Purple & Gold Podcast

While broadcasting from the Roger Maris celebrity golf tournament during the Roger Maris All-Star Week, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O'Connell. KOC was named the 10th head coach in Minnesota Vikings history on Feb. 16, 2022, after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams during the 2020-21 seasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Joel Heitkamp is joined by Chad Greenway to reminisce on his football career during the Roger Maris All-Star Week at the Celebrity Golf Tournament. Chad spent his entire 11-year career as a linebacker with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Playoffs are highly unlikely. So, is signing Kirk Cousins a top offseason priority or should Vikings move on to draft a 1st round QB? What are the chances of Brian Flores and Harrison Smith returning to the defense?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rookie Jaren Hall's start at QB means what vs a bad Packers defense? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why and how damage can be done on the Detroit defense.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dobbs and Jefferson together for the first time. Plus, will it be a feast for the Minnesota defense against an unproven statue QB? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KOC appeared to put Dobbs on notice after a 4 INT game. So what should (or will) the Vikings do with extra time to shore up the QB spot for the final five games? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dobb-ers down, and will (should) Justin Jefferson return vs Chicago? And how scary are the 3-8 Bears? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dobbs dynamics at Mile High, and a Jordan Hicks-less defense vs Russell Wilson and crew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Josh Dobbs fantastic finish and the matchup with NOLA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First game post Cousins, with rookie QB, and paths to victory. Plus, thoughts on Josh Dobbs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Kirk cut up the 49ers, and what to expect out of Jordan Love vs Brian Flores' blitzing defense.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Injuries for booth teams loom. Kirk in prime time (overblown topic?) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cousins trade talk, JJ sidelined, wet and windy vs Fields means...? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the Vikings take down Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champs? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What more could be asked of Cousins? What matchups favor the Vikings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adding Cam Akers, defending Justin Herbert, and a match-up that will favor the Vikings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to solve the turnover problem and run game to prevent 0-3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Flores defense, C.J. Ham's expanded role(?), prediction vs Baker's Bucs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Run Dalvin more against a bad rush defense? Did Giants OL Nick Gates poke the bear that is the Purple Palace full of Vikings fans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should the Vikings play their starters? What was most alarming about the Packers loss? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What aspect will hold the Packers back most from beating the Vikings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Cousins taken his game to the next level? Giants' vulnerabilities, and blitzing vs Daniel Jones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the defensive struggle more scheme or personnel? Should Dalvin Cook have a breakout game on Saturday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to combat Jets' supreme CB combo? Who is Mike White? Will this game be "over"-whelming or "under"-whelming for some? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.