Purple FTW! Podcast

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh will interviewed with the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday for their head coaching position.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Harbaugh
• (5:27) Vikings Taking Risk and I Love it
• (12:51) Harbaugh is NOT Zimmer
• (18:51) Harbaugh Dolphins? Pffffff
• (25:15) Final Three
• (28:10) Conference Championship Recap
• (37:55) Patrick Graham
• (40:51) Cousins Connundrum

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Direct download: FTW_1333.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have hired Cleveland Browns Director of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their new general manager.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kwesi Presser
• (7:12) Conference Championship Predictions
• (11:33) John Lynch Backs KAM
• (19:40) Nathaniel Hackett to Denver, Rodgers to Follow?
• (23:43) Revised GM/HC Predictions
• (28:36) O'Neill Pro Bowler
• (31:00) Cousins to Browns
• (35:41) Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1332.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Cleveland Browns Director of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their new general manager.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Hire Kwesi as New GM
• (5:53) Kwesi's Coaching Ties
• (12:02) 5 Things to Expect

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Direct download: FTW_1331.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:31am CDT

The REAL reasons why Ryan Poles settled for the Crooked Chicago Bears job over a CHANCE to interview for the obviously superior Minnesota Vikings gig.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Why Poles Bears
• (4:20) Kwesi Watch 2022
• (8:20) No Daboll?
• (11:54) WRs Back McCardell
• (14:09) Kevin O'Connell Profile
• (17:55) Stingley Jr?

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Direct download: FTW_1330A.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:44am CDT

New York Times best selling author John U. Bacon, who wrote a book on Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines, stated Monday "Don't count the [Minnesota] Vikings out" as a potential landing spot for Harbaugh.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Harbaugh & Vikings?
• (3:59) Recapping Best Weekend in NFL History
• (19:40) No Rodgers in 2022
• (22:33) GM-HC Updates
• (29:06) Todd Bowles Strong Candidate
• (32:47) What to do with Danielle
• (37:18) NFL OT Rules Fix

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Direct download: FTW_1329.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

With the alleged 1-seed Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers eliminated from the playoffs, the stupid team now heads into an offseason where Aaron Rodgers is likely going to be traded and Davante Adams leaves in free agency. Their destruction is a thing of beauty.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Packers Rebuild
• (4:42) LOL Packers
• (7:02) Hire DeMeco Ryans
• (11:56) Final 2 in GM Search
• (15:47) Kellen Mond
• (21:23) Jared Allen Wants an Interview
• (24:52) Deshaun Watson?
• (28:33) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 1.0

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Direct download: FTW_1328.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Firing up a three round Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft. The new regime puts an emphasis on the trenches and is tired of being pushed around.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Spielman Interview
• (8:01) Interview Tracker
• (13:49) 6 Cousins Trade Destinations
• (23:06) Kirk to the Browns?
• (28:26) Spielman Bodybags Zimmer
• (34:48) Predictions

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Direct download: FTW_1327.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

In a fantastic interview on the Move the Sticks Podcast, former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman opened up about his misses at the quarterback position.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Spielman Interview
• (9:43) Ranking HC Candidates
• (19:47) Why No _____?
• (26:29) Ryan Poles Impressive
• (29:28) CBS Mock
• (33:02) Mel Kiper 1.0

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Direct download: FTW_1326.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head coaching opening. Morris was also head coach of Tampa Bay from 2009-11 and was interim head coach of the Falcons for 11 games in 2020.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Raheem Morris
• (4:34) Ryan Poles GM Profile
• (7:40) GM-HC Connections
• (13:06) Around the NFL
• (20:51) 3rd Worst?
• (29:49) 1st Annual All-FTW Team

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Direct download: FTW_1325.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Schedule of Minnesota Vikings general manager interviews for the upcoming week.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) GM Interview Schedule
• (6:26) How HC Candidates Fared WC Weekend
• (14:40) Around the NFL Candidates
• (22:24) Nathaniel Hackett?
• (26:42) Why the HC Doesn't Have to be Offense

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Direct download: FTW_1324.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly requested interviews with several head coaching candidates:
-Todd Bowles, Buccaneers DC
-Nathaniel Hackett, Packers OC
-Jonathan Gannon, Eagles DC
-Kellen Moore, Cowboys OC
-Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC
-DeMeco Ryans, Niners DC
-Kevin O'Connell, Rams OC

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Head Coaching Candidate
• (9:21) Zimmer & Spielman Not Speaking?
• (15:44) Zim Story
• (23:31) In-House Free Agents
• (31:06) Vikings Screwed in All-Pro Voting
• (38:36) Dumb Record

