Purple FTW! Podcast

Longtime Friend of the Program Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85) of Climbing the Pocket rejoins the show at The Blue Door Pub to chat about the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings offseason and where the expectation bar is set for 2019.  All that and more "Davion Davis is WR1 chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https:...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings 2019 Draft Class and UDFA group is assembled. We brought our man Thor Nystrom (Rotoworld) back into the Blue Door Pub to chat about every single rookie and how the NFL Draft played out in general. All that and more "Bradbury is a Naildriver" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Faceboo...

Longtime Friend of the Program Cory Hepola of WCCO Radio's Hey, It's Cory Hepola rejoined the show for a fun, macro conversation about the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings, the impact of social media, the changing landscape/mediums of journalism, and life in general. Plus I blast through the Vikes draft class and assign grades. Because it's been a day, why not. All that and more "A+++++" chatter on this...

Longtime Friend of the Program Scott Wright of Draft Countdown joins the show to breakdown the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings 2019 Draft class. Plus a profile on priority UDFA quarterback Jake Browning.  All that and more "Super Bowl, Homeboy" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpl...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings 2019 Draft Class has been selected. All... Twelve of them. Let's recap the picks and learn who these players are and how they can make an impact with the Vikes. 1) Garrett Bradbury, C - NC State 2) Irv Smith Jr, TE - Alabama 3) Alexander Mattison, RB - Boise State 4) Dru Samia, OG - Oklahoma 5) Cameron Smith, LB - USC 6) Armon Watts, DL - Arkansas 6) Marcus Epps, S -...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings got interior offensive line help adding center Garrett Bradbury from NC State. We'll break down the pick as well as the recap the entire first round of the NFL Draft and what the Vikes should do on Day 2. All that and more "Center1" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https:...

It's finally here. Draft Day. We brought in Josh Pelto and SKOL Memes to chat about the upcoming three-day Draft pick fest. Plus a bonus cameo from Cory Hepola and Minnesota Fightin' Vikings all-time Draft Busts, Booms, and our Top-30 offensive line big board! All that and more "Jonah Williams. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: ht...

It's time for our one and only OFFICIAL Mock Drafts. All that and more "Jonah Williams. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpleftwpodcast/ Website: http://purpleftw.com --- iTunes: http://purpleftw.com/itun...

Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. checks in for one last Minnesota Fightin' Vikings Draft talk before the big days next week. Then Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers! to chat about the Adam Thielen extension. Plus later, 5 reasons why the Vikes WON'T draft offensive line in the 1st round. All that and m...

Former Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback and The PRIDE of Cretin-Derham Hall Conor Rhoda (@Crhoda_15) joins the show at Blue Door Pub to chat about the Gophs as well as the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and what the Purple is going to do in the upcoming NFL Draft. All that and more "UDFA Tryout1" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.co...

Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. makes his weekly stop to talk about our PERFECT first three draft picks for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. Plus Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers! All that and more "Extend Spielman Forever" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint T...

We dive deep into fantasy football talk with the Pharaoh of Phantasy (@DTC_IzzyE), co-founder of the Dynasty Trade Calculator. We chat about the loss of Rob Gronkowski, the value of some "questionable" fantasy staples headed into 2019, and the future value of this NFL Draft class and beyond.  All that and more "Taulia Tagovailoa in Devy" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlso...

We take a look at the wisdom of being part of #TeamTradeDown for the Minnesota Fightin Vikings (follow along with our sample mock here). Then we welcomed in in Friend of The Program Michael Kist (@MichaelKistNFL) to chat about the Draft and offensive linemen. All that and more "#TeamTradeDown" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/p...

For the inside report on new Minnesota Fightin' Vikings guard Josh Kline, we brought in friend of the program Justin (@JustinM_NFL) of the Music City Miracles and USA Today Draft Wire. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast dives into the latest Vikings headlines and we look at quarterbacks in the NFL Draft.  All that and more "KLINE TIME" chatter...

  The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings finally made a move in free agency for the offensive line signing veteran guard Josh "Steve Hutchinson" Kline. Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast. chimes in to chat about how the negotiation went down and if the Vikes are working on any restructures/extensions to keep the cap at bay. Plus Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door P...

With the NFL Draft  a month away, we brought in our resident college football expert Thor Nystrom (@thorku) of Rotoworld into the Blue Door Pub to dish on all of the sparkly names that will grace the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings draft board come April. All that and more "DEVINE OZIBOOOOO SZN" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purp...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have been limited what they can do in open free agency, but some in-house moves are being made (Everson back!) and it looks the Vikes will have to rely heavily on the Draft to replenish the coffers. Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. swings in to chat about free agency as well as look at a few running backs in the Dra...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are wading into the offseason by making a few cuts, bringing back old friend Shamar Stephen, and saying goodbye to Anthony Barr. We recap all the moves as well as chat about the Purple's tight cap situation with our resident capologist Zack Moore (@ZackMooreNFL). All that and more "CUT EVERYONE" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast! A Carlson Digital Jo...

The NFL Combine is underway! We dive into my top-5 dream picks for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings at #18. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast.  swings in to chat about the upcoming combine, his Top-50, and wide receivers in the Draft Vikings fans should keep an eye on.  All that and more "DK Metcalf is chubby" chatter on this edition of the Purp...

Free Agency and NFL Draft rumor SZN is about to kickoff in earnest as the league descends upon Indy for the Combine. We brought our guy Sean Borman (@SeanBoarman) into the Blue Door Pub to chat about potential Minnesota Fightin' Vikings roster moves, free agent signings, and early names we like in the Draft.  All that and more "Jazz Ferguson. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple...

A handful of Minnesota Fightin' Vikings assistant coaches spoke with the media this week. We go through and dissect their comments. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast swings in to talk about linebackers in this year's NFL Draft and who could be the next Darius Leonard.  All that and more "URLACHER 2!" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW!...

Wrestling legend and noted Minnesota Fightin' Vikings fan Chris Jericho has some pointed thoughts on Kirk Cousins and being a fan. Plus we run through the PFT Top-100 Free Agents and try and snag some new players that make sense in Purple. Then Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast swings by to chat about Adam Thielen looking for a new deal and local NFL Draft prospects gett...

We take the top off the defense today talking NFL Draft wide receivers with resident WR film guru Brad Kelly (@BradKelly17) of The Draft Network. The Vikes could use some WR3 help and Brad has a few names the Purple faithful should keep an eye on throughout the draft. Plus we chime in on Adam Thielen looking for an extension, Mackensie Alexander does something awesome, and hall of fame safety Paul...

We have thoughts on "internet trolls" attacking Minnesota Fightin' Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on social media. Plus we forecast where we thing the big name free agent and NFL Draft QBs end up calling home in 2019. Later Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1, Climbing the Pocket and The Draft Board Podcast. swings by to talk about the big Draft storylines and also tight ends the Vikes should be...

Friend of the Program Declan Goff (@DexsTweets) of SKOR North swing by the Blue Door Pub to catch up on the football offseason, what the heck the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings should do, also some HOT AAF talk.  All that and more "Adrian Back?" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!   A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p...