, and Senior Consultant for Pro Personnel Paul Wiggin each discuss their memories of the late Minnesota Vikings Head Coach and the legacy he leaves behind. Each share stories from outside of the spotlight that honor who Bud Grant was as a person to his players and coaching staff. All of this and more is in this special edition episode of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Returning from the Combine, Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson are onsite at TCO Studios discussing the latest news regarding the announcement on Tuesday of the release of LB Eric Kendricks, the heroic actions of K.J. Osborn pulling a man out of a burning car, and Gabe sits down for an interview with Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Marquis Johnson. Marquis joins to discuss his career arc to the NFL, developing relationships with the players during training, and how they measure success within the weight room. All of this and more is in Episode 204 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Combine season! Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are onsite at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis with all of the latest talkers as the Draft season officially gets underway. Bucky Brooks joins the crew to dive into all of the hot player prospects, attributes, and talent levels that coaches and GM's will be looking for over the weekend.  All of this and more is in Episode 203 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 202 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson welcome in The Athletic's Alec Lewis to the show this week. Alec dives into his experience covering the team for his first season in the NFL, the interesting themes that came out of this week's introductory Brian Flores press conference, the Vikings initial slot in The Athletic's 2023 Power Rankings, and Tatum previews the upcoming Vikings docuseries: 'The Voyage.' All of this and more is in Episode 202 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 201 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. There was big news happening at TCO Performance Center this week as the Vikings named Brian Flores as their new Defensive Coordinator for the 2023-24 season.  Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome Pete Bercich to break down why people are excited for Coach Flores' addition to the team, which of his core attributes as a coach will translate to address some of the issues we saw last season, which players on the current roster may benefit the most from the leadership change, and the ramifications we may see in free agency or the Draft in the next few months. Plus, the crew breaks down their thoughts on the pending Super Bowl matchup this weekend and touch on some of the league talkers that have popped up over the last few weeks. All of this and more is in Episode 201 presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 200 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Vikings GameDay Live analyst Ron Johnson jumps into the TCO Radio Studio along with Gabe Henderson, Tatum Everett, and Jay Nelson to discuss the latest NFL news. Ron reviews the ongoing search for a new Vikings Defensive Coordinator, what the Vikings need to do to elevate to another level next season, the changes to the upcoming NFL Pro Bowl format, which Vikings will be representing their squad in Las Vegas this weekend, and the upcoming historic Super Bowl storylines happening down in Glendale, Arizona next week. All of this and more is in Episode 200 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 199 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Even though the season is over, the storylines never stop. Tatum Everett, Gabe Henderson, and Jay Nelson welcome in the host of The Vikings Tailgate, Cy Amundson, to the show this week to help review the end of the 2022-23 season and to look ahead at what is yet to come. Cy breaks down why there is a feeling of hope with this team moving forward, what he feels helps make teams successful when working around the NFL's salary cap rules, the prospects of Justin Jefferson for MVP, why Kevin O'Connell was deserving to be in the 'Coach of the Year' discussion, and which of the currently named Defensive Coaching candidates he finds most intriguing. All of this and more is in Episode 199 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to the Wild Card Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. KARE 11's Sports Director Reggie Wilson joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to review all of the final storylines heading into the Wild Card Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday. The crew discusses the pulse of the fans going into the game, the key contributors that need to step up on Sunday, and everyone hands out their individual player awards for 2022. All of this and more is in the Wild Card edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to the Wild Card edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Tatum Everett welcomes newly appointed team captain Josh Metellus to the show to talk about what earning the honor means to him, how setting goals has helped keep his focus, why he takes pride in working on Special Teams, and he describes his level of excitement leading up to the Wild Card game on Sunday versus the New York Giants. Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson also join to breakdown why the win in Chicago had a larger meaning for the upcoming game, the pop that Duke Shelley has provided during the season, the reason everything feels elevated in the playoffs, and everyone describes why they're looking forward to a frenzied crowd on Sunday afternoon in U.S. Bank Stadium. Plus, the '3M Play Of the Week' and so much more is in Episode 196 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 195 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to talk about keeping track of the NFC North from her hometown of Chicago. Courtney breaks down the change in culture for both the Vikings and Bears in the offseason, the Bears going through the difficulties associated with a 'full rebuild' of their roster, the deficiencies of playmakers due to injuries, and addresses if there is any fire to the smoke surrounding the potential team presidential candidate rumors for the Bears. All of this and more is in Episode 195 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. FOX 9's Sports Reporter, Ahmad Hicks, joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to converse about his journey to the Twin Cities market covering the Vikings, watching Cousins in person and shedding the negative stereotype, his love of sports, the flexibility in the Vikings Cornerback position group, and the need for the Vikings Defense to make the Packers Offense uncomfortable on New Years Day. All of this and more is in Episode 193 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. There was a festive Friday Football Feast this morning and Paul Allen stuck around to hang with Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett for MVP Episode 191. Paul looks at the keys to success vs the Giants, the new ways the Vikings Defense stepped up versus the Colts, the controversy surrounding the Pro Bowl announcements this week, and the importance of keeping Kirk Cousins clean on Saturday. All of this and more is in Episode 191 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett bring in Vikings Game Day Analyst, Ron Johnson, to breakdown his old squad in the Indianapolis Colts. The crew looks at the loss to Detroit, the hiring of Jeff Saturday, pros and cons of playing on a short week, their 'One Big Talking Point,' reading between the lines of coach speak, the importance of scripting plays, and the offensive group that they feel is the key to securing a division title this Saturday. All of this and more is in Episode 189 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. The Vikings dropped a tough one in Detroit and we're looking for answers. Tatum Everett and Jay Nelson welcome the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer to the show to review his takes on everything that happened at Ford Field on Sunday. Andrew looks at the hot button topics surrounding the Vikings Defense, the historic days by both Cousins and Jefferson, the looming playoff picture, and what the team needs to do to get ready for the potential postseason ahead. Gabe Henderson also joins the crew to give some perspective on what makes Justin Jefferson so formidable, reviews the insane pace that JJ is currently on, and everyone looks at the log jam at the backend of the NFC's current playoff picture with four weeks to go. All of this plus, the 3M Play of the Week and more is in Episode 188 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to a LIVE edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Episode 187 with Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett from the Edina location of Buffalo Wild Wings. Gabe and Tatum welcome Paul Charchian from the Friday Football Feast to preview the huge game versus the Detroit Lions. Paul breaks down all of the big story lines, including: the contrasts between the 1998 Vikings versus the 2022 team, the Lions turn around mid-season, the importance of T.J. Hockenson moving forward, the likelihood of both offenses scoring huge points in the game, Dalvin Cook having key plays all season long, Kirk Cousins being the right guy for the job, and the possibility of the Vikings running the table for the rest of the season. All of this and more is in Episode 187 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

It's Episode 186 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi and you're Vikings keep the train rolling after a 27-22 victory over the New York Jets. Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson welcome Carmen Vitali from FOX Sports to give her take on the lunacy of the NFC North this season. Carmen breaks down her love of the 'Black & Blue Division,' the Vikings ability to close out tight games, the change in locker room culture by Kevin O'Connell, the Lions turnaround in the second half of the season, and looks ahead to the potential playoff storylines the Vikings could experience in the post season. Plus, Jay Nelson joins the show to break down the range of emotions experienced by the Vikings fanbase in a 10-2 season, the team's ability to win in close games, the phenomenon of the 'Kirko Chains' kid, and the importance of earning some 'style points' in the final five games of the regular season. All of this and more is in Episode 186 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to the Friday edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson welcomes Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to the show to help preview the Vikings vs Jets game on Sunday. Matthew reviews Kevin O'Connell's noticeable adjustments from Week 11 to Week 12, the daunting task of facing yet another big defense in Week 13, the front office betting on themselves in trading for T.J. Hockenson, Robert Saleh's history versus the Vikings, and the importance of keeping Kirk Cousins clean this weekend. All of this and more is in Episode 185 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 184 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Jay Nelson welcome the Vikings Radio Network's Color Analyst, Pete Bercich, to the show to recap the Vikings bounce back 33-26 win over the Patriots on Thanksgiving night. Pete breaks down the Vikings impressive offensive execution, counterpunching the Patriot's defensive scheme, resetting the deck after a loss on a short week, the solid play of the Special Teams unit this season, the lethality of Kene Nwangwu's kick return game, and the importance of maintaining balance.  All of this and more, plus the "3M Play of the Week," is in Episode 184 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. After the ugly loss to Dallas, the New England Patriots are coming to town for a 'Primetime Purple' game on Thanksgiving night to give us another helping of football at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Athletic's Chad Graff joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to breakdown how the 6-4 Patriots have arrived at their 3rd place ranking in the AFC East, the Kevin O'Connell memories of learning from Bill Belichick, the potential for the Patriots to use the Cowboys game as a blueprint for success this week, and his eagerness to return to Minnesota for the holiday game.  Jay Nelson also joins the show to help breakdown the ramifications of the Cowboys game and the results of the other NFC North teams in Week 11. All of this, plus the '3M Play of the Week' are in Episode 183 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome to Episode 182 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett are joined by the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling to review all of the hype surrounding the 8-1 Minnesota Vikings.  Ben talks about the improbable victory last Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills, the differences in tone surrounding the 2022 team, the international appeal of the NFL, and some of the tendencies the Vikings can focus on in their matchup versus the Cowboys on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 182 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to a celebratory Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. The man in the middle, Garrett Bradbury, joins Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson to recap all of the chaos from Sunday in Buffalo. Garrett also dives into the good energy in the locker room, the performances of his teammates, earning the respect of your opponents, the bonding nature of the Offensive Line Room and preparing for playing against everyone's best on a weekly basis. Plus, Tatum and Gabe recap their experiences this past weekend, the historical significance of the '3M Play Of The Week,' and look ahead to the three-game homestand at U.S. Bank Stadium. All of this and more is in Episode 181 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.

Welcome back to the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi. It's Week 10 and we're rollin' into Buffalo. Vikings Legend Robert Smith joins Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett to preview the biggest Bills talkers, including: the adversities while playing in Buffalo, Dalvin Cook's role in the 2022 offense, the menacing play of Hunter & Smith, and the upcoming tests that this team will continue to face throughout the season. Plus, Gabe and Tatum break down their 'One Big Talking Point' and the key matchups heading into the big tilt on Sunday. All of this and more is in Episode 180 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast presented by Pepsi.