Purple FTW! Podcast

The Minnesota Vikings land a potential QB of the Future in the mid-rounds in UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson in ESPN's Jordan Reid's latest 7-Round NFL Mock Draft. 

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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft profiles for a few high-profile Cornerbacks. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kansas State CB Julius Brents
• (5:40) Maryland CB Deonte Banks
• (9:44) Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr
• (15:01) Utah CB Clark Phillips III

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Direct download: FTW_1652.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft profiles for a few high-profile Off-Ball Linebackers. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Arkansas LB Drew Sanders
• (6:15) Clemson LB Trenton Simpson
• (10:35) Iowa LB Jack Campbell
• (16:10) Washington State LB Daiyan Henley

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Direct download: FTW_1651.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft profiles for a few high-profile defensive tackles. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Baylor NT Siaki Ika
• (4:16) Clemson DT Bryan Bresee
• (9:00) Michigan NT Mazi Smith
• (13:00) Wisconsin NT Keanu Benton

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Direct download: FTW_1650.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft profiles for a few high-profile wide receivers. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Boston College WR Zay Flowers
• (5:55) UNC WR Josh Downs
• (11:34) TCU WR Quentin Johnston
• (16:53) USC WR Jordan Addison

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Our first First Round 2023 NFL Mock Draft. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) First Round Mock Draft
• (7:09) Kwesi and KOC at NCAA Tournament
• (22:00) Chark to the Panthers
• (25:42) Will Levis Pro Day
• (31:43) News Dump

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

8 Minnesota Vikings Roster Predictions ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. What happens with RB Dalvin Cook? Are things made up with Za'Darius Smith? Does Danielle Hunter get extended? 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) 8 Roster Predictions
• (8:30) Shelley Signs with Raiders
• (11:17) Lowball?
• (16:03) Heavier Personnel
• (22:07) 1st Round QB Steam?
• (29:10) Will Levis?
• (35:54) Out on JSN?
• (39:49) Lowry and Davenport Pressers

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According to a study by Gambling Dot Com, the Minnesota Vikings apparently have the most NEGATIVE fanbase on social media. We did it!

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Ham Back!
• (4:26) Draft Needs
• (11:50) Signed WR Brandon Powell
• (17:50) Signed LB Troy Reeder
• (24:26) OBJ?
• (29:27) Harrison Contract
• (32:30) Void Years

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According to a study by Gambling Dot Com, the Minnesota Vikings apparently have the most NEGATIVE fanbase on social media. We did it!

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Negative Fans?
• (6:03) Coaching Staff
• (9:27) Hendon Hooker?
• (18:18) Quentin Johnston?
• (21:50) Bullard Back
• (24:15) Shelley Posts Us on IG
• (27:50) Power Rankings
• (33:55) No Flores Guys Yet

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Direct download: FTW_1645.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has gone full Moneyball this offseason in free agency. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kwesiball 
• (7:44) Thielen on McAfee
• (12:21) Happy with O-Line?
• (16:46) PFF 3-Round Mock
• (26:37) Davenport Details
• (31:30) CBS Mock
• (40:55) No Flores Guys So Far

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Direct download: FTW_1644.mp3
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Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen has reportedly signed a 3-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, per Pat McAfee.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Thielen to Panthers
• (5:10) Vikings-Thielen Both Won
• (10:28) Oli Udoh Back
• (15:19) Duke Shelley Vents
• (20:05) 9 Free Agents
• (28:00) Free Agency Grades
• (35:00) Lamar?
• (43:06) Tunsil Gets PAID
• (48:17) Difference Between Harrison and Thielen

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Direct download: FTW_1643.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings and free agent edge rusher Marcus Davenport have (finally) finalized their 1-year, $13M deal. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Davenport Deal Done
• (4:15) Extend or Trade Danielle
• (8:19) Plan for Za'Darius?
• (15:36) Dean Lowry Signed
• (19:01) Byron Murphy Jr Hype
• (23:39) Jordan Hicks Role
• (27:40) Duke Shelley?

