Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Mackey and Judd react to a report from the Athletic that lists the Minnesota Vikings as a team to watch if the Baltimore Ravens trade Lamar Jackson this offseason. Would it make sense to trade multiple picks and JJ McCarthy for Lamar Jackson? Would Jackson and Kevin O'Connell mesh well together or not? How can the Vikings clear enough cap space to make a blockbuster deal for Jackson possible? The...

Thor Nystrom, Mike Bainbridge and Eric Froton provide the deepest (dare we say most ACCURATE) dive into the College Football Playoff games and assorted New Year's Eve bowl games! 02:00 - Cotton Bowl: Miami vs. Ohio State 10:00 - Orange Bowl: Oregon vs. Texas Tech 20:00 - Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Indiana 32:00 - Sugar Bowl: Ole Miss vs. Georgia 39:00 - ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Vanderbilt 46:00 - Sun...

The Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins joins Judd on the New Year's Eve edition of Purple Access to discuss the questions They both have after Brian Flores' press conference on Tuesday. Is Harrison Smtih set to play in his final NFL game in Week 18 against Green Bay? Plus more on the latest Purple Access! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into Hot Take Tuesday topics! Including fixing the 6-win Cincinnati Bengals with three moves, Kirk Cousins and Minnesota Vikings regrets and more!  02:00 - HOT TAKE: The Cincinnati Bengals would win the Super Bowl if they hired Brian Flores as their next head coach  12:00 - HOT TAKE: The Minnesota Vikings would have won 12 games with Kirk...

Mackey and Doogie recklessly speculate on whether Kirk Cousins could return to the Minnesota Vikings in 2026... What is his current contract situation? What would it cost the Minnesota Vikings? And would Cousins back up JJ McCarthy or compete with him? Plus, will Brian Flores leave? And will Harrison Smith retire?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Thor is joined by Judd for some Modest proposals that include making sure JJ McCarthy doesn't start this weekend, Thor flipping on his previous proposal, plus a role-playing excersize along with some other coaching staff questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey, Judd and Dex make predictions about the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, in Week 18 vs. the Green Bay Packers, Brian Flores and more! Plus, a Week 18 Quarterback Cesspool Challenge!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 17 in the NFL! The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens play a winner-take-division Week 18 game; Where will Malik Willis wind up?; And more!  01:00 - Boone made a guy puke  05:00 - Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have A LOT on the line this Sunday 13:00 - Lamar Jackson drama  19:00 - Where will Green Bay Packers...

Mackey, Judd and Thor are here with Monday Football Takes! Topics include: Why the NFL needs a draft lottery; Why the Chicago Bears are frauds (kind of); Where will Green Bay Packers backup QB Malik Willis end up in 2026?; Should the Minnesota Vikings live some regret?; A Pop Tarts Bowl celebration; A positive NIL story for once!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

It's a hybrid edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding questions from listeners about the NFL Draft, Brian Flores replacements, and more. Plus a 3-round mock draft with the Vikings selecting 17th! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mackey and Judd dive into a Pro Football Talk report about Brian Flores potentially leaving the Minnesota Vikings this offseason. Why and how could this happen? Plus, what does it mean that the Vikings could end up with 9 wins -- despite mostly terrible QB play? How will this shape decision-making by Kevin O'Connell and company this offseason? Plus, favorite Vikings things.  See Privacy Polic...

Best Minnesota Vikings moments on Purple Daily in 2025! We recap the best and funniest moments of the 2025 year on Purple Daily! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will Minnesota Vikings defense remain elite in 2026; The differences with Kevin O’Connell compared to other Vikings head coaches; Plus, Vikings feedback on other quarterback options, looking ahead to the 2026 offseason and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Why the Minnesota Vikings won’t repeat the same mistakes in 2026; Will the Vikings close the regular season with a win over the Packers; Keeping Brian Flores as Vikings DC next season and more on Before I Die with Jessi, Jason, and Leighton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor and AJ go through thewir 3-phase reaction to the Vikings' win over the Lions on Christmas Day. A hilariously bad day on offense didn't stop the Vikings from winning the game, Brian Flores' defense ate the Lions' lunch, and Harrison Smith turned back he clock in a vintage performance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Minnesota Vikings HOTTEST TAKES after beating the Detroit Lions; Why the Vikings would be Super Bowl contenders if Aaron Rodgers was QB. 1; This Vikings team is doing something no other team has done before; Max Brosmer has surpassed Spergon Wynn in Vikings QB lure; Plus a pie chart of praise for the Vikings win and more on Purple Daily! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Minnesota Vikings WIN on Christmas Day and upset the Detroit Lions! Vikings DC Brian Flores cooks up an incredible day against the Lions knocking Detroit out of the playoffs; Vikings fans join the show to give their thoughts on the win and more on Vikings Vent Line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What will the Minnesota Vikings Quarterback room look like in 2026? If J.J. McCarthy is the starter for the Minnesota Vikings, they must bring in a capable backup who has started games in the NFL. Chip Scoggins from the Minnesota Star Tribune and Purple Daily’s Judd Zulgad are back for Purple Access looking deep into the plans of the Minnesota Vikings at QB. Legit backup? J.J. McCarthy? Big trade?...

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy is OUT for the Lions game with a hairline fracture on his hand; When did the injury happen to the Vikings QB; Vikings turn to Max Brosmer as the starting quarterback and more on Purple Daily with Doogie! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd joins Thor for 'Modest Proposal' Tuesday with both guys trying their best to improve the Vikings! They need to get their disciplinary act together, securing the last place schedule is crucial for success next season, and more on the latest Thor Talks Purple! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Minnesota Vikings predictions against the Detroit Lions involving Justin Jefferson, Eric Wilson, looking ahead to the 2026 season and more on Write That Down; Plus a QB Cesspool Chalenge and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey react to Week 16 in the NFL! The Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots played a banger; The Detroit Lions might be cooked; The AFC is wild!  04:00 - WTF Baltimore Ravens? Plus, the New England Patriots are for real  22:00 - The top of the AFC is wild! Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots competing for the No. 1 seed...

The Minnesota Vikings won their 3rd game in a row. Yay! J.J. McCarthy is injured again. Nay! How does J.J. McCarthy’s latest injury impact the already muddy situation with J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings? As Jason notes, it is “a resume of injuries” at this point for McCarthy. The Before I Die crew is back to recap whatever it was we saw on Sunday at the Meadowlands and how the Minnesota V...

Did the Detroit Lions miss their Super Bowl window; Why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the biggest chokers in the NFL this season; The college football playoff has massive implications on the NFL Draft; Which teams could move up or down the board and more on Football Takes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Thor and Aj react to the Vikings win over the Giants in which JJ McCarthy left the game injured. How did he play before exiting and how big of a concern is it? What's with the drop rate by receivers? Jalen Redmond has standout day on defense. Thor shares his annoyance with the commentary crew on yesterday's broadcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...