Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reportedly openly slammed quarterback Kirk Cousins in meetings toward the end of his reign, per Chad Graff of The Athletic. Timestamps: • (0:40) Zimmer Trashed Kirk • (7:13) Greg Manusky ILB Coach • (10:54) London 2022? • (14:37) Key Dates • (21:38) Daniel Jeremiah on OL Building • (27:57) Sign Za'Darius Smith • (32:06) 1st Round Mock A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Mar 01, 2022•49 min
NFL.com analytics analyst Cynthia Frelund tabbed Minnesota Vikings superstar linebacker Eric Kendricks as a release/restructure candidate. Timestamps: • (0:40) Cut Kendricks? • (6:00) Barr Back? • (12:12) Coordinator Presser • (21:48) CBS Mock • (34:23) 3-Round Vikings Mock • (45:25) Q&A A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
With a new regime and scheme coming in, a number of Minnesota Vikings players could be changing "positions" in 2022. Timestamps: • (0:40) PFF 3 Trades • (12:37) Kellen Mond 2022 • (25:38) Cut Harrison Smith? • (30:54) Kyle Sloter Drafted in USFL • (38:33) Contract Estimates A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 24, 2022•52 min
Pro Football Focus outlined three potential trades for the Minnesota Vikings involving quarterback Kirk Cousins, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, and center Garrett Bradbury. Timestamps: • (0:40) PFF 3 Trades • (11:00) Aaron Rodgers IG • (20:02) No Retirement • (27:58) Cousins to the Panthers? • (34:36) NFL.com Grades the 2021 Draft Class • (42:42) Spotrac Kirk Cousins • (48:19) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 2.0 A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min
The Minnesota Vikings have rounded out the coaching staff officially annoucing 5 new assistant coach hires. Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, linebackers/pass rush specialist Mike Smith, defensive backs Daronte Jones, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels, and assistant special teams coach Ben Kotwica. Timestamps: • (0:40) Finalizing Coaching Staff • (4:36) Matt Daniels STC • (6:22) Positions of Need • (15:25) Cousins to the Broncos? • (21:39) PFF Mock Draft • (34:52) 3-Round Vikings Mock A N...
Feb 22, 2022•48 min
The Minnesota Vikings have officially hired Wes Phillips as their offensive coordinator under new head coach Kevin O'Connell. Phillips, son of Wade Phillips and grandson of the legend Bum Phillips, was the Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing game coordinator. Timestamps: • (0:40) Wes Phillips New OC • (4:38) Ranking In-House FAs • (14:56) Free Agent O-Linemen • (25:16) Cousins Contract • (34:03) Cousins Pay Cut • (42:18) Q&A A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtub...
Feb 21, 2022•58 min
The Minnesota Vikings officially introduced Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Here's our reaction to the presser. Timestamps: • (0:40) Vikings Announce KOC • (11:30) 9 Assistants Hired • (14:42) Why Some Fans Hate the O'Connell Hire • (23:26) Kirk Cousins? • (33:07) Believe in Wyatt Davis • (39:52) Why Did the Vikings Draft Anthony Barr Over Aaron Donald in 2014? A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodca...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min
The Minnesota Vikings have officially announced that Kevin O'Connell will take over as the 10th head coach in franchise history. KOC's introductory press conference is scheduled for 4pm CT on Thursday. Timestamps: • (0:40) Vikings Announce KOC • (4:33) Thomas Brown Interviewing for OC • (8:21) Deshaun Watson Interested in Vikings • (11:43) Free Agent Connections • (19:47) OBJ? • (25:15) Kirt Cousins • (28:58) Zimmer Selling Old House A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube...
