Matt is back with another episode to address his five biggest questions heading in to the 2025 Vikings season. They are: * What can we expect from JJ McCarthy? * What will Dallas Turner's role be? * How will the DB room, particularly CB, shape up? * Will the new look OL be able to gel? * Do the Vikings' have a depth problem? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on...

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Gavin Bartholomew. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Route stemsRoute running storytellingSharpness of route breaksZone route running abilityCatch techniqueAfter catch abilityAbility to identify targets in run gameAthleticism to pull and reach defendersBlocking positioning in run gameAnchor technique in pass protectionPunch technique in pass protectionMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl...

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Kobe King. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Burst to the line of scrimmageAbility to track RBs across gapsSideline-to-sideline movmentA potential athletic limitationPass rush abilityAthleticism to drop in coverageAbility to track receivers in zonesResponse to misdirectionMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wh...

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: First step quicknessPowerAnchorBlock shedding abilityCornering abilityInside countersBull rushEffortMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings third round pick Tai Felton. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Release gameRoute runningHands techniqueContested catchesAfter CatchBlockingMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Match and mirror abilityAnchorHandfightingStunt pickupRun game athleticismSecond level targetingDrive ability in the run gameLatch ability in the run gameMatt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitte...

Matt is joined by Tyler Forness of AtoZ Sports to review the Vikings picks in the 2025 NFL Draft! * Would you have been willing to trade back? * A discussion on the value of the Giants and Falcons trades up * What would the draft look like if the Vikings had traded back? * Donovan Jackson breakdown * Tai Felton breakdown * Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins breakdown * Draft day trades * Sam Howell breakdown * Kobe King breakdown * Gavin Bartholomew breakdown * Notes on UDFA additions, including Max Brosm...

Matt is back with special guest Luke Braun to preview what the Minnesota Vikings might do in the 2025 NFL Draft! Topics include: * Luke's top 5 options for the Vikings at 24 * In depth discussions of Kenneth Grant, Derrick Harmon, Walter Nolen, CJ West, Tyler Booker, Grey Zabel, Shavon Revel, Maxwell Hairston, Trey Amos, Azareye'h Thomas, Benjamin Morrison, Jahdae Barron, Nick Emmanwori, and Malaki Starks * The player Luke would want to TRADE UP for if he fell * Identifying potential trade do...

Matt is back after extensive film study to do deep dives on each of the Vikings' additions that are expected to be significant contributors in 2025. Tune in for full scouting reports on: * Will Fries * Ryan Kelly * Jonathan Allen * Javon Hargrave * Isaiah Rodgers * Jordan Mason Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back to recap a busy week of Vikings free agency including: * Breakdowns of players who've signed elsewhere * Vikings re-signings * New Vikings additions * A 2026 compensatory pick update * Players cut and traded for * Why the Vikings are over the cap in 2026, and why that's not a problem * Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings?!? Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts...

Matt is back with a complete mock free agency for the Minnesota Vikings. Including full contract projections (based on PFF projections) and minute salary cap details, this will be the most comprehensive free agency simulation you'll find, including: * How comp picks work and what cutoffs will ensure the Vikings get a 3rd rounder for Sam Darnold * Clearing cap with cuts * Free agent tenders, extensions, and re-signings * A bounty of outside free agents * Milton Williams!?! * A 53-man roster pr...

Matt and Nick are back to talk about how the Minnesota Vikings should handle the fast-approaching NFL free agency. Topics include: * Should the team franchise tag Sam Darnold? * What to do with the upcoming FAs in the CB room * What to do with Cam Bynum and Harrison Smith * Yes or No to all other impending FAs * Top 5 needs for the Vikings * Discussions on top FA targets: Milton Williams, Jevon Holland, DJ Reed, and Trey Smith * Other potential targets at positions of need Matt Fries @fries...

Matt is back with a (very delayed) episode to put a wrap on the Minnesota Vikings 2024 season! The episode includes depth analysis on what went wrong during the Vikings last two games, but also a recognition and celebration of what each of the starters were able to add to the team over the course of the season! Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred...

Matt is back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' thrilling win against the Green Bay Packers and preview their game against the Detroit Lions to determine the No. 1 Seed in the NFC. Topics include:* High level play design from Kevin O'Connell* Sam Darnold's great in-structure play* Justin Jefferson helping close out the game* The ups and downs of the run game* Some credit to Edgerrin Cooper* Jordan Addison's tenacious run blocking* Man coverage on third down on defense* Jonathan Greenard's high...

Matt is back with a review of the Minnesota Vikings' comeback win against the Seattle Seahawks and a preview of their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.Praise for Kevin O'Connell and shade at Jordan Love abounds!vs Seahawks DefenseBasically no rushing attemptsMan coverage on 3rd downsSome difficulty stopping players after the catch on successful drivesGeno getting ball out quickly mitigated pressureVery willing to throw 50/50 balls, incompletions to avoid sacks2 INTs, Turner an...

Matt is back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals and Preview their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Topics include:OffenseSam Darnold's comeback performance - downs early but incredible performance lateTurndowns/not progressing and holding on to the ball/not throwing hot earlyBrandel disasterclassStill showed good mobilityOn time, correctly identified targets, and made nice throws during comebackJefferson route winning abilityBreakdown of 2 TDsAaron J...

Matt is back to review the Minnesota Vikings' OT win against the Chicago Bears and preview their game against the Arizona Cardinals. Topics include:* Sam Darnold's excellent game* Addison, Hockenson, and Jones thriving* How Jefferson opened up room for others* Kevin O'Connell is an ELITE play caller* Caleb Williams looks really good* The nature of 2 minute defense* The Vikings handled the end of the game correctly* Can the Cardinals figure out the Vikings defense?* The Vikings need to a...

Matt is back from Nashville with a review of the Titans game and preview of the Bears game.Topics include:* Sam Darnold's strong performance* Justin Jefferson's greatness* A breakdown of the Addison TD* Jalen Nailor questions* Poor run game* Dalton Risner's first start* Overall defensive dominance* The 98-yard TD* Stellar run defense* More Man Coverage* How the Vikings generated 5 sacks* Can Caleb Williams make magic happen?* Will the Bears have answers for the Vikings' blitz* The overrated B...

Matt is back to talk the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and preview their game against the Tennessee Titans.* Near misses from the Vikings offense* The TJ Hockenson Drive* Continued Quality Run Blocking* A Discussion about Sam Darnold* Defensive performance in the run game* Jonathan Greenard's elite run defense* How the Vikings attacked the Jags offensive line* Some Great Coverage Plays* Will Levis is bad* Will the Vikings be able to slow down the Titans' pass rush?* Can...

Matt discusses the Vikings win over the Colts and previews the Jaguars Game.* First half mistakes* Terrible no calls on Darnold and the state of NFL officiating* Justin Jefferson takes over in the second half* Sam Darnold's ups and downs* TJ Hockson's Return* Josh Oliver's career game* The run blocking and Cam Akers* Cam Robinson's Debut* Harrison Phillips' Great Game* Improved coverage play and Harrison Smith* Jonathan Greenard's big game* Dallas Turner Review* A nasty Brian Flores blitz* Pr...