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Load the Box, A Minnesota Vikings Podcast
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Offseason Recap w/ Dustin Baker
With OTAs and minicamp in the rearview and training camp over a month away, we take a look back at an eventful offseason from free agency, the draft, and team workouts. What should we realistically expect from this version of Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings? What should we realistically expect from JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold? How much will the defense improve compared to last year? And much more.
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Vikings Extend Justin Jefferson
The Vikings extended Justin Jefferson for 4 years and $140 million, keeping the best receiver in football on the roster through 2028. We give our immediate reactions to the news and why it was important for this franchise to get this deal done.
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Checking in on OTAs
After a handful of OTA practices, we check in on what’s going on at TCO Performance Center. Dalton Risner is back, but is he the starting LG? Who’s winking the QB competition? What’s up with Justin Jefferson and all these trade rumors?
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The UDFAs
The Vikings signed 17 undrafted rookie free agents following the conclusion of the Draft. We take a look at those who intrigue us the most and who has the best shot of being the 2024 version of Ivan Pace Jr.
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NFL Draft Takeaways w/ Dustin Baker
The Vikings traded up twice in the first round last Thursday, landing two potentially foundational players. Dustin Baker joins Will and Jordan to talk about those big moves, as well as any standout Day 3 picks and undrafted free agent signings.
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Final Draft Thoughts and Predictions
Will and Jordan return to give their Final Thoughts on the upcoming Draft next week. They cover Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s media availability last week, whether or not the team will trade up and if there is a price they’re unwilling to pay, and finish with some spicy questions for each other.