The Zone Coverage Football Machine Podcast
1) QB Trade Rumors, Super Bowl Jeopardy & Farewell
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan team up for their final Football Machine. As Sam moves on to a new opportunity, the Football Machine is appreciative for your years of loyal listenership. What a fun ride. -...Show More
2) LaFleur's Decision, Rodgers' Future & Rudolph's Comments
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Zone Coverage contributor Chris Schad to discuss the conference title games and the latest with the Vikings: -How bad was Matt LaFleur's fourth down decision? ...Show More
3) Playoff Talkers, Vikings Free Agent Watch, Ex-Viking Updates
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Purple and the NFL playoffs: -What was compelling about the divisional round? -Who will neutral fans be cheering for in Sunday's Bucs-Packers gam...Show More
4) Goodbye, George Paton, Wild Card Review & National Championship Thoughts
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings and National Football League: -George Paton takes a job with the Denver Broncos. What is the impact on the Vikings? -Best momen...Show More
5) Gary Kubiak Replacements & Revisiting Preseason Predictions
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Luke Braun to start discussing the Minnesota Vikings offseason: -Who were the Week 17 winners and losers? -Are the in-house candidates good replacements for Ga...Show More
6) Week 17 Gameplan, Jefferson Sets the Record & Filling Roster Holes
Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier react to the Vikings' final game, a 37-35 win in Detroit: -It was the offensive gameplan they should've had all season: Embrace shootouts -Justin Jefferson set the rookie ...Show More
7) Vikings Resolutions, 5 Key Roster Moves & the Case to Keep Zimmer
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan are joined by Chris Schad to break down the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What should their New Year's resolutions be? -Does Mike Zimmer have a low ceiling as a coach?...Show More
8) A Defensive Embarrassment, Upgrading the O-Line and Mad Cousins?
Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier discuss the Vikings' 52-33 loss on Christmas Day and what happens next as the offseason nears: -Mike Zimmer calls out his "bad defense" -A deep dive into Ernie Nevers, the...Show More
9) Vikings-Saints Nostalgia, Nothing or Something, Keep/Extend/Release
Sam Ekstrom and Arif Hasan discuss the latest with the Minnesota Vikings: -What are their memories of the two Vikings' playoff wins over the Saints, and what made them special for fans? -Nothing or So...Show More
10) The Vikings Kept it Interesting, But They Never Took the Next Step
Sam Ekstrom and Tom Schreier dissect the latest Vikings loss that likely eliminates them from playoff contention: -Should the offense be held to a higher standard since they have more veterans? -The p...Show More