Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

We have BREAKING news on Purple Daily! Are Minnesota Vikings rewiring how JJ McCarthy plays quarterback; Assessing the recent performance and comments about the Vikings quarterback; Is there finger-pointing going on at the Vikings facility; Dex watched JT O’Sullivan’s rehab school on McCarthy’s performance against the Bears; What else are people saying about the Vikings; Plus other Vikings takeaways on a Thorsday with Thory Nystrom on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings cut candidates for 2026 season; Which Vikings players could they move on from to get them under the cap; Will the Vikings restructure or extend any players; Plus latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily with Doogie!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions vs. Green Bay Packers! Will Vikings QB JJ McCarthy bounce back; Can the Vikings defense win the turnover battle and more Vikings predictions; Plus a QB Cesspool challenge on Purple Daily.

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Former Minnesota Viking and host of The OLine Committee podcast Alex Boone sits down with Phil Mackey to break down film of JJ McCarthy's ALMOST game-winning drive against the Chicago Bears! This drive shows why McCarthy has something special within him -- with major props to the offensive line as well. In a game full of bad throws, McCarthy shined at the end. Can he carry it over and become more consistent?

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It’s a Hot Take Tuesday with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone, Phil Mackey! Hot takes involving the Dallas Cowboys as a sneaky playoff team, Dak Prescott as a top-5 QB and more! 

00:00 - The Dallas Cowboys won a crappy Monday Night Football game!

05:00 - HOT TAKE: The Dallas Cowboys are sneaky NFC playoff contenders

15:00 - HOT TAKE: Dak Prescott is currently a top-5 NFL QB 

19:00 - HOT TAKE: Myles Garrett will break the NFL sack record, but nobody cares because he chose money over winning with the Cleveland Browns 

27:00 - The Shedeur Sanders situation is bizarre 

40:00 - HOT TAKE: Sam Darnold showed his true colors and why the Seattle Seahawks won’t win a Super Bowl with him 

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Mackey & Judd deliver their Week 11 NFL Takes! Including whether Sam Darnold can win a Super Bowl, is the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty over? And more!

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Will Minnesota Vikings have to crack some skulls by the end of the season; Will Vikings ownership hold anyone accountable for this season’s mishaps; Plus latest Vikings news with Doogie and more on Purple Daily.

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Does Minnesota Vikings have the stomach for JJ McCarthy’s development; How patient will Vikings ownership be with this plan; If the Vikings moved on from McCarthy what are the contingency plans; Our favorite and least favorite Vikings things so far this season and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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J.J. McCarthy welcome to the NFL HOT SEAT. It doesn’t matter that J.J. McCarthy has limited playing experience in the NFL, he absolutely needs to be better for the Minnesota Vikings. At minimum, he needs to be better than he has and show real signs of growth. Are the Minnesota Vikings already looking at a bust? Or, is it too early to tell? Are the Minnesota Vikings officially in a lost season? The Before I Die crew is back breaking down J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings loss to the Chicago Bears. 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 11 in the NFL! Props to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, as well as the Carolina Panthers for huge wins! And juicy discussions about the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and more! 

00:00 - The boys are fired up! 

05:00 - Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are back! 

19:00 - The Carolina Panthers are one of the best stories in the NFL this season; Can they catch the Tampa Bay Bucs to win the NFC South? 

31:00 - The Philadelphia Eagles somehow keep winning, flustering Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions for three hours; Are the Lions still a legit contender? 

42:00 - NFL refs, stop calling dumb pass interference penalties, thanks 

47:00 - It’s the end of an era in the AFC West, as it appears the Kansas City Chiefs -- after a loss to the Denver Broncos -- will not win the division for a 10th straight year! Are the Chiefs in danger of missing the playoffs? Are the Broncos legit Super Bowl contenders? 

58:00 - The Chicago Bears lead the NFC North! 

1:06:00 - WTF, Minnesota Vikings and JJ McCarthy? 

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Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after loss to Chicago Bears; Why someone in the Vikings front office will take the fall for this next spring; Should the Vikings bring in Brian Daboll; Why the Vikings are making jealous; Pie Chart of Blame for the Vikings in loss involving Brian Flores, JJ McCarthy and more; Plus silver linings for the Vikings on the latest episode of Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings LOSE to Chicago Bears; Vikings special teams prevented from a miraculous comeback win; JJ McCarthy has another rough performance up until the Vikings final drive; How patient will the Vikings be; Vikings fans join the show to give their takes and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Can Minnesota Vikings get back on track against the Chicago Bears; Why the Vikings can’t lose the turnover battle; How come the Vikings are the betting favorites in this game; Will Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell change any philosophies; Plus, what are the markets saying about the Vikings-Bears matchup and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson wants to be a savage; The Vikings star WR cut opened a vein at Thursday's practice session; Vikings draft ideas for 2026; Where Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ranks among play callers; Plus other Vikings feedback and a snake draft of the week on Purple Daily.

