Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Thor is joined by Jason Harmon to discuss the risers and fallers that caught their eyes at each position of Senior Bowl week. Insight and takeaways galore about prospects that could benefit the Vikings, and interviews with Justin Joly, Kevin Coleman, and Mike Washington!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason QB speculation! Vikings anonymous tip line with ideas for Kyler Murray and Mac Jones; How much blame should Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shoulder for the 2025 season; Latest Vikings news and a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!

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Thor is joined by Derek Brown of Fantasy Pros to go pick by pick and mock the entire first round of the NFL Draft for each franchise! The guys breakdown the best options at each draft position and who the best fits are at each pick!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and Alex Boone via satellite answer Dumb Football Questions and make their official Super Bowl picks! 

02:00 - Longtime Philadelphia Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland left his job; Sign of drama in Philly? 

08:00 - Thoughts on an 18-game NFL schedule? 

18:00 - Any chance the Cincinnati Bengals trade Joe Burrow? 

22:00 - What needs to change in youth football? 

26:00 - Why didn’t the Minnesota Vikings bring Jeremiah back in 2018? 

28:00 - Breaking Minnesota Vikings front office news 

36:00 - Official Super Bowl picks! Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots 

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Minnesota Vikings offseason blueprint 3.0! Starting with how the Vikings acquire QB Kyler Murray; Which players do the Vikings have to cut, restructure or trade to get cap compliant; Plus a Vikings mock draft plan and more Vikings news on a Thorsday on Purple Daily.

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Thor fields questions from listeners about the idea of using Jordan Addison to move into the top 10 on draft night, how Kevin O'Connell has seemingly escaped blame when it comes to JJ McCarthy, his thoughts on some intriguing draft prospects, and more!

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Thor breaks down every single trade by the Vikings while Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was GM and shares his calculations into just how much value was lost. You'll be SHOCKED. Plus a conversation about the QB position in 2026 and a 7-round mock draft!

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Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the GM search, quarterback options and more; Plus Super Bowl predictions between the Seahawks and Patriots on Write That Down; Will the Vikings target Joe Burrow this offseason and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor and Judd discuss the fallout and reports in the aftermath of the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Taking a look at key decisions, how much influence he had towards the end, analyzing pivotal moments during his time with the team, and much more!

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What should the Minnesota Vikings be looking for in its next general manager; Will Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connel have influence on the next head coach; Vikings timeline to hire a new general manager; Candidates to become the next Vikings GM; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Work-Life balance in football seems hypocritical; Why Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is dragged through the mud over paternity leave; Will the Super Bowl line go above the -4.5 on the Seahawks; Judd has ranked the new coaches and their chances of succeeding; Plus a Senior Bowl sleeper to watch and more on on Football Takes!

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Thor takes hold of the Vikings GM role in today's mock draft and shows how it could be possible to navigate this year's needs and also stockpile equity for the lauded 2027 draft class through the use of some key trades and picks!

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What is JJ McCarthy’s future with the Minnesota Vikings with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah out as GM; Will the Vikings find another starting quarterback; Vikings roster fallout over the last 12 months; More information from Kwesi’s fallout with the Vikings; Plus the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the state of the Vikings, and more! 

03:00 - Why did Alex show up to the airport all bloody? 

07:00 - A deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, work-life balance in the NFL, and a complicated power structure in Minnesota 

30:00 - What next for Minnesota Vikings? 

41:00 - Which 5-win team or worse will make a New England Patriots-like jump in 2026?

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Mackey and Judd dive into the latest reporting on why the Minnesota Vikings fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, why the organization didn't act sooner if they knew about some of these problems, and what happens moving forward.

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BONUS EPISODE: Minnesota Viking fans react to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing; Thor Nystrom and Jeremiah Sirles also join to give their thoughts on the move and more on Purple Daily.

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BREAKING: Minnesota Vikings FIRE GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah; Why did the Vikings decide to do this now; Where do the Vikings go from here; Who should the Vikings hire to replace Kwesi; Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts; Plus Jeremiah Sirles and Thor Nystrom have take and more Vikings reaction on Purple Daily.

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Thor and Jason Harmon react to the news of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah being fired by the Minnesota Vikings. What led to the decision? How long has this been building? What is the plan now for the draft and offseason? Plus much more on the breaking news!

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Mackey and Judd welcome Thor Nystrom back from the Senior Bowl in Mobile to discuss how the Minnesota Vikings can improve their roster in 2026! Which NFL draft prospects are starting to make sense? Plus a Snake Draft of the Week!

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Jeremiah Sirles, Phil Mackey and guest co-host King Dunlap (9-year NFL vet, host of Raw Room podcast) answer your Dumb Football Questions! 

02:00 - King’s thoughts on former Chargers teammate Philip Rivers coming back to the NFL earlier this season

08:00 - Are the boys outraged by Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer? 

16:00 - How much do position coaches matter in the NFL? 

24:00 - The New York Giants vs. 50 random 24-year-old, semi-athletic dudes (all on the field at the same time) … who wins? 

29:00 - Why do great college players fall so far in the NFL draft sometimes? 

32:00 - Will Joe Brady get the Buffalo Bills to a Super Bowl? 

36:00 - Drama with Denver Broncos? 

43:00 - King’s Super Bowl pick 

48:00 - Hilarious Chargers stories from back in the day 

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Minnesota Vikings feedback on a Thursday! Should the Vikings bring in Anthony Richardson; Vikings fans have the Purple Daily anonymous tip line; Vikings draft plans; Plus, Vikings long term plans at quarterback and more Vikings feedback on Purple Daily!

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Thor shares his top fits for the Vikings at every position while down in Mobile for the Senior Bowl and goes through how they could benefit Minnesota along with what he's seen from them at this week's practices. Also, he fields some Senior Bowl related questions from listeners!

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Six NFL teams who will make the playoffs in 2026 after missing it 2025; Why didn’t Bill Belichick get into the NFL Hall of Fame; What happened to Super Bow commercials and more on NFL Takes!

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Thor checks in LIVE from down in Alabama after finally making it to the Senior Bowl. He recaps his days and dives deep into some of the top prospects he spoke with after practices and elaborates on how the Minnesota Vikings may solicit their talents with a draft pick.

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft and more; Plus predictions in the Super Bowl and more on Write That Down! Plus, updates from the Senior Bowl and a mock draft update!

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Minnesota Vikings offensive line coaching options starting with Keith Carter and Frank Smith in the mix; Will the Vikings bring in an outside hire for their offense; Plus other Vikings roster updates and more on Purple Daily!

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Thor touches base with AJ in the midst of a travel fiasco as he tries to get to the Senior Bowl, describes his trip thus far and talks about two key measurements that are generating buzz out of Mobile so far this week!

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How can the Minnesota Vikings get to the Super Bowl in 2026; Which path for the Vikings is easier to replicate: the Patriots or the Seahawks; Should the Vikings stick with JJ McCarthy; Why the Vikings draft picks have to hit; Plus, the latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.

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Former Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold is Super Bowl bound; Why we were wrong about Darnod but so were the Vikings; Who on the Vikings should take the blame for letting Darnold walk out the door; Dex has a hottest Vikings take on Darnold; Plus, the latest Vikings news on offseason and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor goes through his top defensive prospects for Vikings fans to keep an eye on at the Senior Bowl and how well they may fare this week. Plus a 7-round stick and pick NFL mock draft!

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Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots are right back in the Super Bowl; What does the future hold for the Rams and Matt Stafford; Why didn’t the Broncos just kick a field goal; Plus, the Steelers hire Mike McCarthy and more on Football Takes.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Championship Sunday in the NFL! The Seattle Seahawks -- led by Sam Darnold! -- and New England Patriots are set for a Super Bowl rematch! 

02:00 - Jeremiah has an announcement… 

05:00 - New England Patriots beat Denver Broncos in snow globe to win AFC Championship 

21:00 - Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold beat Los Angeles Rams to win NFC Championship  

35:00 - The Minnesota Vikings made a huge mistake 

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Mackey and Judd react to an emailer who says there are only three logical QB choices if the Minnesota Vikings want to win a Super Bowl within the next five years. 

00:01 -- Mackey addresses what's happening in Minneapolis

02:30 -- Three logical QB choices if the Minnesota Vikings want to win a Super Bowl within the next five years

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Minnesota Vikings state of the offensive line for the 2026 season with former NFL vet Jeremiah Sirles; What should the Vikings be looking for in their next center; The Vikings plans at tackle with Brian O’Neill and Christian Darrisaw; Should the Vikings draft a lineman early and more Vikings news on Purple Daily!