Feb 17, 2022•37 min
The Minnesota Vikings will reportedly introduce Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach at a press conference on Thursday. Timestamps: • (0:40) KOC Intro'd Thursday • (5:06) KOC on the Super Bowl • (13:13) 10 Reasons Why it Took So Long • (21:49) Brian Angelichio TE Coach • (26:09) Free Agent CB • (29:47) Kyler Murray? • (35:17) Thor Nystrom Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 16, 2022•50 min
If the Minnesota Vikings ultimately end up trading Kirk Cousins this offseason, they're going to need to bring in a veteran bridge quarterback. Here's a look at who's on the market. Timestamps: • (0:40) Bridge QBs • (10:17) Rams Changed the Game • (22:07) Jerrod Johnson Joining Staff • (27:54) Mike Pettine Hired • (32:01) Jefferson > Kupp • (38:34) RBs Don't Win Championships • (46:45) ESPN Power Rankings • (56:02) 2022 Super Bowl Odds A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.yo...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell won the Los Angeles Rams the Super Bowl Timestamps: • (0:40) KOC Wins Super Bowl • (9:41) Ed Donatell DC • (13:52) Wes Phillips OC? • (16:17) Chris Kuper OL • (20:36) Chris Rumph DL • (25:35) Keeping McCardell • (28:52) Deshea Townsend Changes Mind • (31:31) Andre Patterson Joins Giants A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 14, 2022•35 min
List of 8 Minnesota Vikings players who deserve a clean slate with the new regime and a 2nd chance with fans. Timestamps: • (0:40) 2nd Chance Vikings • (12:00) Super Bowl Rooting Interests • (19:32) 3-Round Mock • (28:56) Michael Pierce Gone? • (33:03) Hire Mike Munchak • (39:09) Top Selling Jerseys • (46:23) Worst Hat Ever • (50:45) Q&A A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 14 min
The Minnesota Vikings have hired former Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson for a senior personnel role. For.... Some reason. Grigson and new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah worked together in Cleveland. Timestamps: • (0:40) Ryan Grigson Hired • (5:59) Ed Donatell for DC? • (9:07) Brian Stewart DB Coach? • (11:14) Stephen A. Smith and Jefferson • (17:20) NFL Honors Predictions • (25:17) Lance Zierlein Mock Draft 1.0 A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftw...
Feb 10, 2022•37 min
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly expected to hire Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins as their new RB coach/run game coordinator. Timestamps: • (0:40) Modkins in as RB Coach/RGC • (3:49) 3 DC Candidates • (9:56) Offensive Wins Championships • (16:02) Cousins Remaining? • (23:27) Kyler Unhappy • (30:30) PFF Tabs Darrisaw for Breakout A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 09, 2022•36 min
Is it a major concern that new Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has never been a full-time playcaller? No. It is not. Timestamps: • (0:40) KOC Play Calling • (6:46) Thiesmann on O'Connell • (13:33) Pro Bowl Recap • (20:46) Jefferson 6th in Non-QB MVP Voting • (25:56) PFF Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 08, 2022•36 min
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is HYPED for new head coach Kevin O'Connell and the offense he's going to bring to the Vikes. Timestamps: • (0:40) Jefferson is Hyped for O'Connell • (4:06) Potential KOC Assistants • (16:21) Mike Pettine as DC? • (18:53) Wes Phillips OC? • (21:35) 11 Personnel • (29:54) Baker Mayfield to the Vikings? • (38:19) Harbaugh A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 07, 2022•42 min
Why the Minnesota Vikings got it right in hiring Kevin O'Connell to be their new head coach and get in on the young, offensive minded wunderkind trend. Timestamps: • (0:40) KOC was the Right Choice • (5:32) You Happy? • (11:12) Doogie Cousins Trade • (15:19) PFT: Vikings Made Bad Decision • (26:11) Ficken to the Chargers A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 04, 2022•28 min
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to hire Los Angeles offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach. Timestamps: • (0:40) The Notorious KOC • (4:12) Get to Know O'Connell • (9:04) Harbaugh Never Offered Job • (13:40) Kubiak to Broncos • (18:12) Washington Commanders? A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 03, 2022•24 min
The latest on the Minnesota Vikings and their potential new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan insiders feel like it's a done deal. Harbaugh's interview is set for 8am CT on Wednesday. Timestamps: • (0:40) Harbaugh Watch • (16:24) Potential Harbaugh Assistants • (25:24) Cousins to the Bucs? • (31:46) Spielman Interviewed with Jaguars A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Feb 02, 2022•35 min
The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly lining up second interviews with Rams OC Kevin O'Connell, Rams DC Raheem Morris, and Niners DC DeMeco Ryans. Jim Harbaugh also looms. Timestamps: • (0:40) Coaching Search Update A whole heap of Minnesota Vikings head coaching search news dropped Monday night: -Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh interviewing in Minnesota Wednesday -Giants DC Patrick Graham getting a 2nd interview on Tuesday -Niners DC DeMeco Ryans declined 2nd interview, dropped out of contentio...
