Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics include:* First round trades* JJ McCarthy* Dallas Turner* Khyree Jackson* Walter Rouse* Will Reichard* Michael Jurgens* Levi Drake Rodriguez* UDFAs, including Gabriel Murphy, Dwight McGlothern, and Bo RichterMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt  brings on special guest Luke Braun of the Locked on Vikings podcast to discuss the candidates to fill the Vikings' biggest need heading into the draft - Quarterback. Luke gives deep dive scouting reports, fit in the Vikings' offense, projected improvements, and player ceilings on:* Caleb Williams* Jayden Daniels* Drake Maye* JJ McCarthy* Michael Penix* Bo Nixin this jam-packed episode. Check it out!Luke Braun: @LukeBraunNFL, Locked on Vikings Podcast, https://www.patreon.com/LukeBraunNFLMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to do tape deep dive on the Vikings' critical defensive additions, cover the rest of free agency, and discuss the Vikings' trade options in the 2024 NFL draft.Topics include:* Jonathan Greenard* Blake Cashman* Andrew Van Ginkel* Shaq Griffin* Comp pick impact of Griffin signing* Less expensive FAs* Harrison Smith restructure* Remaining cap space and team needs* Analysis of the pre-draft trade up to 23* Potential trade partners and packages for the Vikings to get a QB* A bonus outtake at the end!Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss a flurry of moves that technically haven't happened yet. They cover everything new and former Vikings, including:* Kirk Cousins* Sam Darnold* Danielle Hunter* Jonathan Greenard* Andrew Van Ginkel* Blake Cashman* Aaron Jones* Blake Brandel* David Quessenberry* Brandon Powell* Johnny Mundt* John Parker Romo* Dean Lowry* William Kwenku* Remaining needs and potential targetsMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the most pressing questions the Vikings have before NFL free agency starts next week:* What do you want the team to do with the Kirk Cousins contract situation?* Would you re-sign Danielle Hunter. If not, who do you want to go after on the defensive line?* Who do you want to target to be the Vikings LG?* Should the Vikings look at investing in RB in Free Agency?* Who is one outside free agent you want the Vikings to target aggressively?* What should the Vikings do with Harrison Smith's contract?Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back after way too long of a hiatus. They discuss what happened to the defense at the end of the year, Kirk Cousins' contract situation, what they want the Vikings to do about QB in the draft, and the things they like and dislike about the draft QB options.Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to give some of the Vikings' best players their praise out of the bye week and talk about the Raiders.* Offensive Player of the Year* Defensive Player of the Year* Offensive Rookie of the Year* Defensive Rookie of the Year* Most Improved Player* Most Underrated Player* Position Coach of the Year* Raiders Offense* Raiders DefenseMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to break down the Vikings' close loss to the Bears:* What's the deal with Kevin O'Connell's conservative decision making? Is it actually fine?* Handing out responsibility for the turnovers* Dobbs coming back down to earth - what is the problem and can it be fixed with a new QB?* Improvements Jordan Addison needs to make* How Flores' defense confounded the Bears' offense* Matt rants about how poorly designed the Bears' offense is* How the Vikings contained Fields and the Bears' run game* We learned more about the structure of the defense from an ESPN article* Great individual performances from Pace, Hunter, Phillips, Day, and MetellusMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @thegreggblake@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Loss Against the Denver Broncos and preview the upcoming Chicago Bears game.* Gregg talks about his attendance at the Falcons game and his cool ponchoBroncos Game* Matt goes on a rant about the officiating missing Kareem Jackson lowering his helmet* An accounting of the small margins that lost the Vikings this game* What was up with the pass game and Josh Dobbs?* The Passtronaut comes back to earth a little* Ty Chandler and Alexander Mattison made the ground game effective* Everyone steps up on run defense, particularly Harrison Phillips* Ivan Pace's great game* Danielle Hunter continues to dominate* How Brian Flores coverages and contain scheme helped limit Russell Wilson* Mekhi Blackmon's rough dayBears game* Is Justin Fields better than Tyson Bagent?* Are the Bears a serious threat to the Vikings?* Can the Bears' defense limit the Vikings offense?* Game predictionMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @youvebeengreggd@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' win against the Saints and their upcoming game against the Broncos.Saints GameOffense- Dobbs off to hot start- Hockenson’s record-breaking first half- Slow second half performance- Should O’Connell have been more aggressive?- Mattison hurt- Chandler had a couple of nice reps but wasn’t consistentDefense- Lowest blitz rate of year- Forcing false starts- Tackling on quick plays- Coverage disguises and how they confused Carr/Winston- Unsustainable TDs from Winston- Hicks injury- Hunter sack- Wonnum sack- Phillips 3rd down stop- Metellus 4 pressures- Booth/Blackmon play wellBroncos Game- Russ is actually pretty efficient this year- Susceptible to sacks/didn’t appear to have great pressure answers- Defense had a terrible start to the year but seems to have picked it up- Does the result change if JJ is back?- Barr signed to practice squadMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnflGregg Blake @youvebeengreggd@kindredskols on twitterWe are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcastsYoutube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)