Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

What Minnesota Vikings can learn from Kansas City Chiefs who have built their roster while still paying top money to a quarterback; Vikings draft whiffs; Latest three-round mock draft update.

Should Minnesota Vikings call the San Francisco 49ers and see if they’re interested in Kirk Cousins; Why the Vikings need all the cap space and draft picks to rebuild their defense; What would a trade with the 49ers look like; Would the Vikings want Trey Lance or Brock Purdy back in a return; Latest mock draft update and more.

Minnesota Vikings offseason Vent Line is back; Locking up Justin Jefferson to a long-term contract; Which lane should the Vikings pick this offseason; Rebuild or make tweaks; Are the Vikings to rule the NFC North for years to come; Favorite moment for the Vikings season and more.

Should Minnesota Vikings consider trading Justin Jefferson a Vikings fan suggested the idea in a hot take. Does it make sense to cash in on him with his value at his highest or should they build around the game-changing player.

Alex Boone and Phil Mackey discuss whether the Minnesota Vikings can close the gap between themselves and the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Plus, Alex rants about why Kirk Cousins’ 4th-and-8 check down could change his locker room perception. Then the boys breakdown film from top offenses still alive in the playoffs (25:00).

Why Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has to get his next defensive coordinator right; Latest candidates to get the job; Quarterback succession plans and more on Purple Access.

If Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins took a pay cut long term would you entertain it; Vikings fans being scared to move off of Cousins; Vikings reckless speculation on Zach Wilson; How ready is the Vikings offense; What if the Vikings stuck with Case Keenum for another season and more Vikings related feedback.

Should Minnesota Vikings go FULL LA Rams and trade draft picks to push themselves into a Super Bowl contention; Should they target Jalen Ramsey; Or should they stockpile more draft picks; Latest mock draft update; Random Viking of the Week!

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the NFL Draft, 2023 season and more; Plus predictions on NFC Championship game weekend on Write That Down; The first mock draft from Mel Kiper with the Vikings taking CB Emmanuel Forbes with the 23rd overall pick.

Should Minnesota Vikings trade for San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance after it was reported San Francisco might not get more than a 3rd round pick; What would it cost for the Vikings to land the quarterback?

Should Minnesota Vikings consider trading Danielle Hunter this offseason; Or should they hold onto him and give him a new contract?

Minnesota Vikings DRAFT speculation with Thor Nystrom; Do the Vikings need another wide receiver involving Quentin Johnston, Jalin Hyatt, Zay Flowers; Plus other wide receivers targets in the NFL Draft; Evaluating the Vikings 2022 NFL Draft and we do a live draft sim!

The Vikings are yet again in a bit of a cap crunch. What will they do to wiggle out of it? Now that the season is over, how bad was or wasn't the teams 2022 NFL Draft? And just who might they be looking to draft in 2023.

Latest Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator news on the team interviewing Brian Flores, Sean Desai, Ryan Nielsen; The remaining four playoff teams and their QB cap hits; Latest Mock Draft update with the Vikings taking another cornerback!

Minnesota Vikings losing to the New York Giants stings way more after watching the Eagles kick the crap out of them and should the Vikings strip it down; Kirk Cousins future; How would a rebuild sit with Justin Jefferson; Vikings defensive coordinator options now that Ed Donatell is out and more from Realistic Randy.

Minnesota Vikings defensive personnel is also to blame and not just Ed Donatell; Kevin O’Connell’s responsibility in owning up on the defense and more. NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE the firing of Ed Donatell.

Ranking first-year NFL coaches in Kevin O’Connell, Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel; TJ Hockenson, Christian Darrisaw and Justin Jefferson; NFL playoff weekends; Laptop, phones and living room in a game of fire, extend and year-to year.

Should the Minnesota Vikings prioritize draft a quarterback and why they shouldn’t be scared; Vikings defensive coordinator options; Did KOC sabotage the Vikings chances of winning the Super Bowl employing Donatell; Vikings owners are too content and more Vikings feedback!

