Kindred Skols Podcast

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics include: * First round trades * JJ McCarthy * Dallas Turner * Khyree Jackson * Walter Rouse * Will Reichard * Michael Jurgens * Levi Drake Rodriguez * UDFAs, including Gabriel Murphy, Dwight McGlothern, and Bo Richter Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt brings on special guest Luke Braun of the Locked on Vikings podcast to discuss the candidates to fill the Vikings' biggest need heading into the draft - Quarterback. Luke gives deep dive scouting reports, fit in the Vikings' offense, projected improvements, and player ceilings on: * Caleb Williams * Jayden Daniels * Drake Maye * JJ McCarthy * Michael Penix * Bo Nix in this jam-packed episode. Check it out! Luke Braun: @LukeBraunNFL, Locked on Vikings Podcast, https://www.patreon.com/LukeBraunNFL Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to do tape deep dive on the Vikings' critical defensive additions, cover the rest of free agency, and discuss the Vikings' trade options in the 2024 NFL draft. Topics include: * Jonathan Greenard * Blake Cashman * Andrew Van Ginkel * Shaq Griffin * Comp pick impact of Griffin signing * Less expensive FAs * Harrison Smith restructure * Remaining cap space and team needs * Analysis of the pre-draft trade up to 23 * Potential trade partners and packages for the Vikings to get a QB * A bonus outtake at the end! Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss a flurry of moves that technically haven't happened yet. They cover everything new and former Vikings, including: * Kirk Cousins * Sam Darnold * Danielle Hunter * Jonathan Greenard * Andrew Van Ginkel * Blake Cashman * Aaron Jones * Blake Brandel * David Quessenberry * Brandon Powell * Johnny Mundt * John Parker Romo * Dean Lowry * William Kwenku * Remaining needs and potential targets Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the most pressing questions the Vikings have before NFL free agency starts next week: * What do you want the team to do with the Kirk Cousins contract situation? * Would you re-sign Danielle Hunter. If not, who do you want to go after on the defensive line? * Who do you want to target to be the Vikings LG? * Should the Vikings look at investing in RB in Free Agency? * Who is one outside free agent you want the Vikings to target aggressively? * What should the Vikings do with Harrison Smith's contract? Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back after way too long of a hiatus. They discuss what happened to the defense at the end of the year, Kirk Cousins' contract situation, what they want the Vikings to do about QB in the draft, and the things they like and dislike about the draft QB options. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to give some of the Vikings' best players their praise out of the bye week and talk about the Raiders. * Offensive Player of the Year * Defensive Player of the Year * Offensive Rookie of the Year * Defensive Rookie of the Year * Most Improved Player * Most Underrated Player * Position Coach of the Year * Raiders Offense * Raiders Defense Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to break down the Vikings' close loss to the Bears: * What's the deal with Kevin O'Connell's conservative decision making? Is it actually fine? * Handing out responsibility for the turnovers * Dobbs coming back down to earth - what is the problem and can it be fixed with a new QB? * Improvements Jordan Addison needs to make * How Flores' defense confounded the Bears' offense * Matt rants about how poorly designed the Bears' offense is * How the Vikings contained Fields and the Bears' run game * We learned more about the structure of the defense from an ESPN article * Great individual performances from Pace, Hunter, Phillips, Day, and Metellus Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @thegreggblake @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Loss Against the Denver Broncos and preview the upcoming Chicago Bears game. * Gregg talks about his attendance at the Falcons game and his cool poncho Broncos Game * Matt goes on a rant about the officiating missing Kareem Jackson lowering his helmet * An accounting of the small margins that lost the Vikings this game * What was up with the pass game and Josh Dobbs? * The Passtronaut comes back to earth a little * Ty Chandler and Alexander Mattison made the ground game effective * Everyone steps up on run defense, particularly Harrison Phillips * Ivan Pace's great game * Danielle Hunter continues to dominate * How Brian Flores coverages and contain scheme helped limit Russell Wilson * Mekhi Blackmon's rough day Bears game * Is Justin Fields better than Tyson Bagent? * Are the Bears a serious threat to the Vikings? * Can the Bears' defense limit the Vikings offense? * Game prediction Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' win against the Saints and their upcoming game against the Broncos. Saints Game Offense - Dobbs off to hot start - Hockenson’s record-breaking first half - Slow second half performance - Should O’Connell have been more aggressive? - Mattison hurt - Chandler had a couple of nice reps but wasn’t consistent Defense - Lowest blitz rate of year - Forcing false starts - Tackling on quick plays - Coverage disguises and how they confused Carr/Winston - Unsustainable TDs from Winston - Hicks injury - Hunter sack - Wonnum sack - Phillips 3rd down stop - Metellus 4 pressures - Booth/Blackmon play well Broncos Game - Russ is actually pretty efficient this year - Susceptible to sacks/didn’t appear to have great pressure answers - Defense had a terrible start to the year but seems to have picked it up - Does the result change if JJ is back? - Barr signed to practice squad Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Josh Dobbs' incredible and unlikely performance in the Minnesota Vikings' win against the Atlanta Falcons, offensive injuries, Danielle Hunter's greatness, preview the New Orleans Saints, and more. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss Kirk Cousins' Achilles injury, replacing Kirk with Jaren Hall or Josh Dobbs, the Ezra Cleveland trade, and a review of the Packers game followed by a preview of the Falcons game. * Kirk was playing some of the best ball of his career * How the injury impacts the Vikings' chances * How the injury might impact FA plans for Kirk and the Vikings * Jaren Hall, Josh Dobbs, or Nick Mullens -- who do you expect to play * How the offense might need to change for Dobbs and Hall * Packers review - sending off Kirk by discussing his excellent game * Jordan Addison, the weapons, and the play design step up * Analyzing Jaren Hall's five dropbacks * We finally scored a TD, but what's up with the run game? * Falcons preview - old friend Taylor Heinicke * The Falcons have offensive talent, but can they use it? * On defense, what's stopping the Vikings? Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' exciting win on MNF against the San Francisco 49ers and preview the week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers. Offense: * Kirk Cousins plays lights out * Kevin O'Connell's brilliant play calling * Jordan Addison's awesome game * Hockenson and Powell step up * Great offensive line play * Run game - who's better? Mattison or Akers? Defense: * Flores' 5-1-5 package and stopping the run * Interior DL plays great against run * Kyle Shanahan designs exploit the secondary * Danielle Hunter's awesome sack * Cam Bynum's great game Packers: * Is Jordan Love good? * How the Vikings' offense stacks up against the Packers * Will the Packers ever put their defensive talent into a cohesive unit? * How the Vikings' defense stacks up against the Packers * Ways this game could go wrong for the Vikings Thanks for sticking around through a long episode! Hope you enjoyed. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt does a solo pod to cover the Bears game and preview the 49ers. Topics include: * Offense sputtering without JJ * Will the supporting cast be able to get back on track? * Is Alexander Mattison a problem, and what's up with the Vikings #1 run blocking grade? * Covering the defense's dominant performance * Why the defense blitzes so much with low pressure numbers * How QB play effects defensive performance * Will Brock Purdy have his weapons? * Will Brock Purdy be able to succeed without weapons? * How will the Vikings offense perform against the 49ers defense without JJ? * What is the path to victory? Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Chiefs, Justin Jefferson's injury, and preview the game against the Bears. Topics include: * Continued offensive miscues * Quality run defense * Lamenting Justin Jefferson's injury * How do we replace JJ? * TJ Hockenson and Jordan Addison * Matt ranting that the Vikings' run game is fine, actually * Close misses on defense * Brian Flores' wacky play calls * Is Justin Fields good? * How does the Vikings defense match up against the Bears? * Disrespect of the Bears' defense Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings win against the Panthers and upcoming game against the Chiefs. Week 4 vs Panthers Defense Takes Over Marcus Davenport gets his first real action How has the Flores defense progressed – or has it? Harrison Smith 3 sacks Other players that have stood out Offense sputters Continued red zone turnovers JJ is still great Do you miss Adam Thielen? Run game dominates Bad day for Kirk Week 5 vs Chiefs Mahomes looked mortal last week Travis Swift Chiefs defense – who concerns you Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings loss to the Chargers and their upcoming game against the Panthers. Week 3 vs. Chargers Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Nick runs a solo pod to discuss: • Dalton Risner is a Viking! But where will he play? Will he start? Is he an upgrade? • Eagles review -- How O'Connell schemed up a storm. Why Brian Flores doesn't care about run fits. How to fix the run defense and passing shots going forward • Chargers preview -- Herbert commands an elite offense, but a banged-up Chargers' defense means we may be headed for a shootout. How to attack Staley's defense. How Herbert could slice up Flores. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and preview the Vikings game vs. the Eagles. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Gregg are back to discuss the Vikings 53-man roster, talk about expectations for the team this season, preview the rest of the division, and go over the Bucs game. Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd @kindredskols on twitter We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)