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The NFL Draft goes virtual tonight with the first round set to begin at 7pm. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says if the Vikings were to trade up a few spots it would likely be to get a left tackle not a receiver.

The NFL is moving ahead with 2 additional playoff teams starting in the 2020 season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the NFL may have to push back their season and that could cause the playoffs to extend into February and Super Bowl could be played in March.

Kearse and Alexander join Linval Joseph, Stephen Weatherly and Trae Waynes as players who have already left for new teams during the early part of free agency, while Xavier Rhodes and Josh Kline have been released.

The Vikings have been quiet on the external free agent front, but have re-signed fullback CJ Ham and quarterback Kirk Cousins to contract extensions.

This week Jay and Dave talk about the Houston Astros bungling of their apology tour, the NFL's proposed rule changes and how they might affect scheduling for the league, the Wild's unceremonious firing of head coach Bruce Boudreau and more.

You and your pals can bet on things like the coin toss, commercials, celebrities in the stands and more!

Lee Voss and Dave Overlund discussed Eli Manning's Hall of Fame credentials and wondered how the NFL's evolution into a pass-first league affects future quarterbacks' chances into making it to Canton.

Sartell's Mike Spanier is retiring from the NFL after 21 seasons in the league. Sunday's Pro Bowl will be his final game. Mike was hired by Jerry Seeman in 1999. He wore #90 and worked as a line judge.

Kubiak, 58, replaces Kevin Stefanski, who left the Vikings to become head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Kubiak was previously head coach of the Houston Texans from 2006-2013 and head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2015-2016.

The Minnesota Vikings added five representatives Tuesday to the upcoming Pro Bowl game. Running back Dalvin Cook, defensive end Danielle Hunter and safety Harrison Smith had previously been named to the NFC squad.