

The Alec Lewis Show
Alec Lewis
Alec Lewis, the Minnesota Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts a twice-weekly podcast. He'll talk about the latest Vikings news. He'll analyze training camp practices and in-season games. He'll chat with players, coaches, team personnel, media members, family members and notable Vikings fans about the 2024 season and beyond.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 36min
Vikings intel from NFL owners meetings in Arizona: Kyler Murray, Jonathan Greenard and more: Ep. 153 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic and host of The Alec Lewis Show, hosts a podcast from the Arizona Biltmore to talk about what he learned about the team at the NFL owners meetings. Lewis discusses what Kevin O’Connell had to say about Kyler Murray’s fit, what Mark Wilf had to say about Rob Brzezinski, how the Vikings are viewing the draft, Jonathan Greenard’s status, Frank Smith 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:
https://myfrbank.com/
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Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Mar 25, 2026 • 42min
Yahoo! Sports’s Nate Tice talks Kyler Murray, fit with Kevin O’Connell and 2026 Vikings draft plan: Ep. 152 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Nate Tice, NFL writer and quarterback scout for Yahoo Sports and co-host of Football 301. He breaks down Kyler Murray’s fit with Kevin O’Connell and what Murray’s tape suggests. He outlines how a low-cost veteran QB could free resources. He previews Minnesota’s draft approach, preferring move-back strategies and targets on defense and day-two value.

Mar 18, 2026 • 44min
Kyler Murray’s fit with KOC, J.J. McCarthy, Vikings draft priorities and more: Ep. 151 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, the Vikings beat writer at The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This is episode 151. Lewis discusses the Kyler Murray signing, what intrigued the Vikings, how the fit is going to work with Kevin O’Connell and more. Lewis then talks about J.J. McCarthy’s future, the competition and Vikings draft priorities. He mentions defensive tackle, center, running back and much 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:
https://myfrbank.com/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

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Mar 11, 2026 • 44min
Kyler Murray, Jonathan Greenard trade update, Jeremiyah Love idea and more: Ep. 150 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Trade chatter around Jonathan Greenard and what return the Vikings might seek. How Kyler Murray could change Minnesota’s offense and what adjustments would follow. Evaluations of James Pierre, Ty Chandler, and the running back plan. Debate over trading up for Jeremiah Love and the team’s approach to the center position and compensatory picks.

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Mar 4, 2026 • 39min
Kyler Murray, Vikings QB pursuit, J.J. McCarthy’s status, Jonathan Greenard and more: Ep. 149 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Discussion centers on Kyler Murray’s appeal, health questions, and how he might fit the Vikings’ system. They outline Minnesota’s wide QB search and why mid-tier veterans are targeted. Conversation covers J.J. McCarthy’s development timeline and how veteran moves affect him. Contract and trade talk focuses on Jonathan Greenard and depth needs at edge, receiver, center, and interior defensive line.

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Feb 19, 2026 • 46min
Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller gives Vikings quarterback preference and free agent decisions: Ep. 148 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Matthew Coller, founder of Purple Insider and Vikings analyst, shares strong takes on Minnesota’s quarterback choices and roster moves. He weighs Kyler Murray versus Mac Jones, Derek Carr and others. They also debate Aaron Jones’ future, T.J. Hockenson’s roster status, and running back plans if Jones is moved.

Feb 16, 2026 • 34min
Vikings draft fits, Kyler Murray contract situation, salary cap plan and more: Ep. 147 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses his latest mock draft, prospect fits at the top, why cornerback is being mocked most likely, Kyler Murray’s contract situation and how that affects the Vikings, other QB considerations, salary cap conversation 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:
https://myfrbank.com/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

Feb 10, 2026 • 42min
Vikings 2026 QB decision, film evaluation of options, Sam Darnold lessons and more: Ep. 146 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses the 2026 quarterback options. Lewis talks about watching tape of Kirk Cousins, Mac Jones, Derek Carr, Geno Smith, Kyler Murray and others. Lewis also touches on what the Vikings' decision will say about J.J. McCarthy, and how there are lessons from the Sam Darnold accomplishments with the Seahawks that apply. 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/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com

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Feb 2, 2026 • 53min
Inside Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s firing and what’s next for the Vikings' organization: Ep. 145 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Breakdown of why the Vikings parted ways with their general manager and the timing behind it. Discussion of internal friction between front office and coaching staff and who might steer the search next. Coverage of interim leadership, potential GM candidates, and how draft and quarterback plans will be handled without a permanent GM.

Jan 28, 2026 • 32min
NFL Daily’s Gregg Rosenthal talks J.J. McCarthy and Vikings 2026 quarterback plan: Ep. 144 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Gregg Rosenthal, the host of NFL Daily and 40s and Free Agents, joins The Alec Lewis Show. Rosenthal and Lewis talk about themes from the conference championship contributors, Milton Williams, Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ decision to move on from Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, what the Vikings should do in 2026 at quarterback 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:
https://myfrbank.com/
And here is a link to all of their locations!
https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/
Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl
Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com


