The Viking Age Podcast: A Minnesota Vikings Podcast from FanSided
The Viking Age Podcast is here! Get the most informative and unique takes on all things Minnesota Vikings football from The Viking Age's Adam Patrick and FanSided's Chris Schad. Join us for the best Minnesota Vikings podcast out there. SKOL!
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The Minnesota Vikings are still weeks away from training camp, so The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick decided to clear the air with the latest version of the Vikings Take Purge.
From whether the Vikings should consider trading Justin Jefferson to Kevin O'Connell's future, the Wilfs' ownership philosophy, and why some unpopular opinions might actually make sense, nothing is off limits in this episode.
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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins The Viking Age Podcast to break down the Minnesota Vikings' biggest storylines heading into the 2026 season.
Chris Schad and Matthew discuss the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, the early impact of new general manager Nolan Teasley, expectations for the Vikings' rookie class, Harrison Smith's future, and whether this roster has what it takes to contend in the NFC...
The Minnesota Vikings have wrapped up mandatory mini-camp, and now it's time to separate the real storylines from the offseason hype.
On this episode of The Viking Age Podcast, Chris Schad and Adam Patrick play Buy or Sell with some of the biggest Vikings topics coming out of mini-camp, including:
🔹 Is there really a quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy?
🔹 Are the Vikings already set on their Week 1 starter...
Is the J.J. McCarthy era with the Minnesota Vikings already coming to an end before it truly begins?
The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the latest Minnesota Vikings quarterback drama after recent comments from NFL insider Tom Pelissero sparked speculation that the Vikings may already be preparing to move on from J.J. McCarthy in favor of veteran quarterback Kyler Murray.
Could the Vikings actually trade McCarthy...
The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the surprising decision by the Minnesota Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as the franchise's new general manager and what the move means for the future of the organization.
The guys discuss why the Vikings passed on Rob Brzezinski, how Teasley's background with the Seattle Seahawks could impact Minnesota's roster-building strategy, and what expectations fans should have moving fo...
The NFL Draft is officially coming to Minnesota in 2028! TVA's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick react to the huge news, discuss what it means for Minnesota Vikings fans, and why Minneapolis could be the perfect host city.
The guys also break down Kevin O’Connell’s growing influence in the Vikings’ ongoing GM search, debate whether the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy “QB competition” is actually real, and go ...
The Minnesota Vikings are officially honoring Adrian Peterson with a spot in the team’s Ring of Honor... but should they?
The Viking Age's Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down Peterson’s legendary Vikings career, the controversy surrounding his off-field history, and whether the franchise made the right decision.
The guys also react to the Vikings' recent decision to sign veteran WR Jauan Jennings, discuss what his arr...
NFL.com’s Eric Edholm joins The Viking Age Podcast to explain why he ranked the Minnesota Vikings 28th in his post-draft power rankings. TVA's Chris Schad asks Edholm about Minnesota’s outlook, the uncertainty around the NFC North, and whether the Vikings are being underestimated heading into the 2026 season.
They also break down the Vikings’ 2026 NFL Draft class, including first-round pick Caleb Banks, Jake Golday...
The Minnesota Vikings are officially kicking off their GM search, but is Rob Brzezinski already the favorite?
Plus, the Vikings trade Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles, Dallas Turner’s future gets even more interesting, and the 2026 NFL Draft may have revealed some major clues about where this franchise is headed next.
Chris Schad and Adam Patrick break down the latest Vikings news, including the GM search, Greenard trade reactio...
FanSided's Chris Schad is joined by SKOR North's Jason Harmon to discuss his thoughts about everything the Minnesota Vikings have (and haven't) done this offseason and what to possibly expect from them heading into the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
Don't worry, we made sure to talk with Jason about the greatest athlete on the Vikings' current roster, kicker Will Reichard.
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The Minnesota Vikings offseason continues to get… weird.
On this episode of The Viking Age Podcast, we dive into the latest buzz surrounding the Vikings’ ongoing GM search and what the team really means when they say they want a “leader.” Is Minnesota looking for a true decision-maker — or just someone to align with Kevin O’Connell?
Plus, we break down the growing “Thiene-Mania” taking...
FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick discuss the recent comments from Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell about Kyler Murray and Jonathan Greenard at this year's NFL Annual League Meeting.
Then Chris and Adam go over the news about how the Vikings are expected to exercise the 5th-year option for WR Jordan Addison and finish the episode by talking about how former Minnesota QB Kirk Cousins has a way to ge...
FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick discuss a recent take about the Minnesota Vikings having the worst offseason in the NFL in 2026. Then, the duo talks about the Vikings still having faith in JJ McCarthy and the possibility of Minnesota hosting the 2028 NFL Draft.
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FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick discuss whether or not the Minnesota Vikings are planning to trade JJ McCarthy after the team's recent decision to re-sign Carson Wentz.
Chris and Adam also chat about why the Vikings should consider trading for Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane.
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FanSided's Chris Schad and The Viking Age's Adam Patrick break down why the Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray and what it means for JJ McCarthy’s future in Minnesota. Is this the start of a real QB competition, or is Murray already the clear favorite to start in 2026? They also discuss Jonathan Greenard trade buzz and what’s next for the Vikings this offseason.
Episode originally recorded on 3/12/2026
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FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick go over all the Minnesota Vikings QB rumors that came out of this year's NFL Scouting Combine and discuss what it all means for J.J. McCarthy's future with the team.
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FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick react to the latest Minnesota Vikings QB rumors about Derek Carr, Kyler Murray, Mac Jones, Kirk Cousins, and more.
(Episode recorded on 2/17/26)
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FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick react to Sam Darnold making the Minnesota Vikings look like fools by leading the Seattle Seahawks to a win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60.
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FanSided’s Chris Schad reacts to the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and all the juicy details that have been shared about his tenure with the team since his departure.
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FanSided’s Chris Schad and The Viking Age’s Adam Patrick react to Sam Darnold leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl less than a year after leaving the Minnesota Vikings and Brian Flores officially staying put in Minnesota for at least one more season.
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