Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

The Minnesota Vikings now know their 2025 schedule, which features two international games, plus a week one trip for J.J. McCarthy to take on his home state Chicago Bears. What do Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Start Tribune’s Chip Scoggins make of the schedule? Both Judd and Chip believe a fast start is a must! Plenty of great quarterback matchups and plenty of national intrigue has led to numerous nationally televised games. Is that good for J.J. McCarthy? 

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Minnesota Vikings schedule thoughts with Thor Nystrom; Why the Vikings have a competitive advantage to open the season; Vikings getting a ton of standalone games; Potential flex options for the Vikings; Will the Bears regret passing on JJ McCarthy and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings 2025 schedule release! Picking the wins on the Vikings schedule; Vikings open the season against the Bears; The Vikings play on Christmas; Plus 7 standalone games for the Vikings; We pick the wins on the Vikings schedule and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions on the schedule leaks coming out; Vikings-Lions on Christmas Day; Vikings preseason games and more on Write That Down.

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The Minnesota Vikings get consecutive games in Europe against the Steelers and Browns; Vikings defender Jonathan Greenard isn’t a fan of the move; Will the NFL expand in Europe; Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell spoke about JJ McCarthy as QB. 1; Plus more Vikings news; Dex’s hottes take on the NFC North and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive storylines to watch! Starting with Vikings 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner; Getting CB Mekhi Blackmon back in the fold for the Vikings; Where Jeff Okudah fits in the Vikigns plans; Can Theo Jackson thrive as a starter with the Vikings; Plus a Random Viking of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp observations starting with QB Max Brosmer; CB Zemaiah Vaughn, Kobe King and others; What are the Vikings looking to accomplish at rookie minicamp and more on Purple Daily!

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Minnesota Vikings Rookie Minicamp is underway and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad and The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins weigh in! Can former Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Max Brosmer win the QB3 job for the Minnesota Vikings? The boys discuss. Whether it’s with the Minnesota Vikings or not, Chip thinks Max Brosmer will stick around the NFL. The boys also revisit the wonderful career of Marcus Sherels and how he turned heads at his rookie minicamp. Judd and Chip also discuss what the Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason carries split could look like. 

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Mackey and Judd are here to answer your Feedback Friday questions! Topics include: How will Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen impact the Minnesota Vikings' defense?; What should realistic expectations be for the Vikings' 2025 win total?; Are the Vikings set to play back-to-back games in Europe this season?

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It’s THORSDAY so Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Life joins the show to touch on some of the key things to look for at Vikings rookie camp this weekend. Will Max Brosmer get a chance to show off his skills and battle for a chance on the 53-man roster in the QB room? Is Tre Stewart legitimate competition to Ty Chandler for RB3? Brian Asamoah may have some competition this year with a draft selection and a UDFA that’ll be on display at camp. Plus Thor throws on the professor’s coat to breakdown his findings on where the Vikings ended up in draft ROI compared to other NFL franchises!

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It's a Write That Down edition of Purple Daily with Listener Matt joining the guys to predict the future. Sports Dad is sticking by his Isaiah Rodgers comments from the other day, Matt is buying all in on JJ McCarthy, and Declan joins the show from San Diego from his predictions.

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Minnesota Vikings way too early storylines to watch throughout the offseason; Starting with the Vikings wide receiver room; The status of Christian Darrisaw and the rest of the offensive line; Who backs up Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Plus a few Vikings special teams notes on Purple Daily with Judd and Dex.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey debate who the 14 NFL playoff teams will be in 2025; Plus, because the boys hate day-after NFL draft grades, they go back and re-draft the 2025 NFL Draft!  

00:00 - Alex Boone’s softball coaching conundrum 

03:00 - Mackey projects the AFC playoff teams 

13:00 - Mackey projects the NFC playoff teams 

25:00 - Jeremiah re-drafts the 2022 NFL Draft

38:00 - Meet in the A Gap 

46:00 - F1 Minute 

48:00 - Dumb Football Questions: What are pre-game rituals like for NFL players?; When NFL players retire rich, do they still feel the need to work or get jobs? 

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news involving JJ McCarthy; The Vikings 2025 draft class; Is there a world where Vikings backup QB Sam Howell is the next Sam Darnold; Vikings power rankings update; Judd’s hottest Vikings take;  Also, former Minnesota Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman joins the show to discuss McCarthy’s timeline of returning from his meniscus injury, the tricky nature of injuries, his favorite memories, and more.

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Will Minnesota Vikings draft class make an immediate impact; How many wins for the Vikings in 2025; Can the Vikings rely on Sam Howell to be the backup to McCarthy pus other Vikings takes on Purple Daily.

