Notes From The North: Recent Episodes
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We had the pleasure of having Craig Peters, the senior editor of Vikings.com this week. This episode had everything from his journey with the Vikings, to running a mailbag, and his thoughts on some predictions. We send along our sincere thanks to Craig Peters of Vikings.com for taking some time for us. You can find his work on the team’s website and then on social media. He’s on X/Twitter @pcraigers.
Kyle and Sam are back as April begins, which means the NFL draft is around the corner. From Diggs and the Houston and Minnesota connections to the importance of flexibility and the ability to say no, it's safe to say this will be an intriguing month for the Vikings.
Kyle and Sam break down a wild week for the Vikings as free agency begins. From looking at the notable departures, to highlighting some potential replacements, and in between all of the buzz a draft pick trade that may tip Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's hand to future moves, we've got you covered.
Kyle and Sam talk just before the legal tampering window opens to discuss where they Vikings are at, what to look out for, and what to keep in mind as we start a busy week of news.
Kyle and Sam are back with an update on the latest Vikings news and what it means as they get ready for free agency next week.
We had the pleasure of welcoming Lindsey Young this week to share how she got into her position with the Vikings. We got into what the job looks like, how to navigate press conferences, her passions, and a reflection on the Super Bowl and how it relates to the Vikings—our many thanks to Lindsey for joining us.
On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam discuss the Super Bowl, including the halftime show, and try to make it about The Vikings. They also address the Jefferson interview from this past week and plug Minnesota Madness which you can read about here. https://purpleptsd.com/2024/vikings/top_news/minnesota-madness-bracket/
Kyle and Sam are here to talk Pro Bowl, Super Bowl, and Taylor Swift. We also took the chance to examine the important offseason dates and how the Vikings may approach these times.
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Kyle and Sam take a first crack at looking at the Vikings and what they look like heading into the offseason. From both what the picture is now to some possible or likely next steps, Notes from the North has you covered.
This week's Notes from the North covers the Vikings end of the year press conference, the NFL playoffs and how it impacts the Vikings, and then give both some playoff predictions and review the predictions that were made before the season.
Mercifully, the Vikings season has come to an end. A loss to the Lions concludes an up-and-down season. Kyle and Sam talk Mullens, Jefferson, KOC, KAM, and start the process of looking forward to the future.
While the Vikings forgot to show up, Kyle and Sam are here to break down a brutal game from the Vikings. While there is still a slim chance of playoffs, the Vikings season is all but over, and from the QB position to the defense, there is lots to talk about. From the game to looking ahead at some points for discussion about the offseason, ring in the New Year with some Notes from the North.
The Vikings lost to the Lions on Christmas Eve in what was a big hit to their playoff chances. Turnovers were the story again, and Kyle and Sam debate Mullens ability to provide what this team needs to make the playoffs. They also look at the playoff odds and give their thoughts on the Vikings' chances to get to the postseason.
In a game where the Vikings have their 4th QB start a game for them this season, the guys talk about Mullens performance, the rest of the offense, and the level of concern about the defense before wrapping up and discussing how the Vikings matchup against the Lions.
On this week's episode from Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down an... interesting game from the Vikings. While finding optimistic pieces from the game, they discuss the quarterback position and the injuries, while also finding some time to discuss the opportunity at hand for the NFC division title
Kyle and Sam are back to talk Vikings during the bye week. From making sense of the season thus far, to looking ahead to playoff possibilities, we've got you covered.
A solo episode for Sam today to discuss the loss against the Bears. The big question is how to the Vikings evaluate the QB position now, and what does this team look like over the final 5 games of the season?
Kyle and Sam break down what can be best described as a disappointing loss to the Broncos on Sunday night football. From evaluating Dobbs, to looking at the different factors that contributed to the loss, they look at how the Vikings got the result they did.
The Vikings have now won 5 straight, and Kyle and Sam are here to talk about it. From a phenomenal first half, to an improving defense, to an exciting offense, there is lots to talk about as this Vikings team continues to turn around their season.
An incredible game with an incredible number of storylines. From Dobbs, the coaching staff, the defense, and the unsung heroes, this game against Atlanta had it all. Kyle and Sam do their best to breakdown all that happened yesterday in an exciting win,
Kyle and Sam break down a costly win for the Vikings over the Packers. Cousins injury is the story of the day, and between the great team performance yesterday and the trade deadline tomorrow, Notes from the North try and figure out where the Vikings go from here.
