Purple FTW! Podcast

Will the Minnesota Vikings welcome free agent running back Adrian Peterson back into the fold? Will they trade Xavier Rhodes? Does any of this matter? Plus we chat with Eagles beat reporter Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) of NJ.com. All that and more "idk man" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!   A Carlson Digital Joint Twitter: http://twitter.com/purpleforthewin Facebook: https://www.fa...

Will the Minnesota Vikings move left tackle Riley Reiff to guard? Will longtime stud Everson Griffen even be on the team in 2019? We talked about that, three offensive tackles in the NFL Draft I like, plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket makes his weekly stop to drop some knowledge bombs.  All that and more "Stop Moving Tackles to Guard" chatter on this edition of the Pu...

It's time for the State of the Vikings Address from your Vikemander in Chief. Plus I make the case for Harrison Smith to be a Hall of Famer and we talk about the Super Bowl with Patriots apologist and longtime Friend of the Program Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) of Locked on Patriots. All that and more "Standing Ovation" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!   A Carlson Digital Join...

The Super Bowl is important. The Super Bowl party food spread is MORE important. We talk through the pros and cons of each of the main dishes. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket is back from his trip to the Senior Bowl to recap the event and talk about some NFL Draft prospects! All that and more "Queso is Underrated" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!...

Who is going to be the Minnesota Vikings third wide receiver? Why are the Cleveland Browns a hot mess. Which Vikings player would make the best MMA fighter? Plus Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast. with the latest intel on the Vikes coaching hirings and vacancies.  All that and more "Elflein is Stipe" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!   A Carlson Digital...

The NFL overtime nontroversy and fauxtrage continues to fill up the interwebz. We have some final thoughts on the issue as well as a thought or two on the amazing grandstanding being done in New Orleans. Plus a look at offensive line draft prospect Dalton Risner out of Kansas State and Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers! All that and more "Win in Regula...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have hired former Miami Dolphins assistant special teams coach Marwan Maalouf to coordinate their third phase in 2019. We dive into the background of the new coach as well as show some love to Stefon Diggs' contested catch prowess, debate the pros and cons of making pass interference reviewable, and fire up a way too early 7-Round Vikings Mock Draft on Fanspeak! (Plu...

Monday Morning Pod is back to recap the Conference Championship Games, revel in the New Orleans Saints getting screwed out of a Super Bowl appearance, the magic of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick (even though everyone is sick of them), why the NFL overtime rules are fine, and a look at free agents the Minnesota Vikings could/should bring in as the much fabled WR3.  All that and more "Karma, Sean Payt...

Gary Kubiak and Compnay have taken over the offense of the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. Jordan Reid ( @JReidNFL ) of  Cover-1  and  Climbing the Pocket . joins the show to chat about the offensive change over and look ahead to some NFL Draft prospects and his upcoming trip to the Reese's Senior Bowl. Plus Josh Pelto ( @JoshPelto ) joins me at The Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers ! All that a...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are in the midst of freshening up the offensive coaching staff. We got my guy Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85) of Climbing The Pocket back at The Blue Door Pub to talk about the Kubiak takeover, who the Vikes should target in free agency, and an early look at NFL Draft prospects.  All that and more "Matt Paradis. No Matter What." chatter on this edition of the Purple FT...

Monday Morning Pod is back for a recap of the Divisional Playoffs, the anniversary of The Minneapolis Miracle, how I can justify rooting for the New Orleans Saints, plus an in-depth look at the Vikes cap situation with Zack Moore (@ZackMooreNFL) of Over The Cap and author of Caponomics: Building Super Bowl Champions.  All that and more "Dollars Make Sense" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW...

Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast joins the show to talk about the workings of officially naming Kevin Stefanski as Minnesota Fightin' Vikings offensive coordinator. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket stops by to chat about some NFL Draft names Vikings fans should keep their eyes on...  All that and more "Dalton Reisner. No Matter What." chat...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings lost. Everything is terrible. Let's recap.  All that and more "We're On To Free Agency" 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://pu...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings head into their Week 17 showdown with the Clammy Chicago Bears with one agenda: Win-And-In. Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast swung by to chat about the matchup and if this year was a disappointment after 2017. Plus Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket stops in to breakdown the Bears and how they can get got this time...

With Christmas in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings are firmly in #PlayoffMode from here on out. To help us look towards the Creeper Chicago Bears and beyond, we brought in Friend of the Program Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) of Locked on Vikings. Luke and Andy chatted about Kirk Cousins' playoff potential, the future of interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, and if The Zimme...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings took care of the Dilapidated Detroit Lions Sunday at Ford Field. The Vikings are still firmly in control of their playoff destiny at 8-6-1 and are starting to look like a team that needs to be taken seriously in the playoffs (first half non-Hail Mary football aside). All that and more "On to Chicago" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!   A Carlson Dig...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to take care of business Sunday in a near must-win game visiting the Dilapidated Detroit Lions. We got Darren "Doogie" Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) of The Scoop Podcast for the latest scoops and insight on the team. Plus our guy Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Cover-1 and Climbing the Pocket  breakdown why the Vikings offense was successful under interim offensive coordin...

Friend of the Program Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) was at Historic US Bank Stadium on Sunday as the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings beatdown the Fins. We recap his gameday experience on Vikes Over Beers. Plus we look ahead to the Dilapidated Detroit Lions with longtime FOTP Michael Grey (@TheMichaelGrey)!  All that and more "Tim Allen Could Play Zimmer" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!  ...

Can the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings steal the 5-seed from the Seattle Seahawks right before Christmas? It's possible. We discuss how they can get it done, why the marriage between quarterback Kirk Cousins and new offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski could last longterm, and we go over the grades with Pro Football Focus' Kevin Ringrose (@PFF_KevinR)! All that and more "Shot in Minneapolis" chatter...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have momentum heading into the final two weeks of the season and are barreling toward the playoffs. For some Purple prognosticating, we brought in Friend of the Program Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) of ESPN to chat about the resurgent Vikings, new offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski's potential long-term impact, and if the Vikes can be dangerous in the playoff...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings put forth a dominant effort Sunday at Historic US Bank Stadium, triumphing over the floundering Miami Dolphins 41-17 in a solid, get-right game for the Purple. Kevin Stefanski made the most of his offensive coordinating debut, guiding the balanced Vikings offense to 41 points. Plus head coach Mike Zimmer and the Zimmer Hellfire Defense did their part with nine sacks....

Can the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings go to rural Massachusetts and get a season defining win on Sunday against the Nauseating New England Patriots? I'm surprisingly optimistic about it. We'll chat about that with Jordan Reid (@JReidNFL) of Inside The Pylon and Climbing the Pocket plus I look at Vikings fans rooting interests for the Week 13 slate, the key to shutting down Gronk, and is Tom Brady was...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to steal a win in New England, the eternal question must be asked: Is Tom Brady Washed? We ask our guy Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) of Pro Football Focus that and if the Vikings offense has a recipe for getting hot in the playoffs. Plus Vikes Over Beers with Josh Pelto! All that and more "Patriots is a Great Show, Don't @ Me" chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW!...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings head to Foxboro to take on the legend Bill Belichick, the GOAT Tom Brady, and the Nauseating New England Patriots. For some insight on the Pats, we brought in longtime Friend of the Program Mark Schofield (@MarkSchofield) of Locked on Patriots and Inside the Pylon to chat about how Brady *might* be in decline, matchups against the Pats defense, and the Cordarrelle Bo...

The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings have some pep in their step headed into the final five games of the season after downing the Gruesome Green Bay Packers. To recap the Sunday Night action and look ahead to the New England Patriots and beyond, we brought in Friend of the Program Dane Mizutani (@DaneMizutani) of the Pioneer Press to chat everything Purple.  All that and more "We're on to New England" c...