Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes questions about JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings, thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals’ standoff with Shemar Stewart, a breakdown of NFL run schemes and more! 

00:00 - The OLine Committee is scheduled to do our first ever live podcast! More details to come… 

03:00 - Will JJ McCarthy thrive or flame out with the Minnesota Vikings? 

11:00 - What’s up with the Shemar Stewart holdout situation with Cincinnati Bengals? 

22:00 - How is Alex Boone’s knee doing? 

26:00 - How do NFL players pack for road trips? 

32:00 - What hurts the most on a Monday after an NFL game? 

34:00 - Are all NFL head coaches specialists in either offense or defense? How do they operate on the “other” side of the ball? 

40:00 - What is Mackey doing when he writes stuff down off camera? 

44:00 - What is the difference between each run blocking scheme? 

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Minnesota Vikings involving JJ McCarthy, Tai Felton, Jordan Mason, the 2025 season and more on Write That Down!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news on rookie WR Tai Fleton; Where does Felton fit in the Vikings plans; Vikings WR Justin Jefferson praises Jeff Okudah as being annoying; What are people saying about the Vikings offensive line; Plus other Vikings nuggets and a Random Viking of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection; Which quarterbacks will the Vikings keep around behind JJ McCarthy; Judd’s power goes out but he still grinds away for his Vikings roster projection; Which of the Vikings recent draft picks make it and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings expectations for Dallas Turner; Will Vikings QB JJ McCarthy rise up in year 1 as the starting QB; Why Kevin O’Connell is a perfect fit for the Vikings as their head coach and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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More Minnesota Vikings anonymous tip line updates; Was there some dissension in the Vikings war room on draft day; Plus looking back on the Vikings interest in Dionate Johnson and more on Purple Daily. 

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy addresses arm strength critiques; Judd had an amazing exchange with the Vikings QB after practice; Tracking all the Vikings quarterback throws at minicamp; Plus more Vikings camp notes from Judd and a snake draft of the week on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings Minicamp runs through today as the Minnesota Vikings prepare for year one with J.J. McCarthy as the teams starting Quarterback. What have Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins learned so far? What does it appear that J.J. McCarthy does well and what still needs work if the Minnesota Vikings are to be a factor in the NFC this season? PLUS, other takeaways from camp,

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy’s arm strength was questioned by Colin Cowherd; Thor Nystrom is here to explain why the Vikings QB has the arm to succeed; Looking back at the Vikings quarterback’s scouting report from the NFL Draft; The misconceptions about arm strength; Plus Judd’s camp notes from Vikings minicamp starting with Dallas Turner and more Vikings observations on a Thorsday on Purple Daily. 

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Minnesota Vikings camp notes on JJ McCarthy’s passing ability; McCarthy’s deep ball vs. intermediate throws; Backup Vikings quarterback updates; Christian Darrisaw is back on field for the Vikings; Contract updates on Josh Oliver, Josh Metellus with the Vikings; Plus other Vikings observations from Judd’s camp notes on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy, TJ Hockenson, Justin Jefferson, the 2025 season and more on Write That Down on Purple Daily. 

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes questions about Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, Daniel Jones becoming the next Sam Darnold, head coaches most likely to be fired and more! 

00:00 - Jeremiah went to a rollercoaster park and hilarity ensued 

07:00 - Should the Pittsburgh Steelers be taken seriously with Aaron Rodgers or nah? 

17:00 - Is Indianapolis Colts’ QB Daniel Jones set to become the next Sam Darnold? Steak and a beer bet

22:00 - What does “setting the edge” mean in football? 

29:00 - Which NFL head coaches are most likely to be fired this season? 

33:00 - Does winning a college national championship equate to winning a Super Bowl? 

37:00 - Do rookies get the full playbook, or do teams try to prevent them from stealing it after they get cut? 

43:00 - Are former players always welcome to the team facility? 

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The five categories that matter the most for Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Will the Vikings offensive line give McCarthy enough time; How will the Vikings deal with pressure; McCarthy’s success on third down; What does Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell want from McCarthy and more; Plus a Random Viking of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings scoops on the interest in recently released Jaire Alexander; Vikings offensive line update; Vikings being in a Super Bowl window; Plus more scoops on the Timberwolves, Twins and more with Doogie.

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news with the Packers releasing CB Jaire Alexander; The Vikings passed on Aaron Rodgers because they believe in the 3-year window in JJ McCarthy; Are the Vikings under more pressure than the Chicago Bears; Vikings mandatory minicamp preview; Plus Judd has a hottest Vikings take and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings hottest takes on Dallas Turner and winning the NFC North; Should the Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins; Plus has the Vikings defense taken the next step and more on Vikings Vent Linel

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Revisiting the Purple Daily anonymous tip line on the Minnesota Vikings interest in Asante Samuel Jr., Kevin Zeitler, Harrison Smith and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy's personality on and off the field; Why the Vikings should prioritize a good backup QB; Why the Vikings defense will be a top 3 scoring unit; Plus Vikings feedback on the show, Kevin O'Connell and more; And a Snake Draft of the Week of the best Vikings quarterback season of all time on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings Mandatory Mini-Camp is right around the corner! Purple Daily and SKOR North’s Judd Zulgad is joined by Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune as they discuss what they are most looking forward to at Mandatory Mini-Camp for the Minnesota Vikings. And yes, a lot of the interest centers around Quarterback J.J. McCarthy. But what about the secondary? All that and more, including Judd and Chips breakdown on the importance of red pens. 

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is being compared to Josh Allen; Why the Vikings QB has leadership qualities that stand out; Should the Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins to backup JJ McCarthy; Former Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper visits the Vikings; Plus how many games are the Vikings favored in and more on a Thorsday on Purple Daily. 

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Minnesota Vikings scoops on Josh Metellus wanting a new contract; What kind of contract would the Vikings defender receive; Other Vikings players who could be in line for a contract extension; Plus other scoops on the Timberwolves trad possibilities and more with Doogie!

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes questions about the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, more flag football debate, Stefon Diggs and more! 

01:00 - Alex protests a late fine

03:00 - Do you still think the Detroit Lions are Super Bowl contenders, even though Frank Ragnow retired and they lost Ben Johnson + Aaron Glenn to head coaching jobs? 

08:00 - Ben Johnson is starting with the basics -- teaching Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears how to properly huddle 

13:00 - Are the boys ready to admit they were WRONG about NFL players dominating flag football players? 

22:00 - Do you trust Stefon Diggs? Will New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel trust Stefon Diggs?   

31:00 - How do you deal with teammates who don’t “get it?” 

37:00 - How fast could an NFL offensive lineman run a mile? 

42:00 - Do you prefer a light or a firm touch from the QB under center? 

46:00 - How do substitutions work, logistically, in the NFL? 

50:00 - Did you want to play offensive line when you were a kid, or did you get stuck there? 

52:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute! 

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving QB JJ McCarthy, Dallas Turner, 2025 season and more predictions on Write That Down. Plus, an oder to Vikings legend Jim Marshall.

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Minnesota Vikings scoops on the cornerback room; Are the Vikings set with their quarterback room behind McCarthy; Timing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s contract extension with the Vikings; Plus other scoops on the Timberwolves, Twins and more.

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innesota Vikings chemistry is developing between JJ McCarthy and Justin Jefferson; The Backup quarterback battle at Vikings camp; Vikings corner Isaiah Rodgers makes a nice play in the secondary; Who will return kicks this year for the Vikings; Plus more Vikings notes from OTAs on Jordan Mason, Jay Ward and more on Purlpe Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings talk with former NFL lineman and host Ross Tucker; Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah crossed paths with Tucker at Pricneton; Can the Vikings effectively run the football; Expectations for Vikings QB JJ McCarthy and the NFC North; Plus Dex has a hottest Vikings take and a random Viking of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings under the radar players to watch in 2025; Expectations for the Vikings defense under Brian Flores; Plus thoughts on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and more on Vikings Vent Line!

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Minnesota Vikings get their first look at RB Jordan Mason; How will the Vikings use Aaron Jones and Mason; Updates on Rondale Moore and Ty Fleton; Plus, some special teams updates and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings give GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah a contract extension; The Vikings timing of the extension; Kwesi and Kevin O'Connell hitching their careers to Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; More Vikings feedback on Judd's camp notes; Expectations for McCarthy if he leads the Vikings to a Super Bowl; Plus more Vikings news and snake draft of the week of the best comedy movies on Purple Daily.

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J.J. McCarthy has a HUGE arm! Where did the narrative about J.J. McCarthy’s lack of arm strength come from for the Minnesota Vikings Quarterback? Purple Daily/SKOR North’s Judd Zulgad is joined by The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins to discuss just that. Neither believe the narrative is fair. Judd and Chip also discuss possible benefits of J.J. McCarthy not having to play last season. Could that actually benefit the Minnesota Vikings in 2025? 

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Minnesota Vikings OTA notes on the buy-in from the entire team; Vikings QB JJ McCarthy on being perfect as a quarterback; Judd’s camp notes from Vikings OTAs involving Sam Howell, Brett Rypien and more; Plus other Vikings notes on the Brian Flores defense and more on a Thorsday with Thor Nystrom.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving OTAs starting up involving JJ McCarthy, special teams, the 2025 season and more on Purple Daily Write That Down.

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes a deep dive into NFL players potentially playing in the 2028 Olympics!

03:00 - Is Darrell “Housch” Doucette -- the current QB for USA Flag Football -- justified in being upset about NFL players wanting to play in the 2028 Olympic Flag Football event? 

14:00 - What would your 10-man USA Olympic Flag Football roster look like? 

22:00 - Thoughts on the NFL’s new offensive line award, Protector of the Year? 

27:00 - Could sumo wrestlers play offensive line in the NFL? 

30:00 - How did you handle the pressure of being a professional athlete? 

35:00 - Explain the importance of the center-QB relationship

44:00 - How do differences in hashmarks affect college vs. NFL strategy? 