In what was the best Vikings game since... last year, the Vikings came away with a victory over the 49ers. Kyle and Sam break down all that went into the victory and the notable performances, starting with Cousins. They also discuss what this victory means for the trade deadline in a week and how the Vikings may approach it.
Kyle and Sam discuss the win over the divisional rival Bears. Despite the win, the focus still is on the offense and the inability to find much rhythm. They discuss where the responsibility lies for the lackluster offense, the encouraging signs on the defense, and what the Vikings chances are against the 49ers on Monday night football.
Kyle and Sam discuss another disappointing loss to the Chiefs to move them to 1-4 on the season. From decision-making to execution, they wrestle with what exactly to make of this team. They discuss where this team is amongst the rest of the NFL, what lies ahead, and what decisions may be made from here on out.
Kyle and Sam are excited to get a chance to talk about the Vikings finally getting into the win column, despite the fact there are still concerns about the strength of this football team. They discuss their takeaways from the game, the themes of this season, and what this all means for a challenging week 5 matchup against Kansas City.
Kyle and Sam are back again, and no, they are not giving up on the season. But after a disappointing 0-3 start with a comedy of errors again, this time against the Chargers, there are questions about how this team should proceed and what the goal of the season should be. They discuss the issues against the Chargers, debate the direction of the team, and discuss the concerns that exist depending on the route the Vikings go for the rest of the season.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down a week 2 loss that puts the Vikings down 0-2 to start the season. They discuss the story of the Vikings' season so far, costly turnovers. They also look to find some positives and give predictions for this coming week.
Kyle and Sam breakdown what can be described as a truly disappointing loss to the Vikings season and home opener. They reflect on what went wrong, search for any optimism, and look to the near future in a game against the Eagles.
Kyle and Sam breakdown Kyle's prediction results, and the Hockenson extension. Then they give areas they are looking for in terms of success or challenges the team may face, before giving a final prediction on the record for the season.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam review the week and the final preseason game before moving into what's to come over the next 24 hours. They get into trades, possible surprises, and realizing it's less than 2 weeks until the real football begins.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the takeaways from the Vikings second preseason game, highlighting individuals who caught our attention, and what this means for some position battles. They also talk about areas of concern, and what the Vikings can and may do before the August 29th date.
Kyle and Sam are back with another episode of Notes from the North, reviewing some highlights from the Vikings first preseason game, and looked ahead to this weeks activities of joint practice and preseason moving forward.
Kyle and Sam are back from vacation and look at all the major Vikings news that has happened over the past few weeks. They talk Danielle Hunter, Addison, Netflix Quarterback series and a whole bunch more.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle goes through some oddly specific predictions on some player performances for the upcoming season. You can read the full breakdown of these predictions over at https://purpleptsd.com/2023/vikings/vikings-analysis/5-statistical-vikings/
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down one of the articles written over at purpleptsd.com in the Vikings Archive that contains a complete trade tracker of all the moves Kwesi has made.
On this episode of Notes from the North, the guys briefly discuss the Dalvin Cook release before highlighting a new series over at PurplePTSD.com.
On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam engage in the exercise of ranking the 5 best QB's in the NFC heading into 2023. They discuss who belongs in the conversation, the AFC/NFC discrepancy, and where Cousins belongs on the list.
On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam look at the checklist of decisions and moves left for Kwesi this offseason. They talk Dalvin Cook, extensions, and free agents left to be signed. You can read about the full checklist over on https://purpleptsd.com/2023/vikings/opinion/kwesis-checklist-5-items/.
Kyle and Sam are back to preview the schedule ahead of the schedule release. The guys discuss the games ahead, and guess what the record will be against the NFC North, as well as which is the game they are most interested in. They wrap up with some hockey talk, discussing parallels between the Vikings and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Kyle and Sam break down how the Vikings fared in the 2023 NFL draft, discussing both the optimism and hesitations present. They examined what appeared to be the focus for the team, what continue to be needs for the team, and the intrigue in Jaren Hall. They wrap up with some NHL playoff talk. Be sure to check out Vikings coverage at Purpleptsd.com and vikingsterritory.com
Sam and Kyle talk NFL draft for one last episode leading up to the draft, bringing in their annual draft specialist guy Josh Frey. The guys start off discussing the latest wild rumors of trading way up to take a QB, then discuss over/under possibilities for the Vikings draft. They wrap up with a couple mock draft before Josh gives his annual hot take of the draft. You can find Josh's work over on purpleptsd.com
Kyle and Sam are back with a combination of several topics. They discuss the latest Vikings news, taking away the key points of the press conference with O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah. They then move into 3 short mock drafts to see different outcomes that could happen, before finishing off with some hockey talk and giving their playoff predictions.
