Purple FTW! Podcast

With the San Francisco 49ers being a quarterback away and a myriad of injuries at the position, it's time to dust off the annual "Kirk Cousins to the 49ers" trade rumors. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kirk to the 49ers?
• (7:12) Sign Daron Payne
• (12:53) Salary Cap Set
• (15:47) Cardinals Flores
• (19:51) Danielle Pro Bowl
• (21:38) Mock Draft Round Up

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Direct download: FTW_1606.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Reaction to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles squaring off in the Super Bowl. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KC-Philly
• (6:42) Rebuild Both Trenches
• (13:07) Re-Sign Duke Shelley
• (16:51) QB Carousel
• (24:56) Why DC Taking So Long?
• (29:09) Trey Lance

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Direct download: FTW_1605.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Could free agent quarterback Tom Brady end up with the Minnesota Vikings? Probably not. But there are rumors... 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Brady to the Vikings?
• (5:46) Nielsen Joins Falcons
• (8:00) Steve Wilks?
• (11:51) P2 Defends Donatell
• (18:41) News Dump
• (25:51) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1604.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:34pm CDT

Rundown of 5 mid-level free agents for the Minnesota Vikings at positions of need. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Mid-Level Free Agents
• (7:25) Cornerback Needs
• (12:51) Trade Value
• (23:35) Comp Picks
• (28:36) DC Candidates with Options
• (34:31) Jalen Ramsey?
• (40:42) Asamoah Breakout 
• (45:44) Za'Darius Back?

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Direct download: FTW_1603.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings currently have (-$24.55M) in 2023 salary cap space. But a few simple and realistic roster moves by general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah could free up $65.8M+ in space. Here's how. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Cap Space
• (6:30) Jefferson MVP Finalist
• (11:00) KOC Not COTY Finalist
• (14:30) Pettine for DC?
• (18:30) Bucs Request McCardell
• (20:57) Dalvin Pro Bowl
• (22:17) Dalvin Trade?
• (27:46) P2 Wants to be Back 

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Direct download: FTW_1602.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

10 Minnesota Vikings in-house roster predictions. Who is cut? Who is extended? Who is traded? 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 10 Roster Predictions
• (11:29) McCardell Staying
• (14:17) Rodgers to the Jets?
• (18:19) Danielle for Trey?
• (24:32) DJ Mock 1.0
• (35:44) Diggs at it Again
• (39:55) Ryan Nielsen Profile
• (44:43) KJ Makes Fan's Day

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Direct download: FTW_1601.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

5 early NFL Draft crushes for the Minnesota Vikings. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 5 Draft Crushes
• (6:55) Divisional Round Lessons
• (15:02) Diggs At It Again
• (18:04) Dak is Not Kirk
• (24:08) Recapping Divisional Round
• (29:55) The Cousins Curse
• (32:37) Sean Desai Profile
• (36:45) Baby Names

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Direct download: FTW_1600.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Recapping the Divisional Round Games: Patrick Mahomes' high ankle sprain, Eagles 38-7 the Giants (and further expose the Vikings defense), Joe Burrow does it in the snow in Buffalo, and LOL Cowboys. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Divisional Round
• (6:04) 3 DC Interview Requests
• (10:27) Brian Flores Profile
• (16:03) Donatell Rant
• (19:05) Assistants Wanted for OC
• (23:28) 38-7
• (25:30) Thank You, Jeromes
• (27:06) Happiness is a Choice

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Direct download: FTW_1599.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:38pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings announced Thurday evening that they have (Finally)  fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after one lackluster season. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Donatell Fired
• (3:58) DC Candidates
• (14:14) Wes Phillips Staying
• (17:44) Jonathan Cooley?
• (20:16) Mock Draft
• (24:08) P2 on Kirk
• (28:40) PFF Free Agents
• (33:35) Rodgers
• (37:45) Divisional Picks
• (42:26) Q&A

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Direct download: FTW_1598.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Reaction to Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah feeding the local media jackals at their season end press conference. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC-Kwesi Presser
• (7:12) Donatell Remains DC
• (11:31) Thielen Drama
• (17:03) JJ's Agent
• (23:17) Cousins Continuity
• (28:05) Defensive Draft Bombs
• (34:13) Patriots Want McCardell
• (38:01) Hinton to Falcons
• (40:46) Vikings Sign Weaver

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Direct download: FTW_1597.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Breaking down the first year of Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KOC Year 1
• (10:00) 5 In-House Free Agents
• (15:12) JJ on Extension
• (21:34) Jurt Warner Roasts Defense
• (26:33) iOL Issues
• (30:53) 4 Picks in the Draft
• (34:53) Cursed?

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Direct download: FTW_1596a.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Was the 2022 Minnesota Vikings season a success or abject failure? We polled fans about their take on the 13-4, NFC North Champions in their first year with a new general manager and new head coach. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Success?
• (6:16) Jefferson Extension
• (12:41) Where Did JJ Go?
• (17:21) Defensive Players Returning?
• (23:42) Bradbury Wants to Stay
• (28:03) Final Play Blame

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Direct download: FTW_1595.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

We're honest about the recently eliminated Minnesota Vikings with the Top-10 storylines on TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY
• (11:15) 10 Takeaways
• (20:32) Vikings-Giants Recap
• (27:09) Fire Donatell
• (34:08) Cap Casualty Candidates
• (37:59) Florio
• (41:25) Thielen Goodbye?