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The more things change for the Minnesota Vikings the more they stay the same… J.J. McCarthy has again appeared on the Minnesota Vikings injury report. What does it mean for the Minnesota Vikings in the short term and most importantly for J.J. McCarthy’s development? The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad are back talking Minnesota Vikings. Will the Minnesota Vikings ever run the ball more in short yardage situations? How much will J.J. pass the ball on Sunday? Who wins on Sunday? All that and more.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions, which teams should have Sam Darnold regret! 

00:00 - Fine fest! 

04:00 - Should the Pittsburgh Steelers or Minnesota Vikings have Sam Darnold regret? 

11:00 - Do pro football players tell people what they did for a living, or try to avoid that? 

15:00 - How different are some NFL coaches to the media and publicly vs. behind the scenes? 

20:00 - Jeremiah cold calls King Dunlap to confirm a hilarious story about DJ Fluker

24:00 - Are the Atlanta Falcons failing Michael Penix? 

29:00 - What do NFL strength and conditioning coaches do? 

33:00 - F1 Minute! 

35:00 - Weekly picks! Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings; Tampa Bay Bucs @ Buffalo Bills; Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos; Seattle Seahawks @ Los Angeles Rams; Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles

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Minnesota Vikings offensive tendencies seem counterproductive; Why are the Minnesota Vikings refusing to run the ball; Are the Vikings putting JJ McCarthy in a tough spot to succeed; Why the Vikings live and die by 11 personnel; The Vikings playoff odds are essentially on the line against the Bears; Plus other Vikings obsersations and more on Purple Daily with Thor Nystrom.

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy has a hand injury; How concerned should the Vikings be; Plus, center Ryan Kelly has returned to practice with the Vikings; Other updates to Vikings players who are banged up and more Vikings news with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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Former Minnesota Viking Alex Boone joins Phil Mackey to break down film and prove that the Vikings ARE actually good at running the football! The boys dive into a run game cut-up from Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens that proves there are multiple gash runs to be had with Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason if the Vikings just commit to running the ball more often.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions vs Chicago Bears: JJ McCarthy, Kevin O’Connell, Justin Jefferson and more on WRite That Down; Plus, how tense are things with the Vikings right now and a QB Cesspool challenge on Purple Daily.

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It’s a Hot Take Tuesday with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone, Phil Mackey! Hot takes involving the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals! 

03:00 - HOT TAKE: The Green Bay Packers proved themselves to be frauds and they might miss the playoffs now 

09:00 - HOT TAKE: The Chicago Bears will finish second in the NFC North and make the playoffs 

14:00 - HOT TAKE: The Minnesota Vikings are guilty of offensive and playcalling malpractice 

23:00 - HOT TAKE: The AFC North was put on notice by the Cincinnati Bengals, who opened Joe Burrow’s 21-day practice window 

29:00 - HOT TAKE: The Buffalo Bills should bring back Brian Daboll 

35:00 - NFL QB draft! The boys do a four-round NFL QB draft to decide who the top 12 QBs are in the league 

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Minnesota Vikings roster news involving QB JJ McCarthy; What can Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell do to make his quarterback’s life easier; Plus latest Vikings roster news involving Asante Samuel’s visit; Vikings injury updates and more on Purple Daily with Doogie.

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The Minnesota Vikings are in a tangled web of crap and how do they dig out of it; State of the Vikings looking at key categories; What can the Vikings do to put McCarthy in a position to succeed; Will Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell commit to running the football; Plus our favorite and least favorite Vikings things and more on Purple Daily.

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A rough Sunday for the Minnesota Vikings turned into a very honest assessment of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah from the Before I Die crew. What was up with the Minnesota Vikings play calling on offense on Sunday and how can Kevin O’Connell better help J.J. McCarthy get to where he needs to be? We expect J.J. McCarthy to be the starter next season, but to maximize his potential, the Vikings need to be better as an organization from GM on down. 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 10 in the NFL! The New York Giants fired Brian Daboll; The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots continue their impressive runs; WTF Minnesota Vikings? And more! 

00:00 - BREAKING: New York Giants fire Brian Daboll; 10-12 candidates who could replace him! 

11:00 - The Chicago Bears are kinda scary; Caleb Williams keep getting better

20:00 - Are the New England Patriots actual AFC Title Game contenders now? 

28:00 - WTF happened to the Buffalo Bills yesterday in that loss to the Miami Dolphins? 

34:00 - Big win for the Los Angeles Chargers over the Pittsburgh Steelers; Is Aaron Rodgers cooked? 