A special episode deserves a special guest, and we had the pleasure of talking to Arif Hasan, now of Pro Football Network. We had the chance to hear about Arif's story of covering football, rapid fire Vikings questions, competitive rebuilds, and draft predictions. You can find Arif on twitter @ArifHasanNFL.
We were pleased to have Jeremy Reisman, a Lions beat writer and Editor in Chief with Pride of Detroit, join us on Notes from the North. We get some insight on Jeremy's perspective on the NFC North, the Lions offseason so far, and some predictions for the draft. You can find Jeremy on Twitter @DetroitOnLion.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the latest on what has happened most recently for the Vikings (and former Vikings), then move into what things currently look like with cap space, and lastly look at what the options are moving forward before closing with a little hockey talk.
On this episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the latest in Vikings news. They talk about the release of Thielen and his new contract, what to like about the moves so far, and then give some predictions about the team moving forward, including the future of one former Vikings player looking for a new contract.
Kyle and Sam were joined by another special guest this week. Matt Fries stopped by to talk football and metal music. Matt gave his perspective on the state of the salary cap situation and ways out, and then talked about roster needs and what the Vikings could do come free agency. Notes from the North want to thank Matt for coming on. Listeners can find Matt on Twitter @FriesFootball
On this weeks episode, Kyle and Sam had the pleasure of Tyler Forness joining the podcast. Tyler, among many other things, is managing editor over at The Vikings Wire. We discussed how he got into covering the Vikings, asked who says no to three trade proposals, and then discussed some possible draft hot takes. You can find Tyler on twitter at https://twitter.com/TheRealForno?s=20
Kyle has come back from a week away of consuming the latest sports news. Sam brings forward several headlines related to the Vikings to get Kyle's instant reaction, including Netflix series on Cousins, Tomlinson's contract, 2020 NFL redraft and possibility of Ramsey to the Vikings.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss Flores introductory press conference, and highlight some of the recent signings by the team.
Kyle and Sam break down the Superbowl discussing what stood out to them, and worked to figure out how to make it about the Vikings. They also discussed the Flores hiring and Jefferson winning OPOY.
On this episode from Notes from the North, Kyle takes on the task of now trying to find a path to clearing 50 million in cap space for the 2023 season, focusing solely on player contracts on the offensive side of the ball.
On this weeks episode, Kyle takes on the responsibility of finding a possible path to clearing 50 million in cap space focusing solely on players contracts on the defense.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, the guys revisit how they feel a week after the playoff loss, discuss the firing of Ed Donatell, and then get into revisiting the bold predictions they made at the start of the year and see how close they were to them.
Kyle and Sam break down the disappointing end to a great season. They discuss what went wrong, Cousins decision making, Jefferson's usage, and hint at what's next. Thanks for a great season and we will continue to talk Vikings into the offseason.
Kyle and Sam do a brief review of the Vikings Bears game before moving into previewing the playoff game against the Giants. They talk about the different areas of importance for the Vikings to have success, and then give their predictions for the playoffs before wrapping up with a world juniors review.
On this weeks episode, Kyle and Sam break down a disappointing loss to the Packers. They discuss Jefferson being limited, the offensive line challenges, and the perspectives that are out there about this team. They wrap up with some predictions as to what's next and some quick world junior talk.
On this weeks episode the guys talk about the win over the Giants, highlighting the duo threat of Jefferson and Hockenson, and the depth of the offensive weapons. They also talk about what to make of this defense at this point, and wrap up with some world juniors talk.
Kyle and Sam break down a historic come from behind win against the Colts. They debate whether this win or the Bills win was better, the heroes of the game, and how the Vikings were able to win.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the issues they saw with the Vikings and the themes they have noticed this season. They also talked about what the motivation should be for the Vikings now with the playoff picture becoming more clear, and then preview the game against the Colts.
Kyle and Sam spend the episode breaking down the Vikings win over the Jets. They discuss the defense, Kirk Cousins performance, and then spent the rest of the time trying to make sense of this Vikings team and if they are legit.
