The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings finally made a move in free agency for the offensive line signing veteran guard Josh "Steve Hutchinson" Kline. Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast. chimes in to chat about how the negotiation went down and if the Vikes are working on any restructures/extensions to keep the cap at bay. Plus Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers! as we react to the Kline signing in real time. All that and more "Discou...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min
With the NFL Draft a month away, we brought in our resident college football expert Thor Nystrom (@thorku) of Rotoworld into the Blue Door Pub to dish on all of the sparkly names that will grace the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings draft board come April. All that and more "DEVINE OZIBOOOOO SZN" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Mar 20, 2019•57 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have been limited what they can do in open free agency, but some in-house moves are being made (Everson back!) and it looks the Vikes will have to rely heavily on the Draft to replenish the coffers. Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. swings in to chat about free agency as well as look at a few running backs in the Draft. Plus Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers! All that a...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 5 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are wading into the offseason by making a few cuts, bringing back old friend Shamar Stephen, and saying goodbye to Anthony Barr. We recap all the moves as well as chat about the Purple's tight cap situation with our resident capologist Zack Moore (@ZackMooreNFL). All that and more "CUT EVERYONE" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/...
Mar 12, 2019•59 min
The NFL Combine is underway! We dive into my top-5 dream picks for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings at #18. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. swings in to chat about the upcoming combine, his Top-50, and wide receivers in the Draft Vikings fans should keep an eye on. All that and more "DK Metcalf is chubby" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https:/...
Mar 01, 2019•52 min
Free Agency and NFL Draft rumor SZN is about to kickoff in earnest as the league descends upon Indy for the Combine. We brought our guy Sean Borman (@SeanBoarman) into the Blue Door Pub to chat about potential Minnesota Fightin' Vikings roster moves, free agent signings, and early names we like in the Draft. All that and more "Jazz Ferguson. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://w...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min
A handful of Minnesota Fightin' Vikings assistant coaches spoke with the media this week. We go through and dissect their comments. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast swings in to talk about linebackers in this year's NFL Draft and who could be the next Darius Leonard. All that and more "URLACHER 2!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.fa...
Feb 22, 2019•51 min
Wrestling legend and noted Minnesota Fightin' Vikings fan Chris Jericho has some pointed thoughts on Kirk Cousins and being a fan. Plus we run through the PFT Top-100 Free Agents and try and snag some new players that make sense in Purple. Then Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast swings by to chat about Adam Thielen looking for a new deal and local NFL Draft prospects getting ready for the #Process. And I try to bring Cordarrelle Patterson back home. All that and more "K...
Feb 21, 2019•55 min
We take the top off the defense today talking NFL Draft wide receivers with resident WR film guru Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) of The Draft Network. The Vikes could use some WR3 help and Brad has a few names the Purple faithful should keep an eye on throughout the draft. Plus we chime in on Adam Thielen looking for an extension, Mackensie Alexander does something awesome, and hall of fame safety Paul Krause's career interception record will NEVER be broken. All that and more "Team Deebo" chatter on...
Feb 20, 2019•47 min
We have thoughts on "internet trolls" attacking Minnesota Fightin' Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on social media. Plus we forecast where we thing the big name free agent and NFL Draft QBs end up calling home in 2019. Later Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. swings by to talk about the big Draft storylines and also tight ends the Vikes should be interested in. All that and more "Don't Feed The Trolls" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! ...
Feb 15, 2019•57 min
Friend of the Program Declan Goff (@DexsTweets) of SKOR North swing by the Blue Door Pub to catch up on the football offseason, what the heck the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings should do, also some HOT AAF talk. All that and more "Adrian Back?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com -...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Will the Minnesota Vikings welcome free agent running back Adrian Peterson back into the fold? Will they trade Xavier Rhodes? Does any of this matter? Plus we chat with Eagles beat reporter Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) of NJ.com. All that and more "idk man" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://pu...
Feb 11, 2019•52 min
Will the Minnesota Vikings move left tackle Riley Reiff to guard? Will longtime stud Everson Griffen even be on the team in 2019? We talked about that, three offensive tackles in the NFL Draft I like, plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket makes his weekly stop to drop some knowledge bombs. All that and more "Stop Moving Tackles to Guard" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: http...
Feb 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
It's time for the State of the Vikings Address from your Vikemander in Chief. Plus I make the case for Harrison Smith to be a Hall of Famer and we talk about the Super Bowl with Patriots apologist and longtime Friend of the Program Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) of Locked on Patriots. All that and more "Standing Ovation" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Ins...
Feb 05, 2019•53 min
The Super Bowl is important. The Super Bowl party food spread is MORE important. We talk through the pros and cons of each of the main dishes. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket is back from his trip to the Senior Bowl to recap the event and talk about some NFL Draft prospects! All that and more "Queso is Underrated" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Jan 31, 2019•52 min
Who is going to be the Minnesota Vikings third wide receiver? Why are the Cleveland Browns a hot mess. Which Vikings player would make the best MMA fighter? Plus Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast. with the latest intel on the Vikes coaching hirings and vacancies. All that and more "Elflein is Stipe" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/...
