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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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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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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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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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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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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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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