Kyle and Sam are back again to talk about another Vikings win, this time over the Patriots on Thanksgiving Thursday. They discuss Jefferson (again) and how he's used, special teams, and the concerns still there for the defense. They wrap up by discussing the game against the Jets next week, and a brief talk about the Minnesota Wild.
Kyle and Sam break down a forgettable performance the Vikings had against the Cowboys. They discuss how you move forward, if there were any positives, and then turned the attention to the Patriots on Thursday night and what to watch for there.
Kyle and Sam breakdown what many are calling the game of the year in Buffalo. They discuss the wildness of how the Vikings came away with a win, where Jefferson's catch ranks among the all time catches, Patrick Peterson's big day and wrap up by highlighting the performance of Cousins.
On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam break down the Vikings come from behind win against the Commanders. They discuss Cousins performance, the addition of Hockenson to the offense, and performances on defense from stars and rookies. They wrap up with a bit of a preview against the Bills and what gives them hope for the coming week.
Kyle and Sam are back to discuss another Vikings win. They breakdown the game including highlighting a dominant performance from Za'Darius Smith, and then take a look ahead, including an update on the NFC North.
Kyle and Sam discuss yet another Vikings win to have them 5-1 going into the bye. They discuss what didn't go well, what did, and one aspect of the team they would like to fix during the bye.
Kyle and Sam breakdown a strange game against the Bears as the Vikings improve to 4-1. They discuss the level of concern for special teams, the offense and defense rooms for improvement, and then preview the matchup against Miami as the final game before their bye.
On this weeks episode, Kyle and Sam break down the win against the Saints in London. They break down what to make of this offense, the hopes for the defense, and what to watch for against the Bears. They also give their predictions for the hockey season and who will be competing for the cup.
Kyle and Sam break down a narrow win over the Lions: touching on the Jefferson factor, spreading the ball around, and what to make of the defense, before doing a preview of the game in London this coming week.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down a poor performance from the Vikings. They try to discuss what went wrong on both the offense and defense, and then look ahead to an interesting matchup against the Lions in week 3.
Kyle and Sam break down a huge Vikings win over the Packers. They discuss Jefferson and the offense; Smith, Hunter and the defense; and what to watch out for against the Eagles in week 2.
Kyle and Sam break down the decisions around the 53 man roster, surprise cuts, trades and what they're watching for.
Kyle and Sam break down another lacking preseason game against the Broncos and try to put into perspective what has happened and what's to come.
Kyle and Sam break down the lackluster performance from the Vikings and 49ers preseason game and try to find some slivers of hope, as well as highlight some key performances from Minnesota Wild prospects from the World Juniors tournament.
Kyle and Sam break down the Vikings first preseason game of 2022. They dive into the QB2 conversations, other player they noticed, and what they will be watching for this week.
On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam predict the wins and losses for the entire 2022 season using a little bit of logic and a lot of gut feelings.
Kyle and Sam break down the latest Vikings news, and highlight 4 training camp battles to watch out for.
On this week's episode, Kyle and Sam break down some major what if scenarios from the 8 years of Mike Zimmer.
This week finishes the mini 2 part series of Kyle breaking down football terminology, this time on the offense. They get into understanding the numbers assigned to personnel, and Kyle gives his suggestions on what the offense could incorporate more of to increase success.
Notes from the North is doing a 2 part mini series where Kyle explains to Sam some of the ins and outs of football terminology. This weeks episode focuses on the defense, and what that means for the Vikings this season.
Kyle and Sam break down the schedule release, highlighting details that are interesting, parts that they like, and parts they have some hesitations about. They wrap up with some hockey talk, highlighting the end of the Minnesota Wild offseason.
Kyle and Sam breakdown the 2022 Draft, discussing their excitement, skepticism, and overall grade, along with some NHL playoff predictions.
The guys have one final pre-draft talk, bringing in draft specialist Josh Frey. Josh shares what he sees are the needs for the Vikings to put around Cousins, the likelihood of a trade, and then gives some predictions for how the draft will go, including one final bold prediction.
Kyle and Sam fire up the PFF mock draft simulator to see how the Vikings draft could play out. They go in with a specific strategy that they may or may not abandon due to unforeseen circumstances. They work in some trades and evaluate what players could realistically fall to each position.
