Joshua Metellus is potentially "holding in" for a new contract at Minnesota Vikings OTAs. Is this wise? Is it justified? And just what role should Metellus have?

Plus, a story about refusing to quit even when there is an undeniable sign that you should.

Keenan Garber sources:

https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2024/3/26/sports-extra-a-long-winding-journey

https://www.cjonline.com/story/sports/college/cat-zone/2024/10/25/kansas-state-football-always-fired-up-to-face-kansas-in-sunflower-showdown-big-12-bragging-rights/75791012007/

https://www.kstatesports.com/news/2024/8/13/sports-extra-taking-over-the-cornerback-room

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The Minnesota Vikings are onto Week 2 of OTAs, so our guys break down the latest reports. Jim Marshall died, and there is plenty to say about his legacy. Plus, the Vikings newcomers with "bust" potential, and some internal drama with the team. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun, Luke Inman and Sam Ekstrom.

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You may have seen former Assistant Strength Coach Derik Keys levying some strong allegations at the Minnesota Vikings. We have to talk about it.

Read for yourself on Derik Keys Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/key_easy/

Ambry Thomas sources:

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2019/09/how-michigans-ambry-thomas-went-from-longshot-to-playing-in-2019-to-starting-role.html

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/happened-49ers-ambry-thomas-lost-second-season-18282808.php

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J.J. McCarthy gets compared to Josh Allen by Harrison Phillips, Justin Jefferson speaks to reporters, and Jim Marshall passes away. Get all the reaction from Ron Johnson, Julia Daniels and Sam Ekstrom on the Minnesota Football Party.

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In 2022, both the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears embarked on full scale organizational rebuilds. Who's is going better? I brought on Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears to discuss.

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Frank Ragnow retired from the Detroit Lions, dealing a huge blow to the only NFC North team who can hold a candle to the Minnesota Vikings O-Line.

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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signed an extension over the weekend -- what do the guys think about the move? Plus, they nominate Vikings who could have a career year on both sides of the ball, and they address the conversation about the worst Minnesota Vikings trade of the last decade. Get the latest Minnesota Vikings analysis with Arif Hasan, Luke Braun and Sam Ekstrom.

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What keeps you up at night? For Javon Hargrave, it's failure. And he's experienced plenty, even before he succeeded in his NFL dream.

Today's primary source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2976141/2021/11/26/javon-hargraves-journey-from-waiting-in-salisbury-n-c-to-eating-with-the-eagles/

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