Locked On Vikings - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Vikings

On today's show, we'll quickly weigh in on the comparisons between Deshaun Watson and Kirk Cousins. Then we'll talk about one of the burning questions of the offseason - Eric Wilson or Anthony Barr? We'll talk about the cap, run defense, coverage, and all of the various impacts. 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 Deshaun Watson discourse: https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1347274098192359427 I've made the Eric Wilson case before: https://zonecoverage.com/2020/minnesota-vikings-news/eric-wilson-isnt-an-anthony-barr-replacement/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Klint Kubiak to Anthony Lynn, who should come in and call the plays? We talked to David Droegemeier of Locked On Chargers about Lynn specifically, and also pitching some people from other Wide Zone staffs. 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.  Description of San Francisco's offensive structure: https://www.si.com/nfl/49ers/news/why-the-49ers-probably-will-lose-mike-lafleur-and-mike-mcdaniel-in-2021 Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Follow David: @DDrosports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two tumultuous seasons, the Vikings will let Marwan Maalouf walk after his contract expires. The Vikings will look for their second special teams coordinator in three years. Also, we'll take a look at the week 17 tape, and see who stands out, and earned their keep in 2021. 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 Maalouf: https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-special-teams-coordinator-marwan-maalouf-will-not-return-in-2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to a Tom Pelissero report, Gary Kubiak is about to retire. That leaves the Vikings searching for an offensive coordinator for the 6th time in as many seasons. We'll chat about that, some roster news, and then look at your reasons for the Vikings' failure in 2020. I took all of your reasons, and ranked them from least to most responsible. 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 Gary Kubiak story: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/vikings-gary-kubiak-retires-after-just-one-season-as-offensive-coordinator-per-report/ Vikings futures contracts: https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-sign-8-players-to-reserve-future-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll recap the Vikings' week 17 win over Detroit to go to 7-9. They pick 14th now, and have some decisions to make. We learned a thing or two about the deeper roster players the Vikings have brought on throughout the season, and now they have to decide who comes into camp for 2021. Finally, we kick off the offseason with the first of many Mock Draft Mondays! 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 Box score: https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=401220284 Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u4-jUjRMF0 Justin broke the record! https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30644754/minnesota-vikings-wr-justin-jefferson-sets-super-bowl-era-rookie-receiving-yards-record Here's the board for Mock Draft Monday. I took Rosseau, and asked who everyone else would take. A lot of people agreed emphatically: https://twitter.com/LukeBraunNFL/status/1346022412924592128 Rosseau's profile: https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/gregory-rousseau/JS9oCh3cDd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings and Lions are playing in week 17 this year, which doesn't mean much. Dalvin Cook won't be there for personal reasons, which opens up an opportunity for Alexander Mattison, Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah. Ezra Cleveland could get a chance at left tackle since Riley Reiff is on COVID IR. Finally, Matt Dery of Locked On Lions comes around to chat about his Lions, and we'll compare where our respective broken franchises are at. 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn DoorDash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Dalvin story: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30624529/source-dalvin-cook-minnesota-vikings-season-finale-vs-detroit-lions-father-death Story on Riley Reiff: https://zonecoverage.com/2020/minnesota-vikings-news/riley-reiffs-bonus-situation-is-insane/ Follow Matt: @DerySpeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we'll talk about Kyle Rudolph's move to IR, and then move on to the Saints game. I charted every bad run defense play to see who was often at fault. Mainly, is there anything actionable in this game? Or should we just burn the tape and move on? 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn DoorDash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL The issues withe the Vikings, itemized: https://theathletic.com/2289119/2020/12/29/vikings-missed-playoffs-offense-defense/?source=emp-shared-article Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, after a quick note about Alexander Hollins leaving for Cleveland, we'll deep dive into the most burning question of the 2020 Vikings season. Should the Vikings fire Mike Zimmer? I think no, but a lot of people disagree with me. So I asked those people to send me their best arguments for why Zimmer should be canned, and tried to respond to as many as I could. 