Purple FTW! Podcast

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.

All that and other "Dammit" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: FTW_-_Teddy_Emergecy_QB.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:13pm CDT

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.

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Today's Talkers Include:
• All the Teddy Haters Can Kick Rocks
• US Bank Stadium, I Love You
• Who Starts At Center?
• TJ Clemmings at Left Tackle
• Kyle. Rudolph.
• Stefon Diggs is Ready to Go
• The Treadwell 2-Point Conversion is What We Got Him For
• The Run Defense Legit Scares Me
• Jusitin Trattou Appreciation
• When Do We Start Worrying About Eric Kendricks?
• Trae Waynes and Xavier Rhodes
• Ballhawking Secondary One Time?
• Safety Picture Still Unclear
• My 14 Cuts to Get to 75

All that and other "$8.25 for half a slice of pizza?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_298_-_Vikings-Chargers_Recap_-_Pretty_Little_Vikings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:30pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings officially (kinda) open up US Bank Stadium Sunday at noon as they welcome in the Los Angeles Chargers of Anaheim San Diego Super Chargers for an afternoon of full speed football that doesn't count. Teddy Bridgewater says he's playing. Adrian Peterson says he's not. Still a few positons and roster spots up for grabs before the team has to whittle the roster down to 75 by 4pm ET on Thursday. We discuss some of those items as well as what we want to figure out about this new behemoth of a stadium.

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Today's Brand New Toy Talking Points Include:
• How's Teddy Gonna Look?
• Adrian's Not Playing in the Preseason
• Who's Going to Start at Center?
• What's The Wide Receiver Order Going to Be?
• Can the Running Game Get Going?
• Can the Offensive Line Protect?
• Will Moritz Boehringer be a 75-Man Cut?
• The Health of Kendricks, Floyd, Xavier
• Can the Defense Still be Elite with Missing Pieces?
• Who's Going to Be on the Roster at Safety?
• Will the “Gates” Be Open?
• How is the Sun Going to Play?
• Will Some Players Get a Stay of Execution?
• How Loud Can US Bank Stadium Get?

All that and other "On My Mark.... Open the Doors." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_297_-_OPEN_THE_GATES_For_Football_That_Doesnt_Count.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am CDT

90-man rosters are like an episode of Game of Thrones: Not everyone is going to make it.

But what lies ahead for some of these fringe Minnesota Vikings players that are likely to be cut in the next two weeks? I do my best Miss Cleo (RIP) impression and look into my magic ball to see the future of these players. Some of their futures include football. Some include being a manager at HuHot.

All that and other "CALL ME NOW." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_296_-_Crystal_Balling_the_Fringe_Vikings_Guys.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Teddy Bridgewater has a mysterious and sudden shoulder injury. Matt Kalil bowed out of practice Sunday. Brandon Fusco has a neck. Who the heck knows about Mike Harris. Sharrif Floyd and Eric Kendricks are perpetually banged up. Jarius Wright has a calf. Tre Roberson has a broken hand. Xavier Rhodes has a hamsting. WHAT IS HAPPENING?! WHY CAN WE NOT HAVE NICE THINGS?

Austin Belisle (@austincbelisle) of Vikings Territory joins me again to talk Teddy, preseason, and Vikings as we mercifully rumble towards the regular season.

All that and other "Ice Up Son" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_295_-_Banged_Up_Vikings_with_Austin_Belisle.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Teddy Bridgewater didn't play in a game that doesn't matter, but Vikings fans still freaked out. The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings mercifully ended their late start game with the Seattle Seahawks. Here are a few half-awake thoughts.

Tonight/This Morning's Talking Points Include:
• Why Didn't Teddy Play?
• Shaun Hill Looked Good Enough
• WTF, Joel Stave
• Well Hello Cordarrelle Patterson
• Adam Thielen is WR3. Period.
• Lack of Running Game This Preseason is Worrisome
• Kyle Rudolph Is Alive
• CJ Ham is RB4
• Vikings Defense Played Well, BUT....
• Everson Wants 20 Sacks and Might Get It
• Danielle Hunter is a Man
• We're In Good Hands with Our Backup Defensive Tackles
• LOL Antone Exum
• Michael Griffin Time with the ones with Harrison
• Terence Newman is no longer a starting caliber CB. Major regression from 2015.
• Secondary Cannot Catch
• Marcus Sherels Saved Us From Preseason Overtime
• Blair Walsh finally kicked a 27-yard FG
• Jeff Locke was Horrible

All that and other "Shaun Hill is Trade Bait" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_294_-_Vikings-Seahawks_Recap_-_So_Howd_Teddy_Look.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:17am CDT

The 'doesn't count' portion of the NFL schedule is almost half over as the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings roll into Century Link Field in Seattle play some Friday Morning Thursday Night West Coast football. I rattle through a few things I'm going to be looking for in Game 2 and also find a way to poke fun at new 49ers quarterback Christian Jerome Ponder (somehow).

Seattle's Best Talking Points Include:
1) Exum-Kearse Round Two
2) Hai, Anthony Harris
3) Can Treadwell Build on a Solid Debut
4) Can Nick Easton Make the Squad
5) Is the Andre Smith-TJ Clemmings
6) Will Adam Thielen Solidify Self as WR3?
7) Trae Waynes is Still Not Starting
8) Will 1st Team Offensive Line Be Less Garbage?
9) How's Teddy Look Again?
10) Moritz Boehringer?
11) BONUS – Edmond Robinson
12) BONUS – Blair Walsh

All that and other "IT'S REAL TO ME, DAMMIT" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_293_-_Vikings-Seahawks_Preview_-_10_Things_Im_Looking_For.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:14pm CDT

Usain Bolt is cool and all, but he's no Jerick McKinnon. I open the show with an opining love letter to #21 and how I hope the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings will actually use him this year. Then we turbo through a couple roster battles that I'm keeping an eye on. There's a lot of suss out over the next few weeks for the Vikes.

Battle Talking Points Include
• Joel Stave vs Taylor Heinicke
• Matt Asiata vs CJ Ham
• Adam Thielen vs Jarius Wright
• David Morgan II vs Rhett Ellison
• Willie Beavers vs Everyone
• Scott Crichton vs Everyone
• Emmanuel Lamur vs Edmond Robinson
• Marcus Sherels vs Everyone
• Antone Exum vs Jayron Kearse

All that and other "Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_292_-_Worlds_Fastest_Vikings_Position_Battle_Show.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:15pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings got their first free skate of the year out of the way Friday night in Cincinnati getting a win 17-16. There was some good, bad, and ugly to go around and we talk about it all in tonight's recap as we also get in some preseason reps. #Reps

Preseason Feeling Talking Points Include:
• The “Teddy Can't Throw the Deep Ball” Party is OVER
• Trae Waynes is Your Starting LCB
• 1st Team Offensive Line is Still a Concern
• John Sullivan is Not the Same Player. Accept That.
• We Don't Really Know about the 1st Team Defense
• Who's Going to Start at Safety?
• Laquon Treadwell Update (UPDATE)
• JAYRON
• Kentrell Brothers is Going to Be Good
• CJ Ham is an NFL RB
• The Backup QB Situation is _____.....
• Two Minute Drill

All that and other "On to Seattle" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_291_-_Vikings-Bengals_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:45pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings begin their two days of practice with the Cincinnati Bengals before Friday's first preseason game in Southern Ohio (but really Northern Kentucky). Mankato Training Camp is in the rear view mirror. Impressions were made, but still plenty of time for jobs to be won or lost. But that won't stop us from recklessly speculating who will (Teddy Bridgewater) and who won't (Antone Exum) be in Purple to start the 2016 season.