49:00 - What is more tiring, pass protection or run blocking? 

53:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute! 

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Minnesota Vikings scoops on JJ McCarthy as OTAs begin; How much do the Vikings believe in Sam Howell as QB. 2; Vikings safety Josh Metellus received a warning sitting courtside at the Timberwolves game; Plus scoops on the Timberwolves playoff run and more with Doogie.

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Minnesota Vikings OTA preview from Judd; Vikings QB JJ McCarthy getting first-team reps; What are the expectations for McCarthy in his first year as the Vikings starting QB; Vikings WR Justin Jefferson talks about his relationship with McCarthy; Aaron Rodgers won’t leave the Vikings alone; Plus, Mackey’s hottest Vikings take and more on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings will face 14 different quarterbacks in 2025. Which one is the toughest opponent for the Minnesota Vikings? Judd Zulgad from SKOR North’s Purple Daily and Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune are ranking the Minnesota Vikings quarterback opponents IN ORDER. Where do the boys rank our old friend Sam Darnold? Who do they have in their Top 5? Who do you have in your Top 5? Let us know. 

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Minnesota Vikings are a threat to RUN the football with Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones; Expectations for Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Biggest threats to the Vikings in the NFC and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Minnesota Vikings special teams storylines to watch this offseason; Will the Vikings have a new kick and punt returner; Plus expectations for Will Reichard and more on Purple Daily.

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Is Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy the next Brock Purdy; Will Vikings fans be upset if McCarthy receives the same contract; Are people still disrespecting Vikings; Judd is sick of comics in newspapers; Plus more Vikings feedback on the defense, schedule and a snake draft of the week.

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Minnesota Vikings best draft pick values of all time; Thor ranks the best 15 Vikings draft picks in terms of value and draft slots; Taking a look at Vikings gems like Brian Robison, Stefon Diggs and more; Where Vikings first-round picks rank and more with Thor Nystrom on a Thorsday.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions on the win totals, Jordan Mason, JJ McCarthy and more on Write That Down; Plus updates on the NFL rule changes that are happening in Minneapolis.

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NFL QB value rankings from Mackey who ranks 34 quarterback contracts; Is Brock Purdy’s contract worth it and would you be upset if JJ McCarthy received the same contract and more on NFL Takes.

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Minnesota Vikings discussion with Craig Kilborn! Starting with Kilby’s first Vikings memories; Kilby’s hottest Vikings take on JJ McCarthy; Thoughts on the Vikings schedule; Plus other Vikings talkers and more on Purple Daily!

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This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes:

00:00 - Is Caleb Williams showing some red flags? Or did Chicago Bears just let him down in Year 1? 

16:00 - Good decision by the Philadelphia Eagles to extend Nick Sirianni? 

21:00 - Why don’t NFL players have player options in their contracts? 

25:00 - How can you tell if a young player is an alpha leader or not? 

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are joined by King Dunlap for some EPIC behind-the-scenes NFL stories! King played nine years in the NFL, for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers, and he currently co-hosts the Raw Room podcast. 

00:00 - King Dunlap joins the boys! He immediately tells a story about messing with rookie Jeremiah Sirles in their San Diego Chargers days. 

05:00 - Stories from NFL offensive line rooms 

09:00 - What it’s like playing for Andy Reid and why he will be regarded as the NFL coaching GOAT over Bill Belichick 

18:00 - Inside the eating habits of a 6-10, 370-pound offensive lineman 

23:00 - The toughest players King ever played against 

26:00 - How crazy are Philadelphia Eagles fans? 

30:00 - The boys discuss the lack of offensive line development in today’s NFL

34:00 - Meeting Michael Vick and Philip Rivers for the first time in Philadelphia and San Diego 

38:00 - The first time Philip Rivers ever uttered a curse word

41:00 - How King got started in media with the Raw Room podcast 

50:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute

52:00 - Meet in the A Gap: Brock Purdy’s new contract or Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence contracts? 

60:00 - Mackey turns 40?! 

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news! Starting with LB Blake Cashman and TE Josh Oliver being the most underrated players on the Vikings; Dex has a tier list of the opposing quarterbacks the Vikings will face this season; Vikings problems in the screen game; Plus, Judd has a hottest Vikings take and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings fans give their thoughts on the schedule; Toughest stretches for the Vikings; Predicting the NFC North; Earliest Vikings memories and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings identity will be determined in Weeks 7-10; Can the Vikings stop the run against some of the best rushing teams and more on Purple Daily!

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Caleb Williams wanted to be drafted by the Minnesota Vikings; The differences between Williams and Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Feedback on the Vikings schedule; The NFL expanding to Europe; Vikings QB JJ McCarthy on a similar path to Patrick Mahomes; Plus more Vikings feedback and a snake draft of the week on Purple Daily.

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The Tennessee Titans won the NFL schedule release videos; Why the 49ers are poised for a bounce back season; Three non-playoff teams to make a jump in 2025 starting with the New England Patriots and more on NFL Takes.

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