The Minnesota Vikings NEED to make a run at free agency superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Here's how they can clear up cap space to be able to make the former 49er the highest paid left tackle in NFL history. Timestamps: • (0:45) Brady = Kirk? • (4:56) 180M Cap Minimum • (8:13) PFF Projects BIG Money for Anthony Harris • (12:14) Keelan Cole to the Vikings? • (16:35) Carson Wentz Traded to the Colts • (22:59) Go after Jalen Hurts? • (30:33) Deshaun for McCaffrey + 3 1sts??? A Northern Digital...
Feb 19, 2021•35 min
The Minnesota Vikings NEED to make a run at free agency superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Here's how they can clear up cap space to be able to make the former 49er the highest paid left tackle in NFL history. Timestamps: • (0:45) Trent Williams. No Matter What. • (5:03) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 2.0 • (18:31) Team BPA • (24:13) JJ Watt to the Packers? • (28:24) Kawann Short Cut by Panthers • (32:22) Sexy Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVP...
Feb 18, 2021•46 min
NFL.com writer Gennaro Filice gave the Minnesota Vikings an A- grade for their 2020 Draft Class that produced All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson. Is he grading too low? Timestamps: • (0:45) Vikings 2020 Draft Grades • (10:34) The Athletic Destroys Vikings 2018 Draft • (15:57) Jefferson Ranked Above Diggs by PFF • (20:21) Latest PFF Mock Draft • (37:41) Latest Ryan Wilson CBS Sports Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.expressvpn.com...
Feb 17, 2021•49 min
The Minnesota Vikings have a handful of prominent in-house unrestricted free agents including safety Anthony Harris and linebacker Eric Wilson. Here's predictions on all of them, if they're re-signed or where they end up and for how much. Timestamps: • (0:45) Vikings In-House UFA Prediction • (9:05) 3 Value FA WRs • (13:36) Sign Nick Easton? • (19:10) PFF Trashes Bradbury • (22:55) Johnny Manziel! • (29:45) Reaction to Karen Upset About Tom Brady Trophy Toss A Northern Digital Production --- Pro...
Feb 16, 2021•36 min
What innovation will new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Minnesota Vikings attack? Here are the Top-5 things Klint Brings. Timestamps: • (0:45) What Does Klint Bring? • (7:40) The ONE Free Agent I Want • (13:38) Riley Reiff Gets a Bonus • (18:05) Texans Cut JJ Watt • (26:08) Predicting All 32 Starting QBs • (35:13) Reiff & Thuney Mock A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.expressvpn.com/purpleftw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...
Feb 15, 2021•57 min
ESPN Nation NFL writers got together for a BOLD PREDICTIONS piece and Minnesota Vikings writer Courtney Cronin predicted the Vikes will be in on the QB Carousel this offseason, potentially trading Kirk Cousins to the Niners for... Jimmy Garoppolo and a 2nd rounder??? Timestamps: • (0:45) ESPN: Cousins to the Niners? • (5:27) Paul Guenther Hired as Senior Defensive Assistant • (9:02) Problems with Todd McShay's Mock • (13:09) Trade for Orlando Brown Jr? • (18:34) Sign AJ Bouye. NOW • (23:19) Exte...
Feb 12, 2021•42 min
The Minnesota Vikings are solid on the edge with the return of Danielle Hunter, the upside of DJ Wonnum, plus the utility of Ifeadi Odenigbo. But here are 3 value free agent edge rushers the Vikings should check out: Dawuane Smoot of the Jaguars, Tanoh Kpassagnon of the Chiefs, and DeMarcus Walker of the Broncos. Timestamps: • (1:50) 3 Value Free Agent DEs • (5:54) FIRE RICK DENNISON • (10:00) Vikings RFAs • (15:06) New Kicker Greg Joseph • (18:24) Andrew Janocko Officially QB Coach • (22:53) Vi...