Follow along with our 53-man roster projection on the Google Doc.

All that and other "I MADE THE ROOSTER!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_290_-_My_TooSoon_Vikings_53_Man_Roster_Projection.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:22am CDT

My time at Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Training Camp has concluded. I enjoyed my time watching the team in the Crown Jewel of South Central Minnesota. Everyone loved Ribfest, but it's time to get serious about some football. Here's 14 observations from Mankato.

Today's Topics Include
• How's Teddy Look?
• Everson Griffen Might Be a Top-5 Edge Player
• I Don't Know About Xavier Rhodes – Elite or Just a Guy
• Adrian Peterson Is Ready to Go
• MyCole Pruitt & David Morgan II Look to Be Big Factors
• I Believe in Matt Kalil 2016
• Sully/Berger Will Be a Matchup to Watch
• Charles Johnson is Going to Start. Deal with It
• Laquon Treadwell is Not Going to Start. Deal with It
• Stefon Diggs is Disgusting
• Trae Waynes is Massively Improved
• I Think the Vikings Keep 4 Safeties
• Blair Walsh and Jeff Locke Update
• BONUS: Moritz Jerome Boehringer Is...

All that and other "Effin' Ribfest" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Epispde_298_-_14_Vikings_Mankato_Training_Camp_Items.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:16pm CDT

The annual dead period between the Saturday morning walk-through and the famous Night Practice is upon us. No worries though as we've set up at Boulder Tap House again with Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom), Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman), and Eric Thompson (@Eric_J_Thompson) to talk a little Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and what we've seen from the squad as they round out their final weekend in Mankato this season. (Note: Eric's audio kicked out about 3/4 of the way through the show. Ah well.)

All that and other "THIS. IS. NIGHT PRACTICE." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: FTW_288.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:56pm CDT

Another picturesque day in sunny and 77 degree Mankato. I welcomed in Josh Zimmer (@JZimmer_NFL) of NGSC Sports and Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) in to have a frank and open conversation about the latest happening with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings as Training Camp draws to a close.

Today's Topics Include:
• Why Tre Roberson is Impressing
• Trae Waynes Made a Leap in Year 2
• Vikings Have the Deepest Defensive Line Unit in the NFL
• Thoughts on Matt Kalil
• The Great Berger or Sully Debate
• Andre Smith has Locked up the Starting Right Tackle Job
• What Chad Greenway Can Give This Team in 2016
• Who's Going to be the Backup QB?
• #FreePruitt and #FreeMorganII
• How's Teddy's Deep Ball Look?
• Adrian Peterson Looks Like 2007 Adrian
• How Treadwell Can Contribute Early (Even Without Starting)

All that and other "Was That a Bang 8?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Purple_FTW_Episode_287.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:41pm CDT

On the ground in Mankato. Some AM showers rolled over the Crown Jewel of South Central Minnesota Thursday morning, but it didn't stop the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings from taking the field for walkthroughs. It also didn't stop me from rounding up Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL), Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) and Eric Thompson (@Eric_J_Thompson) at the media center and playing a quick NAME GAME.

Names Include:
• Jayron Kearse
• Willie Beavers
• Matt Kalil
• Zach Moore
• Tre Roberson
• Charles Johnson
• Trae Waynes
• Tom Johnson
• Brian Jerome Robison
• Mortiz Boehringer
• TJ Clemmings
• Laquon Treadwell
• Chad Greenway
• Jeff Locke

All that and other "How You Gonna Get Fired on Your Day Off?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: FTW_286.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:46pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings had the day off today (they apparently take Taco Tuesday VERY seriously). But it gave us time to collect our thoughts on the goings on in Mankato before they strap em back on again Wednesday.

Show Topics Include:
• Why Training Camp Fights Are Good
• Jayron Kearse is Rising
• Mike Priefer Defends Jeff Locke
• Vikings Breaking Ground on Eagan Practice Facility
• The Backup QB Situation is Ungood
• O-Line Not Solidified Yet
• Honey Badger Gets Paid MORE Than Harrison
• Jerick McKinnon Could Be a Star in The NFL
• I Still Don't Get the Boehringer Hype
• Korey Stringer Passed 15 Years Ago

All that and other "How You Gonna Get Fired on Your Day Off?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_285_-_Vikings_Day_Off_Thoughts_Dump.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:39pm CDT

Had time to kill on a Sunday afternoon (and I don't golf), so I swung on down to Mankato to take in the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings afternoon practice. Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL), Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) and Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) joined me to recap the session, what's been impressive (and not so impressive) so far, and I finally get a definitive answer on "HOW'S TEDDY LOOK?" (This is also the first pod where we got rained on and Arif list trying to move a patio umbrella.)

Show Topics Include:
• How's Teddy Deep Ball Looking?
• Adam Thielen Rising?
• Jabari Price's Place on This Team
• Mackensie Alexander is the Future Slot. Period.
• Matt Kalil's Change in Technique
• Overall Philosophy Changes Under Tony Sparano
• Why Willie Beavers Might Prove Us All Wrong
• What is Going on with Mike Harris?
• The Defensive Line is on FIRE Early
• Roster Moves. Sign a Punter and/or Nick Foles?
• Sam Defends Jeff Locke
• Adrian Peterson's Hamstring
• Jerick McKinnon vs Adrian Peterson?
• Cordarrelle Injury UPDATE
• Taylor Heinicke LOLs
• Standouts & Disappointments

All that and other "If you don't think this song is the greatest song ever, I will fight you." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_284_-_Mankato_Afternoon_Delight.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:49pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have invaded their August home as the eyes of the Purple Faithful all shift towards Mankato, the Crown Jewel of South Central Minnesota. We talk about the major early storylines from Training Camp and get Arif Hasan on the horn from Mankato to fill us in with some updates. Can't wait to get down there on August 4th-6th and setup base camp at Boulder Tap House again!

Today's Talking Points Include:
• Mike Zimmer Extended
• Harrison Smith Rode the Bus
• Alex Boone Still Wants to Punch Clay Matthews in the Face
• Alex Boone Relays a Great Kevin Williams Story
• Taylor Heinicke Hurt Himself in a Dumb Way
• Treadwell First to Arrive and with a Great Mentor
• 1st Team/2nd Team Reps (Not that it matters at 1st walkthrough)
• Arif Checks In From Mankato

All that and other "MOBO!!!!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_283_-_Mankato_Love.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:12pm CDT

I got Chris Tomasson (@ChrisTomasson) of the Pioneer Press to sit still for a conversation about his extensive world travels and the upcoming season of Minnesota Fightin' Viking football.

We chatted about his memories of the late-Denny Green (Chris was a student at Northwestern when Denny became their head coach), what Phil Loadholt's retirement means for the embattled Vikings offensive line, how he met Adrian's dad, why he thinks Mortiz Boehringer has a legit shot of making the 53-man roster, the favorite story he's ever written, and "How's Teddy look?"

All that and other "You actually crossed into North Korea?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_282_-_Vikings_and_Wanderlust_with_Chris_Tomasson.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:34pm CDT

Former Vikings head coach Denny Green passed away this week at the young age of 67. Denny coached the Vikes from 1992 to 2001, was the 2nd winningest coach in franchise history (behind only Bud Grant), and was a pioneer in the African-American head coaching world. Both in the NFL and in college football. We take time to look back and remember the life of Coach Green and the legacy he leaves behind.

Also in lieu of flowers, Denny's family requests donations to the Boys and Girls Club of San Diego. Here's the Link. http://bgcsandieguito.org/give/donatenow/

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_281_-_Rememberin_Denny_Green.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:51pm CDT

Head coach Mike Zimmer met with a herd of Vikings fans Thursday night at the Fan HQ Eden Prairie. Coach signed autographs and took photos as part of the #MoreThanWords campaign benefiting the Mike Zimmer Foundation. Happy to say that this event helped smash MTW's original $10,000 fundraising goal and we're currently over $12k. Still plenty of time to donate before the August 9th deadline. Let's run up the score on this mother!

In the podcast I recap the event and playback the chats I had with Coach Zimmer, his daughter and MZ Foundation Director Corri Zimmer, Fan HQ's Shaun Hagglund, and a few Purple People Fans that made the trek -- including Vikings luminary 100% Cheese Free (sans outfit). Photos and video below.

All that and other "It's Herbie Hancock" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Epsiode_280_-_Scenes_From_Mike_Zimmer_HQ.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:54pm CDT

Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm. And as we've seen, I never let a pop culture phenomenon go by unincorporated into Purple FTW's sphere for both the LOLs and for SEO purposes. So there's the Pokémon GO one. (Damn we need football back.)

Today's Talking Points Include:
• Which Pokémon Are The Vikings?
• 3-Year $300,000 Bird Death Study Commissioned for US Bank Stadium
• Jared Allen Told Brett Favre to Stay Retired
• Joe Berger Adopts Daughter
• Teddy Working Out With.....
• Adrian Sees Greatness in Teddy's Eyes
• Interactive “Vikings Voyage” Announced for US Bank Stadium
• Food and Drink Unveiled for US Bank Stadium
• Evan Marcus Came Here to Tear Pecs & Chew Bubble Gum. And He's All Out of Bubble Gum.
• Twitter Qs

All that and other "Squirtle Sounds Like the Most Fun" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_279_-_The_Pokmon_GO_Vikings_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:07pm CDT

[Editor's Note: Taking the week off to head down to Podcast Movement! But I wanted to leave you guys with some content to get you through this desert of football news with one of our most downloaded episodes ever. Please enjoy and I'll catch you next week. -Andy]

Hindsight is 20/20. That's why we jumped in our DeLorean and went back to save the Vikings from themselves in 2011. There was a run on quarterbacks early in the first round and de facto GM Rick Spielman panicked and overdrafted Christian Ponder at #12. He did hit on Kyle Rudolph in the 2nd and Brandon Fusco in the 6th, but I think we can do a touch better with hindsight and our time machine.

Come along with Purple FTW! as we redo the Vikings 2011 Draft!

Other 1.21 Gigawatts Talking Points Include:
• The Rules of Time Travel
• Remembering the 2010 Vikings (For some reason)
• 2011 Refresher: Frazier, Musgrave, Pagac... LET'S GO!
• The Original 2011 Draft Picks
1 (12) – Christian Ponder – QB – Florida State
2 (43) – Kyle Rudolph – TE – Notre Dame
3rd Round Pick went to New England in the Moss Trade (They Took Mallett) #74
4 (106) – Christian Ballard – DE/DT - Iowa
5 (139) – Brandon Burton – CB - Utah
6 (168) – DeMarcus Love – OT – Arkansas
6 (170) – Mistral Raymond – S – USF
6 (172) – Brandon Fusco – C – Slippery Rock
6 (200) – Ross Homan – LB – Ohio State
7 (215) – D'Aundre Reed – DE – Arizona
7 (236) – Stephen Burton – WR – West Texas A&M
• Who I picked instead (Spicy one inthe 5th round)
• The real-vs-Andy 2011 Vikings Depth Chart
• The Andy 2015 Vikings Depth Chart (The Secondary is STACKED)

All that and other "Joe Webb signs a big time free agent deal so we can still draft Teddy!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_279_-_Redoing_the_Vikings_2011_Draft_Rebroadcast.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:03pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings defeated the Green Bay Alien Packers last year to secure the NFC North Division crown.

But we always knew they'd be back.....

We gear up for another year of battle with our gruesome, green, over-weight nemesis from across the Mississippi with some Vikings talkers leading into your 4th of July Weekend.

Today's Topics Include
• Alan Roach is a Hot Damn BOSS
• Troy Williamson Said it was All in his Head
• Buddy Ryan Changed Cris Carter's Life
• Kyle Rudolph Believes in Kyle Rudolph
• USA Today Ranked Teddy-Zim #12 QB-Coach Duo
• T-Jack Ends His NFL Career
• Sid Hartman to be Honored at US Bank Stadium
• PFF Points Out What We Already Knew About Teddy's Protection
• Vikings Beef Up Analytics Department

All that and other “THIS. IS OUT. INDEPENDENCE DAY.” nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_278_-_Minnesota_Vikings_Resurgence.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:26pm CDT

Alright fine. I've been famously (infamously?) curmudgeon about all of the endless US Bank Stadium construction updates. I'm a big "skip the labor, show me the baby" sort of guy. But now that the baby has been born, I'm in love with this $1.1 billion dollar bundle of joy. We'll hop into some of the gritty details of the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings latest encampment this week. LUKE BRYAN..... Hooray.

All that and other “Ice Up, Arden Hills” nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_277_-_US_Bank_Stadium_Had_Me_At_Hello.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:26pm CDT

Harrison Smith is the best kept secret in the NFL. He's the most complete safety in the league, yet is continually over-looked for accolades and by the national media. Maybe they'll take notice now that Dirty Harry is the highest paid (by per year average) safety after inking a 5-year, $51.25M deal with $28.578M guaranteed. Now it's time for Harry to earn that cheddar and he seems more than ready to justify the #Faith shown by the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings.