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn DoorDash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Vikings on Second down: https://zonecoverage.com/2020/minnesota-vikings-news/the-vikings-need-to-be-more-aggressive-on-second-down/ Zimmer's defensive adjustments: https://twitter.com/ArifHasanNFL/status/1343677024393695241 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saints took the Vikings to the cleaners. Let's pick ourselves up off the pavement. We'll start by talking about what's next for the franchise, and teasing out some of the stuff we'll talk about in the coming weeks. Then we'll chat about the debacle on defense, what to blame that on, and how much we can pin on the offense (who had a good day). 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn DoorDash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL ESPN box score: https://www.espn.com/nfl/playbyplay?gameId=401220324 Check out passing by expectation: https://rbsdm.com/stats/pass_freq/ The Will Ragatz SI article: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/dont-overreact-vikings-embarrassing-loss-saints-defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we’ll give a quick injury report and go over some bold predictions. Then, we’ll bring on Ross Jackson and talk about how the Vikings and Saints match up. How does Brees attack teams nowadays? Who is going to give Kirk Cousins nightmares this week? 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn Follow Ross: @RossJacksonNOLA Follow Luke: @LukeBraunNFL Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting off this show, we’ll chat about the Tuesday injury report and the long list of names therein. Then I’ll introduce the listeners to the Kirk Cousins Chaos Meter. I want to explain the problems on defense, and how “he’s new and learning” manifests in real life. Plus- how about these rookies? They just might be enough to propel the franchise out of the throes of mediocrity. 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Injury report: https://www.vikings.com/team/injury-report/ How about them rookies: https://zonecoverage.com/2020/minnesota-vikings-news/a-good-draft-is-the-best-way-to-escape-mediocrity/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Twitter Tuesday on Locked On Vikings! We’ll talk about the Pro Bowl rosters, and then jump into the mailbag. What are the biggest offseason needs? Does the Vikings draft strategy work? Why won’t Kubiak target Brian O’Neill? All that and 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Pro bowl roster: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30576174/kansas-city-chiefs-green-bay-packers-baltimore-ravens-seattle-seahawks-lead-pro-bowl-selections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings got punched in the mouth and never got up. Now at 6-8, we get a clear look at the problems that caused the Vikings’ season to go all but belly-up. The O-line, the run defense, and a little bit of Kirk Cousins. 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.  BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn Follow the show: @LockedOnVIkings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After chatting about the injury report for a bit, we'll talk about the offensive line. The Vikings have some huge issues, both with Akiem Hicks and the general concept of stunts. Cameron Lee, former Bear, opponent of Akiem Hicks and journeyman offensive guard, tells us some of the basics about what's going on. I learned a ton about offensive line play in this conversation and I'm thrilled to share it with you. 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. MyBookie INVEST IN YOUR INTUITION. USE PROMO CODE LOCKEDON AND DOUBLE YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT. NEW PLAYERS GET UP TO $1,000 IN FREE PLAY - DESIGNED TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT TO THE SPORTS YOU LOVE AND THE GAMES YOU BET. YOUR WINNING SEASON BEGINS TODAY...ONLY AT MYBOOKIE! BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn SimpliSafe Right now, my listeners get a FREE home security camera, when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNFL Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Injury reports latest: https://www.vikings.com/team/injury-report/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catching up on roster news, a big moment in Blake Lynch's career, and then move on to an interview with Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears. How did the Bears get such a good game out of Mitch Trubisky? What do the matchups look like in the trenches? Why don't we have more to fight about? 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. MyBookie INVEST IN YOUR INTUITION. USE PROMO CODE LOCKEDON AND DOUBLE YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT. NEW PLAYERS GET UP TO $1,000 IN FREE PLAY - DESIGNED TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT TO THE SPORTS YOU LOVE AND THE GAMES YOU BET. YOUR WINNING SEASON BEGINS TODAY...ONLY AT MYBOOKIE! BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetterHelp I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/LockedOn SimpliSafe Right now, my listeners get a FREE home security camera, when you purchase a SimpliSafe system at SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnNFL Follow the show: @LockedOnVikings Follow the host: @LukeBraunNFL Roster moves latest: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2020/12/17/22180042/more-roster-moves-minnesota-vikings?utm_campaign=dailynorseman&utm_content=chorus&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices