Episode 64 - Byron Murphy, Marcus Davenport and Vikings Free Agency

03/18/23 • 98 min

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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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)

Matt Fries @friesfootball

Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl

Gregg Blake @youvebeengreggd

@kindredskols on twitter

We are available on iTunes, Spotify, wherever you get your podcasts

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Episode 63 - Lamar??? and a 2023 Free Agency Preview

Matt and Nick are back to discuss how the Vikings can get under the cap and who they might target in free agency.
* Eric Kendricks Cut
* Should the Vikings do any simple restructures?
* What players should the Vikings move on from?
* Who do you think might take a pay cut?
* Should the Vikings extend Kirk? What about other players?
* Position-by-position needs
* Position-by-position FA targets
* Should the Vikings put their feet in the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes?

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Episode 65 - A Deep Dive on Brian Flores' Defense

Matt and Gregg are back to give a primer on Brian Flores' defense, and discuss how it will change the picture for the 2023 Minnesota Vikings. Included are:
* Belichick and Saban Roots
* How current players fit
* Different formations and sub packages used
* Defensive front structure and blitzes
* Coverages (man and zone)
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