Today's Topics Include
• Vikings Mini-Camp Wrapped Up a Day Early
• Joint Practices Announced with the Bengals
• Only 10 Days in Mankato
• Adrian Says to Trade Anyone Not Thinking Super Bowl
• Laquon Treadwell Got Hazed with.... Fruit Snacks?
• Will This be the Year for Cordarrelle?
• Why Linval & Sharrif Benefit from Fletcher Cox's Mega-Deal
• What if Xavier Rhodes Becomes Good at Off Coverage?
• Decoding What Everyone's Saying About Mortiz Boehringer
• Vikings Cut DT Bruce Gaston & LB Travis Lewis

All that and other "Harrison Has More Equity Than Me" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_276_-_We_Got_Snack__Vikings_Mini-Camp_Talkers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:44pm CDT

Harrison Smith is the best kept secret in the NFL. He's the most complete safety in the league, yet is continually over-looked for accolades and by the national media. Maybe they'll take notice now that Dirty Harry is the highest paid (by per year average) safety after inking a 5-year, $51.25M deal with $28.578M guaranteed. Now it's time for Harry to earn that cheddar and he seems more than ready to justify the #Faith shown by the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings.

Today's Topics Include
• Harrison Smith Got PAID (Rightfully So)
• What's Going On with Anthony Barr?
• Edmond Robinson Getting 1st Team Reps
• Don't Count Out Charles Johnson Yet
• SI's Doug Farrar Has High Praise for the Vikings Defense
• Pressure is On Trae Waynes
• Could Brandon Fusco Be Cut?
• Could This Be Kyle Rudolph's Last Season in Purple?
• Aaron Rodgers Gave Up Cheese
• #MoreThanWords Update

All that and other "Harrison Has More Equity Than Me" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_275_-_Harrison_Smith_Earned_Every_Damn_Penny.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:48pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are back in the hood that is Eden Prairie as the Purple begin preparation for the 2016 season. Nothing is more meaningless than OTAs, but the only thing getting more attention than them is than lady and her damn Chewbacca mask. But I digress, let's talk some football! (Which we apparently do not do on The Andy Luke & Arif Football Machine.)

Today's Topics Include
• Vikings OTAs Kicked Off Tuesday
• Why Adrian Peterson Showed Up
• Players Present But Not Participating
• BJ Dubose Lost For the Season with an ACL
• Mortiz Böhringer Can't Catch the Ball Apparently
• Blair Walsh Got a Lot of Emotional Support
• Arif's Willie Beavers Piece
• Who's Going to Start at the Other Safety Spot?
• High Praise for Laquon Treadwell
• I CAN'T GET THE HEY TEDDY SONG OUT OF MY HEAD
• Two Vikings on the NFL Top-100 So Far
• Mankato Plans

All that and other "I bought a JUGS machine" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_274_-_Vikings_OTAs_Going_Viral_CHEWBACCA.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:53am CDT

David Morgan II -- the Pride of the UTSA Road Runners -- stopped by the show to chat about his first weeks with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings.

We talked about what it's like helping build a brand new college football program from scratch, what he envisions his role with the Purple will be, early impressions of the tight end room and new position coach Pat Shurmur, which current NFL player he models his game after, and why he's a "II" and not a "Jr". Also David shares a fishing story that would make B-Rob weep.

All that and other "The Numerology Podcast is Cancelled" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_273_-_Interview_with_David_Morgan_II.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Mortiz Boehringer (aka Mortiz Böhringer) story continues as the NFL will allow Borat to rock the umlaut on his uniform this season. He's still a long-shot to make the roster and the feel-good story is over (Mike Zimmer said so, not me), but he'll still be a fan favorite in Mankato for training camp. Plus if he makes a few plays, the fans will be like "Öööööööööööööhhhhhhh!"

Töday's Töpics Include
• Laquön Treadwell is Signed
• Vikings Up tö 90 Men ön the Röster
• Öne Punter tö Watch För tö Cömpete with Jeff Löcke...
• Adrian Petersön Says the Vikings Can “Win Everything”
• AP Removes Cap ön Flööd Dönatiöns
• Keep an Eye ön Jayrön Kearse
• Will the Vikings Carry 2 Quarterbacks in 2016?
• Randy Möss Replaces Cris Carter (Again)
• Super Böwl LII Date Officially Set
• 2 Minutes ön Every Vikings Pösition Gröup (Excerpt from The Andy Luke & Arif Football Machine)

All that and other "Why isn't Moritz nicknamed "Jager Bomb" yet?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_272_-_The_Minnesta_Fightin_Umlauts.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:34pm CDT

The newest class of Minnesota Fightin' Vikings rookies are in the building this weekend for rookie mini-camp. Draft picks, undrafted free agents, and tryout players alike will try to climb the mountain of making the Vikings 53-man roster (remember, John Randle was a tryout/UDFA), in what could be the most competitive offseason in team history. There is talent everywhere.

Today we run through a few of the rookies and forecast what their present and future roles could be in Purple. Beyond the headliners in wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and cornerback Mackensie Alexander, there are a number of interesting names who can bring something to the Vikings' table.

All that and other "Chewbacca was a Rookie" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_271_-_Meet_The_Rookies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:26pm CDT

Laquon Treadwell is the newest member of the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings raiding party. We take a closer look at the young man from Ole Miss, how he overcame a gruesome injury his sophomore year to become a first round NFL pick, why I love his demeanor and maturity beyond his 20-years on this planet, and what he brings to the Vikings offense. Teddy Bridgewater, Stefon Diggs, and Norv Turner have to be very pleased getting the "Ambassador of Quon" in the building.

All that and other "Cris Carter Was Slow Too....." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_270_-_You_Are_My_Ambassador_of_Quon_Man.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:44pm CDT

As many Purple FTW! listeners know, I only do one mock draft a year. Mostly due to my lack of expertise and the rest is due to apathy, but it's Draft week! And as Rick Spielman prepares to be the stone cold boss of the Vikings War Room (probably with one-handed pushups), I offer these humble suggestions for potential prospects straight from my weak and feeble fan brain.

The WTH is Andy Thinking? Picks Are:
1. (23) Josh Doctson, WR TCU – 6-2 202
1. (30)* Karl Joseph, S West Virginia – 5-10 205 (via CAR)
3. (86) Jaylon Smith, OLB Notre Dame – 6-2 233
5. (160) Drew Kaser, P Texas A&M – 6-2 212
7. (240) Moritz Wilhelm Boeringer, WR Germany – 6-4 227 (via BUF)
7. (244) Keith Marshall, RB Georgia – 5-11 219
7. (252)* Justin Zimmer, DT Ferris State – 6-3 292 (via CAR)
*Carolina trades their 1st (30) and 7th (252) for Minnesota's 2nd (54), 4th (121) and 6th (180)

All that and other "Big Upside" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_269_-_Andys_Only_7_Round_Vikings_Mock_Draft.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30am CDT

The NFL Draft is less than a fortnight away and the annual culling of collegiate talent has gone international. Proven by Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) phoning in from Bangkok for his weekly Minnesota Vikings Draft spot!

We chat about the Rams-Titans trade and how it affects the rest of the draft, the fallout from the Jaylon Smith and Myles Jack medical rechecks, if the Vikings are in a position to draft a "redshirt" player, and which Day 1-2 position combos would make us the most happy as Mike Zimmer and the Vikes try to bring home a dozen Lombardis this year.

