Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness are back for another edition of Purple Access on this Saturday. Here’s what we know about the Vikings leadership of Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah entering year three. They are very secure in their positions. Are new contracts coming? How will Aaron Jones improve the Vikings run game in 2024? PLUS, Judd and Forno have some thoughts on “legal tampering” in the NFL. 

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Will the Minnesota Vikings defense make a big jump in year 2 with Brian Flores; Can the Vikings stop the run and what to make of Blake Cashman; Kevin O'Connell trusting Brian Flores' plan to build up defense; Why the 2024 Vikings are in a eye test season; Remembering the 2011 Vikings; Feedback from our KOC episode; Snake draft of the items to grill.

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Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy grew up watching Sam Darnold and Judd has a problem with that; Why McCarthy appears wiser beyond his years; Quantifying Winning DNA; Vikings aren’t asking McCarthy to save the franchise; Plus the Falcons lose a a 5th round pick for tampering with Kirk Cousins and a Random Viking of the Week.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell joins the show to discuss airport pet peeves; JJ McCarthy expectations; The nature of developing a rookie quarterback; The chaotic nature of being a head coach on gameday and what’s KOC’s favorite bar food and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions on adding a wide receiver, JJ McCarthy, Aaron Jones, preseason and more on Write That Down.

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The Minnesota Vikings are being disrespected by numerous sportsbooks and national outlets; Why the Vikings are probably better than expected; Hard Count questions on Dalton Risner will compete at both spots; JJ McCarthy being shielded; Falcons tampering charges should be announced any day.

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Minnesota Vikings patience and protection of JJ McCarthy is a good thing for the long run; Will McCarthy be QB. 2 when they open the season; UDFA Dwight McGolthern got time with the starters but can the 53-man roster and other UDFAs to keep an eye out for on Purple Daily on Draft!

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Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection 1.0 from Judd; Which quarterbacks make the cut; Who rounds out the wide receiver room; Which rookies and second-year players make an impact and which ones could be out entirely and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings expectations for JJ McCarthy during 2024 season; Will Sam Darnold start the full season; Do the Vikings have enough beef on the offensive line; Expectations for the defense and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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In our second edition of Purple Over Beers at Red Cow in Minneapolis, we put together the best Minnesota Vikings all-time offensive roster.

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Minnesota Vikings minicamp Day 3 recap from Judd; JJ McCarthy has his best day at practice yet; Vikings are being secretive with their kickoff plan; Injury updates to Andrew Van Ginkel and Sam Darnold using poker chips to help him understand the offense; Plus was Darnold upset with Judd; Plus more feedback on Darnold, Mike Florio still thinks the Vikings wanted to trade Justin Jefferson; Would the Vikings brass be protecting Drake Maye in the same way they're 'hiding' JJ McCarthy and our snake draft!

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Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness are back for another edition of Purple Access. When it comes to the Minnesota Vikings quarterback depth chart, Sam Darnold is clearly number 1, so says Judd Zulgad. You might also be surprised at where J.J. McCarthy currently sits. When it comes to Sam Darnold, is there any chance he’s with the Vikings beyond 2024? Will Dalton Risner even make the team? PLUS, percent chance Blake Brandel wins a starting spot at Guard.

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Minnesota Vikings minicampnotes on the quarterbacks in Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy going through a learning process; Vikings unveil new uniforms; Vikings tight end battles and why Kevin O’Connell asked N’Keal Harry to move to tight end; Running backs getting involved more in the offense; Plus a Random Viking of the Week.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions: NFL playoffs, Justin Jefferson, Cam Bynum, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and more on Write That Down.

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It's another edition of Judd's Camp Notes! Judd just returned from Day 1 of Minnesota Vikings mandatory mini-camp, and he brings a full report on the JJ McCarthy - Sam Darnold dynamic, Blake Brandel vs. Dalton Risner at left guard, N'Keal Harry moving from WR to TE, defensive observations, a punting competition (!), injury updates for TJ Hockenson and Andrew Van Ginkel, and more!