Feb 11, 2021•30 min
The Minnesota Vikings have a young cornerback room that could use a solid veteran. The Arizona Cardinals and All-Pro corner Patrick Peterson will be parting ways. The Vikes should 100% be in on the former LSU Tiger. Timestamps: • (1:50) Sign Patrick Peterson • (6:04) O-Line Lessons from the Super Bowl • (12:33) Russell Wilson Wants Out of Seattle? • (18:05) PFF Mike's Mock Draft • (32:31) Chad Reuter's 3-Round Mock A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! ht...
Feb 10, 2021•40 min
In a move that will shock absolutely no one, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly promoting QB coach Klint Kubiak to the offensive coordinator job recently vacated by Klint's retiring father Gary Kubiak. It's the move that provides continuity and gives quarterback Kirk Cousins the best chance to succeed. Timestamps: • (1:50) Klint Kubiak Named OC • (4:50) Super Bowl Recap • (11:10) Justin Jefferson Disrespected • (15:47) Wentz to the Bears> • (21:12) Kirk Wants to Play into His 40s? • (27:16)...
Feb 09, 2021•32 min
The NFL Honored doled out their hardware last night. We have thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' MVP*, Justin Herbert's OROY*, and the myriad of other made up awards. Timestamps: • (1:50) NFL "Honors" • (8:22) Jared Allen Snubbed by HOF • (12:56) New DB Coach Karl Scott • (17:11) Did Jefferson Leak that Klint Kubiak will be OC? • (20:53) Eric Bieniemy is ACTUALLY a Free Agent • (24:45) Could Trevor Lawrence Fall from #1? A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https...
Feb 08, 2021•32 min
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson should be the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he won't win. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will take home the hardware and we ALL know the reason why JJ will get screwed. Timestamps: • (1:50) JJ Should Be OROY • (8:19) NFL Network Screws Jefferson • (13:00) Jefferson Backs Up Kirk Cousins • (18:18) Deshaun to the Raiders? • (23:36) Favre Rips Deshaun • (26:56) CBS Mock Draft - Micah Parsons? A Northern Digital...
Feb 05, 2021•45 min
The Minnesota Vikings come into the 2021 NFL offseason over $12 million over the projected $180 million salary cap. How can the Vikes get under the threshold and even have some dough to chase free agents? We walk through all of the options at the disposal of general manager Rick Spielman and capologist Rob Brzezinski including trades, cuts, pay cuts, restructures, and extensions. Timestamps: • (1:50) Vikings Cap Savings • (11:44) Anthony Barr Financials • (18:28) Danielle Doing Work • (22:27) No...
Feb 04, 2021•56 min
Several teams reportedly made high draft pick offers to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford but came up short. Would they be interested in a better version of basically the same quarterback in one Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings? Here are the Top-5 Trade Destinations for the Tip Pot Pizza Ranch Dictator. Timestamps: • (1:50) Cousins Trade Destinations • (9:39) Defensive Tackle Big Board • (23:38) Brian O'Neill Extension • (27:44) Other Stafford Trade Destinations • (33:48) PFF Mock Draf...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min
After missing out on Matthew Stafford the San Francisco 49ers will reportedly "push hard" to acquire Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Oh??? Timestamps: • (1:50) Niners & Cousins? • (6:56) Vikings Interview Tyke Tolbert for OC • (10:26) JJ Watt? • (16:36) Justin Jefferson Makes a Vow • (21:31) Rams Made Run at Aaron Rodgers • (26:06) Stafford Does Not Affect Deshaun • (30:32) Lions in on Deshaun? • (34:11) The DUMBEST Trade Idea Ever A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your O...
Feb 02, 2021•39 min
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has been with the team since 2007. The Vikings perennially have top shelf talent, he got it right on the 2018 Kirk Cousins decision, and nailed the Stefon Diggs trade. But has the team plateaued under his leadership? Should ownership potentially go in another direction? Timestamps: • (1:50) Spielman Hotseat • (12:09) How Deshaun Can Force His Way to MN • (17:26) Deshaun to the Bears? • (22:26) 5-Non Scheme Fit Guards • (29:56) UW-Whitewater Guard Q...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The Minnesota Vikings are staying in-house to replace special teams coordinator Marwan Maalouf promoting assistant Ryan Ficken. A 14-year Vikings coaching veteran, Ficken inherits a mess of bad kicking, bad coverage, and horrible returns. Timestamps: • (1:50) Keenan McCardell New WR Coach • (6:07) Ryan Ficken Promoted to ST Coordinator • (10:48) Draft Profile: FSU DT Marvin Wilson • (17:58) Barnwell Outlines Deshaun Vikings Trade • (24:18) Mock if Deshaun Trade Went Down A Northern Digital Produ...
