Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Minnesota Vikings Training Camp is underway, and Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins are back for Purple Access to talk all about it! The Vikings are now in need of a Corner after the Mekhi Blackmon season ending injury, and not just a depth guy, but likely somebody who can start. Who should it be? This camp is all about the growth of J.J. McCarthy and preparing Sam Darnold to start in 2024. How is it going so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings training camp notes: Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson, JJ McCarthy, Aaron Jones, Dalton Risner, the injury to Mekhi Blackmon and more from Judd and Mackey’s observations at day 1 of training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving training camp, JJ McCarthy, Jalen Nailor, Duke Shelley, Jeshaun Jones, Dwight McGolthern and more on Write That Down and training camp opens today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The #Vikings have signed Christian Darrisaw to a 4-year contract worth up to $113 million with $77 million guaranteed; Oh and CB Duke Shelley is back with the Vikings! Vikings are paying star players at star positions; The NFL salary cap continues to go out and more as Purple Daily reacts to the breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings sleepers to watch at training camp! Mackey, Judd and Dex draft a four round team of Mr. Mankato players they like the most involving Gabriel Murphy, Thayer Thomas, Will Reichard and more; Plus takeaways from the training camp press conferences from Kevin O’Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Minnesota Vikings UDFA class fits in at training camp; Mr. Mankato options for the Vikings at training camp; Which players on the fringes can make the Vikings roster; How does the tight end and running back room shake out; Where JJ McCarthy fits in and more on Purple Daily on Draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection 2.0 involving quarterbacks, running back, offensive linemen; Plus defensive slots such as lineman, cornerbacks, safety and more in Judd’s 2.0 roster mock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackey and Judd discuss five storylines to watch at Minnesota Vikings training camp, starting with JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold. The boys do a deep dive into Kevin O'Connell's plan for McCarthy. Plus, what will Vikings vibes be like after a rocky summer off the field? Who will the Vikings' No. 3 WR be? And how will Brian Flores adapt his defensive system?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Minnesota Vikings have the most to prove in training camp with Blake Brandal, Jonathan Greenard, Andre Van Ginkely and the expectations for the Vikings defense; Plus what to make of Sam Darnold and more on Vikings Vent Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd Zulgad is joined this week by Tyler Forness from The Sporting News for another edition of Purple Access! Minnesota Vikings Training Camp begins in just days! What camp battles are the guys locked in on? How important is Garrett Bradbury to the Vikings running attack. PLUS, what teams could you stomach winning a Super Bowl besides the Minnesota Vikings?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Minnesota Vikings defense take the next step in 2024; Is the Vikings defense a better unit this season; Is JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold competing for QB. 1 when training camp opens; Would you rather have Jordan Addison or Brandon Aiyuk; Which receiver from the Netflix doc would you want on the Vikings; What other players should be in the Vikings ring of honor; Show feedback on weddings and more on Purple Daily; Plus a snake draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which Minnesota Vikings players should go into the Ring of Honor involving Robert Smith, Antonie Winfield, Adam Thielen, Adrian Peterson and more on Purple Daily and a Random Viking of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Write That Down Wednesday on Purple Daily! The boys make predictions about JJ McCarthy, Sam Darnold and more! With Declan's predictions coming from a pool in Las Vegas... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackey and Judd discuss four Minnesota Vikings players who could be on the trade block during or after training camp. Plus, why haven't JJ McCarthy and Dallas Turner signed their contracts yet? And a new member of the Vikings' Ring of Honor!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackey and Judd discuss reports of Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison getting arrested for suspected DUI, just one week after his teammate was killed in a high-speed car accident. Plus, Judd's main Justin Jefferson takeaways from Netflix: Receiver!