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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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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Offensive Line
By Sam Ekstrom - May 10, 2017
Over the next couple weeks, Zone Coverage will break down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Previous stories: Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Today’s Focus: Offensive […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: 4 Players Who Must Improve
By Sam Ekstrom - May 10, 2017
Sam Ekstrom lists off four Vikings who he believes must get better for the team to have success. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Tight End
By Sam Ekstrom - May 8, 2017
Over the next couple weeks, Zone Coverage will break down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Today’s Focus: Tight ends With a new tight ends coach in […]
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ROOKIE CAMP REVIEW: Impressions of Ben Gedeon, Pat Elflein, Bucky Hodges and More
By Sam Ekstrom - May 5, 2017
Zone Coverage Minnesota Vikings writer Sam Ekstrom reviews the team’s opening day of rookie mini-camp at Winter Park.
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Vikings Rookie Bucky Hodges Wants a Share of the No. 84 Legacy
By Sam Ekstrom - May 5, 2017
When Bucky Hodges turned four years old, Randy Moss was fresh off a prolific rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings that nearly ended in a Super Bowl […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Floyd, Cutler and Rookie Camp
By Sam Ekstrom - May 5, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels hit on a number of topics, including the Vikings’ interest in Michael Floyd, Jay Cutler’s move to broadcasting, the best situation for […]
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Wide Receiver
By Sam Ekstrom - May 4, 2017
Over the next couple weeks, Zone Coverage will break down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Today’s Focus: Wide receivers UPDATE: On May 10, the Vikings signed […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: 3 Stories for 3 Rookies
By Sam Ekstrom - May 4, 2017
Sam Ekstrom spotlights three Vikings rookies who will be attending rookie mini-camp beginning on Friday. DOWNLOAD AUDIO
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Teddy Talk & Fifth-Year Decisions
By Sam Ekstrom - May 2, 2017
Sam Ekstrom discusses yesterday’s rogue report on Teddy Bridgewater’s recovery, the Vikings’ fifth-year option decisions and plays a clip of Corey Chavous from “The Draft Rap” DOWNLOAD […]
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Minnesota Vikings Position Battles: Running Back
By Sam Ekstrom - May 2, 2017
Over the next couple weeks, Zone Coverage will break down the Minnesota Vikings post-draft roster by position group. Today’s Focus: Running backs Since the Vikings’ preeminent draft selection […]
THE DRAFT RAP: Corey Chavous Breaks Down Each Vikings Pick
By Sam Ekstrom - May 1, 2017
Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom are joined by former Vikings safety and draft expert Corey Chavous of DraftNasty.com. They talk about some of the sleepers in the […]
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LOCKED ON VIKINGS: Beginning the Draft Breakdown
By Sam Ekstrom - May 1, 2017
Sam Ekstrom and Sage Rosenfels begin analyzing the Vikings’ draft class, particularly Dalvin Cook and Pat Elflein, their first two selections. DOWNLOAD AUDIO