Minnesota Vikings FIRE defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after one season; Kevin O'Connell announced the move and he'll now need to find a new DC and learn from his first mistake; Who should the Vikings hire next starting with Mike Pettine, Brian Flores, Jim Leonard and more; Which Vikings players are for sure back next season; Why did KOC and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah just rip the band-aid off at the press conference?

Is it possible that Adam Thielen wants out from the Minnesota Vikings? Who else will not be back in 2023? We give out our year end awards. Plus, Thor's Hammers and some Before We Dies!

Minnesota Vikings offense will push ahead but the defense should be heading towards major changes and how do they turn it around; Kirk Cousins’ future with the Vikings; Random Vikings of the Week.

Alex Boone is NOT happy about the Minnesota Vikings’ playoff loss to the New York Giants. He tees off on Kevin O’Connell, Kirk Cousins, the entire defense and more. Then, Boone’s former teammate Jeremiah Sirles makes a surprise appearance to help explain why the Vikings should consider a full rebuild! At the 30:00 mark, Boone and Sirles break down 10 key plays -- including the infamous 4th-and-8 -- from Vikings-Giants.

Does Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen want out of Minnesota; His wife posted some very interesting comments on her Instagram page saying he ‘wants to be valued’ as a Wide Receiver and the latest Mock Draft update.

Minnesota Vikings predictions on TJ Hockenson, Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and more; Plus predictions on the NFL playoffs on Write That Down!

Minnesota Vikings potential salary cap casualties for 2023 offseason involving Adam Thielen, Za’Darius Smith, Harrison Smith, Danielle Hunter, Eric Kendricks and Jordan Hicks; Judd guesses the PFF grades.

Another Minnesota Vikings playoff appearance and more disappointment! Who to blame for the Vikings loss to the New York Giants? What changes need to be made going forward? Who is back and who is not? PLUS why was the Vikings defense so bad in 2022-2023?

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell ignorance of defense hurt this team; Kirk Cousins’ decision to check down undid all the good for he accomplished this season; Why this was Cousins’ best chance to win a Super Bowl with the Vikings and a Pie chart of Blame.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinators to replace Ed Donatell; Starting with Mike Pettine, Anthony Weaver, Ejiro Evero, Jim Leonard, Brandon Staley, Vic Fangio, Raheem Morris and more.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell HAS to take control of his team after their season-ending loss to the New York Giants; Vikings couldn’t stop Daniel Jones; What KOC can do to be better going forward; Vikings defense needs an overhaul; T.J. Hockenson with a big game; Kirk Cousins future with the Vikings; Vikings plans going forward at defensive coordinators.

Minnesota Vikings LOSE to New York Giants in NFL Wild Card round; Vikings waste a fantastic season; Vikings defense was awful again; Kirk Cousins' last play of the game was brutal and peak Cousins; Kevin O'Connell continues to be brutal in short yardage situations; Where will the Vikings go from here in the offseason; Vikings fans join the show to voice their frustration on Vikings Vent Line,

Minnesota Vikings need to put together their BEST offensive performance yet; Why Vikings need to feed their playmakers; Stopping Daniel Jones from using his legs; Can Kirk Cousins rise up in a playoff game and we make our score predictions for Wild Card Weekend.

Why this is QB Kirk Cousins BEST chance to win a Super Bowl with the Minnesota Vikings; The leadership qualities with Cousins under Kevin O’Connell; What do you want to see from the Vikings in the playoffs; Did the Vikings miss use KJ Osborn this season; and more Vikings related feedback!

The Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants do battle this Sunday in the NFL Wild Card round! Who wins and why? Can the Vikings make a real run in the playoffs? What did we learn from their last matchup? Plus Thor's Hammers!

Minnesota Vikings state of the offense heading into the Giants; How does the Vikings offense counter Wink Martindale’s blitz; Vikings offense carrying a bad defense; Kevin O’Connell changing the trends of the Vikings offense; Explosive play rate from last year vs this year; Ranking the quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs and a Random Viking of the Week.

