Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan team up for their final Football Machine. As Sam moves on to a new opportunity, the Football Machine is appreciative for your years of loyal listenership. What a fun ride. -Explaining the goodbye -Stafford traded; is Cousins next?! -Why the delay on promoting Klint Kubiak? -Super Bowl Jeopardy w/ Giles Ferrell -Super Bowl Party Fantasy Draft -Super Bowl Prop Bets

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan team up for their final Football Machine. As Sam moves on to a new opportunity, the Football Machine is appreciative for your years of loyal listenership. What a fun ride. -Explaining the goodbye -Stafford traded; is Cousins next?! -Why the delay on promoting Klint Kubiak? -Super Bowl Jeopardy w/ Giles Ferrell -Super Bowl Party Fantasy Draft -Super Bowl Prop Bets

QB Trade Rumors, Super Bowl Jeopardy & Farewell

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Zone Coverage contributor Chris Schad to discuss the conference title games and the latest with the Vikings: -How bad was Matt LaFleur's fourth down decision? -What is Aaron Rodgers' future? -Bills-Chiefs takeaways -Kyle Rudolph's controversial comments -Minnesota's salary-cap management -The Hall of Fame case for Jared Allen

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Zone Coverage contributor Chris Schad to discuss the conference title games and the latest with the Vikings: -How bad was Matt LaFleur's fourth down decision? -What is Aaron Rodgers' future? -Bills-Chiefs takeaways -Kyle Rudolph's controversial comments -Minnesota's salary-cap management -The Hall of Fame case for Jared Allen

LaFleur's Decision, Rodgers' Future & Rudolph's Comments

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Purple and the NFL playoffs: -What was compelling about the divisional round? -Who will neutral fans be cheering for in Sunday's Bucs-Packers game? -Identifying free agent targets at guard, defensive tackle, receiver and corner -Checking in on former Vikings -Barr vs. Wilson -Championship round picks

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Purple and the NFL playoffs: -What was compelling about the divisional round? -Who will neutral fans be cheering for in Sunday's Bucs-Packers game? -Identifying free agent targets at guard, defensive tackle, receiver and corner -Checking in on former Vikings -Barr vs. Wilson -Championship round picks

Playoff Talkers, Vikings Free Agent Watch, Ex-Viking Updates

George Paton

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings and National Football League: -George Paton takes a job with the Denver Broncos. What is the impact on the Vikings? -Best moments of Wild Card weekend: Colts-Bills, Heinicke, Nickelodeon -Takeaways on Devonta Smith, Justin Fields and Mac Jones from the National Championship -Twitter questions: Vikings roster makeup, Thielen's future and next OC

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings and National Football League: -George Paton takes a job with the Denver Broncos. What is the impact on the Vikings? -Best moments of Wild Card weekend: Colts-Bills, Heinicke, Nickelodeon -Takeaways on Devonta Smith, Justin Fields and Mac Jones from the National Championship -Twitter questions: Vikings roster makeup, Thielen's future and next OC

Goodbye, George Paton, Wild Card Review & National Championship Thoughts

Gary Kubiak

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Luke Braun to start discussing the Minnesota Vikings offseason: -Who were the Week 17 winners and losers? -Are the in-house candidates good replacements for Gary Kubiak? Outside hires? -What about replacing Marwan Maalouf? -How inaccurate were our preseason predictions? -Did Kirk Cousins improve his QB rank this season? -Would a Cousins-for-Watson trade make sense? -Wild Card picks

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Luke Braun to start discussing the Minnesota Vikings offseason: -Who were the Week 17 winners and losers? -Are the in-house candidates good replacements for Gary Kubiak? Outside hires? -What about replacing Marwan Maalouf? -How inaccurate were our preseason predictions? -Did Kirk Cousins improve his QB rank this season? -Would a Cousins-for-Watson trade make sense? -Wild Card picks

Gary Kubiak Replacements & Revisiting Preseason Predictions

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier react to the Vikings' final game, a 37-35 win in Detroit: -It was the offensive gameplan they should've had all season: Embrace shootouts -Justin Jefferson set the rookie yardage record, but his season still wasn't as impressive as rookie Randy Moss -Are defensive injuries a valid excuse for the record? -How will holes at safety, defensive end and guard be filled this offseason? -Who Sam and Tom are cheering for in the playoffs

