This close to the NFL Draft SZN, it is now Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) Consensus Big Board SZN! We talked with Friend of the Program Emeritus about the 2018 consensus, general draft needs for the Minnesota Vikings, and thoughts on the Eric Kendricks extension. All that and more "Consensus Says Quenton Nelson" 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:...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 12 min
The NFL Draft process can be a grueling one for the hundreds of young men who hope to hear their names being called at the end of April. For an insider's perspective, we brought in Kunle Ayinde (@Kingkunle4), former Minnesota Gophers defensive back and younger brother of Friend of the Program Yinka Ayinde. We chatted about his Gopher career, the preparation that goes into draft season, what his plans are if he goes undrafted, and what it would mean to him to slip on the hometown colors of the Mi...
Apr 04, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Roll into the holiday weekend with some Minnesota Fightin' Vikings personnel and NFL Draft insights. Jordan Reid (@JReidDraftScout) swings by to talk wide receiver prospects and Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop chimes in on draft visits and free agent additions the Vikes have made recently, the future of Adam Zimmer, and steam from Gophers Pro Day. All that and more "Please No Antonio Callaway" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitte...
Mar 30, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The NFL Draft is less than a month away. We open the show opining why the Draft is so popular, what Minnesota Fightin' Vikings general manager Rick Spielman should do maneuvering this year's crop, hype up a hypothetical scenario where the Vikes trade WAY up, but more realistically that the Purple won't be making a pick at the podium during the first round. Plus Vikes Over Beers! All that and more "Rick Should Trade Down. Or Up. Whatever." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Car...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Now that the dust has settled on NFL Free Agency for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, it's time to talk about the IMPORTANT things -- its impact on Fantasy Football. To talk about the Kirk Cousins Effect and beyond, we brought in Friend of the Program Scott Fish (@ScottFish24) of Fanball. All that and more "QB1" 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: htt...
Mar 28, 2018•57 min
Finish the week strong with the latest Minnesota Fightin' Vikings news and insights from Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast and we go deep in the NFL Draft looking at offensive tackles with our guy Jordan Reid (@JReidDraftScout). All that and more "I Like Maul of America" 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.insta...
Mar 23, 2018•54 min
Starting our tour of getting to know the recent Minnesota Fightin' Vikings acquisitions, we start with friend of the program and Seahawks apologist Danny Kelly (@dannybkelly) of The Ringer to discuss the Seachickens' one-year rental of new Vikes defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, why Vikings fans should be pumped about the addition, his thoughts on Kirk Cousins, plus the 2009 Vikes are on his Best Defensive Lines of the Century List! Then #VikesOverBeers discusses the NFL Draft and the specter...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 6 min
With the preliminary free agency dust settled and the Minnesota Vikings coming away with two of the biggest prizes, we go behind the transactions with Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) of The Athletic. We talked to Chad about the background of the Kirk Cousins negotiations, what brought Sheldon Richardson to don the Purple, why Vikings fans should be looking forward to new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, NFL Draft targets, and how this is a defining offseason for general manager Rick Spielman and he...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 3 min
The ink on the Kirk Cousins $84M full guaranteed free agency deal is dried and official. To talk about the monumental move, we brought in #FriendOfTheProgram Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) of Zone Coverage and the Locked on Vikings Podcast. Sam and I talked about who benefits most from Cousins, if it is indeed "Super Bowl or Bust", and how the rest of the Vikings offseason might play out. All that and more "No Manny's" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitte...
Mar 16, 2018•1 hr 4 min
The Kirk Cousins signing is officially official! We rallied the Vikes Over Beers crew together to talk through the the ramifications of the blockbuster deal and what it means for fan expectations the next three season. All that and more "Bar Tab's On Kirk" 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:/...
Mar 14, 2018•39 min
The Minneapolis Super Bowl has come and gone (with an unfortunate result, but whatever), but I'm still interested in the economic effect the much ballyhooed "Big Game" had on local businesses -- especially those of the eating and drinking variety. To help us get the specifics, we brought in my guy Dan DeBaun (@mspbjDeBaun) of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal to run through the fallout from the Super Bowl, as well as talk a little Vikings, and what the new Vikings HQ in Eagan will mean f...