All that and other "Something Called Will Fuller" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_268_-_Bangkok_Dangerous_NFL_Draft_Talk_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:31am CDT

The 2016 NFL Schedule has been released (like so many white doves). We now know the order of the menu of the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings as we feast towards #LombardiAtNRG. I walk through the schedule and give an HONEST assessment of wins and losses in the first of many way too soon 2016 Vikings season forecasts.

2016 Minnesota Vikings Schedule
Week 1: at Titans (9/11)
Week 2: vs Packers (SNF)
Week 3: at Panthers
Week 4: vs Giants (MNF)
Week 5: vs Texans
Week 6: Bye
Week 7: vs Eagles
Week 8: at Bears (MNF - Halloween)
Week 9: vs Lions
Week 10: at Redskins
Week 11: vs Cardinals
Week 12: at Lions (Thanksgiving Day)
Week 13: vs Cowboys (TNF)
Week 14: at Jaguars
Week 15: vs Colts
Week 16: at Packers (Christmas Eve)
Week 17: vs Bears

All that and other "16-0, Homeboy" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_267_-_Vikings_Schedule_Digestion.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:57pm CDT

Since Luke Inman is in Bangkok (for real, not a euphemism), we called in reliever Austin Belisle (@austincbelisle) of Vikings Territory to give us a few innings of hot Vikings Mock Draft talk Austin links the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings with a very familiar name at the top, but some fresh blood in the latter rounds including TWO cornerbacks. So tune in as we run through his 7-round Vikings mock and check out his full first rounder on VT.

All that and other "Will Fuller is Not Troy Williamson" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_266_-_Vikings_Mock_Draft_Slots_with_Austin_Belisle.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:41pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are guilty... Of having a great offseason so far in free agency as well as retaining their own core guys.

Friday Free-For-All Talkers Include
• Greg Jennings Wants to Comeback
• Vikings Interested in German Wide Receiver Moritz Böhringer
• 30 Visit Week Rumors
• Caledonia named Minnesota Football Program of the Year by the Vikings
• Teddy and the Offense Working Out Together
• Vikings Preseason Schedule Released

All that and other "Rushford-Peterson >>> Caledonia" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_265_-_The_People_VS_The_Minnesota_Vikings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:04pm CDT

Tough decisions are a hallmark of the NFL Draft. Teams have a position of need and two comparable players on their draft boards available for selection. Manning or Leaf, Luck or RG3, Jameis or Mariota. These watershed moments can change franchises forever.

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings aren't selecting at the top of the draft, but the decisions will still weigh the same. We brought out man Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) in to walk through some of these potential Sophie's Choices.

WHO YA GOT? Situations Include:
• 1st Tier Wide Receiver: Laquon Treadwell or Josh Doctson
• 2nd Tier Wide Receiver: Michael Thomas or Tyler Boyd
• 2nd Tier Wide Receiver: Will Fuller or Sterling Shepard
• Linebacker: Darron Lee or Jaylon Smith
• Late 1st Tackle: Jack Conklin or Taylor Decker
• Defensive Tackle Manna From Heaven: Sheldon Rankins or Andrew Billings
• Defensive Tackle Diet Manna From Heaven: Vernon Butler or DJ Reader
• 1st Tier Safety: Karl Joseph, Darien Thompson or Jeremy Cash
• 2nd Tier Safety: Miles Killebrew or Kevin Byard
• Random Late Wide Receiver: Pharoh Cooper or KJ Maye
• Developmental Quarterback: Vernon Adams or Cardale Jones
• Punter: Peter Mortell or Tom Hackett

All that and other "All. Of the Draft Picks. You Have." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_264_-_WHO_YA_GOT_Vikings_Draft_Edition.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:06pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings' draft plans are a big talking point for fans right now as the 2016 version is less than a month away. GM Rick Spielman will have a lot of decisions to make behind-the-scenes, some will be crazy stories and scenarios that will never see the light of day. To shine a light on a few hypotheticals is our resident NFL Draft BOSS Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman)! The scenarios are.......

Scenario 1: Myles Jack is the #1 player on your board. He's still available at #5 when David Caldwell of the Jacksonville Jaguars calls you up and says he wants the #23 overall pick plus your 2nd, 3rd and 5th 2016 picks and your 1st rounder in 2017. What say you?

Scenario 2: Laquon Treadwell, Josh Doctson, Corey Coleman, Andrew Billings, Jack Conklin, Taylor Decker are all off the board at 23 (as well as who you'd expect to be gone). You cannot trade back. Who do you take?

Scenario 3: Doctson is off the board, but Treadwell is available at 23. Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner has said unequivocally he does not want to work with Treadwell and prefers an offensive lineman. What do you do?

Scenario 4: Washington is on the clock at 21. Doctson is available and your sources say the Texans will grab him at 22 if available. Washington offers to swap picks if you include your 2nd, 5th, and Adrian Peterson. What do you do?

Scenario 5: You get a call from whoever the hell the Titans GM is this week. They're offering the #1 pick in exchange for your 2016 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th round picks, 2017 2nd rounder, and Matt Kalil. What do you do?

Scenario 6: Head coach Mike Zimmer says that Robert Nkemdiche is the #1 player in this draft and wants to work with him despite the off the field stuff. He's available at 23, but so is Josh Doctson. What do you do?

Scenario 7: Mike Tannenbaum of the Dolphins calls you up. He offers DeVante Parker for Anthony Barr straight up. What do you do?

All that and other "All. Of the Draft Picks. You Have." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_263_-_Vikings_Draft_Scenarios_with_Luke_The_GM.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:36pm CDT

Cordarrelle Patterson is the best kick returner in the NFL. We expected more after trading up to 29 to draft the uber raw product out of Tennessee in 2013, but here we are.

All that and other "Damn, Competition Committee" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_262_-_Cordarrelle_Would_Return_a_Kick_from_the_Moon.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:15pm CDT

The 'Safety Opposite of Harrison' has been a much talked about position of need for the Minnesota Vikings since Smith came on board in 2012. We still haven't found a suitable Robin for Harry the Hitman's Dark Knight. Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha is back again this week to chat about a few safeties in the draft who could be a damn good Dick Grayson.

The 'Jamarca Sanford Safeties' Include:
• Darian Thompson, Boise State
• Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah
• Karl Joseph, West Virginia
• Jeremy Cash, Duke
• Jayron Kearse, Clemson
• DeAndre Houston-Carson, Bill & Mary
• Jalen Mills, LSU
• Kevin Byard, Middle Tennessee State
• Justin Simmons, Boston College

All that and other "Anyone But Sendejo, Please" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_261_-_Your_Safety_is_Not_Guaranteed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:27pm CDT

Wide receiver remains a position of need for the Minnesota Vikings as free agency is fading into the ether. So we look towards the draft with out guide Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha to talk us through 15 intriguing wide out prospects in this year's NFL Draft.