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Minnesota Vikings hot takes in June; Justin Jefferson will break the receiver record; JJ McCarthy will win the starting QB job; Plus bonus hot takes on the personnel, team outlook beyond 2024 and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is bringing home a lot of bacon; Why Jefferson was going to take the money from the Vikings regardless of the QB is situation; Roster building going forward with Jefferson under contract; The contract details of Jefferson’s details coming through; Other players the Vikings could extend after Jefferson; Vikings bringing back Dalton Risner and more on Purple Daily on Draft.

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BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings sign Justin Jefferson to a 4-year, $140 million contract extension, making him the highest non-paid QB in the NFL; Teams inquired about Jefferson about the Vikings had no interest in trading Jefferson; Why paying Jefferson isn't a problem on the salary cap; Comparing Jefferson's cap hit to other quarterbacks; The timing of Jefferson's contract with minicamp starting this week; Is the WR contract bubble going to burst and more on Purple Daily.

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Which Minnesota Vikings players have the most to prove this summer involving Lewis Cine, Andrew Booth, Ed Ingram and more; Will Aaron Jones fix the Vikings running game; Expectations for the Vikings defense in year 2 of Brian Flores on Vikings Vent Line. 

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Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins are still believers that Justin Jefferson will land a BIG new contract with the Minnesota Vikings. But when? And why does this continue to take so long? The boys also preview minicamp and what it means for both J.J. McCarthy and Sam Darnold. PLUS, play along with us as we journey through Josh McCown’s well-travelled NFL career. 

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Minnesota Vikings kool-aid is flowing this offseason; Are fans too high on this team; Why the Vikings expectations are different from last season; Why the Vikings are building towards something different; The psychology of JJ McCarthy; Is the Vikings offensive line in the right spot; Do the Vikings have enough difference makers at cornerback; Judd has some chores to do this weekend; Plus we draft bar foods in next snake draft edition on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd dive into their Minnesota Vikings OTA practice notes! Dalton Risner is back with the Vikings; QB coach Josh McCown had some interesting things to say about JJ McCarthy; Christian Darrisaw raved about rookie edge rusher Dallas Turner; The cornerback battle rages on; And rookie DT Levi Drake Rodriguez is a fascinating prospect to keep an eye on.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions: Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold, Tom Brady, Kevin O’Connell and more; Write That Down predictions and the Vikings are bringing back Dalton Risner.

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Did Minnesota Vikings want to trade up for Malik Nabers and would’ve traded Justin Jefferson to do so? Charley Walters and Mike Florio advanced some juicy rumors over the weekend; What does the next contract look like for Jefferson; The state of paying wide receivers and like Jefferson and more with Tyler Forness and Myles Gorham.

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Mackey and Judd count down the top 10 on-field moments in Minnesota Vikings history! A fun trip down Vikings memory lane. 

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Minnesota Vikings timeline to start JJ McCarthy; Who will be the most impactful player on the Vikings defense; Framework of Justin Jefferson’s contract and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness are back for Purple Access. Tyler wants the world to know… You need to be patient with the Minnesota Vikings developmental plan for J.J. McCarthy. Plus, your Comments from YouTube on realistic win totals in 2024 and more PLUS our Extra Points.

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When Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl window opens; Did Vikings out-think themselves with their quarterback plan; What if Sam Darnold balls out and gets a big payday; Percent chance JJ McCarthy is Johnny Manziel; Do you ever meditate; Why are people so high on the Bears; Justin Jefferson's future with the Vikings; Why nobody wants Dalton Risner and more on Purple Daily.

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Latest contract talks involving Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson; Will the Vikings get a deal done; Will Jefferson’s camp play chicken; Does an extension get done closer to Week 1; What does history say about paying wide receivers and how it relates to winning a Super Bowl and a Random Viking of the Week.

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Minnesota Vikings QB ‘situation’ after first few days of OTAs involving Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy, Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall; Judd charted McCarthy’s throws; What Judd saw from Darnold; Vikings defensive notes and more from Judd’s camp notes.

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving 53-man roster projections, OTAs, 2024 season, Blake Brandel, Nick Mullens and more on Write That Down.

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Minnesota Vikings confirm it was a two-year plan at drafting quarterback in a behind-the-scenes video released by the Vikings; The similarities between JJ McCarthy and Kevin O’Connell; Dallas Turner falling to the Vikings and more observations from the Vikings draft war room videos; Mackey’s QB rankings and more on Purple Daily.