Notes from the North had the pleasure of welcoming very special guest Christian Stoinev. Best known as a performer on America's Got Talent and many others (listen to find out more), Stoinev dives into giving his thoughts on the Vikings offseason and where he see's this team going. If you need some optimism, be sure to stick around for his predictions at the end. You can find some of Stoinev's past work at PurplePTSD.com
Dan from Purple Pain Forums joins us to discuss the best and worst move of the Vikings free agency period, thoughts on players of interest at the draft, and identifying players on the current roster for some internal improvements.
Kyle and Sam discuss their excitement around the Za'Darius Smith and Chandon Sullivan signings, what the rest of free agency could look like, and some opinions on the Minnesota Wild's trade deadline.
The beginning of free agency has appeared uninspiring thus far. Kyle and Sam discuss what has happened, possible names to look out for, and then how they are feeling about the lookout for the team thus far.
On this episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam briefly give an update on where things stand with the Vikings before moving to more of a Minnesota Wild update, discussing what they could do at the deadline.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, the guys talk a little bit about Kirk Cousins. They highlight what management and the coaches are saying about him, and finish off with a prediction of where things go from here, while mixing in a little Wild talk.
Episode 50 of Notes from the North is here, and Kyle and Sam discuss early thoughts on the free agency period. They look at where things sit now, what can be done to create more cap space, and then what a potential strategy looks like, including some names to target.
On this week's episode from Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam give some bold ideas as to possible moves for the Vikings. From the roster, to draft, to free agency, they each give a possible move for the team to make to (hopefully) improve the team.
On this week's episode, the guys give their thoughts on the Super Bowl, Kevin O'Connell, and what some positive takeaways are for the Vikings after watching the big game.
This week the discussions start with looking at the Superbowl and the predictions that were made at the start of the playoffs. Kyle and Sam then move to discussing the latest news regarding the comings and goings of Vikings staff, before then reflecting back on the Vikings special teams performance from this last season and looking at what that means moving forward.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the hiring of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They also move into a conversation of the Packers loss and how it impacts the Vikings and the NFC North. Moving to the main event, they look back on the defense side of the ball and find reasons for optimism moving forward.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam look back on some highlights from the Vikings offensive side of the ball this year, and look forward at what to be optimistic for in the 2022 season. They also do a little Minnesota Wild talk, looking ahead to what options there are at the trade deadline.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the news of Zimmer and Spielman both being removed from their positions with the team. They break down the next steps, and what they are hoping for with both the general manager and coaching search.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam briefly break down Week 18's game against the Bears before starting the conversation about the off-season. They start by looking at what Minnesota has to offer to an incoming Head Coach candidate. They then move to a segment of pass or take regarding QB options for next season. They finish off with some playoff predictions, choosing who will go to the Superbowl.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam breakdown the lackluster performance against the Packers. They start by breaking down the game, and then move into speculating about some roster moves. They then discuss with the teams remaining who they are cheering for, and wrap with some brief Wild talk.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the loss to the Rams in Week 16. They start by discussing the predictable nature of the teams performance and the patterns that have been present this season. They move into wondering if the new two-week rule for coaching changes will be utilized by the Vikings, and then share their predictions for Sunday Night Football. Wrapping up the show is a look ahead at the Minnesota Wild Outdoor game and World Juniors players to watch from the Wild.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam breakdown the Vikings win over the Bears in Primetime. They start by noting the ugliness of the game and what they take from the Vikings performance, and then shift to trying to understand what the Vikings identity is for the rest of the season. They wrap up by looking at some roster players fighting for jobs and responsibilities for 2022, and discuss some Minnesota Wild news as we move into the World Juniors and (hopefully) the Winter Classic
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam are joined by Cole Smith to break down the thrilling Thursday night Vikings game against the Steelers. First down was dedicated to Cole's father, who passed away recently. Cole shared about his relationship with his father, and the support he has received from Vikings fans during this time. In second down the guys tried to figure out where things took a turn last night, and what to do at the corner position. For third down the guys discussed their level of confidence heading into Monday night football against the Bears. Thanks to Cole for joining Notes from the North, you can find Cole on Twitter @SkolSmith and his writing at Vikings Gazette, Zone Coverage and Purple PTSD
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, the guys breakdown a heartbreaking loss to the Lions.. They talk about some of the boneheaded decisions that were made, and move to wondering about where the team goes with Zimmer. They wrap up discussing the Steelers and what to be cheering for moving forward.
