Kindred Skols Podcast

Matt and Nick are back to discuss everything related to Vikings' FA. Adam Thielen cut, Kirk restructured, Garrett Bradbury and Alex Mattison return, and the signings of Byron Murphy, Marcus Davenport, and Josh Oliver! Plus all of the little moves that have been made.
A full list of moves below:

• Cut/Waived
  • Released Adam Thielen, saving $6.5M in cap; Still a Free Agent
  • Released Eric Kendricks, saving $9.5M; Signed with LAC for $13.25M/2 years ($5.5M bonus)
  • Let Tomlinson walk (despite re-done deal), signed with CLE for $57/4 years
  • Let P2 walk, signed with PIT for $14M/2 years (with a $6M bonus)
  • Waived Cam Dantzler (had a $2.7M contract), claimed by WAS
  • Greg Mancz (center) signed with BUF
• Restructures:
  • Kirk - Added 2 void years and did bonus conversion to save $16M
  • Harrison Smith - Lowered salary by $6.7M
  • Restructured Jordan Hicks, saving $1.5M (lowered salary to $3.5M with roster/workout bonuses)
• Internal re-signings
  • Garrett Bradbury: $15.7M over 3 years, $2.6M cap hit in 2023
  • Nick Mullens: $4M/2 years
  • Greg Joseph - $2M/1 year with 1.2M guaranteed
  • Andrew DePaola - $4M/3 years
  • Alexander Mattison - $7M/2 years, $6.35M gtd
  • EFRAs: Khyris Tonga and Blake Brandel
  • Ellefson, Willekes on league min
• Still free agents:
  • Chandon Sullivan
  • Duke Shelley
  • Jonathan Bullard
  • Irv Smith Jr
  • Oli Udoh
  • Kris Boyd
  • Bisi Johnson
• Still in Contract Limbo
  • Za’Darius Smith ($12.5M if traded; $5.05M is guaranteed today)
  • Dalvin Cook ($7.9M if traded; $5.9M if cut)
• Signings
  • Byron Murphy (2 years, $17.5M or so, less than $5M year one cap hit)
  • Marcus Davenport (Reported 1 year $13M)
  • Josh Oliver (3 years, $21M, $3.5M cap hit)
  • Dean Lowry (2 year, $8.5M with $3M gtd)

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Nick runs a solo pod to discuss:
• Dalton Risner is a Viking! But where will he play? Will he start? Is he an upgrade?
• Eagles review -- How O'Connell schemed up a storm. Why Brian Flores doesn't care about run fits. How to fix the run defense and passing shots going forward
• Chargers preview -- Herbert commands an elite offense, but a banged-up Chargers' defense means we may be headed for a shootout. How to attack Staley's defense. How Herbert could slice up Flores.
Matt Fries @friesfootball
Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl
Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd
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Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Vikings' incredible win against the Bills and preview their week 11 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Justin Jefferson's amazing game, Patrick Peterson coming in clutch,
Matt Fries @friesfootball
Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl
Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd
@kindredskols on twitter
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Matt and Nick are back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings haul in the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics include:
* First round trades
* JJ McCarthy
* Dallas Turner
* Khyree Jackson
* Walter Rouse
* Will Reichard
* Michael Jurgens
* Levi Drake Rodriguez
* UDFAs, including Gabriel Murphy, Dwight McGlothern, and Bo Richter
Matt Fries @friesfootball
Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl
Gregg Blake @thegreggblake
@kindredskols on twitter
We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts
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Gregg, Nick, and Matt are back.
GM and HC candidate interviews:
* Who piques your interest at GM?
* Who interests you at HC?
* Are the Vikings the most attractive GM/HC spot?
End of Season Awards!
* Best Offensive Player
* Best Defensive Player
* Most Improved Player
* Best Position Group
* Most Overrated Player
* Most Underrated Player
* Who do you want the Vikings to retain for next year?
* Who do you want the Vikings to move on from next year?
Which franchise that's still in the playoffs do you want the Vikings to model themselves after?