Alex Boone gives his full preview of the Vikings-Giants playoff game! In this episode you’ll hear Alex and Phil Mackey respond to New York media criticism of the Vikings, Alex’s official pick for this game, some offensive concepts he would lean on to score points, a full film breakdown of ways the Vikings can exploit the New York Giants (27:00), some food porn from Alex and more!

Minnesota Vikings are being disrespected by just about every outlet and everyone is picking the New York Giants and we have clips to prove it it.

Minnesota Vikings predictions against the New York Giants on Wild Card Weekend involving Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, Daniel Jones and more on Write That Down; Vikings-Giants get another playoff memory.

Why Minnesota Vikings are legitimate Super Bowl contenders and can go on a run; ESPN piece on detailing the relationship between Kevin O’Connell and Kirk Cousins and Pigskin Pecking Order and Judd guesses the PFF grades.

The Minnesota Vikings finished the regular season with a win over the Chicago Bears and now begin preparations for the New York Giants. After a 13 win season, who was the biggest surprise on the Vikings roster? Can the Vikes potentially win 2 road NFL playoff games if needed? Plus, thank goodness, Ross and Jessi were wrong about the Green Bay Packers!

Kirk Cousins future is tied to the Minnesota Vikings playoff run; Duke Shelley is one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL; Green Bay Packer Vent Line after being eliminated from the NFL playoffs; Pie Chart of Praise for the Vikings 2022 regular season.

Minnesota Vikings keys to a win over the New York Giants on Wild Card Weekend; Keeping Kirk Cousins upright with a patchwork offensive line; Stopping Saquon Barkley; Stacking the Vikings up against Giants; Irv Smith Jr. return to the Vikings; Where the Giants can slow down the Vikings; Greg Joseph trust-o-meter; Danielle Hunter and Za’Darius Smith getting after Daniel Jones; Duke Shelley’s emergence.

Minnesota Vikings wrap up regular season against Chicago Bears and are gearing up for the NFC playoffs; Vikings fans join the show to discuss the regular season and playoff outlook and more on Vikings Vent Line.

Minnesota Vikings regular season finale against the Chicago Bears; Is anyone playing for their job, specifically on the offensive line; Picking the game and will the Vikings cover the spread.

Can Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell learn from his mistakes; KOC’s problems on short-to-go situations; Why does the Vikings offense stall out for at least a quarter per game; Kirk Cousins criticism and more Vikings feedback on Purple Daily.

Minnesota Vikings state of the offense; How much do you trust Kirk Cousins for a playoff run, especially with Brian O’Neill injured; Cousins’ stats when leading, trailing or tied; Adam Thielen’s dropoff and can anyone replace it; Christian Darrisaw’s impact and Random Viking of the Week!

Alex Boone offers his candid thoughts on the Damar Hamlin situation, including his personal experience during Teddy Bridgewater’s near-tragic knee injury. Boone also calls for the head of Skip Bayless, breaks down the Vikings’ snap count issues last week, and dives into the film of some key plays from Sunday (22:00)!

Minnesota Vikings predictions against the Chicago Bears and also NFL playoff predictions on the latest episode of Write That Down; Plus, Judd guesses the PFF grades.

Minnesota Vikings seemed off in their blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers; Vikings offensive line starting to break down; Will the defense hold up; Adam Thielen losing a step and more on Purple Access.

Our thoughts on Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffering cardiac arrest on the football field; Kirk Cousins is brilliant when his team is trailing or tied and our pigskin pecking order.

Your current Minnesota Vikings worry level headed towards the playoffs is? Should the Vikings rest players in week 18 against the Chicago Bears? Why did the Vikings look so hideous against the Green Bay Packers? AND... Tony Romo does not believe in the purple.

Would the Minnesota Vikings have been better going with John Harbaugh instead of Kevin O’Connell; Are the Vikings going to be one and done in the playoffs and Declan is glad the Vikings lost this game; Pie chart of parise and more.