Feb 28, 2018•59 min
hings are starting to get rolling in Minnesota Fightin' Vikings free agency. To talk about the latest with Case Keenum and other things he's hearing, we've got friend of the show Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast. Plus for a look at the Vikings from a fantasy perspective, Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) of The Football Guys swings by to chat Kirk Cousins, Thielen & Diggs, how John DeFilippo's a boss, and why Dalvin Cook should have Vikings fans salivating. All that a...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min
The Minnesota Vikings offseason continues to churn along, the 2018 quarterback position is up in the air, and everyone has their dream free agents and draft crushes in mind. To help chop through the soup, we've got our guy Jordan Reid (@JReidDraftScout) to chat about Josh Sitton, Josh Peters, and take a look at mid-late round draft running backs. Plus we head to Blue Door for some Vikes Over Beers with Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) and Ben Theis (@SkolMarketing)! All that and more "Vikings Go Better W...
Feb 23, 2018•1 hr 5 min
The quarterback position for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings will be talked about and dissected ad nauseum the next few weeks, but some clarity could be coming with the opening of the franchise and transitional tagging window on Tuesday. To talk about the tag, quarterback rumors, and new coaching addition Todd Downing, we brought in our good friend Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast. Plus we get an in-depth perspective on incoming offensive coordinator John DeFilippo fro...
Feb 21, 2018•59 min
The NFL Draft is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for some fans. Hope springs eternal with the latest batch of franchise saviors as their names get read off at a podium. To help us go DEEP on the draft, longtime friend of the show Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of The Football Machine and The Draft Rap joins us to sort through some of the buzz names Minnesota Vikings fans should keep an eye on, positions of need for the Vikes (pending free agency), and what might happen at the top of the draft wi...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Jam packed show! We brought in friend of the program and Philadelphia Eagles apologist Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) of Bleeding Green Nation to do a thorough run through about what Minnesota Vikings fans should expect from new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Also Jordan Reid (@JReidDraftScout) swings in to talk NFL Draft with a focus on 3-tech defensive tackles the Purple should target in April. Plus Vikes Over Beers with Josh Pelto (@joshpelto) and Andrew Roth (@sandrewroth) chatting w...
Feb 16, 2018•1 hr 19 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to kick their offense into ludicrous speed in 2018 with new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop drops in to chat about the new hire, quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski being blocked from interviewing with the Giants, and what JDF could mean for the 2018 quarterback room. Plus we take a deep dive into the film with Ian Wharton (@NFLFilmStudy) of Bleacher Report and talk Vikings cornerbacks, quarterbacks, an...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 4 min
With Minnesota Vikings 2018 offseason preparations in full swing, we had our guy Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) stop by Blue Door to pontificate about the Purple. We chatted about the hiring of new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, what the Vikings' needs are headed into free agency and the draft, and who the heck the quarterback will be. Plus we touched on his week of Super Bowl coverage. All that and more "JDF is his nickname, there is only one Flip." chatter on this edition of the Purple ...
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 5 min
The defending NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons are heating up at the right time as Sunday's road test will be the most challenging game for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings so far this season. To help us get prepped for the game is Darren "Doogie" Wolfosn (@DWolfsonKSTP) making his weekly stop with a bounty of inside Vikings scoops. Plus Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) returns for another edition of Vikes Over Beers to talk about the Purple over a few cold ones. All that and more "Case Keenum's Got Infinity S...
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Podcasting pioneer and Rams apologist Adam Carolla stopped by the show to talk about his squadron falling to the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, how Los Angeles is (re)embracing the Rams, critiques on the Vikings helmets, some choice thoughts on Anthony Barr's hit on Aaron Rodgers, and his latest documentary project on racing legend Willie T. Ribs. All that and more "Get It On" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Fac...
Nov 21, 2017•18 min
The winner of Sunday's showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings will have an edge in the early NFC North race. Will the Purple seize that edge and defend Historic US Bank Stadium? We dive in and talk about how the Vikings can get a win on Five Things Friday (tease: Riley Reiff Revenge Game narratives). Plus let's make some money this weekend as Joe Duffy (@offshoreinsider) stops by for his weekly best bets. All that and more "Bahahaha Matt Kalil" chatter on this edit...
