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LIVE Q&A: Vikings trade back scenarios, safety fits at top and in middle rounds and more (Ep. 73) | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 10, 2025

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings writer at The Athletic, discusses his second mock draft selections. Free agency has come and gone. The Athletic's Dane Brugler has put out "The Beast." Now became the perfect time to put together another mock draft. One trade made sense to create a couple to more picks and to add depth at meaningful positions. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Which interior offensive lineman makes most sense for the Vikings? A conversation with Brandon Thorn: Ep. 72 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 07, 2025

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Brandon Thorn, who has studied and spent time with many of the best offensive line prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about which interior offensive lineman makes the most sense for the Vikings. He gives his evaluations on Tyler Booker, Gray Zabel, Donovan Jackson and more. He also provides some thoughts on Minnesota's signings of Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, and what their additions mean for the Vikings' offensive line. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Sections
0:00 Intro
2:18 Bringing in Brandon Thorn
3:15 Thoughts on Ryan Kelly and Will Fries additions
6:50 Will Fries's arc as a player
10:14 General thoughts on offensive line draft class
12:15 Tyler Booker evaluation
16:00 Tyler Booker's fit with Vikings
17:30 Gray Zabel scouting report
21:10 Donovan Jackson thoughts
24:10 Other IOL prospects to monitor
28:15 Vikings OL ranking if they land Gray Zabel

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Vikings nuggets from the NFL owner’s meetings on draft plans, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension talk and more: Ep. 71 | Presented by First Resource Bank Apr 02, 2025

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, returns from the NFL owner's meetings and answers listeners' Vikings questions. He talks about the team's draft plans, positional priorities, why a receiver presents an interesting discussion, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension talks and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Sections
0:00 Intro
4:55 Idea of drafting a CB in 1st round
12:20 Draft nuggets from NFL owner's meetings
19:45 How to think about Vikings draft plan
24:20 Trade down possibilities
30:40 Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension thoughts
33:30 Center depth conversation
36:10 Health updates for training camp
37:20 First-round WR/TE discussion
41:40 WR who would make most sense in first round
42:27 Nick Emmanwori and safety talk
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Vikings draft favorites, potential trade partners and comp picks with Over The Cap’s Nick Korte: Ep. 70 | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 24, 2025

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, brings on Over The Cap’s Nick Korte to talk about compensatory picks. Lewis also takes readers questions on 2025 NFL Draft favorites, potential trade partners at No. 24, QB2 options, camp competitions and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Sections
0:00 Intro
2:00 Draft favorites
9:08 Camp competitions
11:20 QB2 Possibilities
12:18 Will Levis?
12:45 J.J. McCarthy vs. CJ Stroud
15:50 Young player intrigue
17:45 Mekhi Blackmon recovery
18:06 NFC North Odds
23:07 Vikings cap space
24:30 Trade partners for draft
28:43 Nick Korte comp pick convo

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Let’s talk Vikings additions, shall we? Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Jordan Mason and more: Ep. 69 | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 21, 2025

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, puts the quarterback conversation aside for a show. How about some talk about the number of additions the Vikings made over the last couple of weeks? He provides some perspective on Ryan Kelly, Will Fries, Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, Jordan Mason and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Vikings free agency nuggets: Jordan Mason trade, Aaron Rodgers timeline and more (Ep. 68) | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 18, 2025

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, provides more nuggets on the Vikings’ free agency period. He talks about the Jordan Mason acquisition, potential options for the No. 3 receiver spot, talks about losing out on Daniel Jones and broaches the Aaron Rodgers conversation once again. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Vikings free agency nuggets: Aaron Rodgers conversation, other potential additions and more (Ep. 67) | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 12, 2025

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Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, provides some nuggets on the third day of the free agent period. He talks through the Aaron Rodgers conversation, the backup quarterback plan, draft priorities, other potential depth additions and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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Vikings free agency nuggets: Jonathan Allen, Will Fries, Javon Hargrave and ... QB? (Ep. 66 w/ Pete Bercich) | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 11, 2025

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Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk free agency. They discuss the agreements with Jonathan Allen, Will Fries, Ryan Kelly, Isaiah Rodgers, Byron Murphy Jr. and others. They also talk about who the Vikings might pair with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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The Athletic’s Dianna Russini talks Sam Darnold’s market, price tag, J.J. McCarthy and more: Ep. 65 | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 06, 2025

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Dianna Russini, the senior NFL insider at The Athleitc, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Sam Darnold. What his market is, the teams that might be interested, and what the Vikings' viewpoint is. She also touches on J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones, among others. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad talks Sam Darnold and franchise tag, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, free agency and more: Ep. 64 | Presented by First Resource Bank Mar 05, 2025

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Judd Zulgad, one of the hosts of Purple Daily and longtime Vikings beat writer, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the decision not to tag Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, free agent plans and priorities, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:

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