Locked On Vikings - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Vikings

We're a little bit removed from the crazy Kirk Cousins trade rumors of early February, so let's chat about that value. Most of the show is a talk with Sam Ekstrom, who has taken the next step in his illustrious career on the Vikings beat. Come hang out! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 ZoneCoverage article can be found at: https://zonecoverage.com/2021/minnesota-vikings-news/how-much-is-kirk-cousins-affected-by-the-o-line/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we're going over the QB Annual, and specifically what it said about Kirk Cousins. Much is made about Cousins, and what needs to be made of his surroundings. How does he respond to changes in receiver quality? Scheme? And who is more to blame: The pressure rate, or Kirk's ability to overcome that pressure? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 QB Annual is here: https://www.pff.com/news/pffs-2021-qb-annual-is-live-and-now-available-to-all-edge-elite-subscribers Zone coverage article with visual aids for this: https://zonecoverage.com/2021/minnesota-vikings-news/how-much-is-kirk-cousins-affected-by-the-o-line/ A spicy mock from Daniel Jeremiah: https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-2021-nfl-mock-draft-2-0-saints-select-drew-brees-heir-apparent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show we talk about Cousins extensions, possible trade proposals and a Godzilla vs King Kong Oklahoma drill. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll swipe left or right on possible cap casualties from other teams. Cap casualties can be good value, since teams may be a little scared to pick up from someone else's discard pile. But if they're the same player they always were, and that team was just in money trouble. Not to mention the compensatory pick value. Title Sponsor- Built Bar- Today's episode is brought to you by Built Bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Pick 14: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2021-nfl-draft-scouting-report--idl-christian-barmore Pick 78: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2021-nfl-draft-scouting-report--cb-paulson-adebo Pick 90: https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2021-nfl-draft-scouting-report--s-hamsah-nasirildeen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll quickly recap Riley Reiff's million dollar afternoon. Then, we'll do a cap exercise where the Vikings try to keep everyone in the band together. How much could they keep together, if it were their first and only priority? We'll go Twilight Zone on today's show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Riley Reiff details: https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-renegotiate-riley-reiff-contract-to-give-lt-1m-bonus-lost-at-end-of-seas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest from Atlanta where they are getting ready to host an NBA All-Star game that players don't want and fans are confused over. LeBron James sends the Lakers into overtime against the Thunder. The Suns ended the Milwaukee Bucks win streak. Karl-Anthony Towns returned for the first time since contracting COVID-19. A 5-team trade in the WNBA. Are the Jets the most interesting NFL team this offseason? Plus, Can the Vikings pull off what the Buccaneers did? It's the Q of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll go over Paul Guenther's hire, what it means, and why on Earth the Vikings would bring him in. Then we'll have a greater conversation about nepotism in the NFL. Nepotism isn't as simple as "hiring friends is bad" and I think it warrants a more good-faith look. So let's take that look, and take the conversation to its terminus. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Paul Guenther: https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-hiring-paul-guenther-as-senior-defensive-assistant A thinkpiece on nepotism in the NFL: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1209020-how-the-nfls-network-of-coaching-nepotism-is-holding-the-game-back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we talk about new kicker Greg Joseph and what it means for Dan Bailey. Then we'll talk about some free agents the Vikings could target if they only had around $10 million to spend. Some guards and a safety are available that I think the Vikings could target. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 New kicker! https://www.nfl.com/news/roundup-vikings-sign-veteran-kicker-greg-joseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings officially promoted Klint Kubiak. What does that mean for the offense, and the players that have to execute it? Plus, it's Twitter Tuesday. Vikings horror movies, O line investment and Super Bowl snacks. Come, hang out and enjoy! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Klint Kubiak: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30861558/minnesota-vikings-promote-klint-kubiak-oc-job-sources-say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll talk about the Vikings defense, and break down its scheme. What are match zones? What do Alabama and Minnesota have in common? We'll talk about the new DBs coach, how he matches, and what his pros and cons are. Pretty sure I called him Kris Scott a couple times, that's my bad, that's on me. We'll also have Mock Draft Monday, where pickings are getting slim. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Karl Scott https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/alabama-expected-to-lose-fifth-assistant-from-2020-staff-with-dbs-coach-karl-scott-off-to-the-nfl/ Saban's Rip/Liz: https://matchquarters.com/2018/05/04/learning-how-to-spin-adapting-sabans-rip-liz/ Mock Draft Monday: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/805154708385562634/807874957358137354/Screen_Shot_2021-02-06_at_11.26.29_PM.png Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we're going to continue fixing the salary cap, building upon yesterday's restructures. We can shed some dead weight, get a few moves done for the future and set ourselves up for free agency. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Life after Kyle Rudolph looks pretty good: https://zonecoverage.com/2020/minnesota-vikings-news/now-we-know-what-life-after-kyle-rudolph-will-look-like/ Overthecap's calculator: https://overthecap.com/calculator/minnesota-vikings/ Brad's suggested Brian O'Neill extension: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-offensive-players-early-extensions-lamar-jackson-josh-allen-and-baker-mayfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll talk about how to fix the Vikings' cap in three easy moves. Two extensions and a restructure, and the Vikings can keep the ship together. We'll talk about three troublesome situations on the Vikings' books with Danielle Hunter, Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith. We'll also talk about what they can plan to do in 2022 to help ease the burden of all the borrowing they're doing. Let's fix the books! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Vikings salary cap overview: https://overthecap.com/calculator/minnesota-vikings/ All of the contracts discussed here, itemized: https://zonecoverage.com/2021/minnesota-vikings-news/how-to-salvage-the-salary-cap-without-losing-anybody/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll quick touch on the OC search and the leftover fumes of the Cousins trade rumors before sitting down with Vikings running back Chuck Foreman. We talked about Dalvin Cook, modern offenses, what he'd change about the Super Bowl, and much, much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the discord community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll vet the Kirk Cousins trade rumors with San Francisco. After discussing that legitimacy, and where I draw the line for a deal I do and don't like, we'll enter the mailbag. How do the Vikings beat their cap problems? How much restructuring is okay? All that and much, much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 The first Cousins tweet: https://twitter.com/massey_evan/status/1356231260197298177 The second Cousins tweet: https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL/status/1356311794067890176 Some restructures: https://zonecoverage.com/2021/minnesota-vikings-news/how-to-salvage-the-salary-cap-without-losing-anybody/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we have some catching up to do on the coaching news of the weekend, as well as the blockbuster Stafford-Goff trade. It's also Mock Draft Monday, and we're finally taking a guard in the first round. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Join the community: https://linktr.ee/LukeBraunNFL Submit Twitter Tuesday questions: https://t.co/wyoppp9T0E?amp=1 Coaching news: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-promote-ryan-ficken-special-teams-coordinator Here's how the Stafford trade went down: https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/02/01/mmqb-super-bowl-week-matthew-stafford-trade-negotiations-los-angeles-rams Mock Draft Monday screenshot: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/805154708385562634/805168497477943306/Screen_Shot_2021-01-30_at_12.11.59_PM.png Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices