Climbing The Pocket

Good Morning Gjallarhorn Episode 019 – Darkness to Light – Beat the Rams   Good morning Horners! From darkness to light, the week started out with Minnesota Vikings fans licking their wounds after being stampeded by The Buffalo Bills. What is a bill anyway, something on the face of a duck, or a name of a good friend? [...But I digress.] Then came the disturbing news about Everson Griffen, which is sad, and us here at GMG hopes that he gets help and well. Definitely a dark start.   The next day, the sun came up and things started to lighten up. Drew and I do the same in the show and brighten things up and check out the good news around us. It's a new week and the team will do a quick turn and fly out to beat the Los Angeles Rams.   The Ram can be beaten, and here's why: Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters will be out and are leaving the outside routes open for exploitation. Coach Mike Zimmer announced that Pat Elflein will start. Ryan Reiff could play after an ankle injury... we'll find out. Same for David Morgan, which will be good for Dalvin Cook on his return, and the run game overall. That means, all of the Vikings starters will finally be back on the offense and only Griffen will be missing on the defense. The Vikes are a good football team who just got nose bloodied and in a short week will be playing with a chip on their shoulder to prove it. They are a 7 point underdog and tend to play better that way.   Plus, we get into Ted Glover's fun secret assignment. It probably involves alcohol and traveling, not necessarily in that order.   Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL!   As always, enjoy the watch!   The show’s theme music is licensed through AudioJungle, the song is Stylish Powerful Energetic Rock.   (All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode: Vikings News The latest on Everson Griffen Final Bills Game Recap Thrive Fantasy Interlude Week 3 Prop Bet Recap More TDs: Fitz Magic or Pat Mahomes - Mahomes (PUSH) Michael Thomas (9.5 receptions) - OVER (OVER - 10) More rushing yards: Gio Bernard or Lamar Miller - Lamar (Gio) Rams Preview How you feeling heading into Thursday? Rams shaky secondary Keys to Victory vs Rams Bold prediction/Score prediction Yinka: 24-17 Rams / Kirk Cousins with 2 early turnovers Jayson: 28-17 Rams / Harrison Smith Recent/Upcoming Projects Catch up on all the latest from CTP here. JR on Purple FTW Yinka on Football Machine    

In this episode: @Flipmazzi previews the1-1-1 Minnesota Vikings Week 4 matchup where they travel to Los Angeles to face the 3-0 Los Angeles Rams. Can Xavier Rhodes and Danielle Hunter stop LA’s offense? Relevant Links Bills at Vikings Refocused (PFF)Rob Havenstein (PFR)Mark Barron (PFR)Offensive Success Rates (Sharp Football)Defensive Success Rates (Sharp Football)

In this episode: Judas at work picked the Bills On to LA Rams - Rams over LA Chargers quick hits Two-Headed monster in the middle OL Configurations, issues, injuries Aqib Talib / Marcus Peters likely out What Dalvin brings to the running game Reiff Concerns How does Cousins succeed? Keys to the game Everson Griffen - It’s complicated “Primetime” players need to step up Predictions

In this episode: What the heck went wrong? Bad defensive situations Lack of concern from fans How the game went from a Vikings standpoint What’s up with the offense/Cousins? Zimmer slump games… Positives - and there are a couple Revised season expectations

Good Morning Gjallarhorn Episode 018 – In The Raw – The Massacre   Good morning Horners! We gather here this morning, following the game after the 27-6 defeat handed to the Minnesota Vikings by the Buffalo Bills. This one felt eerily like what was supposed to be a simple mission to go out and easily win. I’m sure that Lt. Col. George A. Custer felt pretty much the same way when he left Fort Abraham Lincoln in July of 1874. Not diminishing what happened in the Dakotas, so many years ago, because that was all too tragically real, whereas this is just a game. It just happens to be one where we invest ourselves as fans, just to witness what turned out to be a massacre of our hopes of a decisive and easy win.   Drew and I got together after the game, while Ted was enjoying New York City with his wife on their way to a vacation of a lifetime. Good for him to miss the failure of execution on the US Bank turf. Drew and I will bring you the gaudy details. This goes from an opening rant to acceptance. Just like Vikings fans everywhere, this was a tough one, but there are some laughs in the end. We need that after watching Josh Allen look like the “second coming of Joe Montana.”   Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL!   As always, enjoy the listen!   The show’s theme music is licensed through AudioJungle, the song is Stylish Powerful Energetic Rock.   (All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

In this episode: Flip and Yinka join Jayson to share their instant reactions to the mollywhopping our Vikings suffered at the hands of the Buffalo Bills.

In this episode: Eric and Luke join Jayson to talk Kirk Cousins, quarterbacks, and the upcoming game against the Bills. Bonus coverage of Eric discussing his son Patrick Mahomes.