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Inside Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft war room on JJ McCarthy and Kevin O’Connell; Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s relationship with Joe Douglas and are NFL general managers are becoming friendlier with one another; Kwesi’s comments of minimizing regret and more on Purple Daily on Draft.

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Judd delivers 5 things to watch at Minnesota Vikings offseason OTA workouts! Topics include who will get more reps at quarterback, JJ McCarthy or Sam Darnold? What will Brian Flores' crazy defense look like this year? And more! 

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Are the Minnesota Vikings a playoff team given the roster turnover; Thoughts on the Vikings schedule release and what games are fans looking forward to the most; Does Brian Flores have enough on defense to sustain success over the course of the season and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Judd Zulgad and the Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins are back for Purple Access. NFL schedule release season has come and gone. What do the boys make of the Vikings schedule. There’s some lengthy road trips and homestays. Plus, the possible advantages to a “tougher” schedule. 

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It's a Feedback Friday on Purple Daily! Mackey and Judd answer your questions about the Minnesota Vikings, JJ McCarthy and more! When will McCarthy make his debut? Should fans be just as excited about Dallas Turner?

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Evaluating Minnesota Vikings schedule who have one of the toughtes schedules in the NFL; When will JJ McCarthy make his first NFL start; Did the Vikings deserve more primetime love; Picking Vikings schedule and more on Purple Daily.

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Mackey and Judd take a first look at the official 2024 Minnesota Vikings schedule starting with a Week 1 game in New York against the Giants; Plus two more primetime games and more.

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Final Minnesota Vikings NFL predictions involving Week 1 opponent; Primetime games before the schedule release drops; Plus the Vikings will play the Jets in London; Jared Goff gets a contract extension and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings top 20 players for the 2024 season according to Mackey; Involving players like Sam Darnold, Harrison Smith, Andrew Van Ginkel, Justin Jefferson and more from Mackey.

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Minnesota Vikings overreactions from rookie camp with JJ McCarthy; What Josh McCown means for the development of McCarthy; McCarthy getting compared to Jay Cutler; UDFA WR Thayer Thomason catches the eye of Kevin O’Connell on Purple Daily on Draft.

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Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp notes from Judd on JJ McCarthy’s arm, his decision-making, influence from all the coaches helping out McCarthy and more; Plus observations on Dallas Turner and more; Plus the NFL schedule release and more on Purple Daily.

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Minnesota Vikings finally have a reliable kicker in Will Reichard; Vikings moving on from Kirk Cousins and drafting JJ McCarthy; State of the Vikings in the NFC North; Which games are fans looking forward to the most and more on Vikings Vent Line.

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Remembering Minnesota Vikings 2009 season at Red Cow in our first edition of Purple over Beers brought to you by our friends at Red Cow!

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Will the Minnesota Vikings start rookie QB JJ McCarthy right away; What happens if Sam Darnold gets off to a bad start; Judd tries to recite a play call; Expectations for McCarthy to be the starter; Vikings fan feedback on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Justin Jefferson, and more on Feedback Friday and a Random Viking of the Week!

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Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness are back for Purple Access. It’s time for Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp. You know the old saying… You only get 1 chance to make a first impression. Well, it is time for the Vikings rookies to do just that! Harrison Smith has made a career out of making great impressions. Can he continue to do that in 2024? Plus, your Comments From YouTube and our Extra Points. 

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Thor Nystrom joins Mackey & Judd for another Thorsday episode! The boys begin by discussing the latest Justin Jefferson reporting from The Athletic. When should Minnesota Vikings fans start to get nervous about this contract stalemate? Then, Thor explains why he LOVES some of the undrafted free agents the Vikings brought in last week! 

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Minnesota Vikings NFL schedule predictions, JJ McCarthy, TJ Hockenson, the 2024 season and more on Write That Down; Minneapolis gets snubbed for Wrestlemania.

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Did Minnesota Vikings screw up the comp pick formula by signing Shaq Griffin; Does Kwesi Adofo-Mensah deserve criticism for his handling of the situation and the draft as a whole; Is Kwesi off the hot seat; And we snake the draft the best dates on the NFL calendar.

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