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There's a new Kindred Skols episode! Matt chats with Luke Braun about Vikings things that are on his mind this offseason. As I talk about at the from of the episode, unfortunately I do not expect to be doing these podcasts on a consistent basis. Check out my work on Wide Left, but also stay subscribed to this feed because I may get the itch to do an episode from time to time.

Matt is back with another episode to address his five biggest questions heading in to the 2025 Vikings season. They are: * What can we expect from JJ McCarthy? * What will Dallas Turner's role be? * How will the DB room, particularly CB, shape up? * Will the new look OL be able to gel? * Do the Vikings' have a depth problem? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions. Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Gavin Bartholomew. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Route stemsRoute running storytellingSharpness of route breaksZone route running abilityCatch techniqueAfter catch abilityAbility to identify targets in run gameAthleticism to pull and reach defendersBlocking positioning in run gameAnchor technique in pass protectionPunch technique in pass protectionMatt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings sixth round pick Kobe King. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Burst to the line of scrimmageAbility to track RBs across gapsSideline-to-sideline movmentA potential athletic limitationPass rush abilityAthleticism to drop in coverageAbility to track receivers in zonesResponse to misdirectionMatt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: First step quicknessPowerAnchorBlock shedding abilityCornering abilityInside countersBull rushEffortMatt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings third round pick Tai Felton. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Release gameRoute runningHands techniqueContested catchesAfter CatchBlockingMatt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a film breakdown of Vikings first round pick Donovan Jackson. Check out a lot of discussion about the following traits: Match and mirror abilityAnchorHandfightingStunt pickupRun game athleticismSecond level targetingDrive ability in the run gameLatch ability in the run gameMatt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is joined by Tyler Forness of AtoZ Sports to review the Vikings picks in the 2025 NFL Draft! * Would you have been willing to trade back? * A discussion on the value of the Giants and Falcons trades up * What would the draft look like if the Vikings had traded back? * Donovan Jackson breakdown * Tai Felton breakdown * Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins breakdown * Draft day trades * Sam Howell breakdown * Kobe King breakdown * Gavin Bartholomew breakdown * Notes on UDFA additions, including Max Brosmer, Logan Brown, Ben Yurosek, and Tyler Batty Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with special guest Luke Braun to preview what the Minnesota Vikings might do in the 2025 NFL Draft! Topics include: * Luke's top 5 options for the Vikings at 24 * In depth discussions of Kenneth Grant, Derrick Harmon, Walter Nolen, CJ West, Tyler Booker, Grey Zabel, Shavon Revel, Maxwell Hairston, Trey Amos, Azareye'h Thomas, Benjamin Morrison, Jahdae Barron, Nick Emmanwori, and Malaki Starks * The player Luke would want to TRADE UP for if he fell * Identifying potential trade down partners for the Vikings * Potential day 3 picks at OL, DL, DB, RB, and QB Everything you need to prepare you for an instant reaction to the Vikings' pick on draft day is inside! Special Guest: Luke Braun, @LukeBraunNFL on BlueSky, Locked on Vikings Podcast, https://www.patreon.com/LukeBraunNFL Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on bsky We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back after extensive film study to do deep dives on each of the Vikings' additions that are expected to be significant contributors in 2025. Tune in for full scouting reports on: * Will Fries * Ryan Kelly * Jonathan Allen * Javon Hargrave * Isaiah Rodgers * Jordan Mason Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back to recap a busy week of Vikings free agency including: * Breakdowns of players who've signed elsewhere * Vikings re-signings * New Vikings additions * A 2026 compensatory pick update * Players cut and traded for * Why the Vikings are over the cap in 2026, and why that's not a problem * Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings?!? Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a complete mock free agency for the Minnesota Vikings. Including full contract projections (based on PFF projections) and minute salary cap details, this will be the most comprehensive free agency simulation you'll find, including: * How comp picks work and what cutoffs will ensure the Vikings get a 3rd rounder for Sam Darnold * Clearing cap with cuts * Free agent tenders, extensions, and re-signings * A bounty of outside free agents * Milton Williams!?! * A 53-man roster projection * Assessing potential restructure, cut, and extension candidates * Remaining weak points after the mock * Options who don't count against the compensatory formula Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt and Nick are back to talk about how the Minnesota Vikings should handle the fast-approaching NFL free agency. Topics include: * Should the team franchise tag Sam Darnold? * What to do with the upcoming FAs in the CB room * What to do with Cam Bynum and Harrison Smith * Yes or No to all other impending FAs * Top 5 needs for the Vikings * Discussions on top FA targets: Milton Williams, Jevon Holland, DJ Reed, and Trey Smith * Other potential targets at positions of need Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back with a (very delayed) episode to put a wrap on the Minnesota Vikings 2024 season! The episode includes depth analysis on what went wrong during the Vikings last two games, but also a recognition and celebration of what each of the starters were able to add to the team over the course of the season! Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)

Matt is back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' thrilling win against the Green Bay Packers and preview their game against the Detroit Lions to determine the No. 1 Seed in the NFC. Topics include: * High level play design from Kevin O'Connell * Sam Darnold's great in-structure play * Justin Jefferson helping close out the game * The ups and downs of the run game * Some credit to Edgerrin Cooper * Jordan Addison's tenacious run blocking * Man coverage on third down on defense * Jonathan Greenard's high level play * Other Vikings pressures from the DL * Is the run defense a concern? * An exsistential discussion about the nature of defense in the playoffs * Keys to the Lions game on offense and defense Matt Fries @friesfootball  Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl @kindredskols on twitter Also on BlueSky! We are available on Apple, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts Youtube - Kindred Skols (link in Twitter Bio)