Introduction: Heading into Super Bowl weekend, host Michael Rand looks at two NFL stories with Minnesota ties. First, former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is back in the league after a two-year absence. Zimmer reportedly will be the new defensive coordinator in Dallas and will work for former rival head coach Mike McCarthy. Ex-Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, meanwhile, will need to wait at least another year for his Hall of Fame call. He said he was “hugely disappointed and shocked” that he missed the cut again.
Analyzing the Monte Morris trade, plus Mike Zimmer is back and Jared Allen is snubbed
Chris Hine joins the Daily Delivery podcast to examine how Monte Morris can impact the Timberwolves, plus Michael Rand on two former Vikings making news and the latest on the MLB streaming saga.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 9, 2024 at 3:47PM
8:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves beat writer Chris Hine joins the show to break down the trade for Monte Morris. The upshot: Getting another solid veteran for the rotation was just what the Wolves needed, but it was also about all they could do. Plus you’ll hear from Wolves coach Chris Finch on the trade. He talked about Morris after the Wolves routed the Bucks on Thursday.
31:00: MLB is eyeing a future without TV blackouts, but not until 2025.
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