• Josh Doctson, TCU
• Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss
• Michael Thomas, Ohio State
• Corey Coleman, Baylor
• Rashard Higgins, Colorado State
• Will Fuller, Notre Dame
• Braxton Miller, Ohio State
• Tyler Boyd, Pitt
• Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma
• Leonte Carroo, Rutgers
• Malcolm Mitchell, Georgia
• Kenny Lawler, Cal
• Charone Peake, Clemson
• Devon Cajuste, Stanford
• Paul McRoberts, SE Miss St

All that and other "Take the ball deep, take the top off the defense" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_260_-_The_ALL_Wide_Receivers_Draft_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:34pm CDT

The first wave of free agency has come and gone. The Minnesota Vikings didn't land the White Whales the fanbase wanted (Kelechi Osemele or George Iloka), but I think we're fine settling for the White Rhino in Alex Boone. We dive into him as well as the other depth free agent signing the Purple made. I also take a look at other potential Vikings still on the market and what the plan should be with our own unrestricted free agents.

All that and other "In Rick We Trust" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:48pm CDT

Alex Boone, COME ON DOWN!

NFL free agency is upon us and Rick Spielman is doing his Rick thing, eschewing the mega deals and finding valuable comprables at a fraction of the price. Rick is indeed the TJ Maxx of the NFL and I love that.

Making It Rain (Responsibly) Talking Points Include:
• Retaining Our Own Free Agents is Smart
• Hello, Alex Boone
• Matt Kalil Remains a Viking (Good?)
• What the Vikings Offensive Line May Look Like
• Good Teams Don't Overspend in Open Free Agency
• This Doesn't Change Anything in the Draft
• Twitter/Facebook Questions

All that and other "In Rick We Trust" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_258_-_Alex_Boone_and_Other_Vikings_Free_Agent_Thoughts.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:36pm CDT

Erin Andrews got justice in her peephole stalker case. Now the minor details of collecting through years of stalls and appeals. Speaking of collecting, a number of NFL players are starting to collect in free agency (looking at you, Malik Jackson and Kelechi Osemele). Basically a delicious hodge podge of sports randomness today. Just how Andy likes it. Spicy.

All that and more on this edition of The Andy Carlson Show!

Today's Five Things Are
• Erin Andrews Awarded $55M in Peephole Lawsuit
• Maria Sharapova Tests Positive for PEDs
• Video of Brock Osweiler Shoving Woman Surfaces
• DeAngelo Williams Sharts on Peyton Manning
• Eagles Trade Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso to the Dolphins

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: ACS_Episode_0033_-_Erin_Andrews_Awarded_55M_in_Peephole_Lawsuit.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Mock Drafts. So hot right now. That's why I teamed up with the smartest draft mind in the South Metro Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) and did one up. Parameters are simple: We alternated picks for the first round of the draft and come on the show to talk about our thought process behind our selections. Luke's reasoning is in-depth and studied, while mine has as much logic behind it as the secretary in your office always winning the March Madness Pool by picking winners based on their mascot. Yeah...

All that and other "With the First Pick...." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

Check out Luke's 7-Round Vikings Mock Draft too.

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Direct download: Episode_257_-_First_Round_Mock_Draft_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:55pm CDT

The NFL Draft is less than two months away! And with the Underwear Olympics done and only Pro Days left, it's starting to get down to crunch time in the draft process. Fortunately we have our #Elite tour guide Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha back up in the house to discuss all things draft and combine.

Also hit up Luke's first 7-Round Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft up NOW on coldomaha.com!

All that and other "Doctson All Up In That Business" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_256_-_NFL_Draft_Chatter_and_Combine_Recap_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:57pm CDT

(Cross-Posted Content with The Andy Carlson Show)

 

ALL Vikings talk on this special cross-over episode of the Purple FTW! Podcast and my new project The Andy Carlson Show. Love talking about all sports and all topics on the new show, but we all know that the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings is my wheelhouse (or at least mediocre wheelhouse).

We talked about upcoming Vikings free agency, what the heck to do with Mike Wallace, and pontificate about my two draft crushes and how Trader Rick can come up with both of them.

If you like what you hear, please feel free to subscribe to the show on iTunes and Stitcher. Love ya!

Today's Five Things Are
• Free Agency Thoughts Update: We're Not Signing Osemele
• George Iloka's Tweet
• Mike Wallace Pay Cut
• Vikings Doing Homework on Cody Whitehair
• Josh Doctson Will Be a Viking

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: ACS_Episode_0027_-_5_Vikings_Free_Agency__Draft_Talkers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to reload and take another step forward in the 2016 season. To do so, Rick Spielman will have to work his magic once again and supplement the already young and talented roster with players who will help push Mike Zimmer and his crew over the hump. Grab a coffee and come on in. Let's talk some Vikings!

The 11 Talkers Include
• NFL Combine Under Way
• Ricky Spielman Spoke at the Combine
• Rick Spielman Sat Down with Beat Writers Last Week
• Spielman Says Height Not Determining Factor in Drafting Next Vikings WR
• Norv Might Be In Trouble
• Adrian Showing Signs of Wear?
• One Free Agent to Watch....
• James Laurinaitis Cut By Rams. Fit for Vikings?
• Bucky Brooks and Daniel Jeremiah LOVE the Vikes
• Will the Vikings Re-Sign Chad Greenway?
• Andy's Free Agency and Draft Wishlist

All that and other "There is No Vikings Offseason" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_254_-_11_Vikings_Talkers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The NFL Combine kicks off this Friday in Indianapolis. All of the NFL GMs, scouts, executives, coaches, etc are descending on Lucas Oil Stadium (but really St. Elmo's) to scope out the next crop of NFL talent as the young men compete in events tangentially related to the game of American Football, all while wearing their skivvies.

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is back in the house to tell us about what matters at the Combine, what doesn't and what Vikings fans should look for this weekend. Also I try to stump Luke in a festive round of NFL COMBINE TRIVIA!

All that and other "Underwear Olympics" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_253_-_NFL_Combine_Primer_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:01pm CDT

Jared Allen hung em up after 12 NFL seasons including 6 with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. He's one of my all-time favorite Vikings and I eulogize his career during the intro of the show. We then have a chat with Brandon Kraniger (@skolszn) about his All-22 work on the Vikes and what he saw this season.

All that and other "Culinary Academy" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_252_-_Goodbye_Jared_Allen__Vikings_Chat_with_Brandon_Kraniger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

(Excerpt from Episode 252)

Jared Allen was one of my favorite all-time Vikings. Fun on the field, fun off the field and a solid example to NFL players -- and all of us really -- how you can get your life in order and do good in the world. All while being yourself. Culinary Academy.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Jared_Allen_Tribute.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:22pm CDT

DRAFT SEASON IS UPON US! Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) joins us to chat about five draft studs at positions of need for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and how we might be able to get out mitts on em.

