Some Reasons for Positivity on Defense
A look from the positive lens of some of the better defensive plays Vikings’ stars have made so far this year.
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Vikings Cornerbacks Will Be Tested Early, But Have Potential To Be Great
We often hear that the NFL is ever-changing which couldn’t be truer for the Minnesota Vikings this year. Some call it a youth movement, others call it a rebuild, but one thing is for certain; there are many new faces on this Vikings defense. Some of which will be thrust into potential starting spots whether…
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Excited About Cameron Dantzler? – CTPN Quick Shots
In this episode of Climbing The Pocket Network’s Quick Shots, we ask the question are you excited about Cameron Dantzler? Jason Brown of Climbing The Pocket gets together with Matt Fries, one of the network’s premier writers and scout to talk about the young cornerback. Dantzler played at Mississippi State and was nicknamed “the needle”….
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Why Jeff Gladney Is the Perfect Pick for the Minnesota Vikings
We can all breathe a sigh of relief: the NFL Draft is upon us this week. For the Vikings and 31 other teams, in addition to filling fans with hope, it’s a time to fill their remaining team needs. It’s no secret coming in to this week’s draft that cornerback is a top need for…
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Secondary Grade Breakdowns
It’s time for Mini Dave’s Deep Dive, this one is over the Vikings secondary. As Ted, Drew and myself discussed it on the Good Morning Gjallarhorn, and many of us have discussed here, it has been an issue this season, especially at the corner position. Mike Zimmer has been playing the safeties back more than…
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022 – Skoldiers [Week 2 Recap + Week 3 Preview]
Click here for iTunes Click here for Stitcher Click here for iHeartRADIO Click here for YouTube Click here for Google Play Music https://climbingthepocket.podbean.com/mf/web/znkgyq/022-GB-Recap-BUF-Preview.mp3 Climbing The Pocket Podcast In this episode: The Green Bay Experience Blocked Punt for a TD – Special teams snafus Front Four Failed Pressure Running Game Lacking Kirk “Money” Cousins Diggs and…
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021 – Skoldiers [Week 2 Preview]
Click here for iTunes Click here for Stitcher Click here for iHeartRADIO Click here for YouTube Click here for Google Play Music https://climbingthepocket.podbean.com/mf/web/83pu9u/021-Skoldiers-2018_Week_2_GB_Preview.mp3 Climbing The Pocket Podcast In this episode: Injury Report Aaron Rodgers Injury, “No pain meds” Dealing with / Attacking Rodgers Limitations Coverage vs. Pressure MIN Secondary vs. GB Receivers Dalvin Cook Expectations…
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020 – Skoldiers [Week 1 Recap]
Click here for iTunes Click here for Stitcher Click here for iHeartRADIO Click here for YouTube Click here for Google Play Music https://climbingthepocket.podbean.com/mf/web/5tsnqc/020-Skoldiers-Week_1_Recap.mp3 Climbing The Pocket Podcast In this episode: Around the league and Surprises Injury report Kirk Cousins Dalvin Cook Return Thielen / Diggs Offensive Line Mike Hughes Coverage Issues? D-Line Pressure Kearse over…
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Hughes, Vikings Agree to Contract
With about a week and a half until training camp opens the Vikings have completed signing their rookie class, as the team announced they have agreed to a contract with first-round pick, Mike Hughes. Big news for Big Mike!@_Bigmikee1 has signed his rookie contract! 📰: https://t.co/nLbIFgQDi5 pic.twitter.com/LRdhVrtX0X — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) July 19, 2018 …
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