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings expectations for JJ McCarthy and Dallas Turner; Thoughts on the Vikings potentially moving on from Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth Jr.; Plus are the Vikings a playoff team in 2024 and more on Vikings Vent Line. NOTE: This episode was recorded on July 7 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins talk Minnesota Vikings Training Camp excitement on this edition of Purple Access! Will 2024 be a referendum on Sam Darnold? Has the clock reset for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and K.O.C.? How will Kevin O’Connell handle the team in the wake of the tragic death of Khyree Jackson? PLUS, how much college gear does Chip own? 😊 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a LIVE Feedback Friday edition of Purple Daily! Phil and Judd start by answering a question about whether Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Minnesota Vikings careers are tied to JJ McCarthy? Plus, our Snake Draft of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and Judd dive into the first couple episodes of the Netflix Receiver docuseries! We may have learned more about Kevin O'Connell, actually, than Jefferson. Plus, Phil ranks his top 10 current NFL wide receivers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving JJ McCarthy, Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones, Dallas Turner and more and ther predictions involving the rest of the NFL and more on Write That Down; Plus the Vikings have a top 5 skill position group in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Minnesota Vikings bring back Sam Darnold after the 2024 season; Remembering running backs from the early 2000s; Does Aaron Jones fix the Vikings running game; Where do the Vikings stack up with the rest of the teams in NFC North; Feedback on Declan’s wedding; Reasons to be optimistic about the future of the Vikings and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are Minnesota Vikings looking for at the 2025 NFL Draft; Players to target in Mason Graham, Deone Walker, Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan and Lither Burden and more; Why cornerback production seems to fall off a cliff and more on Purple Daily on Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why don’t we call out friends on drunk or buzzed driving; Mackey, Judd, and Declan talk to discuss a societal problem in the aftermath of Minnesota Vikings CB Khyree Jackson’s death; Also a look at Receiver documentary that’s about to be released on the Netflix and more on Purple Daily.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackey and Judd react to the tragic news of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness of The Sporting News + more chat about how national pundits have possibly been disrespecting the Vikings with how they'll perform this season. What are the realistic expectations for the team in 2024? How will the NFC North look at the end of the year? Plus the two respond to comments from YouTube and the crew shares some "extra points" ahead of the holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil and Judd rank the five best trades in Minnesota Vikings history! This was a fun trip down memory lane, spanning multiple decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best Green Bay Packers turned Minnesota Vikings! Judd has a list on our latest episode of Purple over Beers at Red Cow in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Aaron Jones, Adam Thielen, Robert Tunyon and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings are positioned to go big game hunting next offseason in Kenny Clark and DJ reed; But can the Vikings keep Brian Flores around beyond 2024; JJ McCarthy benchmarks to hit to be named the starting QB; Is Adam Thielen planting to seeds to return to the Vikings; Cam Akers coming back to the Vikings and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings breakout candidates at training camp involving Ty Chandler, Triston Jackson, Brian Asamoah, Khyree Jackson and more; Plus what UDFAs make the roster and should the Vikings bring back Adam Thielen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minnesota Vikings most maligned players since the year 2000 involving Josh Freeman, Laquon Treadwell, Blair Walsh, Troy Williamson, Christian Ponder and more on a top 10 list from Judd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings hottest takes regarding the 2024 results and more; What to expect from Brian Flores’ defense in 2024; Should the Vikings find a third wide receiver and more on Vikings Vent Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins are back together again on Purple Access. Chip finally has a chance to provide his minicamp and OTA notes. What are Chip’s thoughts on Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy? Justin Jefferson is the Minnesota Vikings team leader! And Judd remains excited about the new NFL kickoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Darnold’s expectations with the Minnesota Vikings; Does Darnold have a Matt Cassel season in him; What's the most important thing with Darnold; Is their a scenario where Darnold is still the quarterback in 2025; What if Darnold is shipped out at the trade deadline; What if the Vikings had a more consistent quarterback during Adrian Peterson's prime; Plus other feedback on Adam Thielen, JJ McCarthy, Aaron Jones and more; Plus a snake draft