Fri, 29 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1068_-_Vikings_Hire_WR_Coach_McCardell_and_ST_Coordinator_Ficken_ep._1068.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Thu, 28 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1067_-_3_Wide_Receivers_Pumping_Up_Their_Draft_Stock_at_the_Senior_Bowl_ep._1067.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Tue, 26 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: ftw_1066_-_Kyle_Rudolph_-_Im_Worth_Every_Dime_of_My_Contract_ep._1066.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:52pm CDT |
Tue, 26 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1065_-_Why_is_Matthew_Stafford_So_Hyped_and_Kirk_Cousins_So_Disrespected_ep._1065.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Mon, 25 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1064_-_5_Senior_Bowl_Players_Vikings_Fans_Should_Keep_an_Eye_On_ep._1064.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Fri, 22 January 2021
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak officially retired Thursday afternoon. What do the Vikings do at OC now? Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1063_-_Vikings_Offensive_Coordinator_Gary_Kubiak_Retires._Now_What_ep._1063.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Thu, 21 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1062_-_Lions_Hire_Dan_Campbell_as_their_New_Head_Coach_ep._1062.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Wed, 20 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1061_-_A_Vikings_Fan_Laughs_at_the_Garbage_Future_of_the_Garbage_Saints._ep._1061.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Tue, 19 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1060_-_No_Bleacher_Report._Adam_Thielen_is_Not_Being_Traded_to_the_Browns..mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Mon, 18 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1059_-_7-Round_Minnesota_Vikings_PFF_Mock_Draft_with_Trades_ep._1059.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Fri, 15 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1058_-_Miami_Hurricanes_DL_Gregory_Rousseau_to_the_Minnesota_Vikings_-_Pros__Cons_ep._1058.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Thu, 14 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1057_-_We_Drafted_BPA_for_the_Minnesota_Vikings_Every_Single_Pick._Heres_What_Happened._ep._1057.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Wed, 13 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1056_-_National_Title_Game_Takes_-_Wyatt_Davis_Christian_Barmore_Mac_Jones_ep._1056.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Tue, 12 January 2021
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: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1055_-_Recap_of_Super_Wild_Card_Weekend_ep._1055.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Mon, 11 January 2021
ESPN Draft Analyst Todd McShay mocked Virginia Tech left tackle Christian Darrisaw to the Minnesota Vikings at 14 in his latest mock draft. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1054_-_Todd_McShay_Mocks_Virgina_Tech_Left_Tackle_Christian_Darrisaw_to_the_Minnesota_Vikings_ep._1054.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Sun, 10 January 2021
Fired up first round NFL Mock Draft with Trades. Let's get weird. The Washington Football Team and the Detroit Lions make HUGE moves. A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1053_-_First_Round_NFL_Mock_Draft_WITH_Trades_ep._1053.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:24am CDT |
Fri, 8 January 2021
Former Minnesota Vikings edge rusher and team captain Everson Griffen has been putting out some STRONG hints that he wants to return to the Purple for the 2021 season after spending a year in Dallas Cowboys/Detroit Lions exile. It NEEDS to happen. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1052_-_Does_Everson_Griffen_Want_to_Return_to_the_Minnesota_Vikings_ep._1052.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Thu, 7 January 2021
Minnesota Vikings nose tackle Michael Pierce was the big free agent signing from last year, but opted out due to COVID-19 concerns. Reportedly he's staying in phenomenal shape, touching base with coaches, and will be ready to clog up the middle for the Vikes in 2021. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1051_-_Michael_Pierce_is_In-Shape_and_Dialed_In_ep._1051.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Wed, 6 January 2021
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak reportedly is leaning toward retiring. Who takes over a the OC? Who knows. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1050_-_Gary_Kubiak_Reportedly_Leaning_Towards_Retirement_ep._1050.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Tue, 5 January 2021
With the 2020 regular season in the books, here's a look at the Minnesota Vikings free agents this offseason. Who's going to be back, who's going to go and who should be wayyyyy gone. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1049_-_Vikings_In-House_Free_Agents_ep._1049.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT |
Sun, 3 January 2021
The Minnesota Vikings triumphed 37-35 over the Low Energy Detroit Lions Sunday afternoon to finish 7-9 on the season. But more importantly, wide receiver Justin Jefferson broke the rookie single-season yardage record. Boom. Here are the other Winners & Losers from the game. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1048_-_Vikings-Lions_Recap_5_Winners__Losers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:05pm CDT |
Fri, 1 January 2021
The Top-10 New Years Resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings. May your 2021 be happy, healthy, and prosperous. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1047_-_Top-10_Minnesota_Vikings_New_Years_Resolutions__ep._1047.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm CDT |