Minnesota Vikings continue to lose big games in the worst ways; Vikings miss an opportunity to get the No. 1 seed; Losing Brian O’Neill could be devastating for the Vikings this season; Is Adam Thielen cooked; Why Kevin O’Connell deserves blame; Previewing the Vikings playoff path and other Vikings talkers with Realistic Randy Rants.

The Vikings need to win out to guarantee the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. How important is it? Would the Vikings regret losing to Green Bay? Packers Jaire Alexander thinks Justin Jefferson is a fluke... Plus your comments from YouTube and Thor's Hammers!

It's a throwback to Vikings Vent Line in 2014 with Mackey & Judd! The boys react to a comeback win by Teddy Bridgewater over Washington, as Mike Zimmer's Vikings show major signs of life for the first time. Enjoy this throwback episode, which originally aired on 1500 ESPN Twin Cities!

Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have A LOT to play for; Greg Joseph finding his game; Vikings continue to win close games and Kirk Cousins is clutch; The addition of TJ Hockenson to the Vikings offense; Where does Justin Jefferson’s season rank among other great Minnesota athletes.

Minnesota Vikings predictions vs. Green Bay Packers: Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, Justin Jefferson and more on the latest episode of Write That Down; Latest Vikings news on Kirk Cousins in NFL QB rankings.

Minnesota Vikings are an episode of Black Mirror and you never know how it’s going to end; One of the most memorable teams in our lifetime; TJ Hockenson emergence; Justin Jefferson with another monster game and deserves MVP consideration; Which quarterbacks would you take over Kirk Cousins; Is Danielle Hunter back to his old ways; Thoughts on the Vikings playing the Packers and will the Vikings rest their starters.

Another week and another AMAZING game from Justin Jefferson! And... How about Greg Joseph? The Packers have crept back into the playoff race. Are you scared of Green Bay?

This throwback episode is from 2016, when Mackey & Judd met Minnesota Vikings left guard Alex Boone for the first time! The beginning of a 6-year bromance and counting! This radio interview on 1500 ESPN led to Boone eventually joining SKOR North a few years later.

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is the BEST wide receiver in team history; TJ Hockenson is the second best weapon in the Vikings offense and it makes Adam Thielen expendable in 2022; Declan’s victory lap of Greg Joseph; Pie Chart of praise.

Minnesota Vikings WIN on 61-yard game-winning field goal from Greg Joseph; Vikings pull off another INSANE comeback win; Justin Jefferson is a more impactful wide receiver than Randy Moss; Are the Vikings lucky or do they just know how to win.

Minnesota Vikings purple picks preview against the New York Giants; Which players are playing for their jobs; What concerns you the most about the Giants and will the Vikings cover the spread.

The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers are in a dog fight for the #2 seed. Who will come out on top? What sort of the threat are the New York Football Giants on Saturday? Plus, Thor's Hammers and your Comments From YouTube!

Alex Boone deep dives into the greatest comeback in NFL history -- a 33-point comeback by the Minnesota Vikings over the Indianapolis Colts. Boone’s thoughts on how and why the Vikings are such a great comeback team, a full film breakdown (25:00), plus a story from Boone about how his 49ers overcame a 17-point deficit against a Matt Ryan team in the NFC Championship Game.

Minnesota Vikings predictions against the New York Giants involving the game itself, Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins, TJ Hockenson and more; Plus the latest look at the NFC playoff picture and more.

Minnesota Vikings just figure out ways to win; Kirk Cousins performance against the Colts and why Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings playing winning football; It’s Purple Access with Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins.

Minnesota Vikings state of the offense and a new version of Kirk Cousins pushing the ball down the field; Justin Jefferson absurd season; Third down success rate; Second half monsters; Pigskin pecking order.

How do you overcome a 33 point deficit to make NFL history against the Indianapolis Colts? Well, it starts with a "Steady Eddy" under center and a very potent offense. PLUS, what do you need to see from the Minnesota Vikings defense to believe in them once the playoff start?

