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Vikings mailbag: On rebuilding, NFC race, draft strategy and more
Will the Wilfs ever embrace a rebuild? Has the NFC become more wide open amid offseason moves? Which Vikings free agents could still re-sign? You had questions, we had some answers.
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Podcast: Vikings keep band together, will try to 'win in margins'
Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss this "competitive rebuild" and how the Vikings might be able to, as Adofo-Mensah says, "win in the margins."
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Source: Vikings hosted Bills guard Ryan Bates, a restricted free agent
Bates, 25, started Buffalo's final five games last season at guard. He's a restricted free agent, meaning the Bills have the right to match offers from other teams.
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Vikings set April 11 reporting date, taking one-week head start instead of two
Coach Kevin O'Connell is taking a one-week head start on the Vikings' offseason program, letting players voluntarily report April 11 instead of the two-week head start allowed for first-year head coaches.
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Podcast: Vikings storylines from the NFL scouting combine
The Vikings' new brain trust said a lot in Indianapolis, but what can be gleaned about top storylines from quarterback Kirk Cousins to defensive end Danielle Hunter?
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Podcast: O'Connell's introduction, Cousins' future and a Vikings mailbag
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's introduction, quarterback Kirk Cousins' future and more.
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Jefferson on Vikings picking O'Connell for head coach: 'I'm happy'
Receiver Justin Jefferson said he's pleased with having an offensive head coach in Rams coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who helps direct a potent passing attack in Los Angeles.
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Harbaugh says Vikings interview 'one-time thing,' admits depth of interest wasn't mutual
Jim Harbaugh told the Detroit Free Press that he felt strongly about joining the Vikings, but "I didn't feel it was that way for both parties."
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Podcast: Vikings pick Kevin O'Connell over Jim Harbaugh for head coach
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss how the team landed on Kevin O'Connell over Jim Harbaugh, and what that means moving forward.
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Cousins named to Pro Bowl as injury replacement for Aaron Rodgers
Kirk Cousins is the fifth Vikings player on the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl, which is this Sunday in Las Vegas.
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Podcast: Collaboration remains Vikings' focus under new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' new leader and new approach at TCO Performance Center, and answer some of your questions on the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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Podcast: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is the Vikings' new general manager
Ben Goessling and Andrew Krammer discuss Adofo-Mensah's path to Minnesota and what that means for the Vikings' head coaching search.
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O'Neill named to Pro Bowl as injury replacement
Right tackle Brian O'Neill will be the fourth Vikings player on the NFC's Pro Bowl roster after being named as an injury replacement for Buccaneers right tackle Tristan Wirfs.
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Vikings mailbag: Choosing a coach, keeping Cousins, salary-cap calls
All the uncertainty about the Vikings has raised a lot of questions from fans. Listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here.
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Podcast: Vikings eyeing young GM candidates with diverse backgrounds
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the candidate lists, more details from the previous leadership, the NFL playoffs, and answer your questions on the latest Access Vikings podcast.
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Mailbag: Vikings vs. the playoff field, biggest roster decisions and more
Listen for answers on the weekly Access Vikings podcast or find them here on Fridays.
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Should they stay or go? A look at the top five Vikings free agents-to-be
The Vikings' new leadership will have some big roster decisions to make, including how to approach a handful of prominent players scheduled to become free agents in March.
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Podcast: On Vikings' culture under Zimmer, what's ahead in GM and coaching searches
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the Vikings' culture under Zimmer and Spielman, as well as what's ahead in the searches for the next general manager and head coach.
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Ponder this: Vikings have the 12th pick in the NFL draft in April
The Vikings have their earliest pick since 2015 after former coach Mike Zimmer's first season. They've picked in that slot twice in franchise history. One worked out well.
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2022 foes: Vikings to host Cowboys, Patriots; travel to Saints, Bills
Next season's schedule features six teams currently in the playoffs and nine home games, including two against teams they haven't beaten in more than 20 years.
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