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emembering the 2005 Minnesota Vikings; Vikings Love Boat scandal; Daunte Culpepper’s rips up his knee, ending his Vikings career; Brad Johnson leads the Vikings to the doorstep of the playoffs; Best traveling NFL fan bases and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings are trusting JJ McCarthy to lead the team; Was the Vikings QB nervous at his press conference this week; Are we too high on Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Plus, feedback on Vikings Super Bowl window; Plus more feedback on the Vikings, SKOR North, plus a snake draft of the week on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings slay the UDFA class; Thor Nystrom joins to discuss why the Vikings continue to crush the UDFA process; Which players could make the Vikings roster; Thor’s thoughts on Vikings QB JJ McCarthy’s comments this week and more Vikings notes on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings Quarterback J.J. Mcarthy has met the local media for the first time since his initial knee surgery last season. Judd Zulgad from SKOR North / Purple Daily and Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Star Tribune break it down. As the season approaches, we know this, the Minnesota Vikings have put him in a position to succeed. An improved offensive line and running game (in theory) should help. Judd and Chip also take one more look back at the NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings. Chip also breaks down former Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Max Brosmer’s future with the Minnesota Vikings.

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JJ McCarthy is ‘ready’ to be the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback; The Vikings QB spoke to reporters for the first time in months; The timeline to when McCarthy is named the Vikings starting quarterback; Plus, the Vikings re-sign Andrew Van Ginkel and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy, the schedule release, Donovan Jackson, Ashton Jeanty, and more on Write That Down on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap a wild NFL Draft weekend! 

00:00 - The boys are back, and they celebrate Jeremiah Sirles winning a beer chugging contest at the Purple Daily draft party 

03:00 - A deep dive into Shedeur Sanders’ crazy tumble to the 5th round; Why Sanders likely cost himself tens of millions of dollars; Plus, how would you handle the prank call situation as a parent? 

20:00 - Will the Cleveland Browns regret passing on Travis Hunter? Will the Jacksonville Jaguars play Hunter both ways? 

30:00 - Thoughts on the New York Giants drafting Adbul Carter and Jaxson Dart 

33:00 - Why this is the craziest draft Jeremiah can remember 

38:00 - Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane GOES OFF on a Buffalo sports talk radio show; What do players and people inside the NFL REALLY think about sports media? 

54:00 - Meet in the A Gap: One silverback gorilla vs. 100 grown men 

1:02:00 - Dumb Football Questions: Is there a better feeling than running a ball down a defense’s throat?; What is the worst loss you’ve ever experienced?; When are the guys going to do a live podcast for the audience? 

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Nate Tice from Yahoo! Sports joins to talk Minnesota Vikings; Why the Vikings offensive line is finally in good hands; Where the Vikings offensive line ranks among the best in the NFL; State of the Vikings running game in 2025; Expectations for Vikings QB JJ McCarthy; Plus Nate’s favorite random Viking of all time and a Random Viking of the Week on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings post NFL Draft scoops; Other scenarios for the Vikings if Donovan Jackson wasn’t available; Vikings add backup QB Sam Howell; Next moves for the Vikings post draft; Will the Vikings sign Asante Samuel Jr. and more; Plus other scoops with Doogie.

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Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft fall is a cautionary tale; Why Sanders made his own bed with his draft fall; Stop giving out phone numbers to NFL Draft prospects; Jalen Milroe to the Seahawks is a perfect landing spot and more on NFL Takes.

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Minnesota Vikings add Sam Howell to the quarterback room; Are Vikings fans pissed about the acqusuiton of Sam Howell; What are the experts saying about the Vikings draft class; Vikings UDFA class is stacked once again; Vikings mock draft update for 2026; Mackey’s hottest Vikings take and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd are joined by Thor Nystrom to recap the Minnesota Vikings' 2025 NFL Draft class! Thor breaks down the Vikings' overall draft strategy, plus picks OL Donovan Jackson, WR Tai Felton, DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, LB Kobe King, TE Gavin Bartholomew and some high-end undrafted free agents!

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The Minnesota Vikings found their QB2 behind JJ McCarthy, landing Sam Howell in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Mackey and Judd break it down and explain why Howell is a very interesting project for Kevin O'Connell's QB Rehab School! Plus, does this officially rule out a Kirk Cousins reunion?

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With the selections of guard Donovan Jackson and wide receiver Tai Felton, the Minnesota Vikings are loading up on offense in the NFL Draft! Mackey and Judd react to the Felton pick, speculate recklessly and more!

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Minnesota Vikings plans after drafting Donovan Jackson; Will the Vikings move up to the second round of the draft; Latest thoughts on the Vikings drafting another lineman; What are the expectations for JJ McCarthy in 2025; Vikings improvements needed in the running game; A Purple Daily anonymous tip line update and more on Purple Daily.

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Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings were not joking when they said the Vikings needed to be better on the interior offensive line, and after free agency and the first round of the NFL Draft, it appears the Minnesota Vikings have done just that. After adding Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, the Minnesota Vikings continued the O-line overhaul with the selection of Donovan Jackson from Ohio State. What do The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad make of the pick? AND, what do they think the Minnesota Vikings will do the rest of the draft?

