Emily Leiker

YouTube video by Star Tribune Best-case scenario for Vikings at quarterback and in the draft is ... ?

Great Daily Delivery podcast talk today with @emleiker.bsky.social on the Vikings' draft needs and -- of course -- their QB conundrum. Can free agency get here already?

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Our Access Vikings episode this week will be a pre-free agency mailbag, so drop your questions for @bengoessling.bsky.social, @andrewkrammer.bsky.social and me below, via DM or via email to accessvikings@startribune.com. 📭️ 📧

With Rob Brzezinski as acting GM, Vikings have a people person in charge of offseason reset Brzezinski’s affability positions him well to lead rooms full of strong opinions as the Vikings look to make key addition in the quarterback room and land an impact draft class.

The Vikings will interview other candidates for GM.

But at the Combine, a variety of voices expressed support for Rob Brzezinski taking the role full-time.

On Rob’s personableness, which earned him that support & will help the Vikings the next few months:http://bit.ly/4rcobLq

New Access Vikings newsletter arrives today, full of tidbits that @emleiker.bsky.social and I picked up at the NFL combine this week.

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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker join Andrew Krammer from Indianapolis, where the annual NFL Scouting Combine features not just Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, but also members of the Vikings' ownership… Vikings takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine

Full-length Access Vikings ep. w/ @andrewkrammer.bsky.social back in the host position to get all of the NFL Combine news, notes, etc. out of @bengoessling.bsky.social and me.

Which QB's name we've been surprised by, GM thoughts and more.

Listen wherever or watch: youtu.be/AM2Z_QwMhSA

Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss how interim GM Rob Brzezinski described his draft philosophy, and what the Vikings view as their needs in the 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, they go over podium… NFL Combine Day 2: What do the Vikings view as their draft needs? Plus Gophers' Deven Eastern

Today's mini Access Vikings ep w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social covers what we heard from Rob Brzezinski yesterday about the Vikings' draft needs, analysis shared by Daniel Jeremiah at a podium session today and talk of Gophers D-line prospect Deven Eastern.

Only on YT: youtu.be/adqBZVAhDWk

Shakopee native and Gophers D-lineman Deven Eastern speaking this morning:

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell grieving loss of Rondale Moore Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell is grieving the recent death of wide receiver Rondale Moore, who signed a one-year deal with the team in March 2025.

From yesterday: Kevin O’Connell talked about Rondale Moore’s death, Moore not being around TCO during his injury rehab and the “unique challenge of mental health.”

He said Dir. of Player Engagement Jasper Brinkley visited Moore’s family on Saturday.

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There are a /lot/ of people at the Combine working on a /lot/ of stuff that isn’t relevant to the Vikings. Better use of time — especially w/ KOC now on the competition committee — to devote the time just to talking with local media who knows the team.

Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss three of the biggest talking points to come out of media sessions with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and interim ... NFL Combine Day 1: Vikings "exploring all possibilities" at QB; Rob Brzezinski speaks

Mini Access Vikings pod w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social here in Indy at the NFL Combine chatting 3 of the bigger talking points during media availability with Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski.

We lead with QBs 👀

Only on YT: m.youtube.com/watch?v=BspN...

Vikings “exploring all possibilities” at QB at NFL scouting combine Rob Brzezinski and Kevin O'Connell indicated the Vikings are exploring their quarterback options after J.J. McCarthy's first season as the starter.

On the first day of the combine, the #Vikings made clear they're open to all possibilities at QB. Kevin O’Connell said "a lot of" his feelings about J.J. McCarthy "are still the same" as when the team drafted him, but the "timeline is in a different place:" www.startribune.com/vikings-kevi...

Busy Day 1 at the NFL Combine, including chats with Kevin O’Connell and interim GM Rob Brzezinski. Stories to come.

I’ll be posting BTS/more general content on Instagram @/eleiker.writes throughout the week if you want to follow along!

The #Vikings’ full coaching staff for 2026. Of note: Josh McCown gets an offensive passing game coordinator role, while Dalmin Gibson moves from the special teams staff to the assistant LB coach role.

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dead at 25 from suspected suicide Moore, who spent the past year on the Vikings roster, died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot.

