Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Aaron Jones, Sam Darnold, Andrew Van Ginkel, Week 1 against the Giants and more on Write That Down!

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Mackey and Judd break down the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster and final cuts! Lewis Cine was an unsurprising cut. Levi Drake Rodriguez, Taki Taimani, Jalen Redmond and Dwight McGlothern all did enough in camp to make the team.

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Minnesota Vikings roster cuts are trickling in on cutdown day with Kene Nwangwu being the biggest surprise; Will the Vikings find another veteran running back; Who returns punts and kicks; Other cuts include Jaquelin Roy, Andre Carter II, James Lynch, Bobby McCain and more; Plus multiple players being placed on the PUP and injured list; Tristhon Jackson is your Mr. Mankato award winner; More Tua vs. Brian Flores comments and more on Purple Daily.

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Tyler Forness and Judd Zulgad react to the new NFL roster news about emergency QBs and what that means for Jaren Hall, Who could be some surprise keep and cuts when the final roster is announced? Who should Vikings fans watch this weekend as college football kicks off?

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The Minnesota Vikings can make the NFL playoffs in 2024 if these three things happen… Solid play from Sam Darnold, solid running from Aaron Jones, and great defensive line play. Jessi Pierce, Myles Gorham, and Ross Brendel are back for another season of Before I Die on Purple Daily to discuss it all. The Minnesota Vikings are only hours away from cutdown time. Who is in and who is out? Plus, our Minnesota State Fair rants and what is up with Myles finger? 

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Where Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold ranks among the quarterback tier list; Which quarterbacks could Darnold leap; Mr. Mankato finalists; KOC mic’d up during the preseason game and more on Purple Daily.

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Final Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection from Judd; Will Jaren Hall make the roster; The wide receiver room; Which cornerbacks make the roster; How many UDFAs make the roster and how many Kwesi picks are cut and more on Purple Daily.

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We're live from the Minnesota State Fair where we give some hot Vikings takes; First memories as a Vikings fan and take questions from listeners.

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Did Minnesota Vikings take the right steps in addressing the third wide receiver; Percent chance Lewis Cine is on the roster; Feedback on Kevin Stefanski, weddings, Judd’s car and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings final training camp notes: Sam Darnold has a rough practice on Thursday in the team's final full padded practice; Jordan Addison's injury update; TJ Hockenson likely heading towards IR to start the season; Personal usage on the defense; Will Reichard kicking update; What to expect in the preseason finale against the Eagles; Feedback Friday on changing tires, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, and more; Plus a snake draft on pizza toppings!

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Judd and Chip get into the uncertainty of what the Vikings will get from Sam Darnold, whether Brian Flores will ever get a head coaching again and how Kevin O'Connell might be judged on how the 2024 season goes.

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Will Minnesota Vikings end up keeping Lewis Cine for 2024 season or do they want to trade him? It’s a Thorsday on Purple Daily who is still bullish on the Vikings 2022 first-round pick; UDFA chances to make the roster involving Dwight McGlother, Levi Drake Rodriguez, Bo Richter, Dallas Gant and Gabriel Murphy; Plus taking a look ahead at the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Minnesota Vikings preseason predictions: Lewis Cine, Jaren Hall, Levi DRake Rodriguez, the53-man roster, and more on Write That Down.

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Minnesota Vikings DC Brian Flores responds to Tua Tagovailoa's criticisms; Judd's car continues to break down; Will Reichard is drilling kicks from 50-plus yards; Injury updates on Josh Metellus, Dan Feeny and more; Dwight McGlothern continues to impress; The wide receiver room is starting to taking shape; Plus a Sam Darnold update and more on Judd's camp notes.

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Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness discuss the Vikings signing Stephon Gilmore and how they can realistically use him in Brian Flores' defensive scheme. Based on the DB room after the signing, what sort of formation will Flores lean on to be the most effective in big situations? Is Ed Ingram really that bad or have you just been told to think he's bad?Plus Forno shares some college players to keep an eye on as Week 0 approaches!

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Judd's Camp Notes run deep on this episode! Updates on new Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore, more information about Brian Flores vs. Tua, an update on how Sam Darnold looks at practice, and an emailer asks -- are the Vikings just a Kirk Cousins away from Super Bowl contention??

