Episode Details

Vikings Dead Zone: O’Connell’s QB Mentoring, Jordan Addison Trade Rumor, and Front Office Moves **—** Dave and Darren discuss key offseason Vikings topics during the NFL “dead zone,” starting with a clip of Caleb Williams describing his extensive one-on-one film sessions with Bears coach Ben Johnson. They explore whether Kevin O’Connell similarly spends extra late-night time mentoring Vikings quarterbacks, noting O’Connell’s collaborative reputation, his past work with Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold, and the role of QB coach Josh McCown. They point out that beat writers haven’t pressed for specifics on this yet.

They then address a Jason La Canfora rumor about trading WR Jordan Addison to the Ravens, citing his down 2025 production, drops, suspensions, and arrests, along with the argument that playing behind Justin Jefferson limits his value. However, they conclude a trade is unlikely given Addison’s age, team control, and the Vikings’ thin WR depth beyond one-year addition Jauan Jennings.

They also review GM Nolan Teasley’s front office hires and Ryan Grigson’s departure, revisit Mac Jones as a possible future QB option, and react to Bill Barnwell ranking the Vikings’ offensive weapons eighth while predicting a 2026 bounce-back for T.J. Hockenson with improved quarterback play — especially if Kyler Murray starts.

00:00 Rumor Mill Kickoff

01:08 Heat Check and Roll Call

02:34 Ben Johnson QB Blueprint

05:27 Does KOC Do Extra Film

10:40 Great Coaches Study Late

14:14 Vikings QB Development Plan

23:05 Ask the Beat Writers

25:43 Jordan Addison Trade Buzz

26:56 Why a Trade Seems Plausible

28:24 Jefferson Limits His Ceiling

30:01 Addison Trade Motives

31:32 Why Keep Addison

32:29 NFL Discipline Reality

33:52 Replacing WR2 Options

37:03 Draft Picks and Cap Math

41:50 Front Office Overhaul

46:27 Mac Jones Rumor Mill

51:36 Barnwell Rankings Debate

53:14 Hockenson Bounce Back Case

57:51 Wrap Up and Offseason Plans

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