41:00 - Jonathan Taylor continues his MVP-caliber season for Indianapolis Colts 

48:00 - Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are legit Super Bowl contenders; Should Rams call Aaron Donald? 

55:00 - The Seattle Seahawks keep rolling! Do you trust Sam Darnold? 

1:04:00 - WTF happened to the Minnesota Vikings yesterday? Does Kevin O’Connell deserve criticism for his handling of JJ McCarthy so far? 

1:23:00 - The Baltimore Ravens are back! Mostly… 

1:31:00 - Shout out Detroit Lions and Houston Texans for big wins on Sunday 

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Why good NFL teams are RUNNING the football; The Chicago Bears look for real; Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are eroding; Plus, Dex has tiers and we do a Snake Draft of contending teams and more on NFL Takes.

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Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after loss to Baltimore Ravens; Should the Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell give up play calling duties to Josh McCown; The Vikings offense is the softest bunch in the NFL; The Vikings are facing a fork in the road with Kevin O'Connell; Vikings pie chart of blame involving JJ McCarthy, Justin Jefferson and more; Plus silver linings for the Vikings and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings LOSE to Baltimore Ravens; Vikings lose another game at home; Kevin O'Connell has another rough game plan for the offense; Vikings QB JJ McCarthy throws multiple interceptions in the loss; Vikings fans join the show to voice their frustrations on Vikings Vent Line!

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Can Minnesota Vikings keep up with Lamar Jackson; How the Vikings defense can contain the dual-threat quarterback; What are markets saying about the Vikings-Ravens matchup and more on Purple Picks.

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Will JJ McCarthy stay hot for the Minnesota Vikings; Does the Vikings QB McCarthy have the it factor; Someone compares the Vikings QB to Tim Tebow; Why are people still so down on McCarthy; Plus other Vikings feedback on Kevin O'Connell, rest of the schedule and more on Purple Daily.

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Are the Minnesota Vikings capable of repeating their performance against the Detroit Lions when they host the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium? Specifically, the Minnesota Vikings defense. How about Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and his alter ego? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is joined by his longtime Minnesota Vikings media cohort Chip Scoggins from the Minnesota Star tribune as the two discuss the Minnesota Vikings as the team prepares for their game this Sunday against the Ravens. 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions, including future destinations for Kyler Murray! 

02:00 - Which team should trade for Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in 2026? Pittsburgh Steelers? New York Jets? New Orleans Saints? 

11:00 - Are Washington Commanders quarterbacks -- like Jayden Daniels -- cursed? 

15:00 - How do NFL agents wind up repping the biggest stars? 

25:00 - Who controls the music in an NFL weightroom? 

28:00 - Do players actually exchange money when fined in an NFL meeting room? 

35:00 - Weekly picks! Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings; New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers; Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers; Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets 

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It’s Thorsday! Thor Nystrom joins Mackey and Judd to talk about JJ McCarthy’s alter ego, things the young QB can get better at, and more! Plus, should the Minnesota Vikings have made a trade at the deadline? Would you have given up two first round picks for Sauce Gardner? And Ask Thor Anything gets spicy! 

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Doogie joins Mackey & Judd to discuss Asante Samuel, Jr. reportedly visiting the Minnesota Vikings this week. Could the Vikings add depth at cornerback, now that Samuel is apparently healthy and cleared? Plus, injury updates ahead of the Baltimore Ravens match-up, and how will Brian Flores scheme against Lamar Jackson? 

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Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles (from The OLine Committee podcast and YouTube channel) joins Mackey and Judd to discuss what measurements actually matter when judging JJ McCarthy as a young QB. Plus, can the Minnesota Vikings look for clues in Brian Flores' past to attach Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday? 

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy airing things out, how Lamar Jackson will fair against Brian Flores' defense, and more! Plus a QB Cesspool challenge and more on Purple Daily.

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Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman -- and host of The OLine Committee podcast (YouTube, Spotify, Apple) -- Alex Boone and Phil Mackey break down film of JJ McCarthy's performance against the Detroit Lions! Film breakdown starts at 15:00. Plus, Boone explains the blue collar shirt origins, raves about McCarthy's intangibles, and the boys praise Brian Flores for dialing up insane pressures against Jared Goff!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to a CRAZY NFL trade deadline! The New York Jets’ fire sale included trading Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. 

00:00 - Reacting to Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts, plus the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars loading up at the trade deadline! 

24:00 - Who should trade for QB Anthony Richardson? 

28:00 - Mackey’s Super Bowl contender ladder! Ranking all 32 NFL teams in fun categories

49:00 - BREAKING: New York Jets trade Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys! 

57:00 - Continuing the Super Bowl contender ladder -- top 10 NFL teams

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Mackey and Judd do a deep dive into JJ McCarthy’s first three games -- including Sunday’s upset by the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions; Does JJ McCarthy have the “it” factor? What is the “it” factor? Do you care about McCarthy’s stats? Plus, some good and bad trends through McCarthy’s first few games, and least favorite and favorite Vikings things. 