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Why Minnesota Vikings still have plenty of reason to be optimistic despite the JJ McCarthy injury and the signings of veteran players like Stephon Gilmore; Vikings have a history of random quarterbacks stepping up; And Tua Tagovailoa filled Brian Flores in a recent interview and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd discuss breaking Minnesota Vikings news! Cornerback Stephon Gilmore has reportedly signed a $10 million contract with the Vikings. How does this change the 2024 season outlook? Plus, a full recap of last night's preseason win over the Cleveland Browns -- including a great performance by Lewis Cine! Also, Mackey thinks the Vikings will be better than people think.

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It's another Purple Over Beers edition of Purple Daily, recorded at Red Cow in Uptown Minneapolis! The boys jump into a game of Minnesota Vikings historical "Fire, Extend, Year-to-Year"

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It's a Feedback Friday! Mackey and Judd start with some Sam Darnold questions... What happens if Darnold plays out of his mind for the Minnesota Vikings this season? Can they franchise him and swing a trade? Plus, are the boys too high on JJ McCarthy long-term? And a Snake Draft of the Week!

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Happy Thorsday! Thor Nystrom joins Mackey and Judd for a deep dive into JJ McCarthy's injury, his preseason debut and his future. Thor explains why JJ McCarthy's mental wiring will lead him to great success in 2025 and beyond. Plus, how good can Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings be in the short-term, 2024? 

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Judd Zulgad and Phil Mackey took the show on the road to Padraigs Brewing in Minneapolis on Wednesday night. This event could not have been timed any better as the boys tipped some brews and talked through the J.J. McCarthy season ending injury news amongst friends. Where do the Minnesota Vikings go next?

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Per multiple reports, Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is out for the season after full meniscus repair surgery. Mackey and Judd discuss the ramifications.

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Minnesota Vikings preseason predictions vs. the Browns involving: Nick Mullens, Will Reichard, Jordan Addison, Jeshuan Jones and more on Write That Down.

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Mackey and Judd do an updated 53-man roster projection for the Minnesota Vikings! Major turnover at the cornerback position, plus several interesting "snubs"

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BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy has a torn meniscus and is likely to miss significant time; Which type of surgery will McCarthy elect to have; Sam Darnold potentially becomes the year long starter; Vikings fans are the ones who suffer the most from this and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy is dealing with a sore knee and Judd is here to explain why this is worth monitoring; Plus other camp notes on Dallas Turner, Stephon Gilmore, Aaron Jones, Brandon Powell and more; Plus a Mr. Mankato update and updates from the night practice on Purple Daily.

NOTE: This was recorded BEFORE the news of JJ McCarthy requiring knee surgery.

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Minnesota Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy shows off his arm strength in preseason debut against Las Vegas Raiders; The most exciting build up for a quarterback since when; What to make of Sam Darnold’s performance; Takeaways on the Vikings defense and an announcement on the future of the show. 

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Minnesota Vikings are dealing with a positional strength in rookie QB JJ McCarthy; Judd ranked every throw by McCarthy; Vikings EDGE rusher room is a lot deeper and better and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd recap the Minnesota Vikings' first preseason win in several years, over the Las Vegas Raiders! JJ McCarthy -- aside from a couple bad throws -- was excellent in his Vikings' debut. What does it mean moving forward? Sam Darnold was also impressive. Plus, several other players flashed -- including Jalen Nailor, Dallas Turner, Bo Richter and more. And are the Vikings about to land cornerback Stephon Gilmore in free agency?

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Mackey and Judd dive into Feedback Friday (on a Saturday), with topics including: Why it's absurd to think the Minnesota Vikings will take a big step back in 2024; And what would happen if Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy switched situations? 

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It's a LIVE edition of Feedback Friday! Judd's Camp Notes leads off, including information about JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold both set to play in the Minnesota Vikings' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders! Plus, our Snake Draft of the Week -- the best chips!

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Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins from the Star Tribune are back for another edition of Purple Access. Make no mistake, says the crew, J.J. McCarthy will play when he’s ready and within Kevin O’Connell’s timeframe. Nobody else’s. The Vikings may not be in a “rebuild” BUT are they in a “reboot”? J.J. McCarthy has a presence about him. Will that make him a successful QB in the NFL? Who knows… But the presence is needed. What are we seeing from the Brian Flores defense and what is the plan for Harrison Smith?

