The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings got the season back on track with a convincing win over the Oakland Raiders of Las Vegas on Sunday. Let's discuss! A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id830371357 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Purple-FTW-Podcast/ Spot...
Sep 22, 2019•27 min
The Vikings take on the Raiders. And are gonna win by a lot. That is all. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id830371357 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Purple-FTW-Podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FGlIOB1EyR8Ubut71HDla?si=mB2l8dmZQeC...
Sep 20, 2019•29 min
Rockwell Jerome Ezekial Balthazaar Carlson has not arrived yet. But we have some thoughts on the rise of Dalvin Cook, Everson Griffen being Comeback Player of the Year, rookie center Garrett Bradbury through 2 games, why are the Vikes getting so many damn penalites, and why they should trade for Jalen Ramsey. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website...
Sep 18, 2019•9 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings shat the bed, but I don't care because Baby Rockwell is on the way! But here are some choice thoughts on Kirk Cousins, why the team quits on Mike Zimmer, and Dalvin Cook should be handed the ball like it's 2012. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...
Sep 17, 2019•38 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings gave the game away against the Greasy Green Bay Packers on Sunday. There's a lot of blame to go around: Kirk Cousins, the refs, Kirk Cousins, the Defense in the 1st quarter, and Kirk Cousins. Let's vent! A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pur...
Sep 15, 2019•36 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are headed up to Green Bay to whoop some Packers ass on Sunday. We have our 5 things to watch as well as Week 2 NFL picks, Josh Doctson already on IR, and Friday Jeromes Q and A session! A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id8303713...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are 1-0 roll into Lambeau on Sunday to take on the Greasy Green Bay Packers. We have some thoughts on Mike Hughes potentially returning, the key matchup of Xavier Rhodes vs Davante Adams, Brett Jones re-signing, and why Aaron Rodgers actually sucks. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTu...
Sep 12, 2019•42 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings dominated the Atlanta Falcons in all three phases of the game to come out ahead 28-13 Sunday at Historic US Bank Stadium. Dalvin Cook and the running game led the the way for the offense while The Zimmer Hellfire Defense roasted the Dirty Birds and special teams were amazing. Yay. Super Bowl. A Northern Digital Production Enjoy the show here or we're also on Website: http://purpleftw.com/vikings-falcons-preview-ep-803/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
Sep 08, 2019•36 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings added former first round wide receiver, and Kirk Cousins BFF, Josh Doctson to the roster to fill the deep threat/jump ball specialist role. Also we look into the Vikes signing veteran punter Dustin Colquitt and adding rookie kicker Chase McLaughlin to the practice squad. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http:/...
Sep 03, 2019•53 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings trimmed their roster down to 53 on Saturday. We react to the cuts and keeps. Among them: moving on from quarterback Kyle Sloter, giving up on kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik, punting on former 1st round pick Laquon Treadwell, and trading for Chiefs rookie cornerback Mark Fields. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: htt...
Aug 31, 2019•38 min
Audio version of our Friday Jeromes Vikings Q&A session from the YouTube Channel! A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id830371357 iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Purple-FTW-Podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FGlIOB1EyR8Ubut71HDla?si...
Aug 30, 2019•42 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings mercifully ended the preseason Thursday night. We recap the winners of the game as well as do a final, back of the envelope 53 man roster projection ahead of Saturday cutdowns. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id830371357 iHeart ...
Aug 30, 2019•32 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings head up to Western New York to take on the Buffalo Bills of Syracuse Thursday night in the preseason finale. We have some choice thoughts on the game INCLUDING why Kyle Sloter should start and our final 53 Man Roster Projection. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts...
Aug 28, 2019•59 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-9 at Historic US Bank Stadium in the third preseason game. TODAY'S PURPLE TALKERS INCLUDE • KYLE SLOTER SZN • Kirk Cousins and 1st team offense struggles • Dalvin Cook is ready to roll • No one wants to be WR3? • Boone vs Abdullah • WTF is going on with the kicking game A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Aug 24, 2019•31 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings take on the Arizona Cardinals of Phoenix Saturday at Historic US Bank Stadium in the last *real* preseason game. Weeeee! TODAY'S PURPLE TALKERS INCLUDE • Vikings-Cardinals Preview: 5 things to watch for • Irv Smith in the slot • Bench Pat Elflein? • The Zimmer-Sloter Feud • 53 Man Roster Projection 3.0 A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p...
Aug 23, 2019•52 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are days away from the "dressed rehearsal" preseason game Saturday versus the Arizona Cardinals at Historic US Bank Stadium. TODAY'S PURPLE TALKERS INCLUDE • 5 veterans who won't make the 53 man roster • PFF roasts Kirk Cousins • Brandon Zylstra is back in the WR race • Why Chad Beebe holding is a terrible idea • Ifeadi Odenigbo in year 3 • Kyle Sloter is QB2. Sean Mannion is not. • The Marvelous Mike Boone • The REAL problem with Holton Hill A Northern Digital Pro...
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings got it on Sunday Night at Historic US Bank Stadium against the Seattle Seahawks in the second preseason game. We recap the exhibition as well as look at the Winners and Losers of the evening. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id83...
