Purple FTW! Podcast

Recapping the Minnesota Vikings second Training Camp practice. Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Andrew Booth Jr chirping, offensive line depth chart remains the same, and defensive coordinator Ed Donatell shows some love to the veterans. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Practice Day 2
• (8:24) 1st Team OL
• (14:02) 1st Team Secondary
• (19:07) Johnny Mundt TE2?
• (23:08) JJ Not Fond of Money
• (30:25) Kellen Mond QB2?

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The media is intentionally twisting Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's comments about quarterback Kirk Cousins to try and stir up controversy and drama where there is none. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Media's Twisting Kwesi's Words
• (8:30) Rodgers vs Cousins Arrival
• (12:51) Sports Illustrated's 53
• (20:25) Irv healthy
• (24:53) PA: Zim Snapped
• (29:41) Scenes from Training Camp
• (35:00) Hairston on NFI

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The Minnesota Vikings are back for Training Camp. Here's a recap of what went down during the first day of practice. Rookier cornerback Andrew Booth Jr shined, tight end Johnny Mundt rose up, and a favorite has emerged at right guard. 

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New Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke to ESPN about how he's going to run his first Training Camp as leader of the Purple. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) First Camp
• (9:38) KOC Presser
• (16:33) Kwesi Presser
• (22:44) Bears Sign Reiff
• (27:09) Vikings FA Veterans
• (33:19) ISM No Boot
• (37:05) JJ2K?
• (41:51) Kyler's Homework Clause

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Direct download: FTW_1443.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings have filled out their 90-Man Roster by signing former Iowa Hawkeyes and Denver Bronos tight end Shaun Beyer. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Sign TE Shaun Beyer 
• (6:31) Proehl and Connelly on PUP
• (9:39) Andrew Booth Jr Signs
• (12:50) Booth Predicted Starter
• (17:39) Kwesi on Team Building
• (26:52) Rookies Report
• (32:59) The Athletic: Cousins is 15th Best QB
• (41:03) LMAO Bears New Alternate Uniforms

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Category:general -- posted at: 9:52pm CST

With the 2022 Minnesota Vikings have lofty expectations, is new head coach Kevin O'Connell under more pressure than any rookie coach in recent memory?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Pressure
• (7:25) Ed Ingram Signs
• (11:15) JJ and Dalvin on PFF 50
• (17:08) Overrated Underrated
• (23:07) Sloter Signs with Jaguars
• (26:48) Playmakers
• (31:49) Q&A

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Traditional Minnesota Vikings hater Colin Cowherd has pulled a 180 this offseason and is even predicting the Vikes will go 13-4 and win the NFC North in 2022 over the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cowherd 13-4
• (5:38) BR Believes
• (10:34) New Cap Space?
• (13:37) Rudy Signs with Bucs
• (17:35) Kyler Contract
• (24:32) Vikes or Lions Roster?
• (33:16) Top-10 Camp Battles
• (42:53) Vikes or Bears Roster?

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With an opening on the 90-man roster, here are 5 players the Minnesota Vikings NEED to sign heading into training camp.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Free Agents
• (6:53) Cousins Next Contract?
• (13:34) GMFB Props Up Kirk
• (19:20) Ed Ingram Close to Signing?
• (23:37) Dalvin Looking 100
• (26:59) Twyman JACKED

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The Minnesota Vikings waived backup quarterback Nate Stanley opening up a 90-man roster spot for... Who? Center JC Tretter? Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh? Tight end Kyle Rudolph?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Nate Stanley Waived
• (3:16) Cap Space Update
• (9:13) Ingram-Booth Unsigned
• (13:46) Danielle in Coverage
• (19:21) Jefferson Madden Rating
• (24:31) Ranking NFC North Coaches
• (33:07) Trade Mattison?
• (40:51) Trishton Jackson Sleeper
• (47:07) Q&A

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With Minnesota Vikings training camp less than a week away, here's a look at 5 potential surprise contributors for the Vikes this season: OL Austin Schlottmann, CB/S Camryn Bynum, OLB Andre Mintze, RB Kene Nwangwu, and TE Johnny Mundt.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Contributors
• (8:13) Top WRs in the NFC North
• (16:26) Jefferson The Best
• (21:09) NFL.com Poos Vikings Fans
• (28:07) PFF Loves Thielen & JJ
• (34:43) Anthony Barr Back?

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Direct download: FTW_1437.mp3
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Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker and current sideline reported Ben Leber elaborated on the toxic relationship between former head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Leber On Zimmer/Cousins
• (9:19) Cowherd Loves Vikings
• (16:07) Ouch
• (23:26) Top-10 Mr. Mankato Candidates
• (33:55) Za'Darius Hyped for Week 1
• (37:42) Q&A

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The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly interested in free agent defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and with other teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns reportedly OUT of the running, are the Vikes the only team still pursuing Suh?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings and Suh?
• (6:10) 5 Burning Training Camp Questions
• (16:18) Oli Udoh Cut?
• (21:06) ESPN 13th Best Roster
• (28:32) Jefferson AMA
• (38:41) Rudy?
• (44:08) Rodney Hudson

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Earlier this offseason, it was reported the Carolina Panthers "laughed off" trade rumors surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Now that they have Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold... Who's laughing now?

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Our homage to the great Hot Ones as we answer your Minnesota Vikings questions while eating progressively spicier chicken wings.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vike Ones
• (18:29) All Thielen Does is Catch TDs
• (23:57) Danielle Honorable Mention
• (29:00) Jefferson WR1?
• (37:52) Vikings Roster 2026
• (45:41) CBS Ranks Vikings 13th

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Who has the better roster between the Minnesota Vikings and the Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers? We investigate.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Roster Comparison
• (12:36) JJ Already WR1?
• (21:28) KOC on 40 Under 40
• (27:13) Antoine Winfield Sr at WSOP
• (32:19) Tommy Kramer Vikings Limo
• (36:57) Jefferson Catches Fish

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Direct download: FTW_1432.mp3
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BOLD PREDICTION: The 2022 Minnesota Vikings offense will outscore the historic and record setting '98 Vikes.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 2022 > 98
• (8:56) Packers & Bears WRs The WORST
• (13:19) PA Loves Speedy Nailor
• (18:03) King Kene Pro Bowl?
• (21:46) Harrison Phillips Underrated
• (25:35) Kendricks Got Married!

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Direct download: FTW_1431.mp3
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In their infinite wisdom, ESPN has ranked the Minnesota Vikings roster as the 19th best in the NFL (or 14th worst). O RLY?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Armon For Watts
• (4:04) Kyle Brandt Picks Vikings
• (8:56) Mike Tice Kid Weighs In on Jefferson/Kupp
• (15:48) Q&A!

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