Here's the @stribsports.startribune.com story by @andrewkrammer.bsky.social confirming the death of Vikings receiver Rondale Moore.

Just awful, awful news.

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Statements from the Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell on Rondale Moore's death:

"He was a humble, soft-spoken and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots"

Vikings receiver Rondale Moore dead at 25 from suspected suicide Moore, who spent the past year on the Vikings roster, died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot.

Here's the @stribsports.startribune.com story by @andrewkrammer.bsky.social confirming the death of Vikings receiver Rondale Moore.

Just awful, awful news.

www.startribune.com/vikings-wide...

Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss a few Vikings' tidbits, including coaching moves, Brian Flores' lawsuit vs. the NFL, and Kevin O'Connell's addition to the competition committee. Then CBS… Vikings tidbits and NFL combine preview with CBS Sports' Richard Johnson

NEW Access Vikings ep. going over latest Vikings news w/ @andrewkrammer.bsky.social before previewing next week's NFL Combine a bit w/ Richard Johnson of CBS Sports and @splitzoneduo.com.

Watch ⤵️ or listen wherever you get your pods: youtu.be/beUBS-6bvtc

Alysa Liu: "THAT'S WHAT I'M FUCKING TALKING ABOUT" 🗣️

What a beautiful and fun performance from Alyssa Liu! It’s so great when you can tell how much an athlete truly loves their sport

Need to know who’s on postgame aux and how Corbin Bleu’s 2007 classic (to me) “Push It To The Limit” made it on the playlist

Vikings add assistant O-line coach to Kevin O'Connell's staff The Vikings continued to reshape Kevin O'Connell's coaching staff by adding Derek Warehime as an assistant offensive line coach.

More on the latest addition to Kevin O’Connell’s 2026 staff, Derek Warehime, who’s been a longtime OL coach at the collegiate level:

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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, including how the narrative around Darnold shifted in the lead up to and aftermath… Sam Darnold is a Super Bowl champ. Who might the Vikings bring as competition for J.J. McCarthy?

New episode of Access Vikings w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social discussing the Seahawks' Super Bowl win and its effect on the narrative around Sam Darnold before opening up the mailbag to answer listener Qs on GMs, QBs and more.

Listen wherever you get your pods or watch: youtu.be/UPi2BjMgr18

Full 2026 first round draft order is set. Vikings have the No. 18 pick, one after the NFC North rival Lions.

Putting out a call for some more Qs to answer on Access Vikings w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social tomorrow.

Super Bowl, GM search, Combine, draft -- whatever you're curious about!

What a past year, and season, for Sam Darnold and the Seahawks. A special chapter for Seattle. Know my city will enjoy it (especially after the Mariners heartbreak).

this is where my mind immediately went seeing these Olympic entrances

New Access Vikings out now discussing more Vikings staff moves w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social, followed by Super Bowl-related chatter.

Listen wherever you get your pods or watch: youtu.be/4wVyFsLyOWw

Here's when I asked if everyone had heard of "Ham for Sam" 😅 ⤵️

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Got any #Vikings questions? Send them this way, and we’ll answer them in the Access Vikings newsletter or mailbag episode of the podcast (both out Friday).

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Who is Rob Brzezinski, the Vikings' new front-office leader? Rob Brzezinski, who has been with the Vikings since 1999, is tasked with leading the front office after General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing.

Many know Rob Brzezinski as the #Vikings' cap wizard, working in relative anonymity to manage the team's money. Within the building, though, few are as highly regarded or well-liked as Brzezinski, who's played a variety of key roles in 27 years with the team. www.startribune.com/minnesota-vi...

Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' recent coaching additions for the 2026 season and chat with Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, who coached with the… Vikings add three coaches, Seahawks QBs coach Andrew Janocko joins

New Access Vikings ep. w/ @bengoessling.bsky.social and @andrewkrammer.bsky.social kicking off Super Bowl week chatting with Seahawks quarterbacks coach (and former Vikings asst.) Andrew Janocko.

We also talk Vikings coaching hires.

Listen wherever you get your pods or watch: youtu.be/9wjsk_a6ML8