Minnesota Vikings
Mentioned in 86 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Minnesota Vikings An NFL franchise frequently discussed across sports podcasts regarding their quarterback situation, particularly the development of J.J. McCarthy and potential free agency moves for established QBs like Kirk Cousins and Derek Carr. The team is noted for recent roster changes including the firing of GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the departure of Sam Darnold to the Seahawks after a successful season, and a strong defensive unit under coordinator Brian Flores. Podcasts also cover their offensive weapons including receivers Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, and Jordan Addison, as well as offseason personnel decisions and coaching connections to Sean McVay's coaching tree.
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 15, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 2 - Looking at the NFL teams without prime time games, what makes NFL dynasties
“Team with quarterback competition between JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · May 12, 2026
Trade Targets + Dynasty Mistakes - Fantasy Football Podcast for 5/12
“JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray QB competition discussed; Jalen Jennings signing analyzed for Jefferson/Addison impact”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · May 5, 2026
Players to Forgive + Top 5 Rankings Check - Fantasy Football Podcast for 5/5
“NFL team referenced as example of good franchise structure enabling quarterback resurgence”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Apr 30, 2026
NFL Draft Recap: NFC Winners & Losers - Fantasy Football Podcast for 4/30
“Passed on early running back selections; drafted Clay born in round 6”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 29, 2026
PMS 2.0 1542 - Big Sports Wednesday with Ian Rapoport, Shams Charania, Mike Tannenbaum, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“Visiting John Jennings as free agent receiver; building around Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 24, 2026
PMS 2.0 1539 - LIVE from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Dylan Pratt, Daniel Jeremiah, Roger Goodell, Wiz Khalifa
“Selected Caleb Banks at pick 18; discussed as potential reach pick outside top-50 rankings”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 16, 2026
LIV Golf is being SHUTDOWN? NFL Draft Thoughts + NFL Offseason Mailbag
“NFL team analyzed for quarterback situation with Justin Jefferson and potential roster concerns”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Apr 16, 2026
Mock Draft: What Teams SHOULD Do in Round 1
“Discussed nineteenth overall pick with CJ Allen linebacker selection”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Apr 16, 2026
Early Top 15 WR Rankings + Jason FORE!!! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 4/16
“Analyzed for Kyler Murray QB transition impact on Justin Jefferson's fantasy production and target volume”
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce · Apr 15, 2026
Ballpark Food Debate, Masters Recap & Troy Aikman on NFL QB Play, Drafting Mendoza & More | Ep 187
“Sam Darnold's previous team before Seattle, part of his career turnaround trajectory”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Apr 15, 2026
MISSING PIECES: Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane Face URGENT Questions Regarding 2026 Roster
“Destination for Ryan Van DeMark free agency, creating offensive tackle depth gap for Bills”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Potential Packers Draft Day Trades!!!
“Historical 2013 trade example showing aggressive move from pick 52 to pick 29”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 12, 2026
Extreme Makeover: Packers 2026 Offseason Edition
“Javon Hargrave's prior team; played 537 snaps before Packers acquisition”
Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Apr 10, 2026
PACKERS SQUAD SHOW: What’s the Packers’ Biggest Concern Heading Into 2026? | Draft Day Starters
“Mentioned in context of Packers trade history and playoff performance against Daniel Jones”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
The 10 Most Likely Packers Draft Picks in Round 6!!!
“NFL team mentioned for sixth-round draft picks in comparative analysis”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 7, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: Dexter Lawrence Requests Trade, Deebo Forgot How To Squat, Masters Menu
“Discussed their unusual GM hiring strategy of delaying the search until after the NFL Draft”
Nightcap · Apr 7, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: Dexter Lawrence Requests Trade, Deebo Forgot How To Squat, Masters Menu
“Discussed their delayed GM hiring process, waiting until after the draft to hire a new general manager”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson reports for voluntary workouts + How long will Baker Mayfield remain a Buc? (4/7 Hour 2)
“Discussed interim GM structure with Rob Brzezinski managing operations during draft period after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
NO PICKS: NFL Denies Chicago Bears Comp Picks AGAIN | CHGO Bears Podcast
“Divisional rival mentioned in context of division-winning requirements and draft strategy”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)
“Discussed as potential playoff contenders in 2026 despite historical underperformance”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders (4/3 Hour 1)
“Cousins' former team where he signed first fully guaranteed $90M deal in 2018, establishing his market value”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 2, 2026
April 2, 2026 Hour 4 JP Shadrick
“Former team of Kirk Cousins; head coach Clint Kubiak was Vikings quarterback coach for three years with Cousins”
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears · Apr 2, 2026
Kevin Warren AND George McCaskey join to talk Bears stadium, Ben Johnson and more!
“US Bank Stadium cited as design benchmark for natural light and fan experience”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 2, 2026
Will Aaron Rodgers play for the Broncos? (4/2 Hour 1)
“Previously in contact with Aaron Rodgers last year; no current interest indicated”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 1, 2026
Alex Barth Joins the Show // 10 Questions From Around the NFL // Barth and NFL Draft Names - 4/1 (Hour 3)
“Discussed as potential landing spot for Anthony Richardson under Kevin O'Connell's system”
KSR · Apr 1, 2026
NFL Cover Zero: Hard Knocks revealed and 49ers LB Eric Kendricks!