On this week's Notes from the North, the guys breakdown the painful loss to the 49ers. They talk about the comedy of errors the Vikings showed, and which error was most to blame for the loss. They discuss the run defense and if there is any hope moving forward. They wrap up looking ahead to talking about the Lions and how confident they feel about moving to 6-6, and have a little Minnesota Wild talk to finish it off.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the win against the Green Bay Packers. They review the post bye week stretch and discuss if they feel that they have accomplished what they need to. In second down they talk about Cousin's performance and his decision making. They wrap up by looking ahead at the rest of the season and a little Wild talk.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, the guys break down the win against the LA Chargers. They start by talking about Jefferson's performance and how this offense is doing with ball distribution. They move then to discussing Zimmer and the defense, and the ways in which this team is stepping up. Lastly, they look ahead to discussing what the chances are this team moves to 2-2 post bye week and if fans should have hope. They wrap with some Wild talk, discussing Pitlick's hat-trick and get into discussing deadline cap space.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam breakdown another difficult loss by this Vikings team. They discuss some possible next steps with the Vikings coaching staff, and then get into talking specifically about the run defense. They wrap up with looking ahead to the Chargers, before finishing off looking at the Minnesota Wild who continue to impress.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, the guys broke down the game against the Cowboys (with some minor technical difficulties). The discussed who is to blame, and what Zimmer's job security looks like moving forward. In the second down portion they discuss the trade deadline and what this team does moving forward. They wrap up by looking ahead to the Ravens, and finish with some Wild talk.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss some intriguing storylines for the Vikings coming out of the bye week. They start by discussing Dantzler's opportunity moving forward with Peterson's injury before moving into discussing Cousins and what to expect from him. The guys wrap up by looking forward and talking about the importance of winning games that you shouldn't.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, the guys break down the win against the Panthers. They start off in first down discussing Cousins performance, along with the performances from Thielen and Jefferson. In second down they talk about the defense, and if the late game showing was noteworthy or not. The finish off by looking ahead to the bye week and the next games up in the schedule, along with highlighting the early season success of the Minnesota Wild. Go find more work over at PurplePTSD and Vikings Territory.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the win against the Lions. They start by discussing the offensive game plan, and discuss Darrisaw's rookie debut. In second down the guys discuss the heroics of Greg Joseph and how he may have saved some people their job. They finish off by discussing the defensive impact and highlight some key individual performances, and wrap up by giving some predictions on the NHL season.
On this week from Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the game against the Browns. They start off by discussing the struggles on the offensive side of the ball. The guys switched sides of the ball and highlighted the solid play of the defense, particularly Dantzler. They finish off by looking ahead to Detroit and Carolina before the bye in week 7, and discuss where they think the Minnesota Wild will finish off in the division.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the Vikings game against Seattle and celebrate the team getting their first win of the season. They start off by highlighting the fantastic play of Cousins along with other top performers. In second down the guys got into discussing the defense and their level of concern. They wrap up discussing the game ahead against the Browns and give their predictions.
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On this weeks Notes from the North, the guys break down game 2 against Arizona. The guys start where they have to, the blown opportunity this was with the missed field goal. On second down they highlight the positives, including Cousins, the OL, and Cook, as well as some others. They finish by looking ahead to Seattle, and give their predictions for what happens week 3. You're always welcome at vikingsgazette.com and @vikingsgazette on Twitter and Facebook.
On this week from Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down a frustrating loss to the Bengals. They start first down discussing the offensive mishaps and all that went wrong. Second down had the guys bring up the refs and process their impact on the game. In third down, the guys took an optimistic approach to what went well and look ahead to the next 3 games.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam start off by breaking down the roster cuts that the Vikings have made. From there, they moved into identifying what could happen that causes the Vikings to stumble, and what will need to happen for success. The guys finished off discussing the Minnesota Wild and the players impacted by the Olympic announcement.
On this week's Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam recap the final Vikings Preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. They reviewed the offense, defense and special teams for each of their three downs, and give a prediction on a surprise cut for each position. They finish off with some odds and ends regarding the Minnesota Wild. Notes from the North thank everyone for listening and listeners are always welcome at vikingsgazette.com
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam discuss the concerns at the quarterback position for the Vikings, specifically the backup position. In second down the guys talk about who is trending up and trending down, and finish off by looking ahead at the final preseason game and what to watch for. They wrap up odds and ends with some Tebow talk and update on the Minnesota Wild's offseason.
