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The Zone Coverage Football Machine

The Zone Coverage Football Machine is a weekly, in-depth Minnesota Vikings discussion that gives you locker room insights and on-field analysis from professional beat writers. Host Sam Ekstrom has bee... Read more

Ranked #1

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Hour 1 - Kevin Stefanski, George Edwards, and 2020 Roster Speculation

Hour 1 - Kevin Stefanski, George Edwards, and 2020 Roster Speculation

Sam, Luke, Tom, and Arif are in studio this week to wrap up the season as the Vikings lose to the 49ers in the Divisiona... Read more

15 Jan 2020

1hr

Ranked #2

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Free Agency Preview, Stefon Diggs Traded, Kirk Cousins Extended

Free Agency Preview, Stefon Diggs Traded, Kirk Cousins Extended

The global pandemic didn't slow NFL free agency as the Vikings made myriad moves to clear cap space while making a block... Read more

19 Mar 2020

1hr 12mins

Ranked #3

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Hour 1 - WR + QB Prospects and Getting Under the Cap

Hour 1 - WR + QB Prospects and Getting Under the Cap

Sam, Tom and Luke are in studio to talk about potential draft prospects and the combine. We discuss the top quarterbacks... Read more

26 Feb 2020

1hr 2mins

Ranked #4

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Combine Winners/Losers, Free Agency Moves & Salary Cap Scenarios

Combine Winners/Losers, Free Agency Moves & Salary Cap Scenarios

Sam, Luke and Tom are in the MBC Studios for this week's show, producing one hour of Vikings talk as the calendar turns ... Read more

4 Mar 2020

55mins

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Ranked #5

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Hour 2 - Drafting a QB or Building Around Cousins

Hour 2 - Drafting a QB or Building Around Cousins

In Hour 2, Sam, Luke, Arif and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk abo... Read more

16 Jan 2020

1hr 4mins

Ranked #6

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Hour 2 - Senior Bowl and O-Line Free Agents

Hour 2 - Senior Bowl and O-Line Free Agents

In Hour 2, Sam and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about the Senio... Read more

23 Jan 2020

1hr 1min

Ranked #7

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COVID Concerns, Mock Draft Fun and the 2020 Easter Candy Draft

COVID Concerns, Mock Draft Fun and the 2020 Easter Candy Draft

Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman convene for another Zone Coverage Football Machine over Zoom. Topics include: -Pe... Read more

8 Apr 2020

1hr 17mins

Ranked #8

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Free Agency Dust Settling, First-Round Draft Sim, Biggest Needs Remaining

Free Agency Dust Settling, First-Round Draft Sim, Biggest Needs Remaining

Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman host the Football Machine via Zoom and get into plenty of draft speculation now t... Read more

1 Apr 2020

1hr 3mins

Ranked #9

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Hour 1 - Title Games and Extending Cousins/Cook

Hour 1 - Title Games and Extending Cousins/Cook

Sam and Tom are in studio while Arif and Luke go down to Mobile for the Senior Bowl. We talk about the rivalry between t... Read more

23 Jan 2020

56mins

Ranked #10

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Hour 1 - Dom Capers and the Defensive Coaching Structure

Hour 1 - Dom Capers and the Defensive Coaching Structure

Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to talk about Minnesota's cap troubles and how they can put together a winning team ne... Read more

12 Feb 2020

56mins

Ranked #11

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Hour 1 - Prospects, Coaching Positions, and the Super Bowl

Hour 1 - Prospects, Coaching Positions, and the Super Bowl

Sam, Arif, Luke, and Tom are in studio to talk about the deaths of Chris Doleman and Kobe Bryant. We also talk about the... Read more

29 Jan 2020

1hr 14mins

Ranked #12

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Goodbye Everson Griffen, Hello Michael Pierce and What Comes Next

Goodbye Everson Griffen, Hello Michael Pierce and What Comes Next

Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman give their latest Vikings free agency and draft takes on a brand new episode of the Zone Cove... Read more

Ranked #13

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Free Agency Preview: Scenarios, Surprises and Shakeups

Free Agency Preview: Scenarios, Surprises and Shakeups

Sam Ekstrom, Luke Inman and Arif Hasan discuss a variety of scenarios that free agency could create next week. Among the... Read more

11 Mar 2020

1hr

Ranked #14

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Hour 1 - Prop Bets, Shanahan, and Super Bowl Standouts

Hour 1 - Prop Bets, Shanahan, and Super Bowl Standouts

Sam, Arif and Tom are in studio to review Super Bowl LIV. We highlight the heroes and goats, the halftime show and comme... Read more

5 Feb 2020

56mins

Ranked #15

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Hour 2 - A Younger Secondary, and Luke's Prospect of the Week

Hour 2 - A Younger Secondary, and Luke's Prospect of the Week

In Hour 2, Sam, Tom and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We discuss Luke's... Read more

27 Feb 2020

49mins

Ranked #16

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Hour 2 - Free Agent QBs, and an XFL Preview

Hour 2 - Free Agent QBs, and an XFL Preview

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about ov... Read more

6 Feb 2020

1hr 6mins

Ranked #17

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Hour 2 - Guard vs Safety and Defensive Coordinators

Hour 2 - Guard vs Safety and Defensive Coordinators

In Hour 2, Sam, Luke, Arif, and Tom are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk ab... Read more

30 Jan 2020

55mins

Ranked #18

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Hour 1 - The Bridgewater Market, Cryptic Diggs, and Cap Scenarios

Hour 1 - The Bridgewater Market, Cryptic Diggs, and Cap Scenarios

Sam, Arif and Luke are in studio to talk about the Vikings' offseason. We discuss Diggs' social media, potential cap pit... Read more

19 Feb 2020

1hr

Ranked #19

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Hour 2 - WR + Tackle Prospects and Kubiak's Offense

Hour 2 - WR + Tackle Prospects and Kubiak's Offense

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We talk about t... Read more

13 Feb 2020

1hr 3mins

Ranked #20

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Hour 2 - Harrison Smith, Jordan Love, and a Playoff Debate

Hour 2 - Harrison Smith, Jordan Love, and a Playoff Debate

In Hour 2, Sam, Arif, and Luke are in studio to take your phone calls and answer your Twitter questions! We dive deep in... Read more

20 Feb 2020

1hr

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