The Five Dream Prospects Are:
• Myles Jack - LB - UCLA
• Laquon Treadwell - WR - Ole Miss
• Ronnie Stanley - LT - Notre Dame
• Jalen Ramsey - CB/S - Florida State
• Su'a Cravens - LB - USC

All that and other "Would Spielman actually trade up?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

Hit up all of Luke's stuff at eDraft and Cold Omaha.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_251_-_5_Dream_Vikings_Draft_Picks_w_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:38pm CDT

Hey Purple FTW! Fans. I've got a new project called (narcissistically enough) The Andy Carlson Show. It's a 5-day a week podcast where I talk about Sports... And other stuff.

So if you enjoy my mediocrity here, enjoy my mediocrity there by checking out the site and subscribing on iTunes.

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Valentine's Day came and went and ironically the sports news was hot and heavy over the weekend too. I recap the goings on in Five Things as well as give the low-down on what The Wife and I did over the weekend (get your mind out of the gutter). Also Jensen's in Eagan is #Elite.

Today's Five Things Are
• Peyton Manning's Tainted Legacy?
• Minnesota State Dance This Weekend - Go Austin Packer Dance Team!
• Wolves Dominate NBA All-Star Weekend
• Minnesota Wild Fired Mike Yeo. Now What?
• Emmitt Smith Says Adrian Peterson Only Player Who Can Break His Record

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Category:general -- posted at: 2:46pm CDT

Winning free agency is NOT the key to success (i.e. Washington in the 2000s, Tampa Bay two years ago), but it's still a lot of fun to see your favorite team pick up pieces that could help them next season. I take a dip into the free agent pool and come up with 5 names Vikings fans should keep and eye on as March 9th approaches. All of the guys I picked are for positions of need and will not necessarily break the bank or be household names, but will help this team (ala Linval Joseph and Captain Munnerlyn two season ago). Also I run through the current list of Vikings free agents and definitively say if they'll be back or yee gon.

All that and other "BYE, ROBERT BLANTON" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: FTW_250_-_5_Free_Agents_I_Want_the_Vikings_to_Pursue.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm CDT

The Super Bowl is in the books, but the NFL train keeps rolling on into draft season. We welcome Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) back to the pack to chat about what the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers should be looking for in April's annual culling of collegiate talent. I'm gonna guess the Panthers could use some offensive line help.........

All that and other "Broncos Upgrading at Quarterback" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

Hit up all of Luke's stuff at eDraft and Cold Omaha.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: FTW_249_Super_Bowl_Draft_Needs.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:05pm CDT

As listeners of Purple FTW! know, Andy is pretty lazy. Therefore I've passed the buck along and we have a new producer in the fold by the name of Daniel Paluch (@DanielPaluch). During the show we talk about what the hell a podcast producer does (I still have no idea), suss out how he did prepping for his first show, fill you guys in about the first time I met Daniel in Mankato (#BackSweat) and even talk a little Minnesota Fightin' Vikings.

All that and other "Get My Coffee" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

Daniel is a Vikings writer at Pro Football Spot. Hit up his stuff!

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Direct download: Episode_248_-_Vikings_Non-Sense_with_New_Producer_Daniel_Paluch.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is back in Minnesota after his Senior Bowl adventure. We recap who made some cheddar over the weekend and who still has work to do. Also we jump into what's next in the draft process. Pro Days, the Combine, and grinding all. Of. The. Tape.

All that and other "Late Riser" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_247_-_Senior_Bowl_Recap_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07pm CDT

With the Senior Bowl off and running, we had our intrepid reporter/draft guru/all-around baws Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) call and and give us a live update from Mobile. We chatted about the goings on during weigh-ins and practices, which draftees are earning some money down there this week (and who is losing some), and an interesting story about Vikings defensive backs coach Jerry Gray.

All that and other "Braxton. Effin. Miller" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: FTW_246.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

We're in offseason mode, but my ego can't take not talking for a few days.... That's why we put together a short Blitz Edition of the podcast to go over some latest Minnesota Fightin' Vikings news and notes. We dig into Pat Shurmur interviewing with the team and what that could mean for Scott Turner, the Vikings making a change in strength and conditioning, Everson Griffen finally makes a damn Pro Bowl, and we look ahead at the 2016 schedule!

All that and other "Evan Marcus is a scary looking mofo" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_245_-_Pat_Shurmur_in_Trainwreck.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:11pm CDT

The first step in the offseason process is the Reese's Senior Bowl down in Mobile, AL. Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is heading down there for another year of coverage, so why not have him preview all that goes on during the week of the premiere offseason bowl game.

We dive into the week from a media coverage perspective, how players can hurt/help their stock, why practices are WAY more important than the game, how interviews can be even more important than anything on the field, and we also highlight some players to watch for -- especially from a Vikings fan perspective.

All that and other "Carson Wentz is gonna get PAID" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_244_-_Senior_Bowl_Preview_with_Luke_Inman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:29pm CDT

Didn't Tony Sparano hear that Dan Campbell was the new Minnesota Fightin' Vikings offensive line coach?......

As we dive into the offseason for the Purple, Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) joins us for his last weekly spot of the season. We chat about what the hell happened with The Shank at the Bank, what the Vikings' priorities should be in free agency and the draft, and why this young team could/should/will contend for the Lombardi in 2016.

All that and other "RETURN OF THE JIMMY GAROPPOLO DROP" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

An Andy Carlson Joint
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Direct download: Episode_243_-_The_Sparanos_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Making a Murderer. SO HOT RIGHT NOW.

To help drown our Minnesota Vikings sorrows, true crime enthusiast Stacey B (@Beets79) and I dive into the Netflix docu-series phenomena and talk through our thoughts on the case, the evidence, the conspiracy (?), and everything else surrounding the Steven Avery-Brenden Dassey convictions for the murder of Teresa Halbach.

All that and other "Manitowoc County's full of Packers fans" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_242_-_Making_a_Murderer_Discussion_with_Stacey_B.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The season ended abruptly for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings in (sadly) typical Minnesota Fightin' Viking fashion as Blair Walsh shanked the game-winning field goal out of bounds on the 18th tee. However, a few days removed we can appreciate the 2015 season for what it was: a solid step forward for a young and hungry team under a coach we completely trust. That's a lot more than most fanbases have to hang their hats on as our offseason begins. Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman joins the show to put a bow on the Purple's 2015 campaign.

We talk about why it wasn't ALL on Blair Walsh, Adrian Peterson's fumbling history rears its ugly head once again, what Teddy Bridgewater needs to do to become a bigger redzone threat, how the Vikings beat Seattle in every aspect of the game Sunday, and what our priorities are in free agency and the draft.

All that and other "Bye, Jeff Davidson" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_241_-_Vikings_Season_Recap_with_Di_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are officially slotted into the 23rd overall pick of the upcoming NFL Draft. There are a couple of glaring needs (offensive line, wide receiver, second safety, punter), but it is nice to be looking to supplement an already young and solid team instead of looking for a savior.

Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) joins us to walk through his FULL 7-round Vikings mock draft as the Purple look to reload and take care of unfinished business in 2016.

With the 23rd overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select..... You'll have to tune in!

An Andy Carlson Joint

Hit up all of Luke's stuff at eDraft and Cold Omaha.