Kirk Cousins proves all his doubters wrong with the greatest comeback in the NFL history; Why the perception of Cousins and Mat Ryan’s has changed so quickly; Vikings defense makes their tweaks; Duke Shelley has been a hell of find for the Vikings; Harrison Smith impact on the defense; KJ Osborn with a career game and is this the new normal; Vikings hosting the New York Giants for the final home game of the season.

The Minnesota Vikings comeback win over the Colts is the most MEMORABLE regular season win of all time; Kirk Cousins will be remembered as the greatest 4th quarter comeback quarterback; Ed Donatell’s defense was the most important ingredient in the comeback win; Pie chart of praise

Live reaction to Minnesota Vikings being down 33-0 to Indianapolis Colts; Mackey and Declan jumped on Vent Line at halftime when it looked like the Vikings stood no chance of winning...

Minnesota Vikings BEAT THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS; Mackey & Judd's live reaction to the game-winning field goal after an improbable win over the Colts.

Ahead of Saturday against the Colts, Mackey and Judd talk about the importance of getting a win this weekend and discuss if anyone is playing/coaching for their job. The guys predict the games then respond to your comments on the latest edition of Feedback Friday!

For the Vikings to have success in the playoffs obtaining the #2 seed in VERY important! Is Ed Donatell still in over his head? Plus, your Comments From YouTube and Thor's Hammers!

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell says the execution needs to be better and it’s not the scheme; Why Donatell is to blame but how does he fix it on the latest episode of Purple Access.

Minnesota Vikings predictions against the Indianapolis Colts involving Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, the spread and more on Write That Down; Ed Donatell going on the record saying the Vikings defense scheme is fine and the execution needs to be better; Can the Vikings defense bounce back.

Alex Boone does a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line struggles recently. Some if it is due to backups playing, but there’s more to the story. Plus, why Kirk Cousins deserves MAJOR credit lately, how Ed Donatell can save his job, a full film breakdown (30:00) and much more!

We all knew it but didn't really want to say it... This Vikings defense is BAD and it cost them in Detroit. Can they win the Super Bowl with this defense? Are they still a "lock" to be the #2 seed in the NFC? PLUS, why do we still have a "chain gang" in 2022?

Minnesota Vikings positives in the loss to the Lions in Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson; Have we overvalued the Vikings weapons; Kevin O’Connell’s worst game yet and what does he do with Ed Donatell going forward; Which Vikings defenders will the team move on from after this season; Previewing the Colts game

The Minnesota Vikings should relieve Ed Donatell of his play calling duties; Kevin O’Connell was the biggest reason the Vikings lost; Are the Lions better than the Vikings; Pie Chart of Blame; Vikings silver linings.

Minnesota Vikings LOSE to Detroit Lions; Vikings defense continues to get gashed and Ed Donatell has some explaining to do; Kirk Cousins plays well in the loss; Justin Jefferson sets the team receiving record in the loss; Is the blueprint out for how to beat the Vikings in the playoffs; Should the Vikings fire Donatell; Why did the Vikings call a jump pass; Where has Danielle Hunter been lately; This game was lost because of stupidity and more on Vikings Vent Line.

Minnesota Vikings figure out ways to win one-score games but why do people dub this team as frauds; Creating an alter ego for Kirk Cousins; Running back depth charts next season; Show related feedback on Purple Daily.

The Minnesota Vikings continue to get "no respect" from the rest of the NFL. That's fine, they'll just keep winning! How does Las Vegas set odds on games and just what can we make of the Detroit Lions?

Alex Boone doesn’t want to hear people say the Minnesota Vikings are frauds. There is a reason why they’ve won 10 games so far. Boone and Mackey dive into the win over the New York Jets and the Vikings’ recent success in “situational football.” Plus, Boone breaks down several key plays from Sunday (27:00), the boys “fire somebody’s ass,” and Boone digs up some of his old hand-written NFL game week notes!

The Minnesota Vikings are a weird team and despite the naysayers they find ways to win; Should the Vikings utilize Jalen Reagor; Can the Vikings win like this in the playoffs on Purple Access.