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier react to the Vikings' final game, a 37-35 win in Detroit: -It was the offensive gameplan they should've had all season: Embrace shootouts -Justin Jefferson set the rookie yardage record, but his season still wasn't as impressive as rookie Randy Moss -Are defensive injuries a valid excuse for the record? -How will holes at safety, defensive end and guard be filled this offseason? -Who Sam and Tom are cheering for in the playoffs

Week 17 Gameplan, Jefferson Sets the Record & Filling Roster Holes

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Chris Schad to break down the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What should their New Year's resolutions be? -Does Mike Zimmer have a low ceiling as a coach? -What is the percentage chance that certain key players return? -What odd decisions will the Vikings make in the offseason?

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Chris Schad to break down the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What should their New Year's resolutions be? -Does Mike Zimmer have a low ceiling as a coach? -What is the percentage chance that certain key players return? -What odd decisions will the Vikings make in the offseason?

Vikings Resolutions, 5 Key Roster Moves & the Case to Keep Zimmer

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier discuss the Vikings' 52-33 loss on Christmas Day and what happens next as the offseason nears: -Mike Zimmer calls out his "bad defense" -A deep dive into Ernie Nevers, the 1920s football player whose record Alvin Kamara tied -The one area where the offense can realistically upgrade -Has Kirk Cousins been more fiery this year? -Why can't the Vikings run trick plays?

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier discuss the Vikings' 52-33 loss on Christmas Day and what happens next as the offseason nears: -Mike Zimmer calls out his "bad defense" -A deep dive into Ernie Nevers, the 1920s football player whose record Alvin Kamara tied -The one area where the offense can realistically upgrade -Has Kirk Cousins been more fiery this year? -Why can't the Vikings run trick plays?

A Defensive Embarrassment, Upgrading the O-Line and Mad Cousins?

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What are their memories of the two Vikings' playoff wins over the Saints, and what made them special for fans? -Nothing or Something: Justin Jefferson's hot mic moment? Dan Bailey's 5-for-5 day? Mitch Trubisky's Vikings dominance? -Which contracts should the Vikings shed (or extend) next year? -Week 16 picks

Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What are their memories of the two Vikings' playoff wins over the Saints, and what made them special for fans? -Nothing or Something: Justin Jefferson's hot mic moment? Dan Bailey's 5-for-5 day? Mitch Trubisky's Vikings dominance? -Which contracts should the Vikings shed (or extend) next year? -Week 16 picks

Vikings-Saints Nostalgia, Nothing or Something, Keep/Extend/Release

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier dissect the latest Vikings loss that likely eliminates them from playoff contention: -Should the offense be held to a higher standard since they have more veterans? -The play-calling never gave the offense a chance to be explosive -Can we expect the defense to improve next year? -What to make of the end-of-game drives by the Vikings on Sunday -Remaining playoff scenarios -Remembering Tom Hanneman

Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier dissect the latest Vikings loss that likely eliminates them from playoff contention: -Should the offense be held to a higher standard since they have more veterans? -The play-calling never gave the offense a chance to be explosive -Can we expect the defense to improve next year? -What to make of the end-of-game drives by the Vikings on Sunday -Remaining playoff scenarios -Remembering Tom Hanneman

The Vikings Kept it Interesting, But They Never Took the Next Step

The Zone Coverage Football Machine is a weekly, in-depth Minnesota Vikings discussion that gives you locker room insights and on-field analysis from professional beat writers. Host Sam Ekstrom has been on the Vikings beat for Zone Coverage since 2014. Arif Hasan has covered the Vikings for Zone Coverage and The Athletic and brings an analytical slant. Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident draft and film guru. Together, they give you the most informed Vikings speculation you'll find anywhere.

Sam, Arif, Luke all sound like they genuinely enjoy being together. A shoe that is perfect listening for any time.