Jan 29, 2021•39 min
Senior Bowl practice week is in full swing and three wide receivers are showing up and showing out (who are not named DeVonta Smith or D'Wayne Eskridge): South Carolina's Shi Smith, Tennessee's Josh Palmer, and Houston's Marquez Stevenson. Timestamps: • (1:50) Senior Bowl WRs • (7:03) PFF Trashes Bradbury • (13:39) Kiper: Alijah Vera-Tucker to the Vikings • (18:57) Wilson: J'Marr Chase? • (33:58) 7-Round Mock IF Danielle Traded A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with E...
Jan 28, 2021•53 min
Minnesota Vikings veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph hopped on Ben Leber's podcast and had some choice words about his contract situation and role in the Vikings offense. Will the Purple run it back with the 31-year old Golden Domer? Timestamps: • (1:50) Rudy Draws a Line in the Sand • (5:41) Vikings Lose Daronte Jones to LSU • (8:50) Special Teams Coordinator Candidate • (14:02) NFC North Draft Picks I'd Hate • (19:30) PFF Steve's Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Pri...
Jan 26, 2021•37 min
The national media jabronis have been fawning over quarterback Matthew Stafford as he hits the trade market this offseason. The question is why since he's basically an underachieving version of Kirk Cousins. And why does Kirk consistently get so much shade from the media? Timestamps: • (1:50) Stafford is Basically Cousins • (7:45) Rodgers Forcing Trade? • (13:00) Super Bowl Storylines • (19:36) 1st Round Mock Draft • (39:16) Daniel Jeremiah 1st Round Mock A Northern Digital Production --- Protec...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr
The Reese's Senior Bowl kicks off this week showcasing 135 draft prospects. Here are 5 players Minnesota Vikings fans should keep an eye on down in Mobile. Timestamps: • (1:50) 5 Senior Bowl Players to Watch • (11:21) Reaction to the Packers Losing • (17:07) Zimmer on the Hot Seat • (24:35) Where Does Matthew Stafford Land? • (32:53) Vikings May Add Lions WR Coach Robert Prince • (37:51) Vikings 30-1 for Deshaun? A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! http...
Jan 25, 2021•46 min
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak officially retired Thursday afternoon. What do the Vikings do at OC now? Timestamps: • (1:50) Kubiak Retired • (4:55) Handicapping the Vikings OC Field • (11:55) Jefferson is PFF's ROTY • (16:17) Kirk Cousins NEEDS to Take a Pay Cut • (22:37) Doug Pederson as OC? • (27:52) Ochocinco Calls Out Jefferson? • (31:41) Danielle Hunter Trade Compensation A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.express...
Jan 22, 2021•39 min
The Detroit Lions hired a new future former head coach in former New Orleans Saints assistant Dan Campbell. A Minneosta Vikings fan reacts to the news and breaks it down. Timestamps: • (1:45) Lions Hire Dan Campbell • (7:42) How Philip Rivers' Retirement HELPS the Vikings Draft • (13:39) Jefferson Hanging with Deestroying • (17:19) Sign RG3, You Cowards • (25:20) Reaction to CBS Sports Latest Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.ex...
Jan 21, 2021•45 min
A Minnesota Vikings laughs at the bleak future for the cheatin' New Orleans Saints. Bounced from the playoffs four years in a row in excruciating fashion, zero cap space and big contracts coming up, Drew Brees dead against the salary cap, and only 3 draft picks... The future is bleak for #WhoDat Nation. Good. Good. Timestamps: • (1:45) LMAO at the Saints • (5:57) Antoine Winfield Jr SAVAGES New Orleans • (9:20) Dalvin Named to PFWA's All-NFL Team • (12:27) The Combine is Cancelled • (19:27) FA &...