Sep 29, 2017•55 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings mercifully wrap up the preseason Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins at Historic US Bank Stadium. To ramp up for this titanic struggle we brought in Oscar Hazell (@OscarHazell) of The Miami Pod to run through the opposition and get his take on the Vikings backups (unless the starters play for some reason.... Zimmer...). Plus I make the case that 2017 is (finally) the season the Vikings cut/trade wide receiver Jarius Wright. All that and more "Historic US Bank...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Aug 09, 2017•17 min
Xavier Rhodes was rewarded by the Minnesota Vikings with a brand new contract extension, making him one of the highest paid cornerbacks in the NFL. Santa Rick Spielman continues to make the rounds and ink his guys to long-term deals. Who's next? We speculate on that as well as chat with Producer Allie (@skolgirldn) to talk about Purple FTW's upcoming takeover of Mankato. Note - Boulder Tap House Mankato show times: Wednesday 7pm, Thursday 7pm, Saturday Noon. Come hang out, grab some great grub a...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 4 min
The entire Minnesota Fightin' Vikings squad is now in Mankato. 2017 Training Camp is officially ON. We run through a few notably Purple talkers from the first week including thoughts on Teddy Bridgewater addressing the media for the first time in 11-months, plus an update from Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) of Vikings Corner. Today's Talkers Include: • Teddy Finally Speaks • Sam Bradford Presser Takeaways • Everson Griffen Mega Deal • Who Gets Extended Next? • Antone Exum: Lazarus Man? • Taylor ...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings will have Sam Bradford as their wheelman heading into the 2017 season. But is he the long-term answer for the heist? We chat about that along with (hopefully) putting a bow on #Kombuchagate, excerpt from my BULL with Andy Carlson chat with Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) about Sam/Teddy and why he's big on Dalvin Cook, and bring it on home with a wide-ranging talk with Ted Glover (@purplebuckeye) of The Daily Norseman. Today's Talkers Include: • Can This Please Be the ...
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 12 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings were back in town this week to start the first of three sets of Organized Team Activities before mid-June's mandatory mini-camp. Tuesday's practice lit #VikingsTwitter ablaze with video of Teddy Bridgewater taking snaps. I pontificate about that along with several other OTA talkers. Later in the show, we bring in Joshua Johnson (@DFF_Cog) to talk some fantasy implications about the young Vikes. Plus a clip of Matt Vensel (@MattVensel) of the Star Tribune and I chat...
May 26, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman more than lived up to his "Trader Rick" moniker wheeling-and-dealing seven times (we think) in this iteration of the draft. We recap the haul, declare Winners and Losers of the draft Vikings-wise, and how the Purple neophytes project to make an impact in 2017 and beyond. 2 (41) - Dalvin Cook, RB - Florida State 3 (70) - Pat Elflein, C - Ohio State 4 (109) - Jaleel Johnson, DT - Iowa 4 (120) - Ben Gedeon, LB - Michigan 5 (170) - Rodney Adams, WR - S...
Apr 29, 2017•41 min
It's a dark day for Minnesota Vikings fans as Teddy Bridgewater suffered what appeared to be a serious non-contact knee injury Tuesday at practice. Serious enough that an ambulance was called in and practice was cancelled after only 25 minutes. Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) phoned in from Winter Park to give us the details on the the ground and I examine what the Vikings quarterback position (Shaun Hill, Taylor Heinicke, Free Agent TBD), the offense, and overall season outlook shifts with Teddy out....
Aug 30, 2016•13 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings officially opened US Bank Stadium with an impressive showing over the San Diego Super Chargers. Teddy Bridgewater put a lot of people's minds at ease as he performed well in what looks to be his final preseason action before the 2016 regular season. We talk about him and some of the other headlines to come out of US Bank Stadium officially (kinda) being open for business. SWAG! Order up your own Purple FTW! T-Shirt and The Greatest Hoodie of All-Time. Hoodie orders...
Aug 29, 2016•40 min