Jan 25, 2019•55 min
The NFL overtime nontroversy and fauxtrage continues to fill up the interwebz. We have some final thoughts on the issue as well as a thought or two on the amazing grandstanding being done in New Orleans. Plus a look at offensive line draft prospect Dalton Risner out of Kansas State and Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers! All that and more "Win in Regulation" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://tw...
Jan 24, 2019•58 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have hired former Miami Dolphins assistant special teams coach Marwan Maalouf to coordinate their third phase in 2019. We dive into the background of the new coach as well as show some love to Stefon Diggs' contested catch prowess, debate the pros and cons of making pass interference reviewable, and fire up a way too early 7-Round Vikings Mock Draft on Fanspeak! (Plus we make the case to get DeSean Jackson.) All that and more "D-Jax + Cousins" chatter on this editi...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Monday Morning Pod is back to recap the Conference Championship Games, revel in the New Orleans Saints getting screwed out of a Super Bowl appearance, the magic of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick (even though everyone is sick of them), why the NFL overtime rules are fine, and a look at free agents the Minnesota Vikings could/should bring in as the much fabled WR3. All that and more "Karma, Sean Payton. Karma." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http...
Jan 21, 2019•53 min
Gary Kubiak and Compnay have taken over the offense of the Minnesota Fightin’ Vikings. Jordan Reid ( @JReidNFL ) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket . joins the show to chat about the offensive change over and look ahead to some NFL Draft prospects and his upcoming trip to the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Plus Josh Pelto ( @JoshPelto ) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers ! All that and more "Greg Little. One Time." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital ...
Jan 18, 2019•54 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are in the midst of freshening up the offensive coaching staff. We got my guy Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85) of Climbing The Pocket back at The Blue Door Pub to talk about the Kubiak takeover, who the Vikes should target in free agency, and an early look at NFL Draft prospects. All that and more "Matt Paradis. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Monday Morning Pod is back for a recap of the Divisional Playoffs, the anniversary of The Minneapolis Miracle, how I can justify rooting for the New Orleans Saints, plus an in-depth look at the Vikes cap situation with Zack Moore (@ZackMooreNFL) of Over The Cap and author of Caponomics: Building Super Bowl Champions. All that and more "Dollars Make Sense" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www....
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast joins the show to talk about the workings of officially naming Kevin Stefanski as Minnesota Fightin' Vikings offensive coordinator. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket stops by to chat about some NFL Draft names Vikings fans should keep their eyes on... All that and more "Dalton Reisner. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/p...
Jan 11, 2019•52 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings lost. Everything is terrible. Let's recap. All that and more "We're On To Free Agency" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: http://purpleftw.com/itunes 1500ESPN: http://www.1500espn.com/tag/andy-carlson/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...
Dec 31, 2018•59 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings head into their Week 17 showdown with the Clammy Chicago Bears with one agenda: Win-And-In. Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast swung by to chat about the matchup and if this year was a disappointment after 2017. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket stops in to breakdown the Bears and how they can get got this time around (and in the Wild Card). Then Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some V...
Dec 28, 2018•1 hr 21 min
With Christmas in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are firmly in #PlayoffMode from here on out. To help us look towards the Creeper Chicago Bears and beyond, we brought in Friend of the Program Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) of Locked on Vikings. Luke and Andy chatted about Kirk Cousins' playoff potential, the future of interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, and if The Zimmer Hellfire Defense is good enough to carry the Vikes to the promised land. All that and more "NUMBER...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 7 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings took care of the Dilapidated Detroit Lions Sunday at Ford Field. The Vikings are still firmly in control of their playoff destiny at 8-6-1 and are starting to look like a team that needs to be taken seriously in the playoffs (first half non-Hail Mary football aside). All that and more "On to Chicago" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpod...
Dec 23, 2018•43 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to take care of business Sunday in a near must-win game visiting the Dilapidated Detroit Lions. We got Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast for the latest scoops and insight on the team. Plus our guy Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket breakdown why the Vikings offense was successful under interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski. All that and more "SANTA!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! ...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Friend of the Program Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) was at Historic US Bank Stadium on Sunday as the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings beatdown the Fins. We recap his gameday experience on Vikes Over Beers. Plus we look ahead to the Dilapidated Detroit Lions with longtime FOTP Michael Grey (@TheMichaelGrey)! All that and more "Tim Allen Could Play Zimmer" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Dec 20, 2018•58 min
Can the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings steal the 5-seed from the Seattle Seahawks right before Christmas? It's possible. We discuss how they can get it done, why the marriage between quarterback Kirk Cousins and new offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski could last longterm, and we go over the grades with Pro Football Focus' Kevin Ringrose (@PFF_KevinR)! All that and more "Shot in Minneapolis" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purp...
Dec 19, 2018•45 min
