Climbing The Pocket

In this episode: Question of the Night: Where is Lebron going to end up and why? Football Talk NCAA Transfer Rule What are the ramifications for college sports? Do you agree with the decision? Zack Martin’s $84M Extension $20M signing bonus with a yearly average of $14M 2nd highest paid offensive lineman behind Nate Solder With Norwell and Martin, is the interior OL market officially out of hand? Shameless Plug for Eric Eager and The PFF Forecast Do the Cowboys have too much invested across the offensive line? Julio Jones Skipping Mandatory Minicamp Should he be there with his teammates? Thoughts on players holding out with multiple years left on their contracts? Should Adam Thielen holdout? Which teams have the best rosters (offense)? Shameless plug for Jayson’s latest piece Vikings Minicamp General Thoughts Which players seem to be standing out? Deciphering the Coach Speak

In this episode, David and Drew discuss: Mike Hughes Audience questions   Good Morning Gjallarhorn Episode 002 notes Discussed Rhodes on Hughes by Matthew Coller https://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/06/rhodes-vikings-first-round-cb-hughes-willing-learn/ Listener Questions Discussed the how long does Cousins have to win consistently Which drafted players probably won’t make the squad Which UDFAs might make the squad Does Dave’s beard have super powers Was last season a success What new wrinkles are anticipated in DiFilippo’s offense     Music licensed through AudioJungle, song is Stylish Powerful Energetic Rock

In this episode: #ClayProjections: What will Kirk Cousins do? How will the running game complement our pass attack? Pass Catchers and Point Scorers Offensive Review & Defensive Line Preview Which Defenders are due for a big year behind the front four?   Relevant Links #ClayProjections Vikings 2018 Vikings QBs: Passing Yards Dalvin Cook is the Future Vikings WRs: Receiving Yards Vikings DL: Sacks Vikings DBs: Passes Defended

Jayson records his thoughts on the possibilities for a Laquon Treadwell breakout season in 2018.  

In this episode, David and Drew discuss: Anthony Barr's contract situation New kickoff rule Pronunciation of Gjallarhorn Karl Hubenthal and the original Vikings uniform design   Episode 01 notes.  Karl Hubenthal in the original Vikings uniform design. Written by Paul Lucas of ESPN.com. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21409647/the-full-story-how-viking-uniforms-came-minnesota  The word Gjallarhorn. http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/The-Truth-Behind-the-Gjallarhorn-/620b6e40-1682-46af-be46-7b5b6a0df070   http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/2018-Vikings-Spelling-Bee-Gjallarhorn/d3c003a8-0156-4c37-980b-a6d0c4df2001     Music licensed through AudioJungle, song is Stylish Powerful Energetic Rock  

In this episode: Introducing David Stefano & Good Morning Gjallarhorn  Barbershop Talk Drake/Pusha T Beef - Can #TeamLightSkinned recover? Burner: A Bryan Colangelo Story Finals Predictions CTP Spelling Bee: NFL Names Edition Rapid Fire - Should jersey numbers be retired? Joey Bosa or Jalen Ramsey https://twitter.com/JReidDraftScout/status/1001845161926774790 Do you believe? Teddy Bridgewater Hype Edition Vol. 2 Two Minute Drill (Yinka) Recent and Upcoming Projects https://twitter.com/JReidDraftScout/status/1002205857432637444 https://twitter.com/Climb_ThePocket/status/1001068153785454593 Burner article - https://www.theringer.com/nba/2018/5/29/17406750/bryan-colangelo-philadelphia-76ers-twitter-joel-embiid-anonymous-markelle-fultz

In this episode: Sports Chatter NBA Playoffs Update New NFL Anthem Rule Las Vegas Golden Knights Could an NFL expansion team repeat this and go to the Super Bowl during their first year? Incognito/M. Kendricks Would you sign either? Players on one-year deals and OTAsDo you think they should show up? Is Barr missing OTAs a big deal? Two Minute Drill (new segment)

In this episode: Jayson, Eric, and Luke discuss the state of the Vikings OL, Richie Incognito, Pat Elflein's development, passer rating, and negative numbers.

In this episode: Diving into NFL contract structures Who is Safe: All of our expensive veterans Who’s at Risk: Can we really cut these guys? Infinity Snap: Offense Infinity Snap: Defense   Relevant Links What NFL Contracts Actually Mean (Setting the Edge) Sheldon Richardson (Spotrac) Kirk Cousins (Spotrac) Harrison Smith (Spotrac) Kyle Rudolph (Spotrac)   Snaps Offense Kept Snapped Replacement Kirk Cousins Dalvin Cook Mack Brown Stefon Diggs Latavius Murray Roc Thomas Adam Thielen Laquon Treadwell Kendall Wright Riley Reiff Kyle Rudolph David Morgan Pat Elflein Nick Easton Tom Compton Mike Remmers Danny Isidora Brian O'Neil   Defense Kept Snapped Replacement Linval Joseph Danielle Hunter Brian Robison Everson Griffen Sheldon Richardson Jaleel Johnson Anthony Barr Ben Gedeon Eric Wilson Eric Kendricks Trae Waynes Mike Hughes Xavier Rhodes Mackensie Alexander Terence Newman Harrison Smith Andrew Sendejo Anthony Harris

In this episode: Question of the Night: Have the Warriors ruined basketball? Football Talk Sports betting What are the ramifications for sports? Do you agree with the decision? Why is Dez still unsigned? Hard Knocks Was Cleveland the right choice? Would you ever want your team on the show? Panthers sold for $2.2B Which franchise would you pay the most for? Vikings/Jags Joint Practices Which matchups are you most looking forward to? Which players will start the first fight? NBA Update Thoughts on the playoffs Prediction for the Conference Finals This or That: Hard or Soft shell tacos?   https://youtu.be/8RnG6gb8av8  

In this episode: Question of the Night: Which major sport has the best athletes? Barbershop Talk Top 5 most explosive offenses in 2018 Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson Big Ben, Joe Flacco, and rookie QBs Over/Under Favorite over JR - Washington Yinka - San Francisco  Favorite under JR - Bills Yinka - New England Surprise team JR - Tampa Bay Yinka - Cleveland Vikings over/under JR - Over Yinka - Over https://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/nfl-over-under-win-totals NBA Update Thoughts on the playoffs Predictions for the Conference Finals Friends of the Podcast CTP on YouTube Purple PTSD Vikings Territory Realistic Randy  

The Raptors are the biggest contender frauds of this generation. What not to do against the Golden State Warriors. Ben Roethlisberger crying about Steelers drafting Mason Rudolph.   Like the REALISTIC RANDY Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealisticRandy/ Follow REALISTIC RANDY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/realistic_randy Follow REALISTIC RANDY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realistic__...  

Dr. Eric Eager joins Jayson to recap the draft class of the Minnesota Vikings.

Myles and Yinka join Jayson to settle the debate on which impending Vikings Free Agent should be the highest priority.   They also share their favorite rookie landing spots for fantasy football.

In this episode: First round review: Our shiny new cornerback! Second round review: Our new athletic tackle! (I met Tony Sparano Vikings OL coach, not Steve Spagnuolo, former Giants coach, SMH) Go Get your Guys: Trading up for Tight End and Kicker. Finishing Touches: The raw athletes UDFAs: True value   Relevant Links Vikings 2018 Draft Tracker Rich Hill's Draft Value Chart Arif's Consensus Draft Board Ade Aruna - Mockdraftable Vikings 2018 UDFA List