The Minnesota Vikings are now 9-0 in one score games during the 2022 NFL season. Can the Vikings continue to win this way? PLUS, what a great sign to win a game when Kirk Cousins was not at his best! All that and more...

Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins is the TOUGHEST quarterback in the NFL; Mackey LOVED the Vikings defensive performance; Greg Joseph was the best player on the field; Pie chart of Praise after the win; Vikings nitpicks on Cousins and more.

Minnesota Vikings picks against the New York Jets; How important is this game; Biggest storyline heading into the game; What scares you the most about the Jets; Picking the game spread and more on Purple Picks.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell mic’d up was glorious and he proves he was the right coach; Vikings being disrespected by power rankings but is it fair; Biggest concerns with the Vikings heading into the playoffs; Will Ed Donatell return as the Vikings DC in 2023; Can the Vikings jump the Eagles for the No. 1 seed; Dissension between Phil and Declan and more Vikings feedback.

If the Minnesota Vikings don't make the NFC Championship Game, would this season be considered a disappointment? Can Mike White and the New York Jets really come into US Bank Stadium and win a game? PLUS, Thor's Hammers and your comments from YouTube!

Minnesota Vikings predictions against the Jets involving Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson, the spread and more on the latest episode of Write That Down; Jefferson going on the record where he credits this new aggressive form of Cousins.

Minnesota Vikings top 10 players who are 27 and under involving Justin Jefferson, Christian Darrisaw, TJ Hockenson and more; Pigskin pecking order; Latest Vikings news on rankings and more.

Following a bounce-back win over the New England Patriots, Alex Boone feels vindicated after telling people to relax after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Dallas Cowboys in ugly fashion! Why Boone thinks the Vikings will be incredibly tough to stop come December and January, his thoughts on the unstoppable force that is Justin Jefferson, why Kevin O’Connell is a top-10 NFL coach already, and a film breakdown of some of the most interesting plays from last Thursday (45:00)!

With the Thanksgiving holiday now behind us, we are officially in the gift giving season! What gift do you hope the Minnesota Vikings give you this December? Jessi, Thor and Ross share their hopes! Plus, are the Vikings locked in to the number 2 seed already? AND, thanks for nothing Green Bay! Plus, Comments From YouTube!

Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patrtiots; The Vikings can lock up the division and a home playoff game by this Sunday; Vikings-Jets preview; Will Vikings defense get sewn up; Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in the NFL and other observations from Realistic Randy.

Minnesota Vikings biggest surprises this season starting with Kevin O’Connell being a home run hire; Kirk Cousins being clutch; Garrett Bradbury’s improvement and more; Worst surprises in terms of Danielle Hunter’s usage, Vikings defense being gashed; KJ Osborn and Greg Joseph; Packer Vent Line and Judd guesses the PFF grade.

Can Minnesota Vikings defense hold strong; Vikings defense gold up enough despite the 9-2 start to the 2022 season; Can a defense like this win a Super Bowl; Vikings are not frauds after a win over the Patriots; Why is Declan still defending the kicker; Is Kirk Cousins' contract a lot easier stomach if he wins games; Has Kwesi Adofo-Mensah done his part; Is Kevin O'Connell Ted Lasso and more Vikings feedback.

Phil Mackey and Super Star Mike Morris celebrate a dominating Week 5 victory by the Minnesota Vikings over the Houston Texans in 2016. This is a vintage episode of Vikings Vent Line, from 1500 ESPN radio. You'll hear familiar caller Realistic Randy within the first 5 minutes. Obviously the season took a downturn after this game, but at the time there was a lot of optimism surrounding Sam Bradford, Mike Zimmer and the Vikings!

Just days after being embarrassed by the Dallas Cowboys, the Minnesota Vikings re-announced their presence as Super Bowl contenders to the rest of the NFC with a win of the New England Patriots on Thanksgiving. Kirk Cousins continues to be a "gamer" and what more could we even say about Justin Jefferson?