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JJ McCarthy’s progress at Minnesota Vikings training camp on a Thorsday with Thor Nystrom returning to Purple Daily; The timeline for McCarthy to start; Vikings camp notes on McCarthy, Sam Darnold, Brian Flores different looks and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold is showing off his deep ball ability at training camp; Judd details a 2-minute drill from Darnold; JJ McCarthy’s reps with the first team; Updates on Justin Jefferson and Christian Darrisaw players being away from practice; Contract updates on Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and more on Judd’s camp notes.

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Minnesota Vikings have to be cautious and disciplined with JJ McCarthy; Vikings emphasizing the running game and a bigger Garrett Bradbury; Brian Flores being the defensive dynamo; Theo Jackson having the best camp; Vikings release their first unofficial depth chart and more on Purple Daily. 

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Do Minnesota Vikings fans need to pump the breaks on QB JJ McCarthy; What are the boxes that McCarthy is checking to earn first-team reps; Preseason plans for the quarterbacks; Where does Jaren Hall fit in the equation; Vikings cornerback options and more on Purple Daily on Draft.

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Minnesota Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy was ‘spot on’ on Saturday’s practice; Judd’s camp notes on McCarthy’s bounce back over the weekend; Updates on Sam Darnold; Aaron Jones making plays; Plus other notes on Levi Drake Rodriguez, Christian Darrisaw, Seth Vernon and more!

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When should the Minnesota Vikings start JJ McCarthy? Which Vikings player will be the most exciting to watch, Ivan Pace Jr. and Gabriel Murphy? How many games will the Vikings win in 2024 and more on Vikings Vent Line! 

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Judd's Camp Notes are beefy from Minnesota Vikings training camp, where JJ McCarthy took his first reps with the first-team offense! Overall, Judd explains why Friday was a tough day for McCarthy but a great day for Sam Darnold. Plus, a kick return update, Justin Jefferson speaks about his hamstring, Levi Drake Rodriguez is impressing, and much more!

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Minnesota Vikings best under-the-radar players so far at training camp and a Mr. Mankato update involving Jalen Nailor, Gabriel Murphy, Dwight McGlothern and more; Remembering Christian Ponder's first training camp; Kevin O'Connell's and JJ McCarthy's relationship; Trying to understand the new kickoff rules; KOC and PJ Fleck comparison; Snake Draft of what would you do if you signed a $100 million contract and more on Purple Daily.

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U.S. Wheelchair Rugby star Chuck Aoki joins Phil Mackey for some Minnesota Vikings hot takes, and a look behind the scenes at what it's like competing as a Paralympian! 

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Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy continue to get their reps at Minnesota Vikings Training Camp. Darnold with the one’s and McCarthy with the two’s. Per Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness, it is not a competition. Yet. How are the boys feeling about Brian Flores already injured secondary? Plus, it appears the Vikings are finally serious about tuning the ball more. 

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is starting to shine in training camp practice; Is McCarthy’s stock rising as the starting QB; Charting the throws between both quarterbacks; Defensive updates in the cornerback room and more on Judd’s camp notes.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions: Gabriel Murphy, Stephon Gilmore, Sam Darnold, Will Reichard and more on Write That Down and the Vikings bring in another CB in Fabian Moreau.

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Minnesota Vikings are emphasizing the running game at training camp and Aaron Jones might be the best back KOC has had; Snap counts from practice from Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy; Gabriel Murphy is standing out at training camp; Jay Ward is mixing at cornerback; Lewis Cine is still not practicing; Plus other updates and more from Judd’s camp notes. 

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Minnesota Vikings add DB Bobby McCain to a depleted cornerback room; What does this mean for the other cornerbacks on the roster; What to make of JJ McCarthy’s first week of practice at training camp; Which contract is better Tua’s or Jordan Love and more on Purple Daily on Draft.

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Minnesota Vikings training camp updates with the WR. 3 battle starting with Jalen Nailor, Brandon Powell and more; Plus quarterback updates on Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy; The Vikings waive kicker John Parker Romo; Will the Vikings add a cornerback; Plus an update on the punting competition and more from Judd’s camp notes. 

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Will Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold surprise as the starting quarterback; Which player will surprise at Vikings training camp and what positions or players are a concern heading into the season and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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