Feb 01, 2022•35 min
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh will interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday for their head coaching position. Timestamps: • (0:40) Harbaugh • (5:27) Vikings Taking Risk and I Love it • (12:51) Harbaugh is NOT Zimmer • (18:51) Harbaugh Dolphins? Pffffff • (25:15) Final Three • (28:10) Conference Championship Recap • (37:55) Patrick Graham • (40:51) Cousins Connundrum A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Jan 31, 2022•50 min
The Minnesota Vikings have hired Cleveland Browns Director of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their new general manager. Timestamps: • (0:40) Kwesi Presser • (7:12) Conference Championship Predictions • (11:33) John Lynch Backs KAM • (19:40) Nathaniel Hackett to Denver, Rodgers to Follow? • (23:43) Revised GM/HC Predictions • (28:36) O'Neill Pro Bowler • (31:00) Cousins to Browns • (35:41) Mock Draft A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast...
Jan 28, 2022•48 min
The Minnesota Vikings have hired Cleveland Browns Director of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their new general manager. Timestamps: • (0:40) Vikings Hire Kwesi as New GM • (5:53) Kwesi's Coaching Ties • (12:02) 5 Things to Expect A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Jan 26, 2022•19 min
The REAL reasons why Ryan Poles settled for the Crooked Chicago Bears job over a CHANCE to interview for the obviously superior Minnesota Vikings gig. Timestamps: • (0:40) Why Poles Bears • (4:20) Kwesi Watch 2022 • (8:20) No Daboll? • (11:54) WRs Back McCardell • (14:09) Kevin O'Connell Profile • (17:55) Stingley Jr? A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Jan 26, 2022•32 min
New York Times best selling author John U. Bacon, who wrote a book on Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines, stated Monday "Don't count the [Minnesota] Vikings out" as a potential landing spot for Harbaugh. Timestamps: • (0:40) Harbaugh & Vikings? • (3:59) Recapping Best Weekend in NFL History • (19:40) No Rodgers in 2022 • (22:33) GM-HC Updates • (29:06) Todd Bowles Strong Candidate • (32:47) What to do with Danielle • (37:18) NFL OT Rules Fix A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: h...
Jan 25, 2022•41 min
With the alleged 1-seed Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers eliminated from the playoffs, the stupid team now heads into an offseason where Aaron Rodgers is likely going to be traded and Davante Adams leaves in free agency. Their destruction is a thing of beauty. Timestamps: • (0:40) Packers Rebuild • (4:42) LOL Packers • (7:02) Hire DeMeco Ryans • (11:56) Final 2 in GM Search • (15:47) Kellen Mond • (21:23) Jared Allen Wants an Interview • (24:52) Deshaun Watson? • (28:33) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft...
Jan 24, 2022•45 min
Firing up a three round Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft. The new regime puts an emphasis on the trenches and is tired of being pushed around. Timestamps: • (0:40) Spielman Interview • (8:01) Interview Tracker • (13:49) 6 Cousins Trade Destinations • (23:06) Kirk to the Browns? • (28:26) Spielman Bodybags Zimmer • (34:48) Predictions A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Jan 21, 2022•45 min
In a fantastic interview on the Move the Sticks Podcast, former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman opened up about his misses at the quarterback position. Timestamps: • (0:40) Spielman Interview • (9:43) Ranking HC Candidates • (19:47) Why No _____? • (26:29) Ryan Poles Impressive • (29:28) CBS Mock • (33:02) Mel Kiper 1.0 A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Jan 20, 2022•43 min
The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head coaching opening. Morris was also head coach of Tampa Bay from 2009-11 and was interim head coach of the Falcons for 11 games in 2020. Timestamps: • (0:40) Raheem Morris • (4:34) Ryan Poles GM Profile • (7:40) GM-HC Connections • (13:06) Around the NFL • (20:51) 3rd Worst? • (29:49) 1st Annual All-FTW Team A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/...
Jan 19, 2022•48 min
Schedule of Minnesota Vikings general manager interviews for the upcoming week. Timestamps: • (0:40) GM Interview Schedule • (6:26) How HC Candidates Fared WC Weekend • (14:40) Around the NFL Candidates • (22:24) Nathaniel Hackett? • (26:42) Why the HC Doesn't Have to be Offense A Northern Digital Production --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Jan 18, 2022•32 min
