Purple FTW! Podcast

The mystery injury Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has been dealing with is reportedly a knee injury, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Barr Has a Knee Injury Reportedly
• (3:03) 53 Man Roster, PS Rules
• (5:00) Zimmer Presser
• (9:58) Everson's Usage in 2021
• (12:13) Tyler Gronkline SZN
• (14:39) Trade for OJ Howard?

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Direct download: FTW_1225_-_Anthony_Barrs_Mystery_Injury_is_a_Knee_ep._1225.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

The Minnesota Vikings finally extended safety Harrison Smith to a 4-year, $64M deal. The contract makes the 31-year the second highest paid safety in the NFL behind Jamal Adams.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Harrison Extended
• (3:15) Irv Smith Jr Meniscus
• (6:51) Final 53 Roster & PS Projection
• (15:45) Kellen Mond Review
• (21:07) Will Parks?

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Direct download: FTW_1224_-_Vikings_Extend_Safety_Harrison_Smith_ep._1224.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

The Minnesota Vikings mercifully finished the preseason Friday night in Kansas City falling to the Chiefs 28-25. Here are the Winners & Losers from the game! We're on to Cincinnati.

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Direct download: FTW_1223_-_VIKINGS-CHIEFS_RECAP_-_Winners__Losers_ep._1223.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:55pm CST

The Minnesota Vikings finish out the preseason Friday night in Kansas City as they take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead. Here's 5 things to watch for in the final preseason game.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Things to Watch For
• (6:19) Starters vs KC
• (10:15) Everson Contract
• (12:32) #97-Gate
• (15:34) Roster Moves
• (18:10) Will Barr Play Week 1?

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Direct download: FTW_1222_-_Vikings-Chiefs_Preview_-_5_Things_to_Watch_For_ep._1222.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Recapping the Minnesota Vikings current injuries heading into the final preseason game this week.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Injury Roundup
• (3:36) Latest on Barr Injury
• (6:30) Sign KJ Wright?
• (8:50) Can Dantzler Rebound?
• (11:16) Janarius Robinson on IR
• (14:21) Kenny Willekes Rising
• (17:13) DEEPEST D-Line in the NFL

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Direct download: FTW_1221_-_Vikings_Injury_Roundup_ep._1221.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

The Minnesota Vikings have an issue at left tackle as veteran Rashod Hill is not the answer on the blindside as they wait for rookie phenom Christian Darrisaw to heal up.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Rashod Hill LT
• (3:32) Everson Presser
• (6:19) Zimmer Wants the Deep Ball
• (9:21) Oli Udoh Dominated
• (12:24) 17,000 Transactions
• (14:16) Help Me Pick a Premier League Team

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With the reunion between the Minnesota Vikings and Sack Daddy Everson Griffen reportedly complete, here's 5 Things Everson's return means for the Vikes.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Everson Back!
• (5:44) More Everson!
• (8:30) Worried About Barr
• (11:36) Waived Mabin & Jackson
• (13:39) ISM Taking Off
• (16:45) Veteran QB2?

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Projecting the Minnesota Vikings 53 Man Roster and Practice Squad after the Purple's 2nd preseason game.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 53 Roster Projection
• (10:47) Irv Wants to Dominate
• (13:26) Roasting the New Packers Unis
• (15:37) Dede Back
• (17:53) SI's Roster Projection

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Direct download: FTW_1218_-_Post_2nd_Preseason_Game_ep._1218.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Recap of the Minnesota Vikings-Indianapolis Colts "dress rehearsal" preseason game where the Purple fell 12-10 in a morose showing from the offense.

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Direct download: FTW_1217_-_Vikings-Colts_Recap.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:27pm CST

The Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts square off Saturday night at Historic US Bank Stadium for the second preseason game. Here are 5 things to watch for.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings-Colts Preview
• (5:05) Darrisaw Worth the Wait
• (8:00) Udoh at RG or LT?
• (10:42) Cameron Smith Retires
• (12:56) Wyatt Davis - Area 51
• (15:27) Zimmer's Clock Management

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Direct download: FTW_1216_-_VIKINGS-COLTS_PREVIEW_-_5_Things_to_Watch_For_ep._1216.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

The Minnesota Vikings NEED to sign veteran left tackle Russell Okung to be a steward of the blindside until rookie 1st round pick Christian Darrisaw is fully back from his latest groin procedure.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Sign Russell Okung
• (3:01) Jefferson Wants Jalen Ramsey
• (5:00) Mond Getting 2nd Team Reps
• (7:11) Everson Workout
• (10:19) Michael Pierce is Playing Saturday
• (12:49) What's Up with Anthony Barr?