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Direct download: FTW_1594.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:32am CDT

Our Super Wild Card Weekend picks against the spread!

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Super Wild Card Weekend Picks
• (8:03) Bradbury and Brandel Back
• (10:28) News Dump
• (18:36) All-Pros
• (23:12) Ludacris Halftime
• (25:02) Minneapolis Miracle 5 Years Ago Today

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Direct download: FTW_1593.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:07am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are hosting the New York Giants Sunday afternoon at Historic US Bank Stadium for Super Wild Card Weekend. Here are 10 Keys to a Vikes Viktory!

Timestamps:
• (0:40) VIKINGS-GIANTS WILD CARD PREVIEW
• (10:50) Injury Report
• (13:21) News Dump
• (24:12) Bradbury Back
• (28:30) ESPN Roasts Cousins
• (36:44) National Media Picking Giants
• (42:00) Giants X-Factors
• (48:45) Coaching Tracker

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Direct download: FTW_1592.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

On ESPN's First Take, Stephen A. Smith stated there's NO EXCUSE for the Minnesota Vikings to lose to the New York Giants Wild Card Weekend. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) No Excuse
• (4:17) Injury Updates
• (8:58) Injury Report
• (12:41) Oli Udoh
• (18:14) Dalvin's Last?
• (21:43) 33rd Team Power Rankings
• (27:21) NFLPA All-Pro Team

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Direct download: FTW_1591.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

12 Minnesota Vikings X-factors in the playoffs who could determine where the Vikes have a storybook ending to their magical season or not. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) X-Factors
• (12:53) Raheem Morris?
• (16:11) Ain't Over
• (22:26) Cousins and KOC
• (31:22) We Predicted 13-4
• (35:37) Rodgers Retire?

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Direct download: FTW_1590.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:29am CDT

New York Giants center Nick Gates insulted Minnesota Vikings fans and the loudness they bring at Historic US Bank Stadium saying of their Week 16 matchup: "I Thought It Would Be a Lot Louder". 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Jabroni Giants OL
• (6:27) Packers Lose
• (10:22) KOC Presser
• (16:19) Draft Order
• (22:56) PFF Mock
• (29:10) Wild Card Lines

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Direct download: FTW_1589.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:17am CDT

We're honest about the 13-4 Minnesota Vikings with the Top-10 storylines on TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY
• (10:05) Super Wild Card Weekend Set
• (13:33) A Vikings Fan Reacts to Lions Beating Packers
• (17:38) Jabroni Giants OL Calls Out Vikings Fans
• (23:26) O'Connell's 1st Year as Head Coach
• (28:39) Jefferson is Rec and Rec Yds King
• (32:51) 2023 Opponents Set

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Direct download: FTW_1588.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up the 2022 regular season disposing of the Crooked Chicago Bears 29-13 at Solider Field. Here's the Winners & Losers from the game. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) VIKINGS-BEARS RECAP
• (7:11) 10 Takeaways
• (16:52) Postgame Media

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Direct download: FTW_1587.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:19pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings round out the regular season against the Crooked Chicago Bears. Here's 10 Keys to a Vikes Viktory! 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) VIKINGS-BEARS PREVIEW
• (7:47) Wes Phillips
• (11:39) Bears Tanking?
• (16:49) Jefferson Pissed Off
• (21:09) Chris Reed Snapping
• (25:19) Damar Hamlin Great News
• (27:08) Let Your Loved Ones Know How You Feel

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Direct download: FTW_1586.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings star right tackle Brian O'Neill reportedly suffered a partially torn achilles tendon. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Wild Card Opponents
• (2:37) Injury Report
• (4:39) KOC Presser
• (8:39) Fields Out
• (11:40) Bullard Back
• (13:26) Players for Damar Hamlin
• (16:50) Phillips, Jones II Talk About Damar 

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Direct download: FTW_1585.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings could face the New York Giants, Greasy Grimy Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks or High Energy Detroit Lions in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Wild Card Opponents
• (5:51) O'Neill, Schlottmann on IR
• (8:41) Greg Mancz Starting Center?
• (13:08) Point Spread
• (16:39) O-Line?
• (22:20) Reserves We Want to See
• (28:23) Postpone Week 18

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Direct download: FTW_1584.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell stated that adjustments to playing time versus the Crooked Chicago Bears would be "more subtle than" simply sitting the starters. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Not Sitting Starters
• (5:54) Did KOC Lose on Purpose?
• (11:22) Injury Updates
• (14:44) #CleatGate
• (20:45) Media Jabronis
• (26:17) 1-and-Done?
• (31:38) Week 18 Schedule
• (34:31) You're Gonna Lose in Life

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Direct download: FTW_1583.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

We're honest about the 12-4 Minnesota Vikings with the Top-10 storylines on TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) TELL THE TRUTH MONDAY
• (10:27) Lineup vs Bears
• (16:18) Postgame Pressers
• (22:58) NFC Standings
• (28:47) 10 Things We Learned

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Direct download: FTW_1582.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are 12-4, champions of the NFC North, and are hosting a playoff game in two weeks. That is all. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) VIKINGS-PACKERS RECAP
• (9:58) 10 Takeaways 

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Direct download: FTW_1581.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:43pm CDT

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