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The Zone Coverage Football Machine

Kevin Stefanski

George Edwards

Sam, Luke, Tom, and Arif are in studio this week to wrap up the season as the Vikings lose to the 49ers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. There are a lot of changes coming for the Vikings as we discuss the coaching staff and roster. In This Episode:  We say goodbye to some of the coaching staff [6:00] Stefanski goes to Cleveland [20:00] Cousins' lack of aggressive plays [28:00] Who will be playing for the purple next year? [34:00] Gambling Picks [50:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam, Luke, Tom, and Arif are in studio this week to wrap up the season as the Vikings lose to the 49ers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. There are a lot of changes coming for the Vikings as we discuss the coaching staff and roster. In This Episode: <ul> <li>We say goodbye to some of the coaching staff [6:00]</li> <li>Stefanski goes to Cleveland [20:00]</li> <li>Cousins' lack of aggressive plays [28:00]</li> <li>Who will be playing for the purple next year? [34:00]</li> <li>Gambling Picks [50:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - Kevin Stefanski, George Edwards, and 2020 Roster Speculation

Stefon Diggs

The global pandemic didn't slow NFL free agency as the Vikings made myriad moves to clear cap space while making a blockbuster trade of a star receiver. Luke Inman filled in for Sam Ekstrom and was joined by Arif Hasan and Tom Schreier. Topics included: -Stefon Diggs traded to the Buffalo Bills -Kirk Cousins' extension -Which Vikings are staying? Which are leaving? -Marquee QBs finding new homes

The global pandemic didn't slow NFL free agency as the Vikings made myriad moves to clear cap space while making a blockbuster trade of a star receiver. Luke Inman filled in for Sam Ekstrom and was joined by Arif Hasan and Tom Schreier. Topics included: -Stefon Diggs traded to the Buffalo Bills -Kirk Cousins' extension -Which Vikings are staying? Which are leaving? -Marquee QBs finding new homes

Free Agency Preview, Stefon Diggs Traded, Kirk Cousins Extended

Sam, Tom and Luke are in studio to talk about potential draft prospects and the combine. We discuss the top quarterbacks in this year's draft, the loaded wide receiver field, and restructuring around the cap. In This Episode:  Top QB draft prospects [4:00] Speedy wide receivers [12:30] Guard vs Tackle [27:00] Returning defensive players [33:00] Restructuring Kirk [43:00] Fill in the _ [51:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam, Tom and Luke are in studio to talk about potential draft prospects and the combine. We discuss the top quarterbacks in this year's draft, the loaded wide receiver field, and restructuring around the cap. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Top QB draft prospects [4:00]</li> <li>Speedy wide receivers [12:30]</li> <li>Guard vs Tackle [27:00]</li> <li>Returning defensive players [33:00]</li> <li>Restructuring Kirk [43:00]</li> <li>Fill in the _ [51:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - WR + QB Prospects and Getting Under the Cap

Sam, Luke and Tom are in the MBC Studios for this week's show, producing one hour of Vikings talk as the calendar turns to March. They mix in your Twitter questions and discuss the following: -Who had the best Combine performances? And whose stock went down? -What's going to happen to the Vikings' roster before free agency tampering starts on March 16? -How can the Vikings clear up enough cap space to make some moves?

Sam, Luke and Tom are in the MBC Studios for this week's show, producing one hour of Vikings talk as the calendar turns to March. They mix in your Twitter questions and discuss the following: -Who had the best Combine performances? And whose stock went down? -What's going to happen to the Vikings' roster before free agency tampering starts on March 16? -How can the Vikings clear up enough cap space to make some moves?

Combine Winners/Losers, Free Agency Moves & Salary Cap Scenarios

In Hour 2, Sam, Luke, Arif and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about some potential prospects, the offensive play calling and building around Cousins or drafting a QB. In This Episode:  Drafting a QB [3:30] Chad calls in to criticize Zimmer and Cousins [9:00] Nick calls in to talk about the lack of deep throws [21:00] Pat Shurmur back at OC for Denver [30:00] Luke's Draft Prospect of the Week [43:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam, Luke, Arif and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about some potential prospects, the offensive play calling and building around Cousins or drafting a QB. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Drafting a QB [3:30]</li> <li>Chad calls in to criticize Zimmer and Cousins [9:00]</li> <li>Nick calls in to talk about the lack of deep throws [21:00]</li> <li>Pat Shurmur back at OC for Denver [30:00]</li> <li>Luke's Draft Prospect of the Week [43:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - Drafting a QB or Building Around Cousins

In Hour 2, Sam and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the Senior Bowl as Luke calls in from Mobile. We also talk about offensive coordinators, offensive line, and defensive cuts. In This Episode:  Luke is down in Mobile... looking for some gold [1:30] Danny calls in to talk possible OCs [28:00] Griffen wants to stay in Minnesota [41:00] Alex calls in to talk about the guard position [54:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the Senior Bowl as Luke calls in from Mobile. We also talk about offensive coordinators, offensive line, and defensive cuts. In This Episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ljOcl39PQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke is down in Mobile... looking for some gold</a> [1:30]</li> <li>Danny calls in to talk possible OCs [28:00]</li> <li>Griffen wants to stay in Minnesota [41:00]</li> <li>Alex calls in to talk about the guard position [54:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - Senior Bowl and O-Line Free Agents

Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman convene for another Zone Coverage Football Machine over Zoom. Topics include: -Percentage chance the season happens as usual with concerns over the Coronavirus -Luke Inman's latest mock draft -Cornerback rankings in the draft -Double-dipping in the first round? -Day 2 Draft Network mock -2020 Easter Candy Draft

Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman convene for another Zone Coverage Football Machine over Zoom. Topics include: -Percentage chance the season happens as usual with concerns over the Coronavirus -Luke Inman's latest mock draft -Cornerback rankings in the draft -Double-dipping in the first round? -Day 2 Draft Network mock -2020 Easter Candy Draft

COVID Concerns, Mock Draft Fun and the 2020 Easter Candy Draft

Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman host the Football Machine via Zoom and get into plenty of draft speculation now that the calendar turns to April. They also reevaluate free agency as it begins to settle down. Topics include: -The Vikings' biggest draft needs remaining -Arif's Vikings-only mock draft at TheAthletic.com -A first-round draft simulation through The Draft Network -Did the Vikings take the right approach in retaining low-level in-house talent? -If the NFL season gets shortened, which games would you want to eliminate from the Vikings' schedule?

Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman host the Football Machine via Zoom and get into plenty of draft speculation now that the calendar turns to April. They also reevaluate free agency as it begins to settle down. Topics include: -The Vikings' biggest draft needs remaining -Arif's Vikings-only mock draft at <a href="http://TheAthletic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheAthletic.com</a> -A first-round draft simulation through The Draft Network -Did the Vikings take the right approach in retaining low-level in-house talent? -If the NFL season gets shortened, which games would you want to eliminate from the Vikings' schedule?

Free Agency Dust Settling, First-Round Draft Sim, Biggest Needs Remaining

Sam and Tom are in studio while Arif and Luke go down to Mobile for the Senior Bowl. We talk about the rivalry between the Vikings and the Saints, the conference titles games, and contract extensions. In This Episode:  Vikings-Saints playoff rival [6:00] Titans vs. Chiefs [15:00] Comparing the Vikings to the Niners [25:00] Extending Cousins and Cook [34:00] Would you rather... [44:00] Prop Bet Promotion [52:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam and Tom are in studio while Arif and Luke go down to Mobile for the Senior Bowl. We talk about the rivalry between the Vikings and the Saints, the conference titles games, and contract extensions. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Vikings-Saints playoff rival [6:00]</li> <li>Titans vs. Chiefs [15:00]</li> <li>Comparing the Vikings to the Niners [25:00]</li> <li>Extending Cousins and Cook [34:00]</li> <li>Would you rather... [44:00]</li> <li>Prop Bet Promotion [52:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - Title Games and Extending Cousins/Cook

Dom Capers

Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to talk about Minnesota's cap troubles and how they can put together a winning team next year. We look at the addition of Dom Capers, the changing defensive structure, and who will leave in free agency. In This Episode:  Potential trade scenarios [11:00] Defensive coaching structure [22:00] Free agents...  return or release [36:00] Luke's Prospect of the Week [52:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to talk about Minnesota's cap troubles and how they can put together a winning team next year. We look at the addition of Dom Capers, the changing defensive structure, and who will leave in free agency. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Potential trade scenarios [11:00]</li> <li>Defensive coaching structure [22:00]</li> <li>Free agents...  return or release [36:00]</li> <li>Luke's Prospect of the Week [52:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - Dom Capers and the Defensive Coaching Structure