Aug 19, 2019•37 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are set to welcome in the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night for preseason game numero two. TODAY'S PURPLE TALKERS INCLUDE • 7 things we're looking for MIN vs SEA • Derron Smith is rising up • 5 trade destinations for Laquon Treadwell • Time to worry about Linval Joseph? • Reacting to Deadspin's "Why Your Team Sucks" Vikings Edition A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: h...
Aug 16, 2019•54 min
We did up our Minnesota Fightin' Vikings 53 man roster projection 2.0. There were some TOUGH cuts. Today's Purple Talkers Include • Dru Samia rising up • Vikes should roster TWO fullbacks • Is Kaare Vedvik a punter or a kicker? • Zimmer calls out rookie Alexander Mattison A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: htt...
Aug 13, 2019•38 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings shook up the Special Teams over the weekend making several third unit roster moves. Today's Purple Talkers Include • Long snapper Kevin McDermott cut, rookie Austin Cutting wins the job • Vikes trade for Ravens kicker/punter Kaare Vedvik • Signed former Gopher OT Nate Wozniak • Hercules & Holmes have the 3-tech on lock • 5 things you may have missed in the Vikes first preseason game A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Faceb...
Aug 12, 2019•39 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings showed well Friday night in their first preseason game down in New Orleans. The 1st Team Offense looked legit AF and a handful of standouts made solid debuts. Let's break it all down as well as we fielded your Q&As earlier in the day. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https:...
Aug 10, 2019•48 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings return to "football" tonight taking on the New Orleans Saints down in the Big Easy for the first preseason game. Today's Purple Talkers Include: • 5 Things to Watch Tonight • 5 Players We're Excited to See Play • Olabisi Johnson is Rising Up • Ameer Abdullah Looking to Secure Both Return Jobs • It's Okay to Cheer for Teddy Bridgewater A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Insta...
Aug 08, 2019•46 min
Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are two days away from taking on the New Orleans Teddy Bridgewaters in their first preseason game. Today's Purple Talkers Include: • The Athletic has the Vikings returning to the playoffs • Training camp injuries news & notes • Vikings released their first depth chart • Vikes have an edge rusher problem* • Trade Kyle Sloter? A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: http...
Aug 07, 2019•43 min
Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Training Camp is starting to wind down as the Vikes (finally) have a preseason game this Friday down in New Orleans versus Teddy Bridgewater's Saints. Other Purple Talkers Include: • The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Kirk Cousins at Training Camp • Eric Wilson Has Earned a Place at the Table • Vikes Sign Veteran CB Bene Benewikere • Why Jayron Kearse and Mackensie Alexander form the Best Slot Duo in the NFL A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purplef...
Aug 05, 2019•41 min
Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Training Camp is a week old and the team has looked on point thus far, especially the revamped Kubfanski Offense. Also I have gripes about Yahoo! Sports naming the Vikings ONLY the 8th most tortured fanbase. Other Purple Talkers Include: • It's Tyler Gronklin SZN • Kyle Rudolph is Setup for a Career Year • The Starting O-Line So Far • Vikes Claim OT/OG Tyler Catalina • The Redzone Offense is on FIRE • Remembering Korey Stringer. 18 years later. A Northern Digital Produ...
Aug 02, 2019•50 min
Minnesota Fightin' Vikings put the pads on for the first time this afternoon and get after it. We have some thoughts. Other Purple Talkers Include: • Top-5 Vikings Training Camp Over Reactions (so far) • Players on the PUP and NFI • Vikings officially have a kicking crisis (and it's all their fault) A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://p...
Jul 29, 2019•33 min
Minnesota Fightin' Vikings veterans arrive in Eagan today to begin the 2019 edition of Training Camp. We have some thoughts on the State of the Vikes. Other Purple Talkers Include: • Why the Vikings should sign Captain Munnerlyn • Vikes claim running back De'Angelo Henderson • Trade Rashod Hill to the Bengals • Top-15 Questions We Want Answered at Training Camp A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram...
Jul 26, 2019•58 min
The NFL Top 100 disrespected the hell out of Harrison Smith (again) and I'm finally fed up. Other Purple Talkers Include: • 16-25 of our Top-25 Questions for Vikings Training Camp • Holton Hill Suspended (Again) • Tiano Pupungatoa Signed! A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Jul 24, 2019•41 min
This is the week. The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings return to Eagan to begin 2019 Training Camp. This team has a LOT of unfinished business, so we compiled our list of Top-10 Questions We Want Answered at Training Camp. A Northern Digital Production Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-ftw/id83037135...
Jul 22, 2019•43 min
One more week until Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Training Camp. Can you make it? Today to wrap up the week, we have some choice thoughts about the Vikes Madden ratings as well as a look at Super Bowl futures odds • Why no competition for Dan Bailey • Anthony Harris is the Vikings next superstar • The Jordan Taylor hype is legit • Why Everson Griffen will rebound this season • Adam Thielen's ultimate legacy All that and more "It's All Been Done" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A...
Jul 19, 2019•53 min