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Direct download: FTW_1323.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Reviewing the 8 reported general manager candidates the Minnesota Vikings have requested interviews with so far:
-Catherine Raiche, Eagles VP of Football Operations
-Brandon Brown, Eagles Director of Player Personnel
-Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Browns VP of Football Operations
-Glenn Cook, Browns VP of Player Personnel
-Ryan Poles, Chiefs Exec Director of Player Personnel
-John Spytek, Buccaneers VP of Player Personnel
-Eliot Wolf, Patriots Consultant
-Monti Ossenfort, Titans Director of Player Personnel

Timestamps:
• (0:40) GM Candidates
• (4:07) Monti Ossenfort
• (10:41) Rob Brz for GM?
• (15:29) Ranking GM and HC Openings
• (27:49) Derek Stingley?
• (35:00) Wild Card Weekend Predictions

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Direct download: FTW_1322.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

We asked The Jeromes if Kirk Cousins will be the Minnesota Vikings quarterback in 2022. Here's a breakdown of the poll results.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Will Cousins Be Back?
• (6:48) 6 Options with Kirk's Contract
• (14:07) Odds to be Next Head Caoch
• (21:56) Panthers Want Klint Kubiak?
• (28:25) Lane Kiffin?
• (31:45) Andre Patterson?

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Direct download: FTW_1321.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly set to interview former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl winning head coach Doug Pederson, according to Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Interview Doug Pederson
• (3:32) Kendricks & O'Neill Tee Off
• (14:06) Owners Presser
• (22:14) Why Did Zimmer Fail?
• (29:43) Brian Flores?
• (33:54) What Will Zim & Spielman Do Now?
• (43:59) Black Monday Tracker

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Direct download: FTW_13201.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

With the Minnesota Vikings moving on from general manager Rick Spielman after 16 seasons with the team, here's a list of potential GM candidates for the Purple.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) GM Candidates
• (9:05) Spielman Statement
• (13:30) End of Anthony Barr Era
• (16:33) 2022 Opponents
• (22:24) #12 Overall Pick

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Direct download: FTW_1320.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have fired head coach Mike Zimmer after 8 seasons. The team also parted ways with general manager Rick Spielman after 16 years with the club.

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Direct download: FTW_1318.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:54am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings mercifully finished the season with a 31-17 win over the Crooked Chicago Bears in what could (should) be the final game of the Mike Zimmer Regime. Superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson did NOT break Randy Moss' franchise single-season receiving yards record, despite plenty of gametime for him to do so late in the game.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings-Bears Recap
• (11:12) Zimmer Doesn't Care About JJ's Record
• (18:17) The Latest on Zim

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Category:general -- posted at: 5:34pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings mercifully end the season Week 18 versus the Crooked Chicago Bears at Historic US Bank Stadium. This is likely head coach (for now) Mike Zimmer's final game at the helm, among a myriad of other changes that could happen for the Purple this offseason.

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Direct download: FTW_1316.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings Superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson needs 124 yards receiving Sunday against the Crooked Chicago Bears to break Randy Moss' single-season receiving record of 1632 yards set back in 2003.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jefferson-Moss Record
• (5:41) Rudy Disses Cousins
• (9:04) Zimmer Proud
• (14:16) Super Bowl Moving?
• (18:47) Rodgers Jerk-Bum Drama

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Direct download: FTW_1315.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings ownership is preparing to meet this week to discuss potential changes at the top of the organization, namely general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Ownership Meeting
• (5:47) Cousins Forever?
• (10:00) Cousins Off COVID
• (12:15) Antonio Brown Endorses Zim
• (16:21) PFF Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1314.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Will Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman be with the team for the upcoming 2022 season, or is his job in jeopardy too?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Spielman Back?
• (4:35) Jim Harbaugh?
• (8:17) Ranking Potential HC Openings
• (18:57) Playing Starters
• (22:20) Tuesday Transactions

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Direct download: FTW_1313.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Ranking our Top-15 choices to be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach. Who do YOU like? Brian Daboll? Eric Bieniemy? Byron Leftwich? Kellen Moore? Doug Pederson?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) HC Candidates. Ranked.
• (17:09) Zimmer Presser
• (24:00) Nepotism
• (32:51) Draft Position
• (39:09) 5 On COVID
• (41:32) Play the Young Guys

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Direct download: FTW_1312.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings need to move on from head coach Mike Zimmer today. For the sake of the young players and franchise heading into Week 18 and beyond.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Zimmer Needs to be Gone Today
• (6:11) VIKINGS-PACKERS RECAP
• (14:19) REPORT: Coaching Search
• (18:30) Zimmer's Mond Comments
• (23:48) Why No Mond?

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Direct download: FTW_1311.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

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