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Direct download: Episode_240_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:12pm CDT

Instead of working on a Monday morning (overrated), I decided to yammer on for 40 minutes about the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings offseason, what priorities should/should not be in free agency and the draft, who's safe and who's not on the offensive line and which training camp battles I'm excited to see. Straight off the cuff, unprepared (shocker), unrehearsed Vikings takes if you're into that sort of thing.

All this and other "Shut Up, Old Man" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_239_-_Quick_and_Dirty_Vikings_Offseason_Thoughts.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:04pm CDT

That was a less than ideal way for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings to end the 2015 campaign. But let's not lose the forest through the trees, this season was a damn good year and this young football team is ahead of schedule with Mike Zimmer. We went 11-5, won a division title, and will be in the mix as legitimate Super Bowl contenders next season. Take a while to let this game marinate, but not all is lost. This team's best football is ahead of it.

Talking Points Include
• Was It Cold Out?
• Bud Grant is My Idol
• Blair Walsh is Not the Reason We Lost
• This is Not Adrian Peterson's Team
• Free Teddy Bridgewater
• There Are OTHER Pieces on this Offense
• Offensive Line Needs to be Overhauled
• The Defense Was the MVP Today
• Trae Waynes was Impressive
• Josh Robinson was Not
• The Seahawks Did Everything to Lose the Game, We Gave Them a Gift
• Twitter and Facebook Questions
• Why 2016 Will Be HUGEEEEE
• Podcast Offseason Programming Plan

All this and other "WAS IT COLD OUT? I HAD NO IDEA." nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_238_-_Vikings-Seahawks_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:15pm CDT

[Note: Episode recorded before Marshawn Lynch was officially ruled out]

Merry Vikings Wild Card Eve, Vikings Fans! The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are set to play the Seattle Seahawks tomorrow afternoon at The Bank (aka Hoth) kicking off what we hope to be an extended run in the playoffs for this young team. To get the other perspective of the game, we welcome back show favorite Dayna O'Gorman (@DaynaOG) of the NFL Female Podcast to chat about the 'Birds and the Vikes.

Today's topics include why the 38-7 beatdown a few weeks ago might not have been indicative of where these two teams are, how Russell Wilson has become the face of that franchise and how Teddy Bridgewater could/should/will become the face of ours, what Marshawn Lynch returning might mean for the game, why the Pro Bowl is stupid (until it's not), how this clash of two great defenses might shake out, and how playing in a commercial freezer will have an effect on the matchup.

All this and other "This is a Bud Grant Game" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_237_-_Vikings-Seahawks_Preview_with_Dayna_OGorman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have revenge on their mind and would love nothing more than to dispatch the Seattle Seahawks Tarantino style. Like Kill Bill style. Or the end of Inglorious Basterds style. (No spoilers for The Hateful Eight). To do so, the Purple will have to play a hateful 3.5 hours (just like the damn movie) and our man Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) is back in the building to talk about how Zimmer and the Reservoir Dogs can get it done on Sunday. Pulp Fiction.

Arif and I run through how the Seahawks can get got, answer a few of your Twitter Questions, discuss my controversial playoff coach power rankings, and pick who we want to see in the Super Bowl (if the Vikings somehow don't make it).

I also complain about sweet potato fries. They. Are. Garbage.

All this and other "This is a Bud Grant Game" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

Read all of Arif’s stuff at The Daily Norseman and Vikings Journal as well as listen to his podcast Norse Code.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_236_-_The_Hateful_Vikes_with_Arif_Hasan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

Playoffs, Homeboy. As the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks on the surface of Pluto Sunday, we welcome in Di Murphy (@DiMurphyMN) of The Daily Norseman for her weekly spot to set this mother on fire with Hot Takes.

Besides discussing Making a Murderer (which I do at length), we dive into the deliciousness of winning the NFC North, why this team isn't satisfied with being one-and-done in the playoffs, how Seattle can get got, how Harrison Smith is a better safety than Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas combined, why the 38-7 beatdown was a fluke, if there's any coaches in the NFL we'd take over Mike Zimmer, and why fans going to the game Sunday have no right to complain about the cold.

All this and other "Home " nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_235_-_Making_a_Zimmerer_with_Di_Murphyz.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Revenge Tour rolls on as we welcome in the Seattle Seahawks to The Bank for what's expected to be one of the coldest games in NFL history. Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) of Cold Omaha joins the show as we talk some Purple and being four wins away from that long awaited Super Bowl ring.

We also dive into what it feels like to be Division champs and why that should become old hat for this team shortly, why we need to find out if Teddy Bridgewater is a franchise quarterback or not, Adrian Peterson's reasoning for bringing back up the offseason drama in Sports Illustrated, how the Adrian child abuse debate is like arguing abortion and gun control (hear me out), all of the ways the Seahawks are coming in overrated, and I talk about why Bruce Arians and Mike Zimmer are my two favorite coaches in the NFL.

All this and other "The Seahawks Can Get Got" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_234_-_Vikings_The_Revengers_with_Tom_Schreier.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am CDT

The top-20 picks of the 2016 NFL Draft are set in stone and the Tennessee Titans are officially on the clock. (The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are not among the top-20, no bid deal.) Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) joins the show for his weekly look at the NFL Draft as we dive into his locked in Top-20.

Here's a Little Taste
16. Detroit Lions - Jaylon Smith - LB Notre Dame
17. Atlanta Falcons - Andrew Billings - NT Baylor
18. Indianapolis Colts - Reggie Ragland - ILB Alabama
19. Buffalo Bills - Su'a Cravens - OLB USC
20. New York Jets - Ezekiel Elliot - RB Ohio State

Tune in for the other 15 picks! (Spoiler: Three QBs go in the Top-20 and there's a trade!)

All this and other "Why Can't Treadwell Drop to 31?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

Hit up all of Luke's stuff at eDraft and Cold Omaha.

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_233_-_NFL_Draft_Forecast_-_Lukes_Locked_Top-20_Mock.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:10pm CDT

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are your NFC North Champions after defeating the hated Green Bay Packers 20-13 Sunday Night at Lambeau Field. Everson Griffen and the Vikings defense kept Aaron Rodgers and Eddie "Slim" Lacy in check to bring home the Purple's first division title since 2009. The Vikes square off against the Seattle Seahawks (revenge game, son) in the Wild Card Round at noon Sunday at The Bank. But before we look ahead, let's look back at the Vikings shaking off the "You can't beat Green Bay/You can't win big games in prime time" narratives.

Other "This is Our Damn Division" Talking Points Include
• The Idea of Losing Intentionally Was Moronic
• Defense Take a Bow
• We Don't Win Without Everson Griffen. Period.
• Teddy Was Okay When Throwing Right-Handed....
• Adrian Got His Rushing Title
• FREE McKinnon
• Adam Thielen: NFC Title Game MVP
• Vikings Got the Calls?
• Zimmer Farmer Blow = Elite
• Zimmer End of Half/Game Management...
• Twitter Qs
• Charting Out the Vikings Revenge Tour

All this and other "Home " nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

An Andy Carlson Joint

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Direct download: Episode_232_-_Vikings-Packers_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:06am CDT

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