Podcast: A somber start to training camp, and a test ahead for Vikings

On the Access Vikings podcast, beat writer Ben Goessling and regular contributor Michael Rand broke down Monday’s news conference featuring Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 23, 2024 at 10:10PM
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left, and Kevin O’Connell address the media on Monday. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling and regular podcast contributor Michael Rand are back with a new episode featuring a breakdown of all that was said by head coach Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at a mostly somber news conference before the start of training camp.

The head coach and GM spoke about the tragic offseason death of rookie corner Khyree Jackson as well as the recent arrest of second-year receiver Jordan Addison. While the organization’s efforts around Jackson are spot-on, Rand and Goessling found the response to Addison’s arrest a little lacking in toughness.

Plus thoughts on other roster battles and the all-important question: How is J.J. lookin’?

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Previous episodes of the podcast are here.

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Andrew Krammer

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Andrew Krammer covers the Vikings for the Star Tribune, entering his sixth NFL season. From the Metrodome to U.S. Bank Stadium, he's reported on everything from Case Keenum's Minneapolis Miracle, the offensive line's kangaroo court to Adrian Peterson's suspension.

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