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Why Minnesota Vikings drafted Donovan Jackson in Round 1; Why Vikings didn't trade back at pick 24; Purple Daily anonymous tip line has info from the Vikings war room; Why the Vikings didn't reach for Jackson; Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's golf analogy for sticking and picking; Dex finally opens up a late Christmas gift; Plus Vikings feedback from the draft and more on Purple Daily.

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Lie reaction from Minnesota Vikings fans REACTION to drafting Donovan Jackson at the Fillmore in Minneapolis! Vikings opt to stick and pick; What Jackson brings to the Vikings; Live reaction from Vikings fans and more.

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It's the annual Purple Daily Draft Party at the Fillmore! Taking temperature of where the franchise is at heading into Night 1; Tyler Forness and Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson square off in Random Viking of the Week; the crew share their HOTTEST Vikings takes; plus other live reactions to the 2025 NFL Draft and everything involving the Minnesota Vikings!

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Happy Draft Day! Last minute Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft steam with Thor Nystrom; What are the final mock drafts saying about the Vikings; How many trades will we see in round 1; Vikings leaning trenches with their first pick; Players the Vikings should avoid at pick 24; Plus, our last Vikings mock draft and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings scoops on NFL Draft Day; Who will the Vikings grab at 24; Latest Vikings draft steam; What’s the rest of the NFL Draft storylines to watch and more on a packed scoops session with Doogie and Tyler Forness.

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Final Minnesota Vikings Draft predictions involving positions, trade backs, and more on Write That Down; Plus more Vikings news on Purple Daily.

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What Minnesota Vikings can learn from NFL Draft winners; Looking at other teams who have been successful at nailing the draft over the last 5 years; Why haven’t there been any trades in this year’s NFL Draft; What happens if the Chicago Bears nail this draft and more on NFL Takes.

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Minnesota Vikings scoops on JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft and more; Vikings draft day paths; Will the Vikings reunite with Kirk Cousins; Plus other scoops on the Gophers, Timberwolves, Twins and more with Doogie.

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Latest Minnesota Vikings news on JJ McCarthy hitting the ground running; Why Judd isn’t worried about the Vikings QB; Vikings safety Harrison Smith is impressed by McCarthy; Former Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper had glowing remarks about McCarthy; Backup quarterback options for the Vikings; Plus, Dex has a hottest take on the Vikings draft and more on Purple Daily.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are excited for NFL Draft week! Inside stories about the NFL Draft. 

00:00 - Some deep thoughts and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about the NFL Draft! Including why Alex went from being a first round pick to undrafted and more! 

18:00 - Why does Aaron Rodgers always feel the need to set the record straight? Or was he 100% in the right regarding his New York Jets criticism on Pat McAfee’s show? 

28:00 - Mackey reads a WILD email from the Purple Daily Anonymous Tip Line regarding Brock Purdy and the Tennessee Titans, which launches the boys into some Reckless Speculation involving the San Francisco 49ers QB situation. 

38:00 - We need an Offensive Lineman of the Year award in the NFL! 

44:00 - Jeremiah’s F1 Minute! 

48:00 - Dumb Football Questions: What is NFL Draft weekend like for agents?; How much does personality and character matter for NFL draft picks?; What kind of rich person would you be? 

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Minnesota Vikings top 5 targets in the first round of the NFL Draft; Which players should the Vikings avoid in the first round; Vikings are short-term vs long-term positions; Sleepers to watch in the draft; Latest anonymous tip line information as it relates to the NFL Draft; Plus latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings hottest draft takes! Starting with the Vikings taking quality over quantity; A trade into the top 10; Favorite additions to the Vikings offseason so far; Your first Vikings memory and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Minnesota Vikings mock draft round-up from NFL and ESPN; Who are the mockers sending to the Vikings and more on Purple Daily.

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Reckless Minnesota Vikings speculation: Asante Samuel Jr., NFL Draft and more; Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke to reporters on Thursday; Should Vikings trade T.J. Hockenson; What happens if Shedeur Sanders is available at pick 24; Where Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ranks among best coaches in the NFL; Latest Asante Samuel Jr. to the Vikings rumors; Plus more Vikings feedback and a snake draft of the week on Purple Daily.

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The Minnesota Vikings appear to have a win-now roster? So, how should the Minnesota Vikings approach the 2025 NFL Draft? SKOR North and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad is joined by Chip Scoggins from The Minnesota Start Tribune to preview the NFL Draft and what the Minnesota Vikings will do! Oh yeah, and the Minnesota Vikings STILL need a backup QB.

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Thor Nystrom joins Purple Daily has his 500 best draft prospects; Which fits are for the Minnesota Vikings; Vikings path to sticking and picking at 24 or trading back; Plus a live mock draft for the Vikings and more on Purple Daily.

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Latest Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft scoops; Trade back scenarios with the Vikings; Will the Vikings draft BPA at 24; Why Vikings shouldn’t be afraid to stick and pick at pick 24; Plus more scoops on the Timberwolves, Twins and more with Doogie.

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