On this weeks Notes from the North, the guys break down the Vikings first preseason game against the Broncos. In first down the guys discussed what stood out for him on both sides of the ball. Second down looked at the impact the game has on the roster and what to be looking for regarding the depth chart. In third down, the guys took a look at what the next few weeks will be like and discuss what to be looking for as the Vikings get ready for the regular season to start. They finished off with some odds and ends and talked about the contract negotiations with the Minnesota Wild and how concerned to be.
On this week's episode of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam are joined by Paul Bretl, a writer for Green Bay Packer's sites DairylandExpress and CheeseheadTV. The guys in first down hear a little about Paul's background and how he got into writing, and then dive into the Aaron Rodger's saga in second down. Paul shares how he views all that has transpired over the past few weeks, and what this means moving forward. The episode was wrapped up with Paul sharing his NFC North Power Rankings. Notes from the North thanks Paul for taking the time to come talk with us, you can find Paul on Twitter @Paul_Bretl
On this week's Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam are joined by special guest Dustin Baker, a writer from Viking's Territory. After learning about Dustin and his Vikings connections in first down, Dustin and Kyle go back and forth discussing who they predict will win the training camp battles at 5 of the positions. To finish the show the guys discussed Zimmer on third down and if he is the guy to lead the Vikings. Notes from the North thank Dustin for coming on and providing his insight.
On this week at Notes from the North, Sam provides a quick update on some odds and ends of where we are at in the Vikings offseason and some dates to look forward to. He then gets into an extended Minnesota Wild update on their offseason, talking about the buyouts, the expansion draft, the Kaprisov contract stalemate, and the NHL draft. He tries to put a positive spin on all these decisions, which for some proves to be more difficult than others.
On this week from Notes from the North, we are continuing our Top 3 from last episode. This week we again had Cole Smith join us as we looked to some happier memories from Cole and Kyle. The guys started off first down listing their Top 3 All-Time Favourite Vikings Players. They finished off talking about their Top 3 All-Time Best Vikings Moments (although not all moments shared were specifically related to the Vikings). We want to thank Cole for coming on and joining us, and as mentioned you can find his work at The Vikings Gazette or at Last Word on Sports.
On this week episode of Notes from the North Kyle and Sam were joined by Cole Smith, who is a writer for both The Vikings Gazette and Last Word on Sports. The guys got to hear Cole's story during first down as they learned how he started to cheer for the Vikings. Kyle and Cole then took turns with two Top 3 lists. Second down focused on the guys Top 3 All-Time Vikings Heartbreaking Moments. To finish with third down, the guys shared their Top 3 All-Time Heartbreaking NFL Franchises (hint: you'll probably expect #1). This is part one of a two part series, be sure to check out the second, more positive episode July 12.
On this week at Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam are joined by creator and lead from Daily Norseman Christopher Gates. In first down, Christopher shares about his story and covering the Vikings. Second down consisted of talks about OTA's and the Vikings offseason up to this point. For third down, they talk about Danielle Hunter and their level of concern of where things are at with them. Notes from the North want to extend a sincere thanks Christopher for coming on.
On this week of Notes from the North, the guys were joined by former Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson and AMarie Castillo. First down is a getting to know you game with Erin and AMarie. In second down we discuss OTAs and the UDFAs, and got to hear Erin's perspective as an UDFA back in 2008. On third down, the guests share their opinion on Zimmer and the strengths of this years roster. We want to extend a sincere thanks for AMarie and Erin for joining us today. Listeners can find Erin on Twitter @that1guyerin and AMarie is on Twitter @Part_Time_Bro. Also go check out their podcast Asked & Answered, found on many podcast platforms.
On this week from Notes from the North, the guys start off by discussing the schedule release (0:27) and some key stretches of the season. They then shift to wrapping up dissecting the draft (13:36) and note some of the players they find intriguing. Wrapping up (27:55), they talk about the Hughes trade and what it could mean, as well as discussing the return of Tim Tebow. They wrap up talking about the Minnesota Wild and their playoff outlook (42:25), and give their prediction for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
On this week at Notes from the North the guys discuss the Vikings draft, focusing on Rounds 1-3. They start off (0:28) discussing the Vikings taking Darrisaw with their first pick and the trade that got them there. Then attention switched over with second down (7:14) to the four 3rd rounders the Vikings had, and note how each one impacts the lineup. Lastly they took a look around the rest of the NFC North (22:50), taking a look at how the other teams drafts went, and discuss the Aaron Rodgers news.