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Direct download: FTW_1215_-_Minnesota_Vikings_NEED_to_Sign_LT_Russell_Okung_ep._1215.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Coming off a great showing in the opening preseason game, cornerback Kris Boyd is ready to Flex in Year 3.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Kris Boyd Show
• (2:56) Jefferson Returns to Practice
• (4:38) O-Line Ranked 20th?
• (7:02) Gronklin Avoids Injury
• (8:52) Vikes Reach 85 Man Limit
• (9:55) Workout P Max Duffy

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Direct download: FTW_1214_-_Kris_Boyd_is_Looking_to_Take_Over_ep._1214.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

As the Minnesota Vikings begin to trim down the roster, the time has come to cut guard Dakota Dozier.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Cut Dozier Now
• (2:57) Vikings Cut Brailford & Turner
• (4:45) Waive/IR Patterson & Proehl
• (5:37) Kirk Cousins Playing for 2022 Team?
• (8:51) Punting Situation
• (11:08) 3 Vikings in NFL 100 So Far

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Direct download: FTW_1213_-_Vikings_NEED_to_Cut_Dakota_Dozier._Now._Finally_ep._1213.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Recap of the 33-6 Vikings-Broncos preseason debacle.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Vikings-Broncos Recap
• (5:25) Kellen Mond Review
• (8:24) AJ Rose Breakout Game
• (10:48) Offensive Line

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Direct download: FTW_1212_-_Vikings-Broncos_Recap_-_Not_Great_ep._1212.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Reaction to Day 14 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. The second joint practice with the Denver Broncos and the final one open to the public.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Day 14 of Training Camp
• (7:55) Left Tackle Solutions
• (12:10) Danielle is 100
• (14:07) Pierce is Dominating
• (16:07) Darrisaw Has Groin Procedure
• (18:18) Nick Vigil LB3

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Reaction to Day 13 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Joint practices with the Denver Broncos begin. The offensive line eats it. Michael Pierce dominates.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Day 13 of Training Camp
• (8:01) 5 Storylines
• (11:06) Ameer Abdullah KR/PR?
• (12:38) Blake Proehl Suffers Knee Injury
• (13:53) No Darrisaw or Mond Saturday
• (15:25) Jeromes Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1210_-_Reaction_to_Day_13_of_Minnesota_Vikings_Training_Camp.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

With so many young Minnesota Vikings players stepping up and impressing so far in Training Camp, here are 3 veterans on the roster bubble.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 3 Vets on the Bubble
• (3:02) Dan Chisena
• (5:44) Gable Steveson NFL?
• (8:13) Kellen Mond Back
• (9:30) Armon For Watts

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Direct download: FTW_1209_-_3_Minnesota_Vikings_Veterans_on_the_Roster_Bubble_ep._1209.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Reaction to Day 11 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Justin Jefferson works off to the side. Kirk Cousins drops some dimes. Situational Football FTW!

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Day 11 of Training Camp
• (7:56) Zimmer Presser
• (13:41) Vikings Sign WR Warren Jackson
• (15:30) DJ Wonnum
• (17:45) Madden 22 Ratings

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Minnesota Vikings 53 man roster and practice squad projection after the first two weeks of Training Camp.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) 53 Man Roster Projection
• (11:23) Scrimmage Recap
• (19:42) Michael Pierce Returns
• (21:36) Oli Udoh Starting RG?
• (24:15) Rapsheet on Jefferson's Shoulder
• (26:53) Darrisaw Groin Update

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Reaction to Day 8 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Kirk Cousins returns to practice. Justin Jefferson struggles? Cameron Dantzler shines.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 8 of Camp
• (7:18) Darrisaw & Davis Return
• (9:31) Ezra Named Breakout Player
• (13:22) Irv Smith Jr is Crushing
• (15:46) Westbrook Still a Ways Away

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Reaction to Day 7 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis returned! Irv Smith Jr continues to be ridiculous. And it's the final practice without Kirk Cousins.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 7 of Camp
• (8:03) Jefferson is Putting on a Show
• (10:17) Dalvin Wildcat
• (12:30) Vikings Working Out WR/PR Trevor Davis
• (14:48) Cap Ramifications of Releasing Gladney
• (16:44) Darrisaw and Davis Back

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Reaction to Day 6 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. The pads came on and they were a CLACKIN' today!

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 6 of Camp
• (7:59) Jeff Gladney Released After Indictment
• (9:14) Jake Browning Bio
• (12:45) ISM Making Plays
• (15:52) Concern About Darrisaw's Groin
• (18:14) Janarius Robinson Hype

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Direct download: FTW_1204_-_Reaction_to_Day_6_of_Minnesota_Vikings_Training_Camp.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Reaction to Day 5 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. New QB Case Cookus has a hose, Ihmir Smith-Marsette starts making plays, and Oli Uodh tried out at 1st team Left Tackle?

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 5 of Camp
• (7:04) 7 WINNERS from the First Week of Training Camp
• (11:06) Sign QB Case Cookus
• (13:32) Claim QB Danny Etling Off Waivers
• (15:06) Vikings Place Cousins, Mond, & Stanley on COVID-19-Reserve List
• (17:40) Olabisi Johnson Tears ACL

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Direct download: FTW_1203_-_More_Jake_Browning__O-Line_Shakeups_ep._1203.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CST

Reaction to Day 4 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. QB Jake Browning shined under the lights of TCO Stadium, Adam Thielen made some insane catches, Justin Jefferson is *checks notes* good.

Timestamps:
• (0:45) Reaction to Day 4 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp - Jake Browning Shines During Saturday Night Practice
• (7:15) Kellen Mond Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cousins & Stanley Sidelined
• (9:04) Vikings Are Trying Wyatt Davis at Center
• (11:29) Reaction to Day 3 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
• (19:07) Are the Minnesota Vikings Moving Danielle Hunter to the Blindside
• (21:25) Dalvin Cook Got His Degree from Florida State This Week
• (24:03) Update on the Minnesota Vikings Salary Cap Space Situation

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