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Jason Harmon joins Thor for a conversation about the recent Mike Pettine interview with his comments on DC Brian Flores. Plus, a deep dive into the RB, WR, and TE groups at the upcoming Senior Bowl that could be of interest to the Vikings!

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Will Minnesota Vikings make a run at Joe Burrow; More reckless Vikings speculation; Are the 49ers and Vikings trending towards being trade partners; Who are the other quarterbacks the Vikings could target this offseason; It sounds like former Vikings coach Mike Pettine didn't see eye-to-eye with Brian Flores; Plus other Vikings feedback and more on Purple Daily.

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Thor and AJ chat about the 2026 Senior Bowl with Thor giving a Senior Bowl 101 lesson to fill in on all of the happenings in Mobile, Alabama. Plus a look at the top storylines involving notable quarterbacks and edge rushers set to attend!

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Jeremiah Sirles and Phil Mackey dive into some of the latest NFL news, including good news for the Minnesota Vikings! 

01:00 - Brian Flores returning to Minnesota Vikings as defensive coordinator (provided he doesn’t land a head coaching job) 

10:00 - Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula throws Sean McDermott and Keon Coleman under a bus

25:00 - NFL MVP finalists are out!  

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Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers offseason trade partner involving Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson; What could the Vikings get back in a trade? Why trading Jefferson is a non-starter for the Vikings; Plus, latest Vikings news and a Vikings mock draft and more with Thor Nystrom on Purple Daily.

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Thor shares his thoughts on Brian Flores signing an extension with the Vikings then fields questions from listeners regarding the NFL Draft, trade options, and much more!

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The Minnesota Vikings have their Defensive Coordinator back for the 2026 season in Brian Flores! Well, maybe… Brian Flores will be back unless he is a Head Coach someplace else, which seems unlikely. Will Harrison Smith now play one more year with the Minnesota Vikings? If not, who can fill his role? The biggest winner in Brian Flores returning to the Vikings might be Dallas Turner! Is Jordan Addison on the move? Plus, how can the Vikings defense get younger in 2026? The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chip Scoggins joins Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad for a Brian Flores centric edition of Purple Access. 

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Mackey and Judd react to breaking Minnesota Vikings news! Brian Flores is BACK as defensive coordinator, after the team announced a contract extension! Flores is still in the mix for head coaching jobs, but if he doesn't land one, he'll be back with the Vikings in 2026. What does this mean? And where do the Vikings shift their attention now?

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Judd, Thor, and AJ share their latest football takes including next year's college football season, holding Josh Allen to a higher standard and criticizing him, conference title game picks for the NFL, and more!

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Thor takes control of all 32 NFL teams and goes pick by pick in the first round breaking down who he thinks will get selected and why! Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Minnesota Vikings offseason predictions involving Brian Flores, JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft, Championship weekend and more on Write That Down! Plus, Mel Kiper has a 1.0 mock draft! Who does he have the Vikings selecting and more on Write That Down.

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Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer your Dumb Football Questions! 

04:00 - Did the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons NAIL their head coach hires with John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski? 

14:00 - Do players get pissed when teammates get suspended? (see: Jordan Addison) 

23:00 - Did you hear about the Matt Kalil lawsuit? 

29:00 - Any tips for a new high school offensive line coach? 

35:00 - Why is high school football recruiting slowing down? 

41:00 - NFL Championship Sunday picks! 

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Thor, Mackey and Judd recap Indiana's wild ride to a college football national championship! How did they do it? How repeatable is it for other teams? How did nobody discover Curt Cignetti before Indiana? Plus, move over SEC... the Big 10 is here now. And which random college football team do you want to see pull an Indiana?

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Minnesota Vikings offseason blueprint 2.0 centering around a Jordan Addison trade; Which Vikings players should they cut and retain; Who should the Vikings target in free agency; A mock Vikings draft and more Vikings possibilities on Purple Daily!

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Thor is joined by Judd Zulgad to share modest proposals for the Minnesota Vikings included the team needed to show more life about the defensive coordinator position, why JJ McCarthy should get first chance at QB1 in 2026, plus more!

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Latest Minnesota Vikings coordinator updates! Two Vikings defensive coaches in Brian Flores and Daronte Jones; Vikings part with offensive line coach Chris Kuper; Latest Vikings offseason news and more with Doogie on Purple Daily.

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