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Direct download: FTW_1642.mp3
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Today is the infamous 'Third Day of the New League Year'. The bulk of Za'Darius Smith's base salary becomes fully guaranteed today. The Minnesota Vikings need to decide if they're going to keep, trade, or cut their star edge rusher. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Za'Darius Decision
• (5:08) Davenport Issue?
• (10:41) Intro Presser
• (17:12) Schlottmann Back
• (19:44) KJ WR2?

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Minnesota Vikings star safety Harrison Smith took a significant pay cut to run it back in Purple for his 12th season. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Harrison Pay Cut
• (4:42) Defensive Depth Chart
• (8:02) Dalvin Trade?
• (13:26) Jalen Carter?
• (22:49) Thursday News Dump

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Direct download: FTW_1640.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:46pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed running back Alexander Mattison to a 2-year, $7M contract. Does this mean Mattison is the new Vikes RB1? What does it mean for the future of Dalvin Cook?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Mattison Re-Signed
• (5:43) Murphy Contract Details
• (8:31) BPA
• (15:30) Ellefson and Willekes Back
• (20:18) Murphy vs WR1s
• (24:26) Rodgers to the Jets (Finally)

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Direct download: FTW_1639.mp3
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The Minnesota Vikings shored up their depleted cornerback room by signing the versatile Byron Murphy Jr away from the Arizona Cardinals. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Sign Cb Byron Murphy Jr
• (6:26) Kirk Restructure
• (9:11) What Kirk Conversion Means
• (14:43) HYPED for Marcus Davenport
• (21:28) Harrison Trolls Tomasson
• (25:12) Bradbury Back
• (28:54) Details of Josh Oliver's Deal
• (33:37) Joseph and DePaola Back
• (36:49) Cryptic Dalvin

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Direct download: FTW_1638.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:07pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are signing physical freak edger rusher Marcus Davenport to a 1-year, $13M deal. The acquisition of the former New Orleans Saint likely means the end of Za'Darius Smith's time in Purple. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Sign Marcus Davenport
• (5:25) Diesel Dalvin Tomlinson Signs with Browns
• (8:55) Nick Mullens Back

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The NFL "Legal Tampering" window opens today at 11am CT. Essentially the start of free agency before the new league year officially begins Wednesday at 3pm CT. Here's a rundown of what that all means. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) TE Josh Oliver
• (5:40) DE Marcus Davenport
• (10:30) Eric Kendricks Signs with Chargers
• (12:53) P2 Signs with Steelers
• (15:57) Jordan Hicks Restructured
• (19:49) Non-Committal on Cousins

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Direct download: FTW_1636.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:09pm CDT

The NFL "Legal Tampering" window opens today at 11am CT. Essentially the start of free agency before the new league year officially begins Wednesday at 3pm CT. Here's a rundown of what that all means. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Legal Tampering
• (4:51) 2024 Cap Space
• (8:54) Dalvin Trade?
• (13:46) Kirk No Extension?
• (17:49) OBJ Workout
• (22:00) Rams Trade Ramsey to Dolphins
• (24:57) Cap Update
• (30:15) Chris Reed Pay Cut
• (32:45) Thielen's Wife Sounds Off

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Direct download: FTW_1635.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have released wide receiver Adam Thielen after a storybook decade run in Purple. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Thielen Released
• (4:50) Raw Real Rant
• (7:43) Thielen 2023 Team
• (15:37) Thielen IG Goodbye
• (19:01) Dantzler Cut
• (22:17) Harrison Could Be Cut?
• (25:15) Blacklock Takes Pay Cut
• (27:50) Bears Trade #1 Pick to Panthers

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Direct download: FTW_1634.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:41am CDT

Minnesota Vikings star edge rusher Za'Darius Smith posted a nice "goodbye" to the fans on Twitter and reportedly asked the team for his release. With 2-years remaining on his contract, the Vikings reportedly said no. Now we have drama. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Za'Darius Goodbye?
• (6:08) Za'Darius Horrible Contract
• (15:14) Thielen Cut?
• (20:17) Dalvin Trade Offer
• (25:03) Harrison Smith Pay Cut?
• (31:06) Injury Updates
• (34:19) Rodgers to the Jets?
• (38:00) Zierlein Mock Draft

