Kindred Skols Podcast

Dec 03 2024 105 ep. 66 mins 9
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Nick Olson, Gregg Blake, and Matt Fries cover the Minnesota Vikings. They dive deep on the team from an analytics, film, and fan perspective.

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Episode 105 - Cardinals Review and Falcons Preview

Dec 03 2024 56 mins  
Matt is back to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals and Preview their game against the Atlanta Falcons. Topics include:OffenseSam Darnold's comeback performance - downs early but incredible performance lateTurndowns/not progressing and holding on to the ball/not throwing hot earlyBrandel disasterclassStill showed good mobilityOn time, correctly

Episode 104 - Bears Review and Cardinals Preview

Nov 26 2024 56 mins  
Matt is back to review the Minnesota Vikings' OT win against the Chicago Bears and preview their game against the Arizona Cardinals. Topics include:* Sam Darnold's excellent game* Addison, Hockenson, and Jones thriving* How Jefferson opened up room for others* Kevin O'Connell is an ELITE play caller* Caleb Williams looks really good* The nature of 2 minute defense* The Vikings hand

Episode 103 - Titans Review and Bears Preview

Nov 20 2024 78 mins  
Matt is back from Nashville with a review of the Titans game and preview of the Bears game.Topics include:* Sam Darnold's strong performance* Justin Jefferson's greatness* A breakdown of the Addison TD* Jalen Nailor questions* Poor run game* Dalton Risner's first start* Overall defensive dominance* The 98-yard TD* Stellar run defense* More Man Coverage* How the Vikings generated 5

Episode 102 - Jaguars Review and Titans Preview

Nov 13 2024 59 mins  
Matt is back to talk the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and preview their game against the Tennessee Titans.* Near misses from the Vikings offense* The TJ Hockenson Drive* Continued Quality Run Blocking* A Discussion about Sam Darnold* Defensive performance in the run game* Jonathan Greenard's elite run defense* How the Vikings attacked the Jags offensive line

Episode 101 - Colts Review and Jaguars Preview

Nov 05 2024 63 mins  
Matt discusses the Vikings win over the Colts and previews the Jaguars Game.* First half mistakes* Terrible no calls on Darnold and the state of NFL officiating* Justin Jefferson takes over in the second half* Sam Darnold's ups and downs* TJ Hockson's Return* Josh Oliver's career game* The run blocking and Cam Akers* Cam Robinson's Debut* Harrison Phillips' Great Game* Improved cov

Episode 100 - Bye Week Awards, Mailbag, and Lions Preview

Oct 17 2024 99 mins  
Matt and Nick are back for the 100th episode of Kindred Skols! They go over:* Bye Week Awards for the best performances of the Vikings' season so far* A mailbag including roster-building and coaching staff questions* A preview of the Lions gameThanks for being here as we cross the 100 episode mark!Matt Fries @friesfootball Nick Olson @nickolsonnfl@kindredskols on twitterWe are avai

Episode 99 - Jets Review and Brian Flores' Elite Defense

Oct 11 2024 74 mins  
Matt is back to discuss the Vikings' win over the Jets, and just how Brian Flores transformed his defense to the best in the NFL.* Justin Jefferson's up-and-down day* Sam Darnold's rough performance* the Nick Mullens play* Run game without Aaron Jones* Was 2nd half play calling a problem?* Cover 0 shuts down Rodgers and the Jets offense* Breakdown of the 3 INTs* Pass Rush gets goin

Episode 98 - Packers Review and Jets Preview

Oct 02 2024 67 mins  
Matt is back to cover the Minnesota Vikings' win against the Green Bay Packers to improve to 4-0. Topics include:* Focus on Justin Jefferson leading to other open receivers* Jordan Addison's TDs* Jefferson's amazing catch* Sam Darnold's up and down day* Kevin O'Connell remains an elite play designer* A discussion on run/pass decision-making* How the Vikings confounded Jordan Love*

Episode 97 - 49ers Review and Texans Preview

Sep 17 2024 78 mins  
Matt and Nick(!) are back to review the Minnesota Vikings' surprising win against the San Francisco 49ers and look forward to their game against the Houston Texans. Topics include:* Brian Flores' "crazy" defensive scheme* How the defense has improved year over year* Blake Cashman's big day* Jonathan Greenard, Pat Jones, and the rest of the Vikings' DL* Run defense ups and downs* Ho

Episode 96 - Giants Review and 49ers Preview

Sep 11 2024 74 mins  
Matt is back to review the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 game against the New York Giants, and preview their upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.Topics include:* Sam Darnold's first game as a Vikings* Kevin O'Connell's great play designs* Justin Jefferson's big plays* Aaron Jones transforming the run game* Pass pro struggles with Dexter Lawrence* Christian Darrisaw's domin