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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. […]