on the best man cave items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings top 10 most important players beyond 2024 season involving Sam Darnold, Jonathan Greenard, Dallas Turner, Justin Jefferson and more; JJ McCarthy and Adam Thielen working out together; And a Random Viking of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions: Sam Darnold, Dallas Turner, Aaron Jones, roster moves and more on Write That Down. Plus, will the NFL institute a QB salary cap at some point in the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy is in one of the best-supporting casts in the NFL; Looking back at previous supporting casts with rookie quarterbacks; What’s the bust level with McCarthy; Looking back at other rookie quarterback situations and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ranking Minnesota Vikings internal options at WR. 3 in Jalen Nailor, Brandon Powell, Thayer Thomas, Ty James and more; Expectations for Jordan Addison in year 2; Should the Vikings find another WR. 3 and are national pundits too harsh on the Vikings offseason work on Purple Daily on Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings free agent targets involving Michael Thomas, Hunter Renfrow, Julio Jones, Hassan Ridgeway, Bryan Mone and Linval Joseph; Plus where Sam Darnold and JJ McCarthy fell on Chris Simms’ QB rankings and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Minnesota Vikings extend head coach Kevin O’Connell this summer; Timeline to start JJ McCarthy; Which player on the Vikings defense are you most excited to work and more on Vikings Vent Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judd Zulgad and Tyler Forness team up once again on Purple Access. We have hit the one and only “dead time” for the NFL and the Minnesota Vikings. However, players that can help you are still available. Who would the guys like to see the Vikings look at in the NFL’s bargain bin of current free agents. Julio Jones or Jamal Adams, maybe? Will the NFL and USFL ever partner up? AND, how excited is Judd for the new NFL kickoff return in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy impresses in offseason workouts; Criticizing quarterbacks/athletes for taking days off; McCarthy wanting his signing bonus upfront; McCarthy's botched first pitch; Why Kevin O'Connell is trending to be a QB whisperer; Judd explain what a schlep is; Plus other feedback on the NFL Draft, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and a snake draft on the best Minnesota cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackey and Judd rank all 32 NFL head coaches in an experiment to find out where Minnesota Vikings head man Kevin O'Connell lands!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Sam Danrold, JJ McCarthy, Jaquelin Roy, roster moves and more on Write That Down; Plus Declan is set up for disaster for his first pitch after ripping JJ McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison ranks among No. 2 wide receivers! Mackey has a list of the 32 wideouts in the NFL; Who does Addison jump among the players in front of him and the Vikings sign DT Jalen Redmond from the UFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings roster bubble guys need to crush on special teams like Brian Asamoah, Kene Nwangwu, Lewis Cine, Najee Thompson; Can Jaquelin Roy jump anyone on the defensive depth chart and what to make of JJ McCarthy potentially holding out on Purple Daily on Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings sleeper picks for the 2024 season Brian Asamoah, Kene Nwangwu, Jaquelin Roy, Andre Carter II, and Jalen Nailor from Judd; Hard Count questions on rankings we should do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Minnesota Vikings need another addition this offseason; How many wins will the Vikings secure in 2024 and will we see JJ McCarthy at some point this season; Which player takes the next step in 2024 and more on Vikings Vent Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions on adding a wide receiver, JJ McCarthy, Aaron Jones, preseason and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our second edition of Purple Over Beers at Red Cow in Minneapolis, we put together the best Minnesota Vikings all-time offensive roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions: NFL playoffs, Justin Jefferson, Cam Bynum, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mackey and Judd count down the top 10 on-field moments in Minnesota Vikings history! A fun trip down Vikings memory lane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving 53-man roster projections, OTAs, 2024 season, Blake Brandel, Nick Mullens and more on Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings NFL schedule predictions, JJ McCarthy, TJ Hockenson, the 2024 season and more on Write That Down; Minneapolis gets snubbed for Wrestlemania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leftover Minnesota Vikings draft takes; What positions need to be addressed in 2025; What to expect from Vikings rookie minicamp; And should the Vikings call about Tyer Boyd and more on Purple Daly on Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices