Purple FTW! Podcast

Future Hall of Famer conerback Patrick Peterson announced on his podcast All Things Covered that he's returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2022 season.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) P2 Returns to the Vikings
• (4:08) Thielen Restructure
• (7:24) Jalen Ramsey Doesn't Think JJ is Top-5
• (12:56) Irv Smith's Knee
• (17:17) Bucky Brooks
• (30:38) Mike Tannenbaum

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Direct download: FTW_1372a.mp3
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Ranking the Top-10 positions of need for the Minnesota Vikings heading into the 2022 NFL Draft.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 10 Draft Needs
• (11:08) Garrett Bradbury
• (16:44) ESPN Power Rankings Stink
• (23:18) KOC Owners Meeting Presser
• (31:04) Kyle Hamilton?
• (37:03) New OT Rules

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Direct download: FTW_1371.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent cornerback Nate Hairston and offensive lineman Jesse Davis.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) CB Nate Hariston
• (3:37) OG Jesse Davis
• (9:00) Chandon Sullivan Contract
• (12:15) Draft Kyle Hamilton
• (18:18) Thor Nystrom Mock Draft 3.0

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Direct download: FTW_1370.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reportedly "blew everyone away" at an offseason meeting among team leaders, per Ben Leber.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cousins Meeting
• (7:32) Vikings Sign CB Chandon Sullivan
• (11:00) Cap Space Update
• (15:47) Ereck Flowers?
• (20:48) Free Agent iOL
• (29:46) 7-Round Vikings Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1369.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings set to visit with former Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers slot cornerback Chandon Sullivan on Friday.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) CB Chandon Sullivan
• (4:27) Full Za'Darius Contract Details
• (9:02) Extend Danielle
• (16:06) Bears Sign Dakota Dozier
• (22:11) Multiple Front Depth Chart
• (30:18) Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft 3.1

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Direct download: FTW_1368.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is going to get ALL the money next offseason when he's eligible for an extension.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jefferson Money
• (6:59) Danielle Reacts to Za'Darius
• (12:19) Kwesi Presser
• (18:08) Za'Darius vs Vikings
• (21:48) Craziest Offseason Ever
• (29:03) 7-Round Mock

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Direct download: FTW_1367.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent edge rusher Za'Darius Smith to a 3-year deal worth up to $47M with incentives. Smith teamed with Danielle Hunter now gives the Vikings the best pass rush in the NFL.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Za'Darius Signs
• (4:13) Za'Darius Presser
• (9:51) Hunter Restructures
• (13:40) Sean Mannion Back
• (18:27) Cousins Analytics
• (27:23) Former Vikings in Free Agency
• (36:38) Vikings CB Options

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Direct download: FTW_1366.mp3
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Former Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers edge rusher Za'Darius Smith is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings today, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Is it happening?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Za'Darius Visits
• (3:53) Za'Darius "Meet at the QB"
• (9:54) Clowney?
• (14:08) Kwesi & KOC Believe
• (22:02) Dalvin is Now Guaranteed
• (26:46) Grading the Offseason
• (37:11) 2023 Comp Picks

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Direct download: FTW_1365.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings star receiver Adam Thielen has announced that the team has restuctured his contract, freeing up salary cap space and keeping him in Purple.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Thielen Restructured
• (3:20) Full Thielen Details
• (7:17) Harrison Phillips Presser
• (12:35) Keeping Danielle
• (18:04) Signed OL Austin Schlottmann
• (20:53) Grading Vikings FA So Far
• (31:20) Recap of Free Agency

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Direct download: FTW_1364.mp3
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The Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers have traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for 2022 1st and 2nd round picks. Things you hate to see... That.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Davante to the Raiders
• (3:54) Blame Spielman & Zimmer
• (9:55) Gronklin Signs with Jets
• (14:33) Vikes Interested in C/G Ryan Bates
• (18:46) Harrison Restructured
• (21:14) Za'Darius Smith?
• (26:27) Harrison Phillips Presser

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Direct download: FTW_1363.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly been active trying to trade superstar edge rusher Danielle Hunter, per Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Trying to Trade Danielle
• (6:20) Fans Already Hate Regime?
• (14:15) Hicks Contract Details
• (18:13) P2 Wants Back
• (22:01) Re-Sign Jordan Berry
• (24:29) Sign TE Johny Mundt
• (27:48) Buck & Aikman on MNF

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Direct download: FTW_1362.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:42pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Arizona Cardinals free agent linebacker Jordan Hicks to a 2-year, $10M deal ($6.5M guaranteed) to be the running mate with Eric Kendricks.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Signed LB Jordan Hicks
• (4:55) NEED to Sign C JC Tretter
• (9:37) Free Agent Tracker
• (17:52) Harrison Phillips
• (20:15) Michael Pierce Cut
• (23:28) Why Kirk Cousins Extension?
• (30:05) Chandler Jones One Time?

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Direct download: FTW_1361.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:52pm CDT

Exploring the latest Kirk Cousins trade options.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cousins Colts?
• (4:39) Cousins Seahawks?
• (8:35) Wentz to the Commies
• (14:41) Panthers Laugh
• (19:44) Rodgers Attention
• (24:36) Todd McShay Mock 3.0
• (28:30) Lance Zielein Mock 2.0

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Direct download: FTW_1360.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:58am CDT

Old ass Aaron Rodgers returns to the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers. Russell Wilson traded to the Denver Broncos.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Rodgers Back in GB
• (6:45) Russell Wilson to the Broncos
• (11:16) Gronklin Getting Paid
• (15:12) 2023 Salary Cap
• (21:32) Calvin Ridley Suspended
• (26:45) Sign Brian Allen

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Direct download: FTW_1359.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have parted ways with head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman, who had been with the team for 16 seasons.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Sugarman Out
• (4:57) Ifeadi Torches Sugarman
• (7:45) Thielen Awkward
• (12:00) Kirk Options
• (21:35) Russell Wilson?
• (28:36) Broncos Offer for Rodgers
• (33:05) Laken Tomlinson?
• (37:09) CBS Sports Mock
• (47:32) 7-Round Mock

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Direct download: FTW_1358a.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30am CDT

CBS Sports analyst Cody Bennjamin projected Crooked Chicago Bears free agent defensive tackle to sign with the Minnesota Vikings.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Akiem Hicks?
• (4:23) Jeffeson Kupp
• (8:39) Malik Willis
• (16:48) Jermaine Johnson II
• (21:14) Rodgers Drama
• (26:51) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1357.mp3
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New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell fed the media jackals at the NFL Combine this week talking about the Vikes' offensive identity, the offensive line connundrum, and how he and DC Ed Donatell see the current defensive personnel.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Presser
• (6:54) Value Free Agents
• (14:38) KOC 2 Minute Philosophy
• (18:58) KOC on Kirk Cousins
• (25:15) Kwesi Dined with Kirk's Agent
• (32:25) Rudy Cut. No.
• (36:32) Bucky Brooks Mock Draft 2.0

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Direct download: FTW_1355.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah weighed-in on the importance (and non-importance) of the drills at the NFL Combine.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kwesi Combine
• (7:51) Kwesi Presser
• (14:42) Brandon Scherff?
• (20:54) Coaching Staff Finalized
• (26:43) Game Management Coordinator
• (31:14) Rodgers $50M?
• (39:44) PFF Mock Draft

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Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer reportedly openly slammed quarterback Kirk Cousins in meetings toward the end of his reign, per Chad Graff of The Athletic.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Zimmer Trashed Kirk
• (7:13) Greg Manusky ILB Coach
• (10:54) London 2022?
• (14:37) Key Dates
• (21:38) Daniel Jeremiah on OL Building
• (27:57) Sign Za'Darius Smith
• (32:06) 1st Round Mock

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Direct download: FTW_1353.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

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