In this episode: @Flipmazzi previews the 1-0-1 Minnesota Vikings Week 3 matchup where they host the 0-2 Buffalo Bills. He expects Eric Kendricks and Adam Thielen to shine.   Relevant Links PFFEELO Week 3 (PFF)Daniel Carlson (PFR)Dan Bailey (PFR)Offensive Success Rates (Sharp Football)Defensive Success Rates (Sharp Football)

In this episode: Bills Preview with @BradleyGelber Who is Bradley Gelber and where can we find your work? How does the Bills fan base feel about the future? How did Nathan Peterman beat out Josh Allen in camp? How is Josh Allen developing? Keys to victory for the Bills? Unheralded Bills players who could make an impact Score prediction and bold prediction Thrive Fantasy Interlude Week 2 Prop Bet Review Philip Rivers (275.5 passing yards): over (UNDER - 256) Tyreek Hill (77.5 receiving yards): over (OVER - 90) Dalvin Cook (85.5 total yards): over (OVER - 90) Week 3 Prop Bets More TDs: Fitz Magic or Pat Mahomes - Mahomes  Michael Thomas (9.5 receptions) - OVER More rushing yards: Gio Bernard or Lamar Miller - Lamar Vikings Talk JR Green Bay Game Recap Roster Moves Dan Bailey (JR) Tom Johnson (Prince) Aldrick Robinson (Myles) Keys to Victory vs Buffalo Bold prediction/Score prediction Yinka: 50-10 JR: 31-6/Force 5 turnovers Myles: 34-13/Mike Boone scores a TD Jayson: 31-0  Recent/Upcoming Projects Catch up on all the latest from CTP here.

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 Thielen Do Some More Stuff Defense is Good, Not All-Time Good… Yet? Special Teams Woes - Dan Bailey Treadwell - Redemption? Late Roughing Call Roster Moves On To Buffalo Buffalo, The Dumpster Fire Situation Vikings To Rest Players? Tough Upcoming Schedule Predictions

In this episode: Myles and Yinka join Jayson to share their instant reactions to the 29-29 tie vs Green Bay. Recent/Upcoming Projects Catch up on all the latest from CTP here.

Good Morning Gjallarhorn Episode 015 – Tricycle Gold & Cheese   Good morning everybody! The original morning show is back, and this week we have something special. Ted Glover, @purplebuckeye, has joined Drew & Dave as part of the Good Morning Gjallarhorn crew. ...With even more laughs and elite Vikings knowledge. How would you rate this free agent acquisition? This week we talk tricycles, our review of the San Francisco 49ers game and the fact that it is Packers Week. Come and see what the guys say about the Minnesota Vikings first game, the play of the defense, how do Dalvin Cook did in his first full game back from his torn ACL, how Granite Jaw McDreamy, Kirk Cousins, fared in his regular-season debut in purple, along with all those lovely pressures and interceptions. There was an impressive debut by rookie Mike Hughes, and a surprise player coming into play nickel. Join us as the show welcomes its third wheel.   Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL!   As always, enjoy the watch!   The show’s theme music is licensed through AudioJungle, the song is Stylish Powerful Energetic Rock.   (All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

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 Finally Treadwell Emerges? Diggs History / Expectations Sheldon Richardson Look Ahead - Salary Cap issues after 2018 George Iloka? Special Teams = Wild Card Predictions

In this episode: Around The NFL Biggest Surprises and Takeaways from Week 1 around the NFL Week 1 Prop Bets Review Drake (75.5 total yards): JR - Over; Prince - Under (UNDER) Zeke (91.5 rushing yards): JR- Over; Prince - Under (UNDER) Brees (22.5 completions): Over (OVER) OBJ (5.5 receptions) - Over (OVER) Week 2 Prop Bets Philip Rivers (275.5 passing yards): over Tyreek Hill (77.5 receiving yards): over Dalvin Cook (85.5 total yards): over Vikings Talk SF Game Recap Key takeaways or concerns Keys to Victory vs GB   Packers Game Preview with Peter Bukowski Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the industry The Tweet Pete's Tweet Thoughts on your new GM Depth WRs for GB and will any of them play? Keys to victory for GB Does Rodgers play this week and when did adrenaline become slang for narcotics? Bold Prediction/Score Prediction JR: Vikings 27-24; Mike Hughes pick  for win Myles:  Vikings 30-13 ;3 INTs for Aaron Rodgers Prince:  Vikings 27-21; Sherels scores the game winning Jayson: Vikings 24-22; Kirk Cousins outplays Rodgers Recent/Upcoming Projects Catch up on all the latest from CTP here. Yinka on YouTube