Jan 20, 2021•51 min
Bleacher Report decided to reopen speculation about Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Adam Thielen being traded to the Cleveland Browns. No. The PRIDE of Detroit Lakes and Mankato State University Community College alum isn't going anywhere. Timestamps: • (1:45) No Thielen Trade • (7:49) Divisional Round Recap • (15:41) 5 Deshaun Watson Trade Destinations • (23:39) Acquire Geno Atkins, You Cowards • (27:42) Reaction to PFF Seth's SPICY Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your...
Jan 19, 2021•47 min
Fired up a 7-Round Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft (wtih trades) on the Pro Football Focus Draft Simulator. Trader Rick lives up to his name as the Vikes move down, move up, get future picks, and end up with SIX picks in the first 3 rounds. Like the results? Follow along. Timestamps: • (1:45) 7-Round Vikings Mock • (17:29) Packers ALLEGEDLY Beat the Rams • (21:44) Do the Vikings Have an OC Plan? • (26:52) Trade for Gardner Minshew, You Cowards • (33:35) Anthony Barr or Eric Wilson? • (39:29) Reacti...
Jan 18, 2021•58 min
The large majority of national media mock draft experts are pairing the Minnesota Vikings with Miami Hurricans star defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau at the number 14 overall pick. Is the raw but big upside Rousseau the right fit for the Vikings? Let's mull over the pros and cons of the 6'7", 265 pound defensive weapon. Timestamps: • (1:45) Gregory Rousseau Draft Profile • (12:00) Danielle Hunter Working Out with OBJ • (17:07) George Paton is Broncos New GM • (20:57) Dalvin Will BREAK the Rushi...
Jan 15, 2021•40 min
We fired up a Pro Football Focus NFL Mock Draft simulation with the Minnesota Vikings simply drafting BPA (Best Player Available) every single pick. Here's what happened. Timestamps: • (1:45) BPA on PFF • (9:20) Dane Brugler Mocks Trey Smith to the Vikes in 3rd • (15:37) PFF Projects Broncos DT Shelby Harris to MIN • (20:26) Reaction to CBS Sports Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.expressvpn.com/purpleftw YouTube: https://www.yo...
Jan 14, 2021•42 min
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive tackle Christian Barmore was a one-man wrecking crew in the national title game destruction of Ohio State. Should the Minnesota Vikings look to invest on the defensive interior early? Timestamps: • (1:45) Christian Barmore • (9:50) Wyatt Davis • (15:14) Mac Jones • (23:14) Penei Sewell? • (31:07) Tua??? A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.expressvpn.com/purpleftw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodc...
Jan 13, 2021•39 min
Recap of Super Wild Card Weekend (without the Minnesota Vikings). The Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks are FRAUDS! Big love to the long-sufferin Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills fanbases. Plus we are now ALL Los Angeles Rams fans. Timestamps: • (1:45) Super Wild Card Weekend Recap • (12:30) Laughing at the Sad Sack Chicago Bears • (17:02) Jaleel Johnson Trashes Vikings Fans • (22:04) Screw Scheme Fit. Draft GOOD Offensive Linemen. • (30:39) Reaction to Latest PFF Mock D...
Jan 12, 2021•46 min
ESPN Draft Analyst Todd McShay mocked Virginia Tech left tackle Christian Darrisaw to the Minnesota Vikings at 14 in his latest mock draft. Timestamps: • (1:45) Christian Darrisaw • (7:03) Kubiak Back as Senior Advisor? • (11:51) All-Pro Snubs • (18:31) Riley Reiff Back? • (26:03) Everson Tweets Kirk is Ass • (31:16) Taylor Heinicke. Legend. • (34:48) NFL Combine in Jeopardy? A Northern Digital Production --- Protect Your Online Privacy with ExpressVPN! https://www.expressvpn.com/purpleftw YouTu...
Jan 11, 2021•40 min
