Fri, 26 February 2021
We went dollar store shopping again looking at four more value free agent guards for the Minnesota Vikings: Forrest Lamp of the Chargers, Michael Schofield of the Panthers, Ethan Pocic of the Seahawks, and 2020 opt-out Chance Warmack. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1088_-_4_MORE_Value_Free_Agent_Guards_for_the_Minnesota_Vikings_ep._1088.mp3
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Thu, 25 February 2021
NBC Sports Peter King proposed a 3-way trade between the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and Houston Texans that would land Deshaun Watson on the Vikes. SKOL or Nah? Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1087_-_Reaction_to_Peter_Kings_3-Way_Trade_Proposal_aka_How_the_Vikings_Land_Deshaun_Watson_ep._1087.mp3
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Wed, 24 February 2021
Even though we said edge rusher is not a major need for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, if Michigan physical freak Kwity Paye is available at 14... The Vikes NEED to make it happen. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1086_-_Vikings_NEED_to_Draft_Michigan_DE_Kwity_Paye.mp3
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Tue, 23 February 2021
NFL.com threw massive shade at the Minnesota Vikings (nothing new), ranking their historic 2020 Draft Class 4th best in the league. Fourth. A draft class that featured superstar receiver Justin Jefferson and the best rookie cornerback in Cameron Dantzler. Okay. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1085_-_NFL.com_Disrespects_the_Vikings._Ranks_2020_Draft_Class_4th_Best_in_the_NFL._FOURTH_ep._1085.mp3
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Mon, 22 February 2021
Reaction to The Draft Network analyst Brentley Weissman's 3-Round Mock Draft and what the Minnesota Vikings did coming away with DE/DT Gregory Rousseau from Miami, OT James Hudson from Cincinnati, and Syracuse ball-hawking safety Andre Cisco. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1084_-_Vikings_Address_3_Major_Needs_in_The_Draft_Networks_3-Round_Mock_ep._1084.mp3
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Fri, 19 February 2021
The Minnesota Vikings NEED to make a run at free agency superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Here's how they can clear up cap space to be able to make the former 49er the highest paid left tackle in NFL history. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1083_-_CBS_Compared_Brady_to_Kirk__People_Flipped_Out_ep._1083.mp3
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Thu, 18 February 2021
The Minnesota Vikings NEED to make a run at free agency superstar left tackle Trent Williams. Here's how they can clear up cap space to be able to make the former 49er the highest paid left tackle in NFL history. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1082_-_Vikings_NEED_to_Sign_Trent_Williams._Heres_How_They_Can_Do_It.__ep._1082.mp3
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Wed, 17 February 2021
NFL.com writer Gennaro Filice gave the Minnesota Vikings an A- grade for their 2020 Draft Class that produced All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson. Is he grading too low? Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast |
Tue, 16 February 2021
The Minnesota Vikings have a handful of prominent in-house unrestricted free agents including safety Anthony Harris and linebacker Eric Wilson. Here's predictions on all of them, if they're re-signed or where they end up and for how much. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1080_-_Predictions_For_Vikings_In-House_Unrestricted_Free_Agents_ep._1080.mp3
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Mon, 15 February 2021
What innovation will new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Minnesota Vikings attack? Here are the Top-5 things Klint Brings. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1079_--_Top_5_Things_New_OC_Klint_Kubiak_Brings_to_the_Minnesota_Vikings_ep._1079.mp3
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Fri, 12 February 2021
ESPN Nation NFL writers got together for a BOLD PREDICTIONS piece and Minnesota Vikings writer Courtney Cronin predicted the Vikes will be in on the QB Carousel this offseason, potentially trading Kirk Cousins to the Niners for... Jimmy Garoppolo and a 2nd rounder??? Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1078_-_ESPNs_Bold_Prediction_-_Kirk_Cousins_to_the_Niners_for_Jimmy_G__2nd_Rounder_ep._1078.mp3
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Thu, 11 February 2021
The Minnesota Vikings are solid on the edge with the return of Danielle Hunter, the upside of DJ Wonnum, plus the utility of Ifeadi Odenigbo. But here are 3 value free agent edge rushers the Vikings should check out: Dawuane Smoot of the Jaguars, Tanoh Kpassagnon of the Chiefs, and DeMarcus Walker of the Broncos. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1077_-_3_Value_Free_Agent_Defensive_Ends_for_the_Vikings_ep._1077.mp3
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Wed, 10 February 2021
The Minnesota Vikings have a young cornerback room that could use a solid veteran. The Arizona Cardinals and All-Pro corner Patrick Peterson will be parting ways. The Vikes should 100% be in on the former LSU Tiger. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1076_-_Vikings_NEED_to_Sign_Former_Cardinals_CB_Patrick_Peterson_ep._1076.mp3
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Tue, 9 February 2021
In a move that will shock absolutely no one, the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly promoting QB coach Klint Kubiak to the offensive coordinator job recently vacated by Klint's retiring father Gary Kubiak. It's the move that provides continuity and gives quarterback Kirk Cousins the best chance to succeed. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1075_-_Vikings_Promoting_Klint_Kubiak_to_Offensive_Coordinator_ep._1075.mp3
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Mon, 8 February 2021
The NFL Honored doled out their hardware last night. We have thoughts on Aaron Rodgers' MVP*, Justin Herbert's OROY*, and the myriad of other made up awards. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1074_-_Reaction_to_the_NFL_Honors_Award_Winners_ep._1074.mp3
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Fri, 5 February 2021
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson should be the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he won't win. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will take home the hardware and we ALL know the reason why JJ will get screwed. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1073_-_Justin_Jefferson_DESERVES_to_be_OROY_ep._1073.mp3
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Thu, 4 February 2021
The Minnesota Vikings come into the 2021 NFL offseason over $12 million over the projected $180 million salary cap. How can the Vikes get under the threshold and even have some dough to chase free agents? We walk through all of the options at the disposal of general manager Rick Spielman and capologist Rob Brzezinski including trades, cuts, pay cuts, restructures, and extensions. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1072_-_How_the_Vikings_Can_Clear_Salary_Cap_Space_This_Offseason_ep._1072.mp3
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Wed, 3 February 2021
Several teams reportedly made high draft pick offers to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford but came up short. Would they be interested in a better version of basically the same quarterback in one Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings? Here are the Top-5 Trade Destinations for the Tip Pot Pizza Ranch Dictator. Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1071_-_Top_5_Kirk_Cousins_Trade_Destinations_ep._1070.mp3
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Tue, 2 February 2021
After missing out on Matthew Stafford the San Francisco 49ers will reportedly "push hard" to acquire Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Oh??? Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1070_-_Niners_Will_Push_Hard_to_Acquire_Kirk_Cousins_ep._1070.mp3
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Mon, 1 February 2021
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has been with the team since 2007. The Vikings perennially have top shelf talent, he got it right on the 2018 Kirk Cousins decision, and nailed the Stefon Diggs trade. But has the team plateaued under his leadership? Should ownership potentially go in another direction? Timestamps: A Northern Digital Production YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast
Direct download: FTW_1069_-_2Should_Vikings_GM_Rick_Spielman_be_on_the_Hotseat_ep._1069.mp3
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