“Eric Kendricks' former team where he played eight seasons before joining 49ers”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Apr 1, 2026
Strategy: Joe Brady and Brandon Beane SHARE Buffalo Bills OFFSEASON Insights at NFL Owners Meetings
“Signed Ryan Vandermark away from Bills with $4.2M tender offer”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Mar 31, 2026
Stephen Jones on George Pickens Contract + Ravens President on Max Crosby Trade (3/31 Hour 2)
“Historical reference to Anthony Carter contract dispute and player holdout situation”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 31, 2026
Mike Vrabel Meets the Media at NFL Owner’s Meetings // A.J. Brown to the Patriots? // Caller Reaction - 3/31 (Hour 2)
“Discussed as hypothetical trade partner for Christian Gonzalez in caller's proposal involving Justin Jefferson”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 31, 2026
32 Takeaways from AFC Coaches Breakfast and Dave Canales Steals the Show
“Exercised fifth-year option on Jordan Addison despite off-field conduct concerns and evaluation questions”
Nightcap · Mar 31, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers to draft a QB? Browns back Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders number change
“Kevin O'Connell previously served as passing game coordinator; hired Ryan Angelicho as offensive coordinator for the Steelers.”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 31, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers to draft a QB? Browns back Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders number change
“Referenced for Kevin O'Connell's offensive coordinator success and play-calling philosophy”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 24, 2026
Free Agency Winners & Losers + Waddle Trade Reaction - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/24
“Acquired Justin Jefferson; signed Kyler Murray; made QB/WR upgrades”
First Things First · Mar 18, 2026
Venezuela beats USA, Wins WBC, Crosby ‘livid’ after failed trade, Jared Allen joins, Nick’s Tiers
“Signed Kyler Murray as potential long-term quarterback solution with Cardinals covering salary”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 12, 2026
Draft Steals + MORE Free Agent Frenzy! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/12
“Expected landing spot for Kyler Murray; has Kevin O'Connell as offensive coordinator and Justin Jefferson as receiving target”
First Things First · Mar 10, 2026
Ravens ’S.B.o.B’, Geno Smith traded to Jets, Ken Rosenthal joins, Top 10 Free Agency Edition
“Positioned as potential landing spot for Kyler Murray with elite defense and offensive weapons”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 10, 2026
Free Agent Frenzy! + Big Trades - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/10
“Lost Jalen Naylor to Raiders, restructured Hawkinson contract”
Nightcap · Mar 8, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Unc WANTS REFUND after Charles Oliveira x Max Holloway FIGHT + Borralho BEATS de Ridder + Rosas Jr DEFEATS Font + Maxx Crosby TRADED to RAVENS
“Mentioned in context of Jared Allen's career and defensive end performance history”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: Kyler Murray still a FRANCHISE QB or WASHED UP, ROASTING Cowboy Fans for BELIEVING 30 Years of Jerry Jones “Our Year” Lies
“NFL team evaluating quarterback options including Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins to address QB position”
Nightcap · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: Kyler Murray still a FRANCHISE QB or WASHED UP, ROASTING Cowboy Fans for BELIEVING 30 Years of Jerry Jones “Our Year” Lies
“Evaluating quarterback options including Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins; discussing receiver production issues”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: Maxx Crosby/Raiders DRAMA + Logan Paul CALLS OUT NFL Players
“Daniel Hunter's previous team where he earned $72M over eight years before signing with Raiders”
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
Top 10 Things to Remember for 2026 - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/5
“Discussed as potential landing spot for Kyler Murray and impact on offensive weapons like Justin Jefferson”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 5, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: LeBron ENJOYS Playing Game 7’s on ROAD + Jeremy Lin & Kobe Didn’t SPEAK for 5 MONTHS + Gil Areanas PRASIS Iso Joe + Pats RELEASE Stefon Diggs + Chiefs TRADE Trent McDuffie + Cardinals RELEASE Kyler Muarray
“Discussed as potential destination for Kyler Murray given offensive weapons and QB needs”
Nightcap · Mar 5, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: LeBron ENJOYS Playing Game 7’s on ROAD + Jeremy Lin & Kobe Didn’t SPEAK for 5 MONTHS + Gil Areanas PRASIS Iso Joe + Pats RELEASE Stefon Diggs + Chiefs TRADE Trent McDuffie + Cardinals RELEASE Kyler Muarray
“Discussed as potential landing spot for Kyler Murray given offensive weapons and QB needs”
First Things First · Mar 4, 2026
Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams, Patriots release Stefon Diggs, Nick’s Tiers, Kyler a Viking?
“Linked as potential destination for Kyler Murray; discussed as team that could become immediate contender with QB upgrade”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 2, 2026
Texans Trades, Maxx’s Market and Biggest Offsseason Questions
“Analyzed for quarterback decisions; reportedly moving away from J.J. McCarthy; considering Kirk Cousins or Geno Smith”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Mar 2, 2026
ACT NOW? Should the Buffalo Bills PRIORITIZE O'Cyrus Torrence Contract Extension?
“Signed Will Fries to $17.5M/year guard contract, market comparison point for Torrence valuation”
Brock and Salk · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 4-How much is too much for Maxx Crosby? and an interesting comparison for Julio Rodriguez
“Discussed as potential suitor for reclamation project quarterbacks (Geno Smith, Kyler Murray) despite J.J. McCarthy investment”
Brock and Salk · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 3 - What Will The Seahawks Do At Running Back, Brian Nemhauser
“Cutting running back Aaron Jones, discussed as available free agent option for Seahawks”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 2
“Primary focus for quarterback free agency discussion; team needing QB solution with cap issues”