On this week on Notes from the North, the guys are joined by Josh Frey from The Draft team. They learn about Josh and his background, discuss the Vikings team needs as the draft approaches, and then do a mock draft and figure out what could be available to the Vikings at their draft slot. The guys again thank Josh for coming on, and listeners can find Josh's work at Purple PTSD, Vikings Territory, and The Draft Team.
This week on Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam take a look at Zimmer's press conference and discuss takeaways and what could be expected moving forward. Second down has the guys talk about if there are any other moves that could be made in the off season outside of the draft, and third down is a quick look around the NFC North. They finish it off with some talk of the Frozen Four, a brief Minnesota Wild trade deadline primer, and finish with some words of wisdom
The guys from Notes from the North this week talk about some of the unexpected free agent signings from the first week of free agency, and how Tomlinson and Peterson fit in. They look at what the Vikings have remaining, and what they could possibly still do in free agency. Lastly, they discuss the impact these moves have on the upcoming draft and how this affects their draft day plan. They finish off with some odds and ends, discussing the Minnesota Wild and their midseason report cards, talk retro jerseys, and finish off with some words of wisdom.
On this weeks episode of Notes from the North, the guys start by bidding a farewell to Kyle Rudolph. After talking about the other dominos to fall, they talk about 5 holes that they see the Vikings needing to address this off season. Third down has the guys start off a new off season series of fun hypotheticals and rankings. Kyle gets to fill those holes with any past or present Vikings player from their prime. They finish off talking about the Minnesota Wild and the news around Parise.
Notes from the North is joined by Sean Borman this week to continue looking at the Vikings off-season. The guys discuss the Vikings cap situation and what their options are, talk Kirk Cousins and what to make of his contract, and discuss free agency and what some options are for the Vikings. Many thanks to Sean for joining us, you can find Sean's work over at Vikings Territory
The guys from Notes from the North are back this week, starting off by breaking down the Super Bowl and their impressions of the game. The guys also discuss Jefferson missing out on Offensive Rookie of the Year, and start to look at the offseason and the different directions that the Vikings could take.
This week Kyle and Sam were joined by Casey, who is one of the leaders over at weeklyspiral.com. The guys got to hear Casey's insight on Cousins, ask him if he's a franchise QB, and talked about the upcoming draft and who Vikings fans could be looking for. The guys wrap up by looking back on the playoff predictions they made, and talk a little bit about the Wild and a potential trade target (Edit: podcast recorded before trade broke). Many thanks to Casey for joining Notes from the North.
On this weeks episode, Kyle and Sam had the great privilege of being joined by Brian, the creator of blitzology.com. The topics covered include the interconnectedness of defense, his thoughts on what he saw from the Vikings this year, and what Zimmer can do with the team moving forward. Notes from the North want to thank Brian for joining them as their first guest on the podcast.
On this week of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the Vikings win over the Lions to cap off their season (January 3rd, 2021). They highlight Jefferson's rookie record for receiving yards, talk about the defense and where improvements could come from, and then cap it off by picking a Super bowl team and an underdog/fan pick from each conference. They wrap up highlighting some takeaways from the World Juniors and the Minnesota Wilds prospects performances, and share details on their guest for next weeks episode.
On this week of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the game against the Saints (December 25th, 2020). They discuss the Saints opening script, the Vikings offensive and defensive performances, and ask if Mike Zimmer is on the hot seat. They finish up by talking about the Minnesota Wild's prospects performances thus far at the World Junior championship, and debrief the Christmas article from The Vikings Gazette where the guys break down their top 3 Christmas movies, songs and food.
On this week of Notes from the North, Kyle and Sam break down the game against the Bears (December 20th, 2020). They discuss the adjustments made by the offense, the difficulty the defense had stopping the run, and look ahead to what success means as the Vikings finish up the last two games. Final notes on the Minnesota Wild and players to watch for at the upcoming World Juniors tournament.
First episode of Notes from the North with Kyle and Sam. We break down the game (December 13, 2020) against the Bucs, talking about Bailey, the offensive game plan, and look at the upcoming playoff push.