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Sam Ekstrom
Sam Ekstrom is an executive producer and host at Locked On Sports Minnesota. He's previously covered the Vikings for 105 The Ticket, Zone Coverage, Purple Insider, and the Associated Press. He grew up in Vermillion, S.D. rooting for the USD Coyotes (not SDSU) and graduated from Dordt (not "dork") University in Sioux Center, Iowa.
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Wide Receiver Depth and Franchise QBs
By Sam Ekstrom - May 29, 2019
Daniel House joins the show with Luke Inman out and about in Greece. We’ve got hot takes on OTAs, all time franchise quarterbacks, games, bets and pranks. […]
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Vikings Again Searching For Hidden Gems at Wide Receiver
By Sam Ekstrom - May 29, 2019
Every NFL team aspires to find the next Adam Thielen, an in-state Division-II football star that climbed the ladder and turned into a handsomely-paid Pro Bowler. But […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – OTA Injuries & Stars, Plus GoT Reactions
By Sam Ekstrom - May 22, 2019
BEWARE we’ve got GoT spoilers throughout this episode as we react to the final season. We also dive into OTAs and how this roster will develop throughout […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – OTAs and an Over 30 Offensive Draft
By Sam Ekstrom - May 22, 2019
We debate whether Rudolph will be restructured or traded, and the strongest and weakest position groups on the roster. We discuss the start of OTAs and we […]
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Pat Elflein Getting Accustomed to New Role at Left Guard
By Sam Ekstrom - May 22, 2019
There is little doubt remaining that the Minnesota Vikings will be turning to a rookie at the center position in 2019. First-round pick Garrett Bradbury took the […]
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What Can We Learn From Minnesota Vikings OTAs?
By Sam Ekstrom - May 20, 2019
Organized team activities, colloquially known as OTAs, begin this week for the Minnesota Vikings as they continue their 2019 offseason program. This will be the first time […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Trade Talks and Farewell to B-Rob
By Sam Ekstrom - May 15, 2019
We check in on Brian Robison’s farewell press conference and discuss his legacy as a Viking. We also dive into the Rudolph trade talk and we give […]
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Three Possible Trade Partners For Kyle Rudolph If He’s Dealt by the Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - May 10, 2019
A report Friday afternoon from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport strengthened speculation about a potential Kyle Rudolph trade that had already been rumored before and during the NFL […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 2 – Secondary vs Defensive Line
By Sam Ekstrom - May 8, 2019
Arif, Sam and Luke go head to head as they draft the best NFL offense under 25, we break down the importance of coverage vs pass rush […]
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FOOTBALL MACHINE: Hour 1 – Rookie Mini-Camp and NFC Power Rankings
By Sam Ekstrom - May 8, 2019
We talk about what we’ve seen so far at the rookie mini-camp, power rankings for the NFC, and between tryouts, the AAF, and UDFAs, who will make […]
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After League’s Abrupt End, AAF Castoffs Get Second Chance With Vikings
By Sam Ekstrom - May 5, 2019
Karter Schult planned to get married on April 6 and play a football game the next day. Only one of those two events went as planned. To […]
GELFAND & EKSTROM: Two Views on the Kentucky Derby
By Sam Ekstrom - May 3, 2019
The 145th Kentucky Derby runs Saturday afternoon. Here are two perspectives on the race from staff writer Sam Ekstrom and resident gambling guru and columnist Mike Gelfand. […]