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Ben Goessling and Michael Rand take a look at what the Vikings have done in free agency so far, where they fall in the NFL pecking order, what their draft priorities should be and plenty of other good reader questions.

Ben Goessling and Michael Rand take a look at what the Vikings have done in free agency so far, where they fall in the NFL pecking order, what their draft priorities should be and plenty of other good reader questions.

Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' splash moves in free agency by signing Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson. (5:00) A one-year, $8M deal for Richardson echoes a "all-in" approach from GM Rick Spielman.(10:00) It's a trenches arms race as the Vikings and Eagles both bolster D-lines in free agency. (13:00) Cousins and a tenure-defining decision from Spielman. (18:30) Cousins is on a diet not unlike Tom Brady's gluten/dairy/processed-free menu. (26:30) What's next? The Vikings have more questions on their own roster. (35:00) Your Twitter questions on the NFL Draft and more.

Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' splash moves in free agency by signing Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson. (5:00) A one-year, $8M deal for Richardson echoes a "all-in" approach from GM Rick Spielman.(10:00) It's a trenches arms race as the Vikings and Eagles both bolster D-lines in free agency. (13:00) Cousins and a tenure-defining decision from Spielman. (18:30) Cousins is on a diet not unlike Tom Brady's gluten/dairy/processed-free menu. (26:30) What's next? The Vikings have more questions on their own roster. (35:00) Your Twitter questions on the NFL Draft and more.

Intro: The Vikings have a lot of other free agents to sign aside from quarterbacks. Who might they lose and who might they keep? 12:00: OK, but seriously what about the quarterbacks? 25:00: We toured the new Vikings HQ in Eagan. It's nice! 30:00: Rapid-fire fielding all your Twitter and Facebook questions.

Intro: The Vikings have a lot of other free agents to sign aside from quarterbacks. Who might they lose and who might they keep? 12:00: OK, but seriously what about the quarterbacks? 25:00: We toured the new Vikings HQ in Eagan. It's nice! 30:00: Rapid-fire fielding all your Twitter and Facebook questions.

The Vikings have four directions they could go when it comes to their 2018 quarterback: Sign Kirk Cousins; bring back Case Keenum and a low-priced backup; bring back Teddy Bridgewater and another mid-range target -- perhaps even a draft pick -- to compete for the job; or swing a trade for someone like Nick Foles. We broke down all those scenarios on a very QB-heavy podcast.

The Vikings have four directions they could go when it comes to their 2018 quarterback: Sign Kirk Cousins; bring back Case Keenum and a low-priced backup; bring back Teddy Bridgewater and another mid-range target -- perhaps even a draft pick -- to compete for the job; or swing a trade for someone like Nick Foles. We broke down all those scenarios on a very QB-heavy podcast.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' evolving situation at quarterback, which will start to take shape over the next couple weeks. (2:00) The Vikings reportedly won't place the franchise tag on Case Keenum. (9:00) The stage is set for a strong free agent push. Kirk Cousins, anyone? (15:00) "The only thing authentic in Indy is the medical." On the combine. (24:00) We look at the Vikings' needs, including draft prospects to watch along the offensive line and defensive line. (33:00) Should the Vikings' strategy change of not drafting QBs outside of dire need?

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' evolving situation at quarterback, which will start to take shape over the next couple weeks. (2:00) The Vikings reportedly won't place the franchise tag on Case Keenum. (9:00) The stage is set for a strong free agent push. Kirk Cousins, anyone? (15:00) "The only thing authentic in Indy is the medical." On the combine. (24:00) We look at the Vikings' needs, including draft prospects to watch along the offensive line and defensive line. (33:00) Should the Vikings' strategy change of not drafting QBs outside of dire need?

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Mark Craig discuss the Vikings' new brain trust on offense and go inside Mark's Hall of Fame pitch for Randy Moss earlier this month. (1:30) Hiring of John DeFilippo and Todd Downing remake offensive staff. But we start with QBs coach Kevin Stefanski's position in the organization. (15:45) QB talk continues with Kirk Cousins. (23:00) Sharrif Floyd and the NFLPA's grievance with the Vikings. (30:00) Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig gives a peek inside the ivory towers of this month's deliberations, specifically his successful pitch for Randy Moss.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Mark Craig discuss the Vikings' new brain trust on offense and go inside Mark's Hall of Fame pitch for Randy Moss earlier this month. (1:30) Hiring of John DeFilippo and Todd Downing remake offensive staff. But we start with QBs coach Kevin Stefanski's position in the organization. (15:45) QB talk continues with Kirk Cousins. (23:00) Sharrif Floyd and the NFLPA's grievance with the Vikings. (30:00) Hall of Fame voter Mark Craig gives a peek inside the ivory towers of this month's deliberations, specifically his successful pitch for Randy Moss.

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the thrilling Super Bowl between the Eagles and Patriots. Has Nick Foles played his way into the conversation for the Vikings? (4:30) The 2017 season made clear: the QB and OC pairing is critical. First, the Vikings will hire a new coordinator. (12:00) Exploring QB options from Cousins to Bridgewater's murky contract situation. (24:00) Andrew's millennial is showing. (26:30) Internal reviews on the Minneapolis Super Bowl experience. (34:00) Your questions on free agency and Sam Bradford..

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the thrilling Super Bowl between the Eagles and Patriots. Has Nick Foles played his way into the conversation for the Vikings? (4:30) The 2017 season made clear: the QB and OC pairing is critical. First, the Vikings will hire a new coordinator. (12:00) Exploring QB options from Cousins to Bridgewater's murky contract situation. (24:00) Andrew's millennial is showing. (26:30) Internal reviews on the Minneapolis Super Bowl experience. (34:00) Your questions on free agency and Sam Bradford..

Intro: Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater and his girlfriend Erika Cardona join to talk about her children's book, Teddy's recovery and future. 11:00: Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph definitely does not want to be at this Super Bowl; 17:00: Former Vikings DE Jared Allen wants to help you go to the bathroom. 24:00: Vikings legend Carl Eller makes a case to keep Case Keenum; 34:00: Vikings CB Trae Waynes tries to move past the loss to Philadelphia; 39:00: Former Vikings QB Gus Frerotte has an idea for the QB conundrum; 44:00: Former Vikings WR Greg Jennings reflects on a long career.