VikesVerified - A Weekly Minnesota Vikings Podcast Nick Eliason & Matt Meade

Najee Thompson joins us to recap his rookie season & what he’ll be refining heading into his second season in the NFL. Flash also gives us a glimpse at what he likes to do outside of Football. 🎳 Mandatory Minicamp has officially begun, & we couldn’t be happier that Justin Jefferson’s extension is FINALLY finished. The Vikings are flying under the radar right now in the eyes of the average NFL fan. This team could be DANGEROUS if we find some consistent QB play this season!

Exciting time of year watching the Minnesota Vikings rookies hit the field for OTA’s. 7th Round pick Levi Drake Rodriguez opens up about his journey to the NFL, his commitment to his craft, & his spiritual journey to this point. A true effort player, Rodriguez flew under the radar of many NFL teams & looks to make a name for himself this fall in Purple. SKOL

Hall of fame DT John Randle joins us & brings some elite storytelling with him. Randle elaborates on his involvement with the team & what he thinks of the New Regime. The Ring of Honor member gives us a good perspective of what Minnesota means to him. The Minnesota Vikings put together an impressive draft class in 2024 that should propel this team to playoff-caliber. Nick & Matt break down their first impressions on each player. OTA’s are around the corner! SKOL

Gabe Henderson joins us to talk his favorite acquisitions from Free Agency + his intuitions on the NFL Draft. The same questions remain around who the future QB of the Minnesota Vikings will be. This might be the toughest time of year to find accurate information on social media. Smoke is blowing from all directions. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the current landscape of the Minnesota Vikings. SKOL

The Minnesota Vikings are staying active in Free agency adding depth in every position group. There has never been more speculation as to what our draft strategy will be. Many expect us to make a run at the 3rd pick & take Drake Maye, while others expect J.J. McCarthy to be the target of our front office. Nick, Matt, & Max break down our thoughts on the situation as well as GRADE our FA pickups so far!

The Minnesota Vikings did not hesitate in day 1 of free agency this past Monday. Jonathan Greenard, Aaron Jones, Andrew Van Ginkel, & Blake Cashman headline our free agent class. Kirk Cousins & Danielle Hunter have officially left the roster & will go to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Loved them both, but it was time. Golden Gopher Alumni & NFL Draft Prospect Brevyn Spann-Ford joins us to talk about his experience at the NFL combine & what he brings to an NFL roster!