The Alec Lewis Show

Another J.J. McCarthy practice report, more OTA tidbits and the Jalen Ramsey convo: Ep. 87 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, gives another practice report on quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Lewis also goes through what else he noticed at the second OTA practice open to the media. Some of the conversation focuses on the team’s cornerback room, and how that relates to the Jalen Ramsey conversation. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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How’d J.J. McCarthy look at OTAs? What else stood out? Ep. 86 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, talks about how J.J. McCarthy looked at Wednesday's OTAs. It was McCarthy’s first time back on the field in a competitive setting since last fall. Lewis also discusses Jalen Nailor, Justin Jefferson, Dallas Turner and more in this latest episode. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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What excites KFAN’s Paul Allen most about the possibilities for 2025? Ep. 85 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Paul Allen, the host of KFAN’s Nine to Noon, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the 2025 Vikings season. Allen goes through the schedule. He also talks about J.J. McCarthy. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Odds Caleb Williams forced his way to Minnesota, and early Vikings-Bears opener thoughts with The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain: Ep. 84 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic’s Chicago Bears beat writer, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the recent Caleb Williams reporting. Did he almost become a Vikings quarterback? How close was he to trying to force his way away from Chicago? With Ben Johnson now in the fold, what are the vibes around the Bears, and what early thoughts should we have about the Vikings-Bears opener on Monday night football? This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Vikings schedule prediction, toughest stretch, favorite games and more: Ep. 83 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, goes through the 2025 schedule. He predicts the schedule, talks through toughest tests and favorite games. Lewis also highlights some of the most interesting aspects with each performance and takes questions. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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What’s the best-case scenario for J.J. McCarthy in 2025? The Athletic’s Robert Mays offers thoughts: Ep. 82 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Robert Mays, the host of The Athletic Football Show, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about the Vikings’ offseason. He gives thoughts on the offseason moves, beginning with free agency and ending with the draft. He and Lewis discuss expectations for J.J. McCarthy and more. They also touch on the cornerback room and secondary. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Who is Pete Bercich’s favorite Vikings pick? What’s most to like about Donovan Jackson? Ep. 81 | Presented By First Resource Bank

Pete Bercich, the analyst for the Vikings radio network and Vikings entertainment network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about Minnesota’s draft. He offers some thoughts on his favorite pick, what he likes most about first-rounder Donovan Jackson, and what he hopes to see from Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins. They also touch on the cornerback room and secondary. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website: https://myfrbank.com/
 
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How should we grade the Vikings’ draft? Who are the most interesting UDFAs? ALL CITY’s Fran Duffy offers thoughts: Ep. 80 | Presented by First Resource Bank

Fran Duffy, an NFL Draft expert for the ALL CITY network, joins The Alec Lewis Show to give his thoughts on the Vikings’ five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. They talk about Donovan Jackson, Tai Felton, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins. Which UDFAs are the most interesting? Why is Duffy so fascinated by Nebraska’s Tommi Hill? Duffy and Lewis discuss.
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Minnesota Vikings roster nuggets: J.J. McCarthy’s workout, UDFA players to watch and more (Ep. 79) | Presented by First Resource Bank

Alec Lewis, The Athletic’s Vikings beat writer, discusses what it was like to watch J.J. McCarthy work out Tuesday at the TCO Performance. Lewis also touches on why fans should be excited about McCarthy. He also answers questions about undrafted players to monitor, potential improvements and changes to the run game, why the team operated the way it did in the draft and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Minnesota Vikings draft nuggets: Donovan Jackson pick, trade back conversation, Day 2 names to monitor and more (Ep. 78) | Presented by First Resource Bank

Donovan Jackson pick, trade back conversation, Day 2 names to monitor, and more (Ep. 78) | Presented by First Resource Bank Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer for The Athletic, talks about the Vikings' decision to draft Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 pick. He discusses what he's heard from folks in the league about Jackson, and why Jackson made sense for Minnesota. Lewis also touches on the conversations regarding a trade-down. He even gives player names to monitor for the Vikings picking at No. 97 on Day 2.
 
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