Purple FTW! Podcast

NFL.com analytics analyst Cynthia Frelund tabbed Minnesota Vikings superstar linebacker Eric Kendricks as a release/restructure candidate.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cut Kendricks?
• (6:00) Barr Back?
• (12:12) Coordinator Presser
• (21:48) CBS Mock
• (34:23) 3-Round Vikings Mock
• (45:25) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1352.mp3
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With a new regime and scheme coming in, a number of Minnesota Vikings players could be changing "positions" in 2022.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) PFF 3 Trades
• (12:37) Kellen Mond 2022
• (25:38) Cut Harrison Smith?
• (30:54) Kyle Sloter Drafted in USFL
• (38:33) Contract Estimates

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Direct download: FTW_1351.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

Pro Football Focus outlined three potential trades for the Minnesota Vikings involving quarterback Kirk Cousins, edge rusher Danielle Hunter, and center Garrett Bradbury.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) PFF 3 Trades
• (11:00) Aaron Rodgers IG
• (20:02) No Retirement
• (27:58) Cousins to the Panthers?
• (34:36) NFL.com Grades the 2021 Draft Class
• (42:42) Spotrac Kirk Cousins
• (48:19) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 2.0

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Direct download: FTW_1350.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have rounded out the coaching staff officially annoucing 5 new assistant coach hires. Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, linebackers/pass rush specialist Mike Smith, defensive backs Daronte Jones, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels, and assistant special teams coach Ben Kotwica.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Finalizing Coaching Staff
• (4:36) Matt Daniels STC
• (6:22) Positions of Need
• (15:25) Cousins to the Broncos?
• (21:39) PFF Mock Draft
• (34:52) 3-Round Vikings Mock

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Direct download: FTW_1349a.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have officially hired Wes Phillips as their offensive coordinator under new head coach Kevin O'Connell. Phillips, son of Wade Phillips and grandson of the legend Bum Phillips, was the Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing game coordinator.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Wes Phillips New OC
• (4:38) Ranking In-House FAs
• (14:56) Free Agent O-Linemen
• (25:16) Cousins Contract
• (34:03) Cousins Pay Cut
• (42:18) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1348.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings officially introduced Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Here's our reaction to the presser.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Announce KOC
• (11:30) 9 Assistants Hired
• (14:42) Why Some Fans Hate the O'Connell Hire
• (23:26) Kirk Cousins?
• (33:07) Believe in Wyatt Davis
• (39:52) Why Did the Vikings Draft Anthony Barr Over Aaron Donald in 2014?

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Direct download: FTW_1347.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have officially announced that Kevin O'Connell will take over as the 10th head coach in franchise history. KOC's introductory press conference is scheduled for 4pm CT on Thursday.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Announce KOC
• (4:33) Thomas Brown Interviewing for OC
• (8:21) Deshaun Watson Interested in Vikings
• (11:43) Free Agent Connections
• (19:47) OBJ?
• (25:15) Kirt Cousins
• (28:58) Zimmer Selling Old House

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Direct download: FTW_1346.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings will reportedly introduce Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach at a press conference on Thursday.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Intro'd Thursday
• (5:06) KOC on the Super Bowl
• (13:13) 10 Reasons Why it Took So Long
• (21:49) Brian Angelichio TE Coach
• (26:09) Free Agent CB
• (29:47) Kyler Murray?
• (35:17) Thor Nystrom Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1345.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

If the Minnesota Vikings ultimately end up trading Kirk Cousins this offseason, they're going to need to bring in a veteran bridge quarterback. Here's a look at who's on the market.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Bridge QBs
• (10:17) Rams Changed the Game
• (22:07) Jerrod Johnson Joining Staff
• (27:54) Mike Pettine Hired
• (32:01) Jefferson > Kupp
• (38:34) RBs Don't Win Championships
• (46:45) ESPN Power Rankings
• (56:02) 2022 Super Bowl Odds

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Direct download: FTW_1344.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell won the Los Angeles Rams the Super Bowl

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Wins Super Bowl
• (9:41) Ed Donatell DC
• (13:52) Wes Phillips OC?
• (16:17) Chris Kuper OL
• (20:36) Chris Rumph DL
• (25:35) Keeping McCardell
• (28:52) Deshea Townsend Changes Mind
• (31:31) Andre Patterson Joins Giants

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Direct download: FTW_1343.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:47am CDT

List of 8 Minnesota Vikings players who deserve a clean slate with the new regime and a 2nd chance with fans.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 2nd Chance Vikings
• (12:00) Super Bowl Rooting Interests
• (19:32) 3-Round Mock
• (28:56) Michael Pierce Gone?
• (33:03) Hire Mike Munchak
• (39:09) Top Selling Jerseys
• (46:23) Worst Hat Ever
• (50:45) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1342.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have hired former Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson for a senior personnel role. For.... Some reason. Grigson and new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah worked together in Cleveland.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Ryan Grigson Hired
• (5:59) Ed Donatell for DC?
• (9:07) Brian Stewart DB Coach?
• (11:14) Stephen A. Smith and Jefferson
• (17:20) NFL Honors Predictions
• (25:17) Lance Zierlein Mock Draft 1.0

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Direct download: FTW_1341.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly expected to hire Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins as their new RB coach/run game coordinator.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Modkins in as RB Coach/RGC
• (3:49) 3 DC Candidates
• (9:56) Offensive Wins Championships
• (16:02) Cousins Remaining?
• (23:27) Kyler Unhappy
• (30:30) PFF Tabs Darrisaw for Breakout

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Direct download: FTW_1340.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

Is it a major concern that new Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has never been a full-time playcaller? No. It is not.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Play Calling
• (6:46) Thiesmann on O'Connell
• (13:33) Pro Bowl Recap
• (20:46) Jefferson 6th in Non-QB MVP Voting
• (25:56) PFF Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1339.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is HYPED for new head coach Kevin O'Connell and the offense he's going to bring to the Vikes.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jefferson is Hyped for O'Connell
• (4:06) Potential KOC Assistants
• (16:21) Mike Pettine as DC?
• (18:53) Wes Phillips OC?
• (21:35) 11 Personnel
• (29:54) Baker Mayfield to the Vikings?
• (38:19) Harbaugh

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Direct download: FTW_1338.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

Why the Minnesota Vikings got it right in hiring Kevin O'Connell to be their new head coach and get in on the young, offensive minded wunderkind trend.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC was the Right Choice
• (5:32) You Happy?
• (11:12) Doogie Cousins Trade
• (15:19) PFT: Vikings Made Bad Decision
• (26:11) Ficken to the Chargers

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Direct download: FTW_1337.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to hire Los Angeles offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their new head coach.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) The Notorious KOC
• (4:12) Get to Know O'Connell
• (9:04) Harbaugh Never Offered Job
• (13:40) Kubiak to Broncos
• (18:12) Washington Commanders?

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Direct download: FTW_1336.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:06pm CDT

The latest on the Minnesota Vikings and their potential new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan insiders feel like it's a done deal. Harbaugh's interview is set for 8am CT on Wednesday.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Harbaugh Watch
• (16:24) Potential Harbaugh Assistants
• (25:24) Cousins to the Bucs?
• (31:46) Spielman Interviewed with Jaguars

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Direct download: FTW_1335.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:30am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly lining up second interviews with Rams OC Kevin O'Connell, Rams DC Raheem Morris, and Niners DC DeMeco Ryans. Jim Harbaugh also looms.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Coaching Search Update

A whole heap of Minnesota Vikings head coaching search news dropped Monday night:
-Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh interviewing in Minnesota Wednesday
-Giants DC Patrick Graham getting a 2nd interview on Tuesday
-Niners DC DeMeco Ryans declined 2nd interview, dropped out of contention

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jim Harbaugh Interviewing Wednesday! DeMeco Ryans Drops Out
• (5:41) Harbaugh-Vikings a Done Deal?
• (13:37) Cousins Named to 3rd Pro Bowl
• (16:36) Zimmer's Reported Girlfriend Goes After Spielman
• (23:07) PFF's Latest Mock Draft

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• (4:35) Harbaugh Intrigued
• (9:36) Cousins Named to 3rd Pro Bowl
• (12:34) Zimmer's Reported Girlfriend Goes After Spielman
• (19:06) PFF's Latest Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1334a.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm CDT

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