Sam, Arif, Luke, and Tom are in studio to talk about the deaths of Chris Doleman and Kobe Bryant. We also talk about the rising prospects at the Senior Bowl, the changes in the coaching staff, and a Super Bowl preview. In This Episode:  Remembering Chris Doleman [4:00] Down in Mobile, Alabama [18:00] Senior Bowl standouts [25:00] New coaching hires [36:00] Super Bowl Storylines [44:00] Gambling Picks [59:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam, Arif, Luke, and Tom are in studio to talk about the deaths of Chris Doleman and Kobe Bryant. We also talk about the rising prospects at the Senior Bowl, the changes in the coaching staff, and a Super Bowl preview. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Remembering Chris Doleman [4:00]</li> <li>Down in Mobile, Alabama [18:00]</li> <li>Senior Bowl standouts [25:00]</li> <li>New coaching hires [36:00]</li> <li>Super Bowl Storylines [44:00]</li> <li>Gambling Picks [59:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - Prospects, Coaching Positions, and the Super Bowl

Michael Pierce

Everson Griffen

Hello Michael Pierce

Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman give their latest Vikings free agency and draft takes on a brand new episode of the Zone Coverage Football Machine. Topics include: -Tajae Sharpe and Anthony Zettel signings -Everson Griffen's apparent departure -Anthony Harris trade rumors -What's next at guard? -Which players will benefit most from the team's departures? -What are some trade possibilities in the draft?

Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman give their latest Vikings free agency and draft takes on a brand new episode of the Zone Coverage Football Machine. Topics include: -Tajae Sharpe and Anthony Zettel signings -Everson Griffen's apparent departure -Anthony Harris trade rumors -What's next at guard? -Which players will benefit most from the team's departures? -What are some trade possibilities in the draft?

Goodbye Everson Griffen, Hello Michael Pierce and What Comes Next

Sam Ekstrom, Luke Inman and Arif Hasan discuss a variety of scenarios that free agency could create next week. Among the topics: -Which veteran cut or in-house signing would surprise you most? -Which teams will splash most in free agency? -Which players changing teams will shake up the league? -Do you value bringing back big-name Vikings free agents or keeping the depth pieces? -Luke's Draft Prospect of the Week

Sam Ekstrom, Luke Inman and Arif Hasan discuss a variety of scenarios that free agency could create next week. Among the topics: -Which veteran cut or in-house signing would surprise you most? -Which teams will splash most in free agency? -Which players changing teams will shake up the league? -Do you value bringing back big-name Vikings free agents or keeping the depth pieces? -Luke's Draft Prospect of the Week

Free Agency Preview: Scenarios, Surprises and Shakeups

Sam, Arif and Tom are in studio to review Super Bowl LIV. We highlight the heroes and goats, the halftime show and commercials, trade rumors, and prop bet results. In This Episode:  Super Bowl heroes and goats [6:00] Shanahan's conservative play calling [19:00] Halftime and commercials [27:00] Diggs trade rumors [33:00] Prop Bets [45:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam, Arif and Tom are in studio to review Super Bowl LIV. We highlight the heroes and goats, the halftime show and commercials, trade rumors, and prop bet results. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Super Bowl heroes and goats [6:00]</li> <li>Shanahan's conservative play calling [19:00]</li> <li>Halftime and commercials [27:00]</li> <li>Diggs trade rumors [33:00]</li> <li>Prop Bets [45:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - Prop Bets, Shanahan, and Super Bowl Standouts

In Hour 2, Sam, Tom and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We discuss Luke's Prospect of the Week, how the salary cap affects the secondary, and whether the Vikings would trade Dalvin Cook.  In This Episode:  Luke Inman's Prospect of the Week [2:00] Alex calls in to talk about the secondary [9:00] Wyatt calls in to talk about trading Cook [26:30] Trading for Tua [33:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam, Tom and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We discuss Luke's Prospect of the Week, how the salary cap affects the secondary, and whether the Vikings would trade Dalvin Cook.  In This Episode: <ul> <li>Luke Inman's Prospect of the Week [2:00]</li> <li>Alex calls in to talk about the secondary [9:00]</li> <li>Wyatt calls in to talk about trading Cook [26:30]</li> <li>Trading for Tua [33:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - A Younger Secondary, and Luke's Prospect of the Week

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about over/under wins for the Vikings in 2020, free agent QBs, and an XFL preview. In This Episode:  Fred calls in to talk about going young on defense [6:00] Giles calls in to talk about Vikings wins in 2020 [20:00] Free agent QBs [30:00] XFL Preview [48:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about over/under wins for the Vikings in 2020, free agent QBs, and an XFL preview. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Fred calls in to talk about going young on defense [6:00]</li> <li>Giles calls in to talk about Vikings wins in 2020 [20:00]</li> <li>Free agent QBs [30:00]</li> <li>XFL Preview [48:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - Free Agent QBs, and an XFL Preview