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Direct download: FTW_1632.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:10pm CDT

A number of notable veterans are free agents this offseason. Here's a full list of significant players the Minnesota Vikings should NOT sign. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Players the Vikings Should NOT Sign
• (8:14) FA Landing Spots
• (16:31) Brian Branch
• (26:09) Cousins 7th Best NFC QB?
• (34:17) Sign K Matt Gay
• (37:48) Keep CJ Ham

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Direct download: FTW_1631.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

Right after Baltimore Ravens used the non-exclusive franchise tag on superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson, several QB-needy teams were reportedly OUT on the former league MVP. Why?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) What is Happening with Lamar?
• (7:53) Ravens Tag Lamar
• (15:33) Jets Meeting with Rodgers
• (19:12) Key Upcoming Dates
• (27:29) Za'Darius?
• (33:26) Kendricks Goodbye
• (36:01) Kendricks Career Recap
• (42:25) Trade Ezra?

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Direct download: FTW_1630.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings receiver KJ Osborn and 3 others helped save a man's life from a fiery car crash Sunday night in Austin, TX. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) KJ Hero
• (2:48) Roster Predictions
• (11:03) Asamoah Time 
• (15:17) Let Go
• (20:59) Kirk Getting Paid
• (26:40) CB Rock Ya-Sin
• (31:14) WR DJ Chark Jr

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The Minnesota Vikings have released former All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks. Moving on from the 8-year veteran frees up $9.5M in salary cap space for the Vikings. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kendricks Cut
• (4:26) Thielen Wants Larger Role
• (9:41) QBs a tthe Combine
• (20:25) Jaxon Smith-Njigba
• (25:41) RBs?
• (31:29) Spielman loves Richardson
• (34:44) Bryce Young 204

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:49am CDT

The Minnesota Vikings have met with polarizing NFL Draft prospect Kentucky quarterback Will Levis and reportedly head coach Kevin O'Connell is interested in the former Wildcat. Will the Vikes make the necessary move into the Top-10 to go get their guy?

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Will Levis?
• (7:00) 5 Day 1 Freaks
• (14:42) Go Get Your QB
• (21:18) Meeting Prospects
• (28:17) CB Class
• (32:45) Tank Dell
• (36:46) 10-yard Splits

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The Minnesota Vikings NEED to draft disruptive PITT defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, the man who destroyed the first night of the 2023 NFL Combine. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Vikings Met with Anthony Richardson
• (5:12) Draft DT Calijah Kancey
• (10:22) P2 Back?
• (14:06) Bucky Brooks Mock 2.0
• (22:09) Grade Help?
• (27:53) Thielen's Future
• (35:33) Bateman?

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Direct download: FTW_1626.mp3
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Minnesota Vikings superstar receiver Justin Jefferson will be involved in "Conversations About Roster Building" according to GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, per Ben Goessling of The Star Tribune. 

Timestamps:
• (0:40) JJ involved in Team Building
• (4:08) KOC Presser
• (8:48) #1 in NFLA Grades
• (14:33) Pelissero: Dalvin Cook Back
• (18:16) JJ Extension
• (23:28) Trade Down?
• (29:25) KOC Combine
• (31:42) Tremaine Edmunds

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Direct download: FTW_1625.mp3
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Reaction to Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the NFL Combine talking about Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins' future, if Dalvin Cook or Tomlinson will be on the roster in 2023, the awesomeness of Brian Flores, and how he approaches constructing a team.

Timestamps:
• (0:40) Kwesi Presser
• (6:56) Flores
• (10:15) Kirk
• (16:05) No Kendricks?
• (19:14) JJ Priority
• (23:44) News Dump
• (31:51) QB Scenarios

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Direct download: FTW_1624.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am CDT

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