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Doogie joins Mackey & Judd to discuss what JJ McCarthy’s successful return -- and the Minnesota Vikings’ win over the Detroit Lions -- means for the rest of the season. The Vikings defense also appears to be rounding into form, minus Dallas Turner, whose playing time has been reduced… 

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What a win for the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O’Connell and J.J. McCarthy! Not only did J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings have an outstanding performance but so did Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings coach staff. Just how did the Minnesota Vikings do it and can they repeat that performance when the Baltimore Ravens come to town? The Before I Die crew has some takes! They also take your comments from YouTube. 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 9 in the NFL! JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings shocked the Detroit Lions; The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers experienced very different Sundays; And more!

00:00 - Jeremiah’s new hairstyle! 

02:00 - JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings upset the Detroit Lions! Alex Boone shows off his blue collar shirt and explains the Jim Harbaugh origins; Jeremiah remains skeptical of McCarthy 

16:00 - The Cincinnati Bengals have the worst defense in NFL history; On the flip side, the Chicago Bears have their best offense since… when?? 

27:00 - Everything is crumbling for the Miami Dolphins, who just fired their GM… Will Mike McDaniel be next? 

42:00 - The Pittsburgh Steelers upset the Indianapolis Colts; What does this say about both teams? Did the Daniel Jones carriage turn into a pumpkin? 

51:00 - The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs, but does it matter? Are the Chiefs actually in danger of missing the playoffs? 

1:01:00 - The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love lay a major egg, and Tucker Kraft is out for the season with a torn ACL… but major credit to the Carolina Panthers! 

1:12:00 - The Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold are a WAGON! Do they profile as a Super Bowl contender? 

1:19:00 - Broader NFC West discussion, including the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers

1:23:00 - State of the New York Giants 

1:29:00 - RIP Jayden Daniels’ left arm

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The Cincinnati Bengals need Brian Flores; Are the San Francisco 49ers heading towards a quarterback controversy; Are the Green Bay Packers in trouble; Plus, Dex fires someone’s ass and more on NFL Takes. 

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Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after win over Detroit Lions; Why the Vikings were justified on moving on from Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold; Why JJ McCarthy's stat line doesn't tell the whole story in the Vikings win; Why the Vikings are most dangerous team in the NFC North; Packers Vent Line clips after a loss to the Panthers; Vikings Pie Chart of Praise; Nitpicks in the Vikings win and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings WIN and beat the Detroit Lions! JJ McCarthy returns to lead the Vikings to a stunning win; The Vikings season is back on track; Vikings fans weigh in on the win as we're live from the Hop House at Mystic Lake Casino on Vikings Vent Line!

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The Minnesota Vikings are 8.5 point underdogs against the Detroit Lions, which is the biggest spread in the KOC era; Do the Vikings stand a chance against the Lions offense; Does JJ McCarthy have a chance to lead the Vikings to an upset win and more on Purple Picks.

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Minnesota Vikings AND Purple Daily are in TROUBLE; We explain why we aren't broadcasting on the Purple Daily YouTube channel; Why the Vikings are at the bottom of the NFC North; Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell struggles in 2025; Do the Vikings regret passing on Bo Nix; Plus other Vikings feedback on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, JJ McCarthy returning and more on Purple Daily.

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Are tensions high around the Minnesota Vikings? Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins start the show discussing the mood around the Minnesota Vikings after the debacle in Los Angeles and with Carson Wentz. How will J.J. McCarthy perform on Sunday against the Detroit Lions and will the Minnesota Vikings be ready to perform at a high level? If the Minnesota Vikings season continues to spiral, how much blame can be placed on GM, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah?

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions, including making their midseason Super Bowl match-up predictions! 

00:00 - Breaking down the football calendar 

04:00 - Who plays in the Super Bowl? The boys predict their Super Bowl match-ups… 

14:00 - Do you believe this Jon Gruden story about Peyton Manning? 

17:00 - Do refs actually listen to players? 

20:00 - Do offenses ever design plays specifically to induce penalties? 

23:00 - What are your favorite fat guy football situations or moments? 

28:00 - What impact does the bye week have on NFL teams? 

32:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute! 

34:00 - Alex Boone’s Baseball Minute! 

36:00 - Weekly picks! Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers; San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants; Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans; Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills; USC vs. Nebraska

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It’s Thorsday! Thor Nystrom joins Mackey and Judd to talk about the relaunch of JJ McCarthy, and two main questions: What if the Minnesota Vikings WIN on Sunday against the Detroit Lions? And is Kevin O’Connell’s QB Whisperer reputation at stake with JJ McCarthy? 

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