In Hour 2, Sam, Luke, Arif, and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the new co-defensive coordinators, paying a free agent guard or resigning Harris, and more.  In This Episode:  James calls in to talk about the new hires [4:00] Fred calls in to talk about the Packers losing [19:00] Giles calls in to talk about jerseys [27:00] Alex calls in to talk about paying guards [40:00] Super Bowl Predictions [50:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam, Luke, Arif, and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the new co-defensive coordinators, paying a free agent guard or resigning Harris, and more.  In This Episode: <ul> <li>James calls in to talk about the new hires [4:00]</li> <li>Fred calls in to talk about the Packers losing [19:00]</li> <li>Giles calls in to talk about jerseys [27:00]</li> <li>Alex calls in to talk about paying guards [40:00]</li> <li>Super Bowl Predictions [50:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - Guard vs Safety and Defensive Coordinators

Sam, Arif and Luke are in studio to talk about the Vikings' offseason. We discuss Diggs' social media, potential cap pitfalls to avoid, and the market for Teddy Bridgewater.  In This Episode:  Diggs trolling the media [9:00] Worst case offseason scenarios [23:00] Teddy Bridgewater's value [35:00] Luke's Prospect of the Week [44:30] XFL Update [54:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_SpinmanNFL) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Sam, Arif and Luke are in studio to talk about the Vikings' offseason. We discuss Diggs' social media, potential cap pitfalls to avoid, and the market for Teddy Bridgewater.  In This Episode: <ul> <li>Diggs trolling the media [9:00]</li> <li>Worst case offseason scenarios [23:00]</li> <li>Teddy Bridgewater's value [35:00]</li> <li>Luke's Prospect of the Week [44:30]</li> <li>XFL Update [54:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_SpinmanNFL</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 1 - The Bridgewater Market, Cryptic Diggs, and Cap Scenarios

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the wide receiver draft class, best players available with the 25th pick, and offensive changes with Kubiak in charge. In This Episode:  Alex calls in to talk draft and XFL [6:00] Drafting Wide Receiver [26:00] Fred calls in to talk Jimmy G [39:00] Danny calls in to talk Kubiak [48:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the wide receiver draft class, best players available with the 25th pick, and offensive changes with Kubiak in charge. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Alex calls in to talk draft and XFL [6:00]</li> <li>Drafting Wide Receiver [26:00]</li> <li>Fred calls in to talk Jimmy G [39:00]</li> <li>Danny calls in to talk Kubiak [48:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - WR + Tackle Prospects and Kubiak's Offense

Harrison Smith

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We dive deep into Harrison Smith on and off the field. We also talk Jordan Love comparisons, and a potential new playoff system. In This Episode:  Tony calls in to talk trading Harrison Smith [15:00] Wyatt calls in to talk Twitter conspiracies [23:00] Alex calls in to talk Irv Smith Jr. [45:00] A new playoff structure [52:00]  ----  Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball.  Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic.  Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator.  Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the co-founder of  ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We dive deep into Harrison Smith on and off the field. We also talk Jordan Love comparisons, and a potential new playoff system. In This Episode: <ul> <li>Tony calls in to talk trading Harrison Smith [15:00]</li> <li>Wyatt calls in to talk Twitter conspiracies [23:00]</li> <li>Alex calls in to talk Irv Smith Jr. [45:00]</li> <li>A new playoff structure [52:00]</li> </ul> ---- <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/sekstrom/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Sam Ekstrom</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/SamEkstrom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@SamEkstrom</a>) is a Zone Coverage staff writer covering the Minnesota Vikings and Golden Gophers basketball. <a href="https://www.twincities.com/author/mberardino/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Arif Hasan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">(@ArifHasanNFL)</a> covers the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/linman/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke Inman</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Spinman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@Luke_Spinman</a>) Luke Inman is Zone Coverage's resident NFL Draft guru and video content creator. <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/author/tschreier/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Schreier</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/tschreier3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@tschreier3</a>) is the co-founder of <a href="https://zonecoverage.com/2019/twins/midwest-swing-locked-on-twins-reunion-nelson-cruz-and-free-agents-2/zonecoverage.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ZoneCoverage.com</a> and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports.

Hour 2